Movies That You Didnt Like But Accept That They Are Great - Blu-ray Forum

Marcus Wright · 10-20-2010, 03:57 PM

So, title says it all.

Please, dont choose movies based on "that you dont like but the majority likes" only.
Also mention movies that you personally think (without others influence) that are great movies, just not your cup of tea.

Foggy · 10-20-2010, 04:07 PM

Fargo, though I'll admit I didn't give it full attention and have been told I will warm up to it with repeat viewing

ts0323 · 10-20-2010, 04:09 PM

Up.

It's a great movie, but I didn't enjoy it for some reason.
I guess I should see it again.

CZAR · 10-20-2010, 04:10 PM

None! If its great then I would like it. Got Em!!

caheaton · 10-20-2010, 04:11 PM

For me it would probably be:
"The Wizard of Oz"...I've never been able to "get in" to the story...never held my interest.

Al_The_Strange · 10-20-2010, 04:13 PM

Probably too many to list, but regarding movies that are great but not my "cup of tea," the top ones that come to mind are:

"Casablanca." Probably will give it another try sometime. Back in the day when I saw it, I thought it had good visuals and all, but thought the story was dull.

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." A well-made film and all, but I never saw the appeal of the "story."

"Gone with the Wind." Actually not a bad film at all. Just a little long and sappy. It's one of those cases where I'm not really sure if I want to buy a copy or not...

Al_The_Strange · 10-20-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ts0323

Up.

It's a great movie, but I didn't enjoy it for some reason.
I guess I should see it again.

That's another one for me. Yeah, it has its moments, but never found it buy-worthy.

ts0323 · 10-20-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

That's another one for me. Yeah, it has its moments, but never found it buy-worthy.

I still bought it because I need to own everything Pixar (well, except Cars), but I haven't watched it.

The_Basterd · 10-20-2010, 04:19 PM

Casablanca.

Jezza · 10-20-2010, 04:23 PM

Interesting question.

For me I'd have to go with Aliens, because it's by far the most dated out of the four and didn't have as many greats moments as implied by its reputation, but I still think it's a good film and can understand why so many love it.

kpkelley · 10-20-2010, 04:26 PM

There Will Be Blood.

I can appreciate Daniel Day Lewis's character, but the rest of the movie pales in comparison, IMO. I can't stand the stupid preacher.

Steve · 10-20-2010, 04:32 PM

I have to agree with Czar on this one. If I don't like the movie then I have a hard time considering it to be great.

vega2K · 10-20-2010, 04:35 PM

For some reason, I don't like most movie musicals, regardless of great reviews and awards: Chicago, Sweene Todd, Hairspray, Rent, etc. I may watch them for a while, but almost always fast forward or just give-up. The musicals I have watched in the Theater have been awesome, but on the movie screen, they just seem out of place to me. I have tried but just cringe when they start to sing and dance. The two exceptions that I was able to sit through were Moulin Rouge and Phantom of the Opera.

connect42 · 10-20-2010, 04:35 PM

The Lord of the Rings ... all 3 of them. For that matter, go ahead and throw in the upcoming The Hobbit.

CZAR · 10-20-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

I have to agree with Czar on this one. If I don't like the movie then I have a hard time considering it to be great.

Thank you. Finally someone agrees with me. We had this debate before and I just dont see how u can call a film great when u dont like it? Mind boggling. Squid made a cool point that certain aspects of a film u may not like may be great like direction, acting etc...and I agree with that but if I dont like the overall film then it wont be considered great to me. Got Em!!

ts0323 · 10-20-2010, 04:41 PM

Another film would be a Clockwork Orange.
I can appreciate how well it's done, but some of the scenes just go too far for me to handle.

P@t_Mtl · 10-20-2010, 05:12 PM

The Godfather to start with. It's a movie where I can see the importance it as in the history of cinema but it's a movie that just started way too many strikes against it for me to actually enjoy it. I find it long and just not very interestinf for me. The reasons, to beging with I am not that fond of gangsters movies unless they have Humphrey Bogart in them

Second none of the actors are interesting to me and even more so for Marlon Brando & Al pacino, two actors I never liked and never really enjoyed their way of acting. So this movie just did not hold a good chance of being interesting for me. I saw it once and that is.

Most gangsters movies just don't have much chances with me. The one I did like that was made in the last 50 years was The Untouchables but the main reason for it is Sean Connery. Take him out of that movie and well it doesn't have much for me.

Another person for which I don't have great liking but do respect as a director is Stanley Kubrick. Seen all of his movies at least once each and can clearly see the talent he had as a director but his style is just not something I can enjoy. His only movie I have seen more then once is 2001, everything else once was just enough for me.

The thing with me is that I am extremely curious and as such I will not refuse to see a movie just because it fall's out of my comfort zone or as story and actors I may not like. I will see it and I will never say in a post anywhere that the movie is boring. It's not boring, I just do not like it and there lies the difference. Of course what I hate is being jumped on by fanboys in forum because I dare say that their favorite movie of the moment is not something I enjoyed.

Teazle · 10-20-2010, 05:31 PM

The over-celebrated Lawrence of Arabia.

Not half as great as commonly supposed, but sure, great, why not. Nice cinematography and a good 2.5 h content stretched out over 4. IMO, essentially a lazy edit of a much better film.

I wonder how long the workprint was. 12 hours?

Erik E. Erik · 10-20-2010, 05:35 PM

Annie Hall. Some of the fourth-wall stuff was probably pretty ground-breaking, and the whole Woody Allen persona that exists today was basically formed from this film. But the Woody Allen persona is annoying to me. Diane Keaton was right for dumping him for a short, balding Paul Simon (Allen must have been looking for someone who was both a worse actor and a worse physical specimen than himself).

