Movies that Get WORSE with Subsequent Viewings - Blu-ray Forum

floridaswamprat · 02-22-2018, 06:01 PM

I know that there is a post for movies that get BETTER with a second or third viewing, but what about a movie that has gotten WORSE with a second or third viewing?

One that comes to my mind (for me, at least) is Billy Jack. I remember seeing it in theaters as a teen and thinking it was the greatest movie ever. After watching it as an adult some years later, I could not believe how bad it was. Catching glimpses of it through the years, it just gets worse every time I see it.

EvilNed · 02-22-2018, 06:02 PM

Any take on King Arthur within the last 30 years.

P-Rock · 02-22-2018, 06:05 PM

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

It actually is an awful movie, but people get blinded by nostalgia.

floridaswamprat · 02-22-2018, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Rock

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

It actually is an awful movie, but people get blinded by nostalgia.

Agreed. One of Costner's worst.

cinemaphile · 02-22-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilNed

Any take on King Arthur within the last 30 years.

I disagree. I actually liked the Guy Ritchie version a lot more upon second viewing, after I knew what to expect (and what NOT to expect)

InuYashaCrusade · 02-22-2018, 06:12 PM

Batman v Superman for me. I really enjoyed it on my first viewing and then I watched it twice more and probably won't watch it again.

CV19 · 02-22-2018, 06:14 PM

Well there are a few, but one that comes instantly to my mind is Convoy with Kris Kristofferson. I was about 12 or 13 years old when I saw this and thought at the time what a great film it was. Having watched it again recently, and we're talking some 35 years after originally watching it, I have to say my opinion of the film has changed somewhat.

dallywhitty · 02-22-2018, 06:17 PM

I find that Nolan's films don't stand up to repeat viewings.

Prog5000 · 02-22-2018, 06:19 PM

Sometimes I love a movie at the theatre that I’m reluctant to read message boards or watch it again in a hurry in case I spot a flaw I hadn’t noticed. I want to preserve the feeling of enjoyment.

The opposite happened for bvs. I read some convincing posts muddled in with all the criticism and really gave the extended cut the benefit of the doubt. On home video release I gave it a watch. It was worse on.

Steedeel · 02-22-2018, 06:19 PM

Terminator Gynesis and Robocop remake.

Steedeel · 02-22-2018, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Prog5000

Sometimes I love a movie at the theatre that I’m reluctant to read message boards or watch it again in a hurry in case I spot a flaw I hadn’t noticed. I want to preserve the feeling of enjoyment.

The opposite happened for bvs. I read some convincing posts muddled in with all the criticism and really gave the extended cut the benefit of the doubt. It was worse on second viewing.

I don’t let people affect my enjoyment.

DanTheMan · 02-22-2018, 06:21 PM

Time for some unpopular opinions.

Arrival
Wonder Woman

SarahS · 02-22-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cinemaphile

I disagree. I actually liked the Guy Ritchie version a lot more upon second viewing, after I knew what to expect (and what NOT to expect)

Wow....that film was a hot mess. There is no getting any worse than viewing number 1

SarahS · 02-22-2018, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dallywhitty

I find that Nolan's films don't stand up to repeat viewings.

Only TDK as its the greatest film in the history of film!

dallywhitty · 02-22-2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SarahS

Only TDK as its the greatest film in the history of film!

cinemaphile · 02-22-2018, 06:24 PM

Wonder Woman - now that we have some space from the hype about cultural and gender milestones and can judge the movie by its own merits, it definitely isnt as good as everyone thought (though still pretty good for 2/3 of it)

Raimi's Spider-Man films

Several (but not all) Pixar films (Bugs Life, Monsters Inc, Ratatouille, Inside Out, Up... to name a few)

again, none of these are bad movies - just not as good as they seemed upon their original releases

MassiveMovieBuff · 02-22-2018, 06:31 PM

Sicario. Emily Blunt's character annoys the hell out of me and it makes each viewing deteriorate for me unfortunately.

MifuneFan · 02-22-2018, 06:33 PM

I found Suicide Squad to be worse the second time. I was kind of forgiving the first viewing, even though I knew it was a mess, but the second time, all if it's flaws were so glaring.

