Movies you liked but would only watch once... - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-25-2010, 02:45 AM

Have you ever watched a movie and wondered if you like or not? Some movies can be just average (not bad or good).

Last night, I was watching The Box. It was an interesting and bizzare film but couldn't decide if I could watch it again. I also like the Saw movies but won't watch them twice.

Fighter · 02-25-2010, 02:50 AM

Leon The Professional.....I like it, don't love it....not sure if I want to add it to my collection

Not quite sure if I want to watch it again....weird, I know.

Lepidopterous · 02-25-2010, 02:54 AM

Nice lol. My thread started this trend.

I will say I often times find myself unsure of movies that are thought of to be polarizing... which is counterintuitive.

But to answer the question, I know many people that are unsure of whether or not they enjoyed The Matrix sequels. You can either think it was awesome for its action or terrible for its writing! I don't understand the indecision with movies like that imo. Two different ways to interpret the film I guess.

Fighter · 02-25-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

basterds- love the movie but i cant watch it again.

Perfectly stated...really liked Basterds....don't need to see it again...one and done

Grand Bob · 02-26-2010, 01:06 AM

The movie that immediately comes to mind is "Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith". I am a big Star Wars fan, and unlike many people I can rewatch the first and second prequels, but have no yearning to rewatch that movie.

Beta Man · 02-26-2010, 01:11 AM

I rented and watched "The Wrestler" and now it's cheap...... but not sure how much I would/wouldn't like it with a second viewing...... I'd watch it again.... just not sure if I'm willing to pay to watch it again......

I thought it was "good" when I saw it too

Grand Bob · 02-26-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DjMethod

I know many people that are unsure of whether or not they enjoyed The Matrix sequels. You can either think it was awesome for its action or terrible for its writing!

The second Matrix film was an indecisive one for me, but the third was definitely a dud.

jhiggy23 · 02-26-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I rented and watched "The Wrestler" and now it's cheap...... but not sure how much I would/wouldn't like it with a second viewing...... I'd watch it again.... just not sure if I'm willing to pay to watch it again......

I thought it was "good" when I saw it too

Beta, I completely agree. It was a good film with great performances but idk if I'd want to watch it again.

jhiggy23 · 02-26-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

The second Matrix film was an indecisive one for me, but the third was definitely a dud.

I know I'm in the complete minority here, but I love all three. I just love the whole point of the series, the themes, and the story. The first is a masterpiece in many ways, the second I think is very entertaining, and the third is a fitting conclusion, albeit a bit of a letdown. Yes, the two sequels did not live up to the first and became too disconnected, but I appreciate them.

surfdude12 · 02-26-2010, 02:41 AM

TDK - dont hate it, dont love it. bought it, but probably wont watch it unless a friend wants to watch it.

42041 · 02-26-2010, 02:45 AM

Burn After Reading. I didn't hate it, I didn't particularly like it, but I was struck by how completely minor and inconsequential it seemed

Atreyu · 02-26-2010, 03:02 AM

For me it's Fight Club. Not that it wasn't good but I'm still not quite sure how I feel about. Not sure if I would watch it again, but if I did I would look at it differently since what is reveled at the end.

Fighter · 02-26-2010, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Atreyu

For me it's Fight Club. Not that it wasn't good but I'm still not quite sure how I feel about. Not sure if I would watch it again, but if I did I would look at it differently since what is reveled at the end.

I agree with you on Fight Club....I also feel the same about American History X....not quite sure how I feel about it in terms if I like it, love it or have a neutral feeling...might have to revisit this film.

Diesel · 02-26-2010, 03:11 AM

Am I the only one that notices the title of the thread doesn't match the question in the OP

Anyway

This one's for Squid (

)

The Fountain

I watched it not that long ago and after I was like, "um..hmmm..."

Wasn't sure if I liked it a lot or if I didn't like it that much.

All I was certain of was that Hugh Jackman did fantastic.

A couple days later I settled on a rating of 7/10. I also placed it in the "good, but won't ever watch it again" category.

Fighter · 02-26-2010, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

Am I the only one that notices the title of the thread doesn't match the question in the OP

Anyway

This one's for Squid (

)

The Fountain

I watched it not that long ago and after I was like, "um..hmmm..."

Wasn't sure if I liked it a lot or if I didn't like it that much.

All I was certain of was that Hugh Jackman did fantastic.

A couple days later I settled on a rating of 7/10. I also placed it in the "good, but won't ever watch it again" category.

