What is the Most Over-Rated Movie?

[eliselovesmusic]

What movie have you seen that was meant to be this amazing piece of art and turns out to be shit?

For me it's Boat Trip with Cuba Gooding Jr.

[gilatron5000]

this can't be a serious post.

[eliselovesmusic]

Oh but it is my friend

[cahrishurr]

Yep, we are def going to take this seriously.

[MikeTheManR]

See, im my opinion, the most overrated movie of all time has to be Snow Dogs. After being hailed by critics as Cuba Gooding Jr's return to form, it ended up just being a huge steaming piled of sled dog shit. Even Sisqo's compelling performance in a supporting role couldn't save this movie from being a complete waste of 8 dollars.

[Recovery Room]

I'll actually turn this thread into something serious.

And I'm sure I'll get crucified for this, but...

The Godfather.

[Blakebear]

I'm going to go with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

[TEAMRAMROD]

lord of the rings

[williek311]

I'll actually turn this thread into something serious.

And I'm sure I'll get crucified for this, but...

The Godfather.
What?

[fluke182]

Sunset Blvd. I was going through old movies, trying to get my fill of the classics, and while I liked most of them, I absolutely HATED Sunset Blvd. I'm sorry, but I just could not stand that movie. Everything about it felt bad and wrong to me. How it's considered an all time classic, I have no idea.

[chronomic]

No no no, you've got it all wrong. Pearl Harbor is the most overrated movie of all time. Snow Dogs is a close second however. But Boat Trip?? C'mon that's like saying blow jobs are overrated

[Adeniz19]

I need u like Cuba Gooding needed a bigger part
He’s way better than Ben Affleck
And now all I can think about is your smile
and that shitty movie too
Pearl Harbor sucked and I miss you

[Recovery Room]

What?
Don't get me wrong, it's a great film, but a lot could have been cut out.

You're edgy man.
Wasn't trying to be edgy, just stating a personal opinion.

[chronomic]

I need you like ben affleck needs acting school

he was terrible in that film

[popdisaster00]

donnie darko?

[chronomic]

donnie darko?

fa realz

I heard some bullshit about it being a Jesus metaphor... yeah right, it wishes.

[williek311]

Don't get me wrong, it's a great film, but a lot could have been cut out.


Wasn't trying to be edgy, just stating a personal opinion.
I feel nothing should be cut it out and it's the greatest film ever. I don't think the movie can be overrated when it's rated as the best movie ever and it is the best movie ever.

[canadianloon]

donnie darko?

That's blasphemy!

I don't really get the point of The Graduate....

[chronomic]

That's blasphemy!

I don't really get the point of The Graduate....

your avatar appears to be...cups

[canadianloon]

your avatar appears to be...cups

Yard-long margaritas in Las Vegas for 500, Bob.

[kwsqd]

That's blasphemy!

I don't really get the point of The Graduate....
wat

[popdisaster00]

fa realz

I heard some bullshit about it being a Jesus metaphor... yeah right, it wishes.

It's simply not a good movie, it just isn't.

That's blasphemy!

I don't really get the point of The Graduate....

Movie sucks.

[canadianloon]

wat

Main character is confused, directionless, boo hoo... cry me a river and throw on an emo song. Also did not appreciate the ending.

[kwsqd]

Main character is confused, directionless, boo hoo... cry me a river and throw on an emo song. Also did not appreciate the ending.
That movie is a classic.

[chronomic]

Yard-long margaritas in Las Vegas for 500, Bob.

500 what? Rupees? Damn



and you called me Bob, hahahah

[lindZ629]

Citizen Kane.

[wrppdarndyrfngr]

I will also go with Citizen Kane.

[canadianloon]

500 what? Rupees? Damn

Nay! My currency is whores, exclusively.

[JustSway]

I'm thirding Citizen Kane. If only for the fact that someone pointed out to me that no-one was around when the dude died to even hear him say Rosebud in the first place. lulz. Though saying that I now want to find my DVD of it.

[acfrue]

For me it's Boat Trip with Cuba Gooding Jr.
because a 4.6/10 from imdb is waaaaay too much, usually for a movie to be overrated people need to like it. ive never met someone who likes Boat Trip.

for me its probably The Wizard of Oz.

[chronomic]

Nay! My currency is whores, exclusively.

the only true capital

[chronomic]

because a 4.6/10 from imdb is waaaaay too much, usually for a movie to be overrated people need to like it. ive never met someone who likes Boat Trip.

for me its probably The Wizard of Oz.

aaaah dude, regardless of how you feel about the story, that movie was break through cimema. Ima have to disagree with you

[domotime2]

i see people in here drank the silly juice today

[domotime2]

Yes Man doesnt have a rotten tomatoes under 30% thats pathetic....i vote yes man.

[acfrue]

aaaah dude, regardless of how you feel about the story, that movie was break through cimema. Ima have to disagree with you

i dont deny that, that and Gone With the Wind pretty much started American cinema, i just hate the story/plot.

[batmannj]

by far it is Scarface.

all that film is is two hours of al pacino yelling the f word in a bad cuban accent, and then him sticking his head in a mountain of crack and going crazy.....way way way way way overrated. i seriously hate that movie.

[JustSway]

by far it is Scarface.

all that film is is two hours of al pacino yelling the f word in a bad cuban accent, and then him sticking his head in a mountain of crack and going crazy.....way way way way way overrated. i seriously hate that movie.

You're neither a baller nor are you a shot caller.
How are you gonna ever get on Cribs with that attitude?

[desiguerilla]

benjamin button

[carlsonz]

Twilight?

[The Apollo Kid]

Broken Flowers. No matter what the reviews say, you cant take away the fact that it is dull as dishwater. Id rather boil my own head then sit through it again

[JustSway]

Twilight?

lol.

the only people who rate this in the first place are fat goth girls.

[acfrue]

lol.

the only people who rate this in the first place are fat goth girls.

hahahaha

[depardu42]

Twilight?

Definitely. That movie was terrible.

[saysmydoctor]

Citizen Kane.

I will also go with Citizen Kane.
You mean that movie that changed how movies were filmed and revolutionized cinematography? Oh.
Twilight?
This is what a right answer looks like.

I'd also add Superbad to the list.

[batmannj]

You're neither a baller nor are you a shot caller.
How are you gonna ever get on Cribs with that attitude?

lol i am not too worried about that haha

[Kyle Huntington]

donnie darko?

100% agreed, perfect example of pretentious indiewood shit.

That's blasphemy!

I don't really get the point of The Graduate....

I love The Graduate.

You mean that movie that changed how movies were filmed and revolutionized cinematography? Oh.

This is what a right answer looks like.

I'd also add Superbad to the list.

Agreed with all of the above.

I Am Legend was pretty hyped for a film I was very disappointed about.

[saysmydoctor]

I loved I Am Legend. Great movie. Great book.