Ray Jackson · 02-22-2018, 06:34 PM

Braveheart gets cornier every time I watch it.

...Mel Gibson should've been charged with multiple felony counts of overacting and sappy dialogue.

cinemaphile · 02-22-2018, 06:36 PM

My first time seeing them I saw their flaws but was willing to forgive and overlook them. The more I watch them, the more I see just how the good parts are the minority and how bad they truly are.

02-22-2018, 06:01 PM	#1
floridaswamprat Power Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Dothan, AL 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:751 DVD collection:449 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:95	Movies that Get WORSE with Subsequent Viewings I know that there is a post for movies that get BETTER with a second or third viewing, but what about a movie that has gotten WORSE with a second or third viewing? One that comes to my mind (for me, at least) is Billy Jack. I remember seeing it in theaters as a teen and thinking it was the greatest movie ever. After watching it as an adult some years later, I could not believe how bad it was. Catching glimpses of it through the years, it just gets worse every time I see it.

02-22-2018, 06:33 PM	#18
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	I found Suicide Squad to be worse the second time. I was kind of forgiving the first viewing, even though I knew it was a mess, but the second time, all if it's flaws were so glaring. Last edited by MifuneFan; 02-22-2018 at 06:37 PM. Reason: Autocorrect

02-22-2018, 06:02 PM	#2
EvilNed Expert Member Member since:Jun 2017 Location:Sweden 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:549	Any take on King Arthur within the last 30 years.

02-22-2018, 06:05 PM	#3
P-Rock Banned Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray reviews:3	Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. It actually is an awful movie, but people get blinded by nostalgia.

02-22-2018, 06:12 PM	#6
InuYashaCrusade Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:17	Batman v Superman for me. I really enjoyed it on my first viewing and then I watched it twice more and probably won't watch it again.

02-22-2018, 06:14 PM	#7
CV19 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2017 Location:England	Well there are a few, but one that comes instantly to my mind is Convoy with Kris Kristofferson. I was about 12 or 13 years old when I saw this and thought at the time what a great film it was. Having watched it again recently, and we're talking some 35 years after originally watching it, I have to say my opinion of the film has changed somewhat.

02-22-2018, 06:17 PM	#8
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:324 Blu-ray collection:1690 DVD collection:178	I find that Nolan's films don't stand up to repeat viewings.

02-22-2018, 06:19 PM	#9
Prog5000 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008	Sometimes I love a movie at the theatre that I’m reluctant to read message boards or watch it again in a hurry in case I spot a flaw I hadn’t noticed. I want to preserve the feeling of enjoyment. The opposite happened for bvs. I read some convincing posts muddled in with all the criticism and really gave the extended cut the benefit of the doubt. On home video release I gave it a watch. It was worse on.

02-22-2018, 06:19 PM	#10
Steedeel Blu-ray King Member since:Apr 2011 Location:England 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:1253	Terminator Gynesis and Robocop remake.

02-22-2018, 06:21 PM	#12
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Time for some unpopular opinions. Arrival Wonder Woman

02-22-2018, 06:24 PM	#16
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	Wonder Woman - now that we have some space from the hype about cultural and gender milestones and can judge the movie by its own merits, it definitely isnt as good as everyone thought (though still pretty good for 2/3 of it) Raimi's Spider-Man films Several (but not all) Pixar films (Bugs Life, Monsters Inc, Ratatouille, Inside Out, Up... to name a few) again, none of these are bad movies - just not as good as they seemed upon their original releases

02-22-2018, 06:31 PM	#17
MassiveMovieBuff Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2014 4K collection:414 Blu-ray collection:1627 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:3	Sicario. Emily Blunt's character annoys the hell out of me and it makes each viewing deteriorate for me unfortunately.

02-22-2018, 06:34 PM	#19
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Braveheart gets cornier every time I watch it. ...Mel Gibson should've been charged with multiple felony counts of overacting and sappy dialogue.

02-22-2018, 06:36 PM	#20
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	My first time seeing them I saw their flaws but was willing to forgive and overlook them. The more I watch them, the more I see just how the good parts are the minority and how bad they truly are.

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