To answer your question.....NO, you aren't the only one

jhiggy23 · 02-26-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

TDK - dont hate it, dont love it. bought it, but probably wont watch it unless a friend wants to watch it.

agreed

jjbsn5192 · 02-26-2010, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Grand Bob

The movie that immediately comes to mind is "Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith". I am a big Star Wars fan, and unlike many people I can rewatch the first and second prequels, but have no yearning to rewatch that movie.

are you kidding?

EP3 is the best of the prequels

jjbsn5192 · 02-26-2010, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Atreyu

For me it's Fight Club. Not that it wasn't good but I'm still not quite sure how I feel about. Not sure if I would watch it again, but if I did I would look at it differently since what is reveled at the end.

fight club is the kind of movie that makes you pumped.. i can always watch that film. over & Over.. and feel this bizzare connection to the film and be like
this is a trip..

it makes life seem so boring

Sabotage · 02-26-2010, 04:30 AM

Speed. Didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. However I don't think I can watch Keeanu Reeves acting in that movie more then once. The only reason I bought the movie on Blu was because HMV had a deal where if you spend more then $20, Speed or Die Hard were $10, and I already had Die Hard.

DaleDark · 02-26-2010, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabotage

Speed. Didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. However I don't think I can watch Keeanu Reeves acting in that movie more then once. The only reason I bought the movie on Blu was because HMV had a deal where if you spend more then $20, Speed or Die Hard were $10, and I already had Die Hard.

Seeing posts like these all over the forums has given me an idea for a thread. "How many of you buy BDs for no other reason than to pad your collection?" (I'm definitely in "glass houses" territory here, and I got the 800+ DVD collection to prove it.......like I really need a copy of Tank Girl

).

But in the spirit of the thread, I did blind buy The Simpsons Movie. Don't hate it, don't love it, yada yada yada, you get the point.

02-25-2010, 02:45 AM	#1
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Movies you liked but would only watch once... Have you ever watched a movie and wondered if you like or not? Some movies can be just average (not bad or good). Last night, I was watching The Box. It was an interesting and bizzare film but couldn't decide if I could watch it again. I also like the Saw movies but won't watch them twice. Last edited by Blu-ray Fanatic; 02-25-2010 at 02:54 AM.

02-26-2010, 03:11 AM	#14
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	Am I the only one that notices the title of the thread doesn't match the question in the OP Anyway This one's for Squid () The Fountain I watched it not that long ago and after I was like, "um..hmmm..." Wasn't sure if I liked it a lot or if I didn't like it that much. All I was certain of was that Hugh Jackman did fantastic. A couple days later I settled on a rating of 7/10. I also placed it in the "good, but won't ever watch it again" category.

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02-25-2010, 02:50 AM	#2
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	Leon The Professional.....I like it, don't love it....not sure if I want to add it to my collection Not quite sure if I want to watch it again....weird, I know.

02-25-2010, 02:54 AM	#3
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Nice lol. My thread started this trend. I will say I often times find myself unsure of movies that are thought of to be polarizing... which is counterintuitive. But to answer the question, I know many people that are unsure of whether or not they enjoyed The Matrix sequels. You can either think it was awesome for its action or terrible for its writing! I don't understand the indecision with movies like that imo. Two different ways to interpret the film I guess.

02-26-2010, 01:06 AM	#5
Grand Bob Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seattle Area Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	The movie that immediately comes to mind is "Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith". I am a big Star Wars fan, and unlike many people I can rewatch the first and second prequels, but have no yearning to rewatch that movie.

02-26-2010, 01:11 AM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I rented and watched "The Wrestler" and now it's cheap...... but not sure how much I would/wouldn't like it with a second viewing...... I'd watch it again.... just not sure if I'm willing to pay to watch it again...... I thought it was "good" when I saw it too

02-26-2010, 02:41 AM	#10
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	TDK - dont hate it, dont love it. bought it, but probably wont watch it unless a friend wants to watch it.

02-26-2010, 02:45 AM	#11
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	Burn After Reading. I didn't hate it, I didn't particularly like it, but I was struck by how completely minor and inconsequential it seemed

02-26-2010, 03:02 AM	#12
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	For me it's Fight Club. Not that it wasn't good but I'm still not quite sure how I feel about. Not sure if I would watch it again, but if I did I would look at it differently since what is reveled at the end.

02-26-2010, 04:30 AM	#19
Sabotage Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Vancouver, British Columbia Blu-ray collection:84 Blu-ray reviews:1	Speed. Didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. However I don't think I can watch Keeanu Reeves acting in that movie more then once. The only reason I bought the movie on Blu was because HMV had a deal where if you spend more then $20, Speed or Die Hard were $10, and I already had Die Hard.

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