[Kyle Huntington]

Not read the book but was very disappointed with the movie. Wasn't bad, but I think I went in with such high hopes that I ended up setting myself up for certain disappointment.

edit: I have heard the book is incredible, though.

[thebestkylever]

Broken Flowers. No matter what the reviews say, you cant take away the fact that it is dull as dishwater. Id rather boil my own head then sit through it again

agreed.

[Kif]

Pretty much any Kevin Smith movie, especially Clerks.

[WTG]

I agree with Citizen Kane, if you ignore that it helped change movies. For the pure enjoyment of watching it, it is horrible.


Also...


Garden State.

That's right, I said it. It was just awful, and boring.

[dissident]

citizen kane clearly.

[dissident]

Pretty much any Kevin Smith movie, especially Clerks.

with the exception of chasing amy his movies are regarded as just really funny at most, i've never heard anyone call them great films or masterpieces.

[MIKEY_HORROR]

The Dark Knight.

[gilatron5000]

It's simply not a good movie, it just isn't.OMGZ IT'S AMAZING.

You mean that movie that changed how movies were filmed and revolutionized cinematography? Oh.

This is what a right answer looks like.

I'd also add Superbad to the list.

I love it when people come in to argue about other people' opinions.

The Dark Knight.I love your avatar.

Even though I liked it, I could see how someone would find TDK overrated.

[TMS2787]

See, im my opinion, the most overrated movie of all time has to be Snow Dogs. After being hailed by critics as Cuba Gooding Jr's return to form, it ended up just being a huge steaming piled of sled dog shit. Even Sisqo's compelling performance in a supporting role couldn't save this movie from being a complete waste of 8 dollars.
LOL

[saysmydoctor]

I'm not arguing it, I think people are just spot on about it being the movie they say it is.

[Ailite]

Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas

slumdog millionaire lol

[bootsydan]

Donnie Darko - Movie is fucking terrible.
The Godfather - Forgive me, but I didn't get nothing out of this film.

This year:

The Dark Knight - Still a good film, but way overrated.
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - At least with TDK I can understand that it has some quality about it. Benjamin Button on the other hand... It really does pain me that this film gets so much love.


Three years ago I also would've agreed with anyone that said Citizen Kane. But upon watching it again about two months ago I've completed changed opinions and now think that yes, it is a masterpiece.

I also think both Truffaut and Wes Anderson films are overrated. Don't get me wrong, but great directors. But I really don't get a lot of enjoyment out of their stories.

[anamericangod]

Slumdog Millionaire

Wall-E

Memento

[clandestinerdc]

These threads suck it's just who can take the best movie and find a little reason as to why it could be considered bad, and they're almost always a stretch.

[anamericangod]

These threads suck it's just who can take the best movie and find a little reason as to why it could be considered bad, and they're almost always a stretch.

Yeah, fuck people who share their opinion about movies that are popular. What are they thinking?

[Ailite]

"everything popular is wrong"

-Oscar Wilde

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

there's a lot of posts i disagree with in this thread....
to answer the question - no country for old men is the first one to come to mind for me. didnt even deserve best picture.
even newer - tropic thunder.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

Slumdog Millionaire

Wall-E

Memento

maybe slumdog - not the others. wall-e for an animated movie is outstanding. think of it that way. also the simplicity of the story with it still being able to resonate is great. i wouldn't think memento is even to lauded so i can't see how it could be "overrated". its just very clever, and i think you almost have to agree with that....

[Ailite]

Wall-e and No Country For Old Men are two of my favorite movies, but I've heard a lot of people say that about NCFOM

[MIKEY_HORROR]

I love your avatar.

Even though I liked it, I could see how someone would find TDK overrated.

thanks. Riki-Oh is a wonderful movie..lol

and I thought The Dark Knight was a good movie as well, but since its the year of the superhero (Ironman/Batman/Etc.) and also the death of Heath Ledger, I think this movie got way too much praise

[Jessooker]

Into The Wild

Wall-E

[Smash Adams]

2001 A Space Odyssey, the last 20 minutes were just flashing lights, if I wanted to got to a Pink Floyd laser light show I would

[JustSway]

Id like to know why people think Wall-E is over-rated. Just curious.

[Kyle Huntington]

300 is one of my main ones. For the amount of hype it got from all my friends/critics, it really is just one big long sequence of fights with the same predictable slowed down parts. Did look good at first, but also got really played out and boring.

[anamericangod]

Id like to know why people think Wall-E is over-rated. Just curious.

There were some cute moments, it looked great, but I thought it was kind of boring. They could have kept the same story/message and made it more engaging. Half the time nothing was happening but Wall E running in fucking circles.

And for such an advanced society, holy shit were the robots stupid.

[Robototron]

I also think both Truffaut and Wes Anderson films are overrated. Don't get me wrong, but great directors. But I really don't get a lot of enjoyment out of their stories.

I agree with Anderson completely (Royal Tenenbaums is the only film of his I really enjoyed, and it wasn't spectacular), and Truffaut to some extent. His films are pretty hit or miss for me; liked 400 Blows & Fahrenheit 451, disliked Shoot the Piano Player and Jules and Jim.

I think most Pixar movies are overrated. Especially Wall-E. :/

I have so many problems with Wall-E. The anti-consumerist message was so heavy-handed and over-the-top (way, way too preachy), as pointed out above, Wall-E didn't do shit, the love story was weak. Boring movie. Finding Nemo was overrated, too, so were the first two Toy Stories (not when I saw them as a kid, obviously, but watching them now I'm not really a fan). Loved Ratatouille and The Incredibles, though. Monsters, Inc. was ok, pretty MOR.

[JustSway]

300 is one of my main ones. For the amount of hype it got from all my friends/critics, it really is just one big long sequence of fights with the same predictable slowed down parts. Did look good at first, but also got really played out and boring.

So let me get this straight, youre complaining that it was 90 mins of awesome fight sequences? Hand your penis in on the way out.

[JustSway]

There were some cute moments, it looked great, but I thought it was kind of boring. They could have kept the same story/message and made it more engaging. Half the time nothing was happening but Wall E running in fucking circles.

And for such an advanced society, holy shit were the robots stupid.

Fair enough.
I know that when the credits rolled all I could think was "holy fuck, a robot with like 2 words of dialogue just out-acted 90% of working hollywood."
As for Wall-E running in circles, it is a kids film after all. I thought it kinda made sense for the robots to be stupid though. The last thing youd want is them realizing theyre waiting on blobs of fat and thinking "fuck this!" and over-running the ship.

Just my two cents.

[mht]

Lord of the Rings Trilogy


Randal expresses all the points on why the movies suck and are overrated and its hard to counter argue what the man says, so I have to agree.

[anamericangod]

I agree with Anderson completely (Royal Tenenbaums is the only film of his I really enjoyed, and it wasn't spectacular), and Truffaut to some extent. His films are pretty hit or miss for me; liked 400 Blows & Fahrenheit 451, disliked Shoot the Piano Player and Jules and Jim.