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 10-20-2010, 05:48 PM

This question can really open a can of worms and I have had it a few times now. I think I will just stay clear now.

10-20-2010, 03:57 PM	#1
Marcus Wright Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2010 Location:Toronto, Canada Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:143 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:23	Movies That You Didnt Like But Accept That They Are Great So, title says it all. Please, dont choose movies based on "that you dont like but the majority likes" only. Also mention movies that you personally think (without others influence) that are great movies, just not your cup of tea.

10-20-2010, 04:07 PM	#2
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3594 DVD collection:47	Fargo, though I'll admit I didn't give it full attention and have been told I will warm up to it with repeat viewing

10-20-2010, 04:09 PM	#3
ts0323 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:25	Up. It's a great movie, but I didn't enjoy it for some reason. I guess I should see it again.

10-20-2010, 04:10 PM	#4
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	None! If its great then I would like it. Got Em!!

10-20-2010, 04:11 PM	#5
caheaton Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:192	For me it would probably be: "The Wizard of Oz"...I've never been able to "get in" to the story...never held my interest.

10-20-2010, 04:13 PM	#6
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1135 Blu-ray collection:4955 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Probably too many to list, but regarding movies that are great but not my "cup of tea," the top ones that come to mind are: "Casablanca." Probably will give it another try sometime. Back in the day when I saw it, I thought it had good visuals and all, but thought the story was dull. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." A well-made film and all, but I never saw the appeal of the "story." "Gone with the Wind." Actually not a bad film at all. Just a little long and sappy. It's one of those cases where I'm not really sure if I want to buy a copy or not...

10-20-2010, 04:19 PM	#9
The_Basterd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Grapes Are Fun! Blu-ray collection:307 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Casablanca.

10-20-2010, 04:23 PM	#10
Jezza Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:431 Blu-ray collection:820 DVD collection:36 Trading Score:1	Interesting question. For me I'd have to go with Aliens, because it's by far the most dated out of the four and didn't have as many greats moments as implied by its reputation, but I still think it's a good film and can understand why so many love it.

10-20-2010, 04:26 PM	#11
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	There Will Be Blood. I can appreciate Daniel Day Lewis's character, but the rest of the movie pales in comparison, IMO. I can't stand the stupid preacher.

10-20-2010, 04:32 PM	#12
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I have to agree with Czar on this one. If I don't like the movie then I have a hard time considering it to be great.

10-20-2010, 04:35 PM	#13
vega2K Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:345 Trading Score:228	For some reason, I don't like most movie musicals, regardless of great reviews and awards: Chicago, Sweene Todd, Hairspray, Rent, etc. I may watch them for a while, but almost always fast forward or just give-up. The musicals I have watched in the Theater have been awesome, but on the movie screen, they just seem out of place to me. I have tried but just cringe when they start to sing and dance. The two exceptions that I was able to sit through were Moulin Rouge and Phantom of the Opera.

10-20-2010, 04:35 PM	#14
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	The Lord of the Rings ... all 3 of them. For that matter, go ahead and throw in the upcoming The Hobbit.

10-20-2010, 04:41 PM	#16
ts0323 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:25	Another film would be a Clockwork Orange. I can appreciate how well it's done, but some of the scenes just go too far for me to handle.

10-20-2010, 05:12 PM	#17
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	The Godfather to start with. It's a movie where I can see the importance it as in the history of cinema but it's a movie that just started way too many strikes against it for me to actually enjoy it. I find it long and just not very interestinf for me. The reasons, to beging with I am not that fond of gangsters movies unless they have Humphrey Bogart in them Second none of the actors are interesting to me and even more so for Marlon Brando & Al pacino, two actors I never liked and never really enjoyed their way of acting. So this movie just did not hold a good chance of being interesting for me. I saw it once and that is. Most gangsters movies just don't have much chances with me. The one I did like that was made in the last 50 years was The Untouchables but the main reason for it is Sean Connery. Take him out of that movie and well it doesn't have much for me. Another person for which I don't have great liking but do respect as a director is Stanley Kubrick. Seen all of his movies at least once each and can clearly see the talent he had as a director but his style is just not something I can enjoy. His only movie I have seen more then once is 2001, everything else once was just enough for me. The thing with me is that I am extremely curious and as such I will not refuse to see a movie just because it fall's out of my comfort zone or as story and actors I may not like. I will see it and I will never say in a post anywhere that the movie is boring. It's not boring, I just do not like it and there lies the difference. Of course what I hate is being jumped on by fanboys in forum because I dare say that their favorite movie of the moment is not something I enjoyed.

10-20-2010, 05:31 PM	#18
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	The over-celebrated Lawrence of Arabia. Not half as great as commonly supposed, but sure, great, why not. Nice cinematography and a good 2.5 h content stretched out over 4. IMO, essentially a lazy edit of a much better film. I wonder how long the workprint was. 12 hours?

10-20-2010, 05:35 PM	#19
Erik E. Erik Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:585 DVD collection:16	Annie Hall. Some of the fourth-wall stuff was probably pretty ground-breaking, and the whole Woody Allen persona that exists today was basically formed from this film. But the Woody Allen persona is annoying to me. Diane Keaton was right for dumping him for a short, balding Paul Simon (Allen must have been looking for someone who was both a worse actor and a worse physical specimen than himself).

10-20-2010, 05:48 PM	#20
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	This question can really open a can of worms and I have had it a few times now. I think I will just stay clear now.

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