Worst movies for repeated viewings?

[Batman1980]

Sixth Sense comes to mind, doesn't help that this was really M Night Shymalan's only major sucess.

[DVDave]

Schindler's List. Pass the Prozac.

[Batman1980]

Good call, Passion of the Christ comes to mind as well because of that.

[OrlandoEastwood]

House of the Dead because once you've seen it, you'll wish you were dead.

[talak]

Grave of the fireflies.....great film but so depressing

[blu_world]

number 7 i think?..the one with Jim carry..

[brewp13]

Originally Posted by blu_world

number 7 i think?..the one with Jim carry..

Do you mean 23?

[maygit]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Sixth Sense comes to mind, doesn't help that this was really M Night Shymalan's only major sucess.

Once I read the title, the first response i thought of was "Any M Night Shymalan movie."
Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

[Porkchop Express]

Originally Posted by maygit

Once I read the title, the first response i thought of was "Any M Night Shymalan movie."
Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

I agree. I'm going to add The Machinist.

[Joe Cain]

Originally Posted by maygit

Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

Most movies, yes. I'd say The Prestige is an exception to the rule---it's certainly got a twist ending, but it twists and turns all the way there; it's an exercise in misdirection and hiding in plain sight. Admittedly there's no suspense left for me, but I've still gotten a lot of replay value for the performances, the plot, and the tight construction of the movie-as-magic-trick metaphor.

Persepolis is the least-watched BD in my collection: saw it after purchase and again not long ago at a family gathering with some folks I knew would appreciate it. It's an excellent film, but rather heavy for an impulsive entertainment choice...not unlike Schindler's List or Grave of the Fireflies in that respect.

I read that Leaving Las Vegas is coming to BD in France & Germany. Shue was quite good, Cage put in perhaps the performance of his career, but 14 years after seeing the film in a New York cinema I feel no desire to watch it again.

[andyman1970]

Originally Posted by maygit

Once I read the title, the first response i thought of was "Any M Night Shymalan movie."
Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

I agree, however, I do enjoy Primal Fear for repeat viewing, but only about once every 2 or 3 years.

I would also say most extreamly low budget horror or sci-fi and any really poorly made movie like Battlefield Earth.

[Grevlin]

Saving Private Ryan
Schindler's List
-- Great movies, but they just depress and tire you IMO

The Departed
-- I just think, whats the point,

[Show spoiler]resolution is everyone getting shot!

[cathexist]

The Illusionist

[ckent22]

Originally Posted by Grevlin

Saving Private Ryan
Schindler's List
-- Great movies, but they just depress and tire you IMO

The Departed
-- I just think, whats the point,

[Show spoiler]resolution is everyone getting shot!

[bongzilla]

Letters from Iwo Jima,
not a bad movie but I don,t speak Japanese.

[ckent22]

Originally Posted by bongzilla

Letters from Iwo Jima,
not a bad movie but I don,t speak Japanese.

I don't think that was the point. I think the point was to understand their perspective.

[assydingo]

I think a movie that has a twist is re-watchable if it's good. I've seen Oldboy three times and could easily watch it three more times.

[ScarredLungs]

Rescue Dawn is a really good movie, but not so much for replay value.

[Chordata]

Into the Wild

Wonderful movie, but I wanted to slit my wrists when it was done. And it had nothing to do with the director.

[SquidPuppet]

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Into the Wild

Wonderful movie, but I wanted to slit my wrists when it was done. And it had nothing to do with the director.

Its actually pretty powefull and touching the second time around. Still kills ya though.