I think most Pixar movies are overrated. Especially Wall-E. :/

I have so many problems with Wall-E. The anti-consumerist message was so heavy-handed and over-the-top (way, way too preachy), as pointed out above, Wall-E didn't do shit, the love story was weak. Boring movie. Finding Nemo was overrated, too, so were the first two Toy Stories (not when I saw them as a kid, obviously, but watching them now I'm not really a fan). Loved Ratatouille and The Incredibles, though. Monsters, Inc. was ok, pretty MOR.

The love story was better than the one in Slumdog Millionaire.

[CTMarshall]

Donnie Darko - Movie is fucking terrible.
The Godfather - Forgive me, but I didn't get nothing out of this film.

This year:

The Dark Knight - Still a good film, but way overrated.
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button - At least with TDK I can understand that it has some quality about it. Benjamin Button on the other hand... It really does pain me that this film gets so much love.


Three years ago I also would've agreed with anyone that said Citizen Kane. But upon watching it again about two months ago I've completed changed opinions and now think that yes, it is a masterpiece.

I also think both Truffaut and Wes Anderson films are overrated. Don't get me wrong, but great directors. But I really don't get a lot of enjoyment out of their stories.

Benjamin Button is a great movie. Oh, and I vote for Clooney's "Michael Clayton". Maybe I just need to watch it again, but I didn't enjoy it all that much, and I usually enjoy those type of films.

[notoaststereo]

the royal tenenbaums

[JustSway]

the royal tenenbaums

I agree, it tried way too hard to be quirky, I think people must only like it because of some bullshit indie cred. Awful film.

[Ailite]

The love story was better than the one in Slumdog Millionaire.
kablam

[Kyle Huntington]

So let me get this straight, youre complaining that it was 90 mins of awesome fight sequences? Hand your penis in on the way out.

Ha, no my point is that they became boring and tedious fight sequences. I'd rather watch Tony Jaa fight any day.

[JustSway]

kablam

Totally unrelated but I laugh every time I see your avatar.
Advice dog = win.
I also like another one which is "go to college. build a career"

[abandonship]

lawrence of arabia
amadeus
the day the earth stood still (original)

[ArmedROBery]

Superbad definitely deserves the title. It was pretty damn funny, but not that amazing.

This could be just me, but all my friends fucking adore Top Gun for some odd reason. I cannot stand that sad excuse for a g-rated homoerotic porno.

[JHSace923]

Ha, no my point is that they became boring and tedious fight sequences. I'd rather watch Tony Jaa fight any day.

Definitely agree. Everyone thought 300 was the fucking best movie ever made. Way too much style, waaaaaay too little substance. It was so damn tedious and boring, with the slow motion every 15 seconds. I thought it was alright, but then everyone talking it up and saying how it was the best thing to grace the screen just pissed me off and made me want to hate it.

[jjm1]

crash

[Smash Adams]

Million Dollar Baby, I didn't think Morgan Freeman deserved an Oscar for that role and I would be the first to say he deserves an oscar, perhaps multiple awards

[Ailite]

crash
I love shitting on Crash; fuck that movie

[DivisionStreet]

A Christmas Story

[JustSway]

I love shitting on Crash; fuck that movie

Haha I dont hate it, but its not nearly as good as it thinks it is, if that makes sense? I get the impression that the film-makers thought they were doing something so incredible when they made it that it never quite lived up to.

Saying that I was appauled when I saw it in the cinema purely because in the scene after Thandie Newton has been molested by Matt Dilon and does the "parody"(I say this loosely...) of a slaves voice someone in the theater stood up and shouted racial obscenities as loud as they could. Im not going to post what it was as I dont fancy getting reported for it. Haha.

[jjm1]

I love shitting on Crash; fuck that movie


not sure if your serious or not but yeah i thought it was completely over rated...trying too hard and not nearly being as smart/important as it thought it was. it was a decent movie ill give it that but i really dont think it deserved winning best picture- but hey im sitting here oscarless and broke so what do i know

[jjm1]

[quote=JustSway;32442612]Haha I dont hate it, but its not nearly as good as it thinks it is, if that makes sense? I get the impression that the film-makers thought they were doing something so incredible when they made it that it never quite lived up to.

hah weird. after i posted i went to read it and thought your comment was mine for a second because it was pretty much exactly what i was saying

[batmannj]

Haha I dont hate it, but its not nearly as good as it thinks it is, if that makes sense? I get the impression that the film-makers thought they were doing something so incredible when they made it that it never quite lived up to.

Saying that I was appauled when I saw it in the cinema purely because in the scene after Thandie Newton has been molested by Matt Dilon and does the "parody"(I say this loosely...) of a slaves voice someone in the theater stood up and shouted racial obscenities as loud as they could. Im not going to post what it was as I dont fancy getting reported for it. Haha.

that movie was so into the race themes.....in the first 15 minutes i swear i heard almost every racial sterotype i could have ever heard. it was so ridiculous. i enjoyed it, but it was in no way deserving of best picture of the year.

[dissident]

I love shitting on Crash; fuck that movie

i'm with you, the message is good but if only they didn't shove it down your throat and use such ridiculous and unrealistic scenarios and characters to do so.

i know some of the most racist people around and they don't even act like they do in this film.

[Robototron]

The love story was better than the one in Slumdog Millionaire.

Ok, great? I don't remember ever posting that Slumdog was the best love story ever, given that I haven't even seen it yet.

Also, whoever said Lawrence of Arabia, yeah, I agree. Total snoozefest right there.

[yakob89]

I love shitting on Crash; fuck that movie

Really!? I enjoyed crash I thought it was amazing? What turned you guys off to this film?

[yakob89]

I agree with the others about wes Anderson I cannot get into his films at all. I watched the royal teninbuams and thedarjiling unlimited didn't not care for either of them.

[CstSnow]

I agree with the others about wes Anderson I cannot get into his films at all. I watched the royal teninbuams and thedarjiling unlimited didn't not care for either of them.

He is definitely not for everybody but I love Anderson. Bottle Rocket is one of my all time favorite movies, and its Darjeeling btw.

Oh and just because everybody else has thrown in their opinions on it, Citizen Kane is revered the way it is for a reason, its really that good. Now obviously everyone has their own opinions and not liking it or it not being your cup of tea is one thing, but to say its trash or sucked is just moronic.

[utgjames]

Into The Wild. Jesus H. Christ its boring as all hell and the celebration of the man's life is just ridiculous. He was takenout because he was took quick to turn one more damn page? seriously? Screw that. He wasn't something to admire or even an interesting story concept.

Gran Torino - I get it, he's a legend and I truly appreciate what he accomplishes on both sides of the camera, but the hype around this film has left me in a stupor. Dirty Harry on a pension my ass.

Apocalypse Now - Yea, went there. The flaws with this film are jsut too much for me and yes the idea is great. but the original they ripped it from had such a better flow to it. This was an accomplishment in film making, but not in film.

