Most Polarizing (In Opinion) Films

[necorbin]

I was in another thread, and saw someone praising Sucker Punch, and though it wasn't the topic of the thread, the immediate reaction of the next person was how much they hated it. This in itself isn't odd, but when I think back to other threads, WHENEVER I heard Sucker Punch mentioned, you immediately had a chorus of those who REALLY liked it vs. those that REALLY hate it (or considered it overrated), with seemingly no one in between...

So, that begs the question, what do you consider a polarizing movie(s)/blu-ray(s)? One that everyone really likes or really hates and why?

[Hawkguy]

Originally Posted by necorbin

So, that begs the question, what do you consider a polarizing movie(s)/blu-ray(s)? One that everyone really likes or really hates and why?

The Tree of Life comes to mind.

[Danchez]

I'd say that The Tree of Life definitely falls into this category.

Seems as though most people are in one of two camps:

1. It's a boring, meandering piece of self-indulgence by a hack director.

2. It's a unique, beautifully-shot meditation on life and death.

I reside in the latter group, but I can totally see why some people might find it frustrating.

Edit: CoopFilm beat me!

[The Great Owl]

The Blair Witch Project

...and I personally love it.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by necorbin

I was in another thread, and saw someone praising Sucker Punch, and though it wasn't the topic of the thread, the immediate reaction of the next person was how much they hated it. This in itself isn't odd, but when I think back to other threads, WHENEVER I heard Sucker Punch mentioned, you immediately had a chorus of those who REALLY liked it vs. those that REALLY hate it (or considered it overