Most overrated film you have ever seen.
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That movie isn't overrated. That would have to mean that people defend it. It's just crap that everyone knows is crap.Darkintent said:
Speaking of Ang Lee movies that took it up the pooper (figuratively as well as literally) Brokeback Mountain anyone? Tell me that movie wasn't overrated as all hell. How far can the novelty of Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger kissing and humping go?
The recent Alien vs Predator movies were horrendous.
The potential for a really really good movie is there, but instead it's wasted on awful scripts and no-mark directors who think CGI brilliance will cover up the lack of any plot, character development or actual tension.
Such a waste of a good thing.....
No doubt the new Terminator movies will be just as rubbish.
The potential for a really really good movie is there, but instead it's wasted on awful scripts and no-mark directors who think CGI brilliance will cover up the lack of any plot, character development or actual tension.
Such a waste of a good thing.....
No doubt the new Terminator movies will be just as rubbish.
Oh....dude. I mean, I don't know you, but you lose points anyway. Spinal Tap? Changed my life. Anyone not liking it makes me want to cry.Cheesebob said:
I can play "Lick my Love Pump" on the piano.
Whats with all the hate towards the godfather movies? ure, part 3 sucked donkey balls but 1 and 2 are some of the greatest film classics ever.
I have made it my personal crusade to show all of you why you are wrong about it:
The cast is one of the best casts in the history of casts with Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Diane Keaton all of them acting their asses off to gives us one of their best performances ever.
The script is one of the best, the story is never boring and keeps you on the edge of your seet. We also feel for these characters despite the fact that most of 'em are killers. I saw the movie multiple times and it always kept me entertained.
Lastly, you cannot deny the influence this film has had on both other movies and popular culture.
Before the Godfather came along gangster films were ridiculed as an inferior kind of cinema unworthy of attention, if it werent for this film we wouldnt have other classics such as Goodfellas, Once upon a time in America, scarface, carlito's way, etc.
If any of you have any real counterpoints instead of the whole "everybody likes the godfather so I'm going to be all artsy and alternative and say it sucks" then by all means, tell me.
I have made it my personal crusade to show all of you why you are wrong about it:
The cast is one of the best casts in the history of casts with Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, Diane Keaton all of them acting their asses off to gives us one of their best performances ever.
The script is one of the best, the story is never boring and keeps you on the edge of your seet. We also feel for these characters despite the fact that most of 'em are killers. I saw the movie multiple times and it always kept me entertained.
Lastly, you cannot deny the influence this film has had on both other movies and popular culture.
Before the Godfather came along gangster films were ridiculed as an inferior kind of cinema unworthy of attention, if it werent for this film we wouldnt have other classics such as Goodfellas, Once upon a time in America, scarface, carlito's way, etc.
If any of you have any real counterpoints instead of the whole "everybody likes the godfather so I'm going to be all artsy and alternative and say it sucks" then by all means, tell me.
Another Tarantino Film, Death Proof.
Okay, the film had rubbish direction, cringeworthy dialouge and horrid camerawork.
Except it's taking the piss so that's OK /sarcasm
Okay, the film had rubbish direction, cringeworthy dialouge and horrid camerawork.
Except it's taking the piss so that's OK /sarcasm
To be fair, it took several viewings of that movie to even start to unravel the mystery that is Donnie Darko, and it wasn't until I watched the Director's cut that straight up explains everything that I was able to go "ohhhhh". Very much a "eureka!" type moment. Who else is pissed about the new "Samantha Darko" movie?ingsoc said:
Dude, seriously? Have you never heard the line "beauty is in the eye of the beholder"? That means that some people perceive things like "beauty" or "movie quality" different then yourself, which in turn, makes your "crusade" redundant. But you want counterpoints? fair enoughThe infamous SCAMola said:
Your first point was the cast. The fact that a movie has an ensemble cast does not a good movie make. Just watch "He's Just Not that Into You" (or don't). Again, I personally wasn't moved by their performances the way you were, and I've been made to watch this movie at least half a dozen times.
Your second point is the script. Granted, Mario Puzo is a great writer. But I found it to be lackluster, and I can tell you exactly how many times I was on the edge of me "seet" over the course of the movie. Zero. I was bored each and everytime I watched the movie, and I seriously tried not to be.
Your third point is how it inspired a generation of mob movies afterward. Again, this has no bearing on the quality of the film. The movie grossed a ton of money. It would be stupid for studios not to jump on that bandwagon. It's not like a shitty movie never inspired other shitty movies. And by the way, if someone on this forum hasn't mentioned Scarface, let me be the first. WAY overrated.
My point is that opinions are going to vary on any movie. To say people are "wrong" for not liking a movie is naive and more than a little dickish.
I don't care that people like the godfather, or if they hate it for that matter, it's a sign of arrogance to tell other people what movies to like. I'm gonna bat this home if it kills me.