[utgjames]

Oh, also, Lost in Translation. I don't care who your father is, that doesnt make you a great director. Sophia Coppola needs some serious work on directions and to be taught there are more than 2 camera angles for every damn scene.

[anamericangod]

Oh, also, Lost in Translation. I don't care who your father is, that doesnt make you a great director. Sophia Coppola needs some serious work on directions and to be taught there are more than 2 camera angles for every damn scene.

Totally disagreed. The Virgin Suicides and Lost In Translation are two of my all time favorites.

[utgjames]

Totally disagreed. The Virgin Suicides and Lost In Translation are two of my all time favorites.

This will haveto be an agree to disagree for us. I'll give you The Virgin Suicides. Fan-fricken-tastic film. Translation though, more like a fumbled attempt and depth and art.

[raychull]

donnie darko?

I really like it, and was obsessed with it when I first saw it. But the more I watch other movies, the more I realize it was pretty overrated. Or maybe that's because I finally figured out what was going on, and got bored with it.

[popdisaster00]

I really like it, and was obsessed with it when I first saw it. But the more I watch other movies, the more I realize it was pretty overrated. Or maybe that's because I finally figured out what was going on, and got bored with it.
Yeah I still don't fully understand the movie, but, i hate it.

[leifstar]

Big Fish :whistle:

[raychull]

Yeah I still don't fully understand the movie, but, i hate it.
I understand it, but only because I put a psychotic amount of time in researching everything about the movie. But I was in tenth grade. so. :shrug:

I still like it. But it's so unfulfilling to me now.

[kwsqd]

2001 A Space Odyssey, the last 20 minutes were just flashing lights, if I wanted to got to a Pink Floyd laser light show I would

Come on Ian, that movie is genius.

[yakob89]

Oh, also, Lost in Translation. I don't care who your father is, that doesnt make you a great director. Sophia Coppola needs some serious work on directions and to be taught there are more than 2 camera angles for every damn scene.

Ahh thats great!! I really did not enjoy the direction in this film either. I felt it made the film really dull and drug it down.

[FallOutBoyPunch]

For me, Old School is very overrated-everyone I know eats that shit up, and I think it's below average at best.

[chronomic]

I agree with the others about wes Anderson I cannot get into his films at all. I watched the royal teninbuams and thedarjiling unlimited didn't not care for either of them.

have you only seen them once? the first time i saw life aquatic i was really reallllly bored. but upon a second and third viewing it turned into one on my favorites. same with teninbaums (sp)

[Charles777]

All the Lord Of The Rings movies, all the Harry Potters, all the Star Wars, and anything with Tom Cruise in it.

[kwsqd]

All the Lord Of The Rings movies, all the Harry Potters, all the Star Wars, and anything with Tom Cruise in it.
Collateral was badass.

[Charles777]

The only movie with Tom Cruise in it that I liked was Tropic Thunder.

[JustSway]

The only movie with Tom Cruise in it that I liked was Tropic Thunder.

Tropic Thunder was dog shit but Tom Cruise was the only decent part.

[Robototron]

Tropic Thunder was fantastic. Best comedy of last year, probably one of the best movies, period. Such a good Hollywood satire.

[Ailite]

Haha I dont hate it, but its not nearly as good as it thinks it is, if that makes sense? I get the impression that the film-makers thought they were doing something so incredible when they made it that it never quite lived up to.

Saying that I was appauled when I saw it in the cinema purely because in the scene after Thandie Newton has been molested by Matt Dilon and does the "parody"(I say this loosely...) of a slaves voice someone in the theater stood up and shouted racial obscenities as loud as they could. Im not going to post what it was as I dont fancy getting reported for it. Haha.

not sure if your serious or not but yeah i thought it was completely over rated...trying too hard and not nearly being as smart/important as it thought it was. it was a decent movie ill give it that but i really dont think it deserved winning best picture- but hey im sitting here oscarless and broke so what do i know

i'm with you, the message is good but if only they didn't shove it down your throat and use such ridiculous and unrealistic scenarios and characters to do so.

i know some of the most racist people around and they don't even act like they do in this film.

Really!? I enjoyed crash I thought it was amazing? What turned you guys off to this film?

The main points are made here; it shoves its message down your throat in ridiculously implausible scenarios. It tries way to hard to be meaningful and fails, but the main thing I have against it:

It beat out of the far more deserving Brokeback Mountain for Best Picture, in one of the craziest clusterfuck moments the Oscars have ever achieved. Brokeback Mountain is an absolutely fantastic film, and Crash was a decent one, but in hindsight I can't stand watching now because it deserved best picture that year no more than Revenge of The Sith did. Its an alright movie, it tries way to hard.

[JustSway]

Tropic Thunder was fantastic. Best comedy of last year, probably one of the best movies, period. Such a good Hollywood satire.

False.
Zack and Miri was funnier, as was Pineapple Express. There was nothing funny about Tropic Thunder once everyone got over the initial "LOL RDJ BLACKED UP!"

[Robototron]

False.
Zack and Miri was funnier, as was Pineapple Express. There was nothing funny about Tropic Thunder once everyone got over the initial "LOL RDJ BLACKED UP!"

Pineapple Express wasn't that good. It had its moments, but hugely overrated.

I didn't see Zack and Miri, heard it was terrible.

Tropic Thunder was fantastic even looking past RDJ. I would say that once you got past the whole "lol Franco is a stoner!" appeal of Pineapple Express you can say basically the same thing.

[anamericangod]

Tropic Thunder was fantastic. Best comedy of last year, probably one of the best movies, period. Such a good Hollywood satire.

You liked it more than Forgetting Sarah Marshall?

[Robototron]

Yeah, but just by a little bit.

[domotime2]

Pineapple Express wasn't that good. It had its moments, but hugely overrated.

I didn't see Zack and Miri, heard it was terrible.

Tropic Thunder was fantastic even looking past RDJ. I would say that once you got past the whole "lol Franco is a stoner!" appeal of Pineapple Express you can say basically the same thing.
pineapple express, tropic thunder, step brothers were all extremely mediocre comedies this summer...none of these movies were out of this world funny, and all three of these movies had luls in it where you'd ask where are the laughs.

but i will say for most over-rated...

forgetting sarah marshall. ummm, was this movie supposed to be funny or just a romantic comedy? Because I was under the impression that it was a comedy first, and romance second, but boy was I wrong. Like I dont remember what I found funny in this movie, ESPECICALLY after the first 30 minutes. It was sappy, corny, and a very predictable romantic comedy. Replace Jason Segal with Matthew McCoughnay and then you're getting a very basic romatic comedy.

[chronomic]

All the Lord Of The Rings movies, all the Harry Potters, all the Star Wars, and anything with Tom Cruise in it.

wow, you're a super hater

[canadianloon]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall was good because Kristen Bell was in it. If anything, it's underrated. End of story.

[domotime2]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall was good because Kristen Bell was in it. If anything, it's underrated. End of story.
haha so it was great beacuse of an actress's appearance in the film? And it's definitely not underrated, this movie is addored by LOTS of people.

[Robototron]

haha so it was great beacuse of an actress's appearance in the film? And it's definitely not underrated, this movie is addored by LOTS of people.

You've never enjoyed a movie or liked it a little more solely because one actor had a good part in it?

[domotime2]

You've never enjoyed a movie or liked it a little more solely because one actor had a good part in it?
well that poster didnt say Kristin Bell was good in it.....all she said was Kristin Bell was in it, so its automatically great. So no, I dont do that. Especially in a pretty simple movie to act in, no offense it really doesnt matter.

Ive SEEN movies because they have actors I usually rely on, but Im not going to automatically crown it to be a great film just because they're in it. (IE: Righteous Kill).

[canadianloon]

My friends hate on it... they think it's much inferior to Superbad, which IMO is just a bag of regular, bland, and unsalted potato chips.

But I'll admit that I am a little biased because I'm a fanatic about Veronica Mars. But she managed to pull off a completely different role than what I was used to, and it was believable even though the whole time I was a total fan-girl and was thinking "OMG! It's Veronica Mars! SQUEE!"

Mila Kunis was okay too.

[Adeniz19]

haha so it was great beacuse of an actress's appearance in the film? And it's definitely not underrated, this movie is addored by LOTS of people.I don't see how a film that only made 63M in theaters, and got moderately well reviews from critics can be "over-rated". yes, there are a few people who praise it (i found it to be a better than average rom-com), but that doesn't make it the consensus.

[dissident]

Into The Wild. Jesus H. Christ its boring as all hell and the celebration of the man's life is just ridiculous. He was takenout because he was took quick to turn one more damn page? seriously? Screw that. He wasn't something to admire or even an interesting story concept.

Gran Torino - I get it, he's a legend and I truly appreciate what he accomplishes on both sides of the camera, but the hype around this film has left me in a stupor. Dirty Harry on a pension my ass.

Apocalypse Now - Yea, went there. The flaws with this film are jsut too much for me and yes the idea is great. but the original they ripped it from had such a better flow to it. This was an accomplishment in film making, but not in film.

do you even like film?

[Thomas Balkcom]

The only movie with Tom Cruise in it that I liked was Tropic Thunder.

Magnolia?
Collateral?

I am not a particular fan of Tom Cruise but he's been in some decent movies, I know I'm in the minority but there are actually quite a few movies he's in that are great (Eyes Wide Shut, The Color of Money, etc.)

[Robototron]

Eyes Wide Shut was good, but not because of Tom Cruise. Any actor would've been good in that part.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Eyes Wide Shut was good, but not because of Tom Cruise. Any actor would've been good in that part.

The original poster said that the only movie he liked with Tom Cruise in it was Tropic Thunder, I completely agree about almost all of his roles being interchangeable with another actor, but he has been in good movies (not that he himself makes these movies any better).

[anamericangod]

Tom Cruise was outstanding in Vanilla Sky. My favorite role of his.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Tom Cruise was outstanding in Vanilla Sky. My favorite role of his.

I absolutely adore that film, but I'm well aware that's not how the majority feels about it.

[anamericangod]

I absolutely adore that film, but I'm well aware that's not how the majority feels about it.

Might be in my top 3 all time favorites. Top 5 for sure.

[underdog217]

im gonna throw this out there and wait to be burned at the stake but... the shawshank redemption. i couldn't have given two shits about that film and my entire family has a hard on for it so once i saw it, i was completely let down

as for the discussion as to the funniest comedy of the year, i think sex drive or zack and miri make a porno but probably sex drive

[Charles777]

wow, you're a super hater
I know. I think I just have bad taste.
I DID like the Scary Movies.....

[Thomas Balkcom]

He is definitely not for everybody but I love Anderson. Bottle Rocket is one of my all time favorite movies, and its Darjeeling btw.

Oh and just because everybody else has thrown in their opinions on it, Citizen Kane is revered the way it is for a reason, its really that good. Now obviously everyone has their own opinions and not liking it or it not being your cup of tea is one thing, but to say its trash or sucked is just moronic.

QFT

I completely understand not enjoying the film but that doesn't make it not a masterpiece.

[Thomas Balkcom]

E.T.
Crash

Those are the big ones for me

[dissident]

e.t.?!

you have no soul.

[Thomas Balkcom]

e.t.?!

you have no soul.

that's pretty much the response I get every time I say that

[dissident]

as it should be, what the fuck is wrong with you?

[Thomas Balkcom]

as it should be, what the fuck is wrong with you?

not too sure,even as a kid I didn't like it

[SkyHeldUpByStar]

E.T. scared the bejesus out of me as a kid (I never got how everyone thought he was so cute and cuddly) but I never hated the movie. I mean it's not one of my favorites, but I don't hate it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

It's not that I hate it I just find it to be overrated

[bootsydan]

Into The Wild. Jesus H. Christ its boring as all hell and the celebration of the man's life is just ridiculous. He was takenout because he was took quick to turn one more damn page? seriously? Screw that. He wasn't something to admire or even an interesting story concept.

Gran Torino - I get it, he's a legend and I truly appreciate what he accomplishes on both sides of the camera, but the hype around this film has left me in a stupor. Dirty Harry on a pension my ass.

Apocalypse Now - Yea, went there. The flaws with this film are jsut too much for me and yes the idea is great. but the original they ripped it from had such a better flow to it. This was an accomplishment in film making, but not in film.

I didn't know Into The Wild was that welll rated in the first place? I mean I think the movie was OK, nothing great by any means. But was it ever considered great by anyone?

Also thank you for saying Gran Torino. This is one of the first negative reviews for that film I've seen on here. I saw the trailer and thought it looked like the worst film ever made. I haven't seen it, but the fact that you gave it a negative review makes me feel like there could be some sanity in the world.

Magnolia?
Collateral?

I am not a particular fan of Tom Cruise but he's been in some decent movies, I know I'm in the minority but there are actually quite a few movies he's in that are great (Eyes Wide Shut, The Color of Money, etc.)

Eyes Wide Shut? Great?

That film was a disgrace. I mean Kubrick has done some great stuff. But Eyes Wide Shut? Great? That movie was absolutely terrible. No questions asked.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I didn't know Into The Wild was that welll rated in the first place? I mean I think the movie was OK, nothing great by any means. But was it ever considered great by anyone?

Also thank you for saying Gran Torino. This is one of the first negative reviews for that film I've seen on here. I saw the trailer and thought it looked like the worst film ever made. I haven't seen it, but the fact that you gave it a negative review makes me feel like there could be some sanity in the world.



Eyes Wide Shut? Great?

That film was a disgrace. I mean Kubrick has done some great stuff. But Eyes Wide Shut? Great? That movie was absolutely terrible. No questions asked.

emphasis on "I know that I'm in the minority" from my original post

[Thomas Balkcom]

And Eyes Wide Shut is far from a disgrace

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Jesus, some fucking philistines in here. Instead of dissing Apocalypse Now and 2001, go watch your precious Apatow flicks.

[emerson1892]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Donnie Darko, anything with "indie" actors/actresses i.e. Chloe Sevigny, Zooey Deschanel, and Space Jam. Fuck that film.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Jesus, some fucking philistines in here. Instead of dissing Apocalypse Now and 2001, go watch your precious Apatow flicks.

hahaha

[StreetSpirit76]

And Eyes Wide Shut is far from a disgrace

Eyes Wide Shut is fantastic. The score is one of the most haunting pieces of music I've ever heard.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Donnie Darko, anything with "indie" actors/actresses i.e. Chloe Sevigny, Zooey Deschanel, and Space Jam. Fuck that film.

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Anyway, for me anything involving Seth Rogan is trash. And I never liked the Pirates Of The Caribbean series. That's all I can think of really.

[Anderson]

Garden State.

That's right, I said it. It was just awful, and boring.Agreed.

So let me get this straight, youre complaining that it was 90 mins of awesome fight sequences? Hand your penis in on the way out.
:-d

Jurassic Park.

[skellorock]

I'll actually turn this thread into something serious.

And I'm sure I'll get crucified for this, but...

The Godfather.


I understand ya man, haha, I mean I know its an innovative movie, i'll give it that much, great cinematography and all, but i've never even finished it just cause it drags, I dunno I dont understand what ppl find so fascinating about mob movies and tv shows!?!?!, never seen Scarface or watched the Sopranos, I mean I know the Godfather was a huge step away from the classic "film noir" "YOU GOT THE MONEY SCHEEE???" type mobsters, but honestly, I find those alot more entertaining, i dunno maybe its politically incorrect nowadays, I dunno, I find the whole doofy italian in a jogging suit more offensive if you ask me, but whatever.

Anyways, anyone who wants to say that we who couldnt get into the Godfather are idiots, well I'll say this much in my own defense, you could accuse me of having a short attention span, and that might be slightly true, BUT I have watched My Dinner with Andre from BEGINING to END and followed it all the way through(for anyone who hasnt seen its a 2 hour dinner conversation between to friends, shot almost entirely in reel time, with practically no cuts) So yeah hahaha
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2562237070_8336b71015_o.jpg

[Robototron]

Dude 2 hour movies are for pussies, even ones that are just conversations between friends. Come back when you've sat all the way through Berlin Alexanderplatz in one sitting or something epic like that.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Completely agree with Garden State. Fuck you, Zach Braff.

[skellorock]

Dude 2 hour movies are for pussies, even ones that are just conversations between friends. Come back when you've sat all the way through Berlin Alexanderplatz in one sitting or something epic like that.

okay, i'm still not crazy about the Godfather lol, besides I thought we were talking films not tv mini-series, what else are ya gonna throw in the mix Ken Burns' The Civil War? Shogun? or hey maybe even V? lol

[dissident]

Anyway, for me anything involving Seth Rogan is trash. .

really? he's like the most likeable person acting today imo

[Robototron]

okay, i'm still not crazy about the Godfather lol, besides I thought we were talking films not tv mini-series, what else are ya gonna throw in the mix Ken Burns' The Civil War? Shogun? or hey maybe even V? lol

Berlin Alexanderplatz was originally a mini-series, sure, but it's pretty commonly regarded as one continuous film these days. I mean, Alexandre Dumas' novels were originally serials, but that doesn't stop anyone from calling The Three Musketeers a novel (bad example, I know).

[skellorock]

I'll also say this, anyone who makes self-indulgent films that no one wants to promote and goes the " frustrated, misunderstood artist route" when everybody hates is a giant douche, thats probably 80-85% of indie cinema(or possibly more) at least an insane dude like Crispin Glover makes his psychotic crap with no intention of marketing, distrubuting, or basically it ever really being seen by anyone lol

Gus Van Sant would be an example of someone who's made some good films, but some pretty indulgent ones, obviously the Psycho remake was, the Last Days looked ridiculous, I mean a biopic about Kurt Cobain but its not really Kurt Cobain?? I will say that To Die For was good tho, I think thats the only one of his I liked, I didnt really care for Good Will Hunting all that much.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Anyway, for me anything involving Seth Rogan is trash.
Agreed.

Gus Van Sant would be an example of someone who's made some good films, but some pretty indulgent ones, obviously the Psycho remake was, the Last Days looked ridiculous, I mean a biopic about Kurt Cobain but its not really Kurt Cobain?? I will say that To Die For was good tho, I think thats the only one of his I liked, I didnt really care for Good Will Hunting all that much.
My Own Private Idaho?

[StreetSpirit76]

really? he's like the most likeable person acting today imo

How so? He has absolutely no acting ability whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that his brand of comedy has been stale for ages yet he continues to play the same character again and again, not unlike Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell. The difference is that the latter two possess a comedic range that actually extends beyond dick and pot jokes, and have just enough honest acting ability beyond their goofy exteriors to make them worth watching.

[dissident]

How so? He has absolutely no acting ability whatsoever. Not to mention the fact that his brand of comedy has been stale for ages yet he continues to play the same character again and again, not unlike Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell. The difference is that the latter two possess a comedic range that actually extends beyond dick and pot jokes, and have just enough honest acting ability beyond their goofy exteriors to make them worth watching.

i didn't say he's a great actor, i said he's likeable. i can see people getting tired of him, i just find it hard to see why someone would hate him. and his humor is much more dick and fart jokes, he's great at improv and he knows how to use random film and music references effectively.

[mick2late]

Million Dollar Baby

[TangledUp]

I agree about Garden State. I'm glad someone else said it.
After reading Jurassic Park I realize how much Spielberg fucked up that movie. If it was like the book it would've been the best movie of all time.

[Rodeo]

Gone with the Wind.

[ship of fools]

Dark Knight. It was great, but I didn't blow a load over it.

[TangledUp]

Aw, I disagree about The Dark Knight. I think it was rated fairly and got the credit it deserves.

[TEAMRAMROD]

Aw, I disagree about The Dark Knight. I think it was rated fairly and got the credit it deserves.

disagree. while i enjoyed it, i don't think it was AMAZING. it's rated #5 on IMDB top films ahead of films that were much better and groundbreaking

[dissident]

I agree about Garden State. I'm glad someone else said it.
After reading Jurassic Park I realize how much Spielberg fucked up that movie. If it was like the book it would've been the best movie of all time.

the book is great but this post is ludicrous.

[TangledUp]

the book is great but this post is ludicrous.
Thank you. :-)
disagree. while i enjoyed it, i don't think it was AMAZING. it's rated #5 on IMDB top films ahead of films that were much better and groundbreaking
To each their own, that's cool. I've definitely heard mixed opinions about it. I'm no movie critic. But I just thought it was really excellent.

[framebyframe]

Click. All my friends loved it. It was awful.
Blue Velvet.

[TangledUp]

Click. All my friends loved it. It was awful.
Blue Velvet.
Was Click that movie with Adam Sandler and the remote or whatever?

[framebyframe]

Was Click that movie with Adam Sandler and the remote or whatever?

Yeah

[TangledUp]

Yeah
LOL

[mikeyxxcore]

for what it is, Superbad gets my vote. Also, I didn't think Knocked Up was really good. All of Apatow's movies kind of seem the same to me.

[Kyle Huntington]

for what it is, Superbad gets my vote. Also, I didn't think Knocked Up was really good. All of Apatow's movies kind of seem the same to me.

Agreed. Knocked Up was lame, in fact. Didn't like any of it and certainly didn't laugh as much as most of the world seemed to.

[TangledUp]

for what it is, Superbad gets my vote. Also, I didn't think Knocked Up was really good. All of Apatow's movies kind of seem the same to me.
I prefer Knocked Up over Superbad. But with the hype SB got from my friends, it was a definite letdown. Parts were funny, but it wasn't that great.

[mikeyxxcore]

I prefer Knocked Up over Superbad. But with the hype SB got from my friends, it was a definite letdown. Parts were funny, but it wasn't that great.

I can't really decide which one I'd rather watch. Neither were either bad or awful, I just don't really get any of the hype for either of them.

[anamericangod]

Elephant.

[radiofriendly]

im gonna throw this out there and wait to be burned at the stake but... the shawshank redemption. i couldn't have given two shits about that film and my entire family has a hard on for it so once i saw it, i was completely let down

I agree. Unlike you, i did actually like the film, but I find it absurd that it's hailed as one of the greatest of all time.

A deceptively hollow movie...

I'll put my vote in for two completely mediocre movies that one Best Picture: Chicago & Million Dollar Baby.

[TangledUp]

I can't really decide which one I'd rather watch. Neither were either bad or awful, I just don't really get any of the hype for either of them.
I definitely agree there.

[Kyle Huntington]

Elephant.

Definitely.

[ZeroGravity107]

On the subject of Seth Rogan, I was pretty disappointed with Pineapple Express. I don't know what exactly, but it was definitely lacking something.

[mikeyxxcore]

On the subject o Seth Rogan, I was pretty disappointed with Pineapple Express. I don't know what exactly, but it was definitely lacking something.

I only liked the last 30 minutes of that movie, maybe it was all of the pot smoking lingo and stoner-isms but the beginning of that movie just seemed slow and dull. Seth Rogen usually saves movies that I wouldn't like otherwise. Didn't like his character on Freaks or Declared for some reason, strange.

[ZeroGravity107]

I only liked the last 30 minutes of that movie, maybe it was all of the pot smoking lingo and stoner-isms but the beginning of that movie just seemed slow and dull. Seth Rogen usually saves movies that I wouldn't like otherwise. Didn't like his character on Freaks or Declared for some reason, strange.

I liked the beginning more honestly. I thought they were setting it up for a funny concept, but the only thing they set up in the beginning, with him being a servant was him serving the guy in the end.



Fuck, is it Rogan or Rogen?

[dissident]

rogen turning against pot in pineapple express really dissapointed me.

[dissident]

rogen.

[mikeyxxcore]

I liked the beginning more honestly. I thought they were setting it up for a funny concept, but the only thing they set up in the beginning, with him being a servant was him serving the guy in the end.



Fuck, is it Rogan or Rogen?

Rogen, I believe. I haven't seen it in about 3 months and I've watched at least 30 movies since(20 in the last 2 weeks, FIOS sped up my torrents) so I might just be mixing movies.

[ZeroGravity107]

Rogen, I believe. I haven't seen it in about 3 months and I've watched at least 30 movies since(20 in the last 2 weeks, FIOS sped up my torrents) so I might just be mixing movies.

No I can see why the last part of the movie would be funny, but by that point it was just too much. I had lost interest and was waiting for it to finish so I could leave.

[mikeyxxcore]

No I can see why the last part of the movie would be funny, but by that point it was just too much. I had lost interest and was waiting for it to finish so I could leave.

Oh, I was watching it at home and I'd already only got through 15 minutes of it the first time around. I gave it another shot because of the girlfriend thinking it was "the funniest movie ever." which is obviously a huge fail of a statement.

[ZeroGravity107]

Oh, I was watching it at home and I'd already only got through 15 minutes of it the first time around. I gave it another shot because of the girlfriend thinking it was "the funniest movie ever." which is obviously a huge fail of a statement.

I heard those exact words from several people, so maybe I walked into it with too high of expectations. It was okay but definitely nothing spectacular.

[bootsydan]

Blue Velvet.

Oh yeah. This definitely. And Mullholland drive. Fuck don't get me started on David Lynch.

[Thomas Balkcom]

really?

[TEAMRAMROD]

Oh yeah. This definitely. And Mullholland drive. Fuck don't get me started on David Lynch.

what was wrong with mulholland dr? i thought it was great

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Garden State. Any other indie movie.

[TEAMRAMROD]

Garden State. Any other indie movie.

all indie movies are overrated? wow, you're missing out on a lot.

[batmannj]

I heard those exact words from several people, so maybe I walked into it with too high of expectations. It was okay but definitely nothing spectacular.

i thought the same thing. the trailer made it look fecking spectacular with paper planes. sadly, it didnt live up to the hype, but i thought franco was brilliant. Rogan just bothered me, and so does that other Danny guy who was in it. I dont think he is that funny in this movie or Tropic Thunder.

[bootsydan]

what was wrong with mulholland dr? i thought it was great

I'm not going to go into detail. Urgh. Honestly, just thinking about David Lynch films (of the 2 I've seen, which are supposedly his best) makes me cringe. I don't think there was even one thing I liked about Blue Velvet or Mullholland Drive.

Oh man. I can't even find words.

[TEAMRAMROD]

I'm not going to go into detail. Urgh. Honestly, just thinking about David Lynch films (of the 2 I've seen, which are supposedly his best) makes me cringe. I don't think there was even one thing I liked about Blue Velvet or Mullholland Drive.

Oh man. I can't even find words.

i didn't care for blue velvet too much

[ZeroGravity107]

I heard Tropic Thunder wasn't all that good either.

On the subject of bad comedies, I saw the Heartbreak Kid (w/Ben Stiller) the other night. I had never heard of it but it was ridiculous. I rolled over and fell asleep before it ended. I can't stand that kind of comedy where everything seems to go wrong. It's been done and it was done best with Stiller, but I think it's time he moved on to something else.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Garden State. Any other indie movie.
Wow, you're a bright one.
Click. All my friends loved it. It was awful.
Blue Velvet.
Why you would group these two movies is beyond me. And if you can't appreciate Blue Velvet, you deserve to watch nothing but movies like the Click.

[IAmNietzche]

Garden State. Any other indie movie.
That doesn't make sense.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Wow, you're a bright one.

Why you would group these two movies is beyond me. And if you can't appreciate Blue Velvet, you deserve to watch nothing but movies like the Click.

QFT

[Lueda Alia]

On the subject of Seth Rogan, I was pretty disappointed with Pineapple Express. I don't know what exactly, but it was definitely lacking something.
I agree. I didn't think it was that great. Neither was Zack And Miri Make A Porno. I was disappointed by both movies. :-(

[framebyframe]

Wow, you're a bright one.

Why you would group these two movies is beyond me. And if you can't appreciate Blue Velvet, you deserve to watch nothing but movies like the Click.

Well I didn't mean that they were on the same level. Click is obviously not known as an excellent movie, but the number of people I know that consider it good surprises me.

And Blue Velvet is just one I randomly thought of. I never said it was a bad movie, it was just hyped up for me, and I didn't think it was as amazing as everyone seems to make it out to be. Excuuuuse me.

[raychull]

napoleon dynamite. absolutely hate that movie.

[Justin_stacy]

napoleon dynamite. absolutely hate that movie.

Wasn't really even a movie, just a bunch of random clips loosely tied together for an hour and half.

[raychull]

Wasn't really even a movie, just a bunch of random clips loosely tied together for an hour and half.
very good point. thank you for that correction.

[BauerFTW]

After watching Mulholland Dr. I almost committed Hari-kiri.

[TEAMRAMROD]

After watching Mulholland Dr. I almost committed Hari-kiri.

so i take it you didn't enjoy the movie?

[BJW7191]

scarface
any adam sandler movie
hoosiers
rudy
blow

[TEAMRAMROD]

how are scarface and blow overrated?

[gilatron5000]

how are scarface and blow overrated?Aside from every rapper trying to live their lives by the code of Tony Montana?

[t_ashley]

napoleon dynamite. absolutely hate that movie.

agreed i came in here just to say this.

[BJW7191]

how are scarface and blow overrated?


easy

scarface was just an action movie... its not special

and blow was dumb. i know its a true story but seriously?


the only people i know who watch these movies are :

every rap artist on cribs

people who are stoners and find drugs "interesting" but in all actuality only like it bc it has drugs

people who are trying to fit in with said groups of people

[TEAMRAMROD]

Aside from every rapper trying to live their lives by the code of Tony Montana?

wouldn't that a reflection of the rappers and not the movie itself?

[TEAMRAMROD]

easy

scarface was just an action movie... its not special

and blow was dumb. i know its a true story but seriously?


the only people i know who watch these movies are :

every rap artist on cribs

people who are stoners and find drugs "interesting" but in all actuality only like it bc it has drugs

people who are trying to fit in with said groups of people

i know plenty of people who enjoy these movies who don't meet your criteria

[BJW7191]

i dont see the "greatness" behind either movie

i just dont.

[TEAMRAMROD]

fair enough. there's many movies out there i feel the same way about also

[BJW7191]

and i didnt mean to throw everyone who likes them into that group, but thats the only people whom i have encountered

[TEAMRAMROD]

no i understand where you're coming from

[TachyonEvan]

2001: A Space Odyssey.

or Citizen Kane.

[TangledUp]

Aw I liked Blow. But I only saw it once. Maybe I should watch it again and re-evaluate.

I agree with Napoleon Dynamite. Wtf @ that movie.

[gilatron5000]

wouldn't that a reflection of the rappers and not the movie itself?Isn't that kind of the point of this thread? The movie is made out to be the best thing ever, when it isn't?

[WakingTheMisery]

Wolverine. Calling it already.

[TEAMRAMROD]

Isn't that kind of the point of this thread? The movie is made out to be the best thing ever, when it isn't?

i suppose so. i was thinking about it in a different way

[FOBcareemo]

I'm sure someone has said it but, i don't care.

Boondock Saints.

[TachyonEvan]

I'm sure someone has said it but, i don't care.

Boondock Saints.

Seconded.

And that one movie about Irish gangs. In New York.

[WakingTheMisery]

Gangs of NY?

lolol

[TachyonEvan]

Gangs of NY?

lolol

Yes. That one.

[raychull]

agreed i came in here just to say this.

good call.

[sdbrown]

I agree. Unlike you, i did actually like the film, but I find it absurd that it's hailed as one of the greatest of all time.

A deceptively hollow movie...

I'll put my vote in for two completely mediocre movies that one Best Picture: Chicago & Million Dollar Baby.
*won

I agree with Million Dollar Baby.

Magnolia. WAAAAYY too fucking long.
Superbad- I laughed twice. Sure it wass humorous but it wasn't funny.
A few others I forgot.

[Ryzenfall]

Citizen Kane.

I used to think this too. But after studying this film and film in general a little bit more and hearing Roger Ebert's commentary on the film, I dunno, i think it's seriously a work of genius.

[TangledUp]

*won

I agree with Million Dollar Baby.

Magnolia. WAAAAYY too fucking long.
Superbad- I laughed twice. Sure it wass humorous but it wasn't funny.
A few others I forgot.
Magnolia was weird. And I agree with Superbad.

[Just An End]

I'm sure someone has said it but, i don't care.

Boondock Saints.

I think you were the first actually, and I agree 100%. Everyone talked it up, especially when I got to college. I thought it was horrible. The acting was bad, the script was terrible and overall it just felt very "cheesy".

'300' is another that I wasn't a fan of. I really really REALLY wanted to like this movie (the trailer made it look awesome), but in the end I thought it was a mediocre action flick. I still have high hopes for Zack Snyder and 'Watchmen'.

'Disturbia' is another one that I didn't see what all the fuss was about. I know it isn't considered a masterpiece by anyone, but everyone I talked to said it was good. The first 2/3 of the movie were decent, but then it just turned into a sloppy attempt at a slasher film. Shia LaBeouf played his part well, but the movie wasn't good.

[kwsqd]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Napoleon Dynamite
Boondock Saints
Garden State
Scarface

[dissident]

completely agree with 300 and boondock saints. the sequel to saints is going to be one of the worst movies ever made, i can feel it.

[t_ashley]

completely agree with 300 and boondock saints. the sequel to saints is going to be one of the worst movies ever made, i can feel it.

i started 300 like 20 times. not once did i finish it.

[dissident]

twice for me, i have no interest to give it another shot

[TEAMRAMROD]

i wasn't blown away by Fargo unlike many people i know. i thought it was ok but didn't wet myself over it

[Bob Payne]

didn't read this thread, but you're all wrong

[yakob89]

have you only seen them once? the first time i saw life aquatic i was really reallllly bored. but upon a second and third viewing it turned into one on my favorites. same with teninbaums (sp)

maybe I need to try and watch those movies again. But just thinking about sitting there and watching it again freaks me out cuz of how bored I was the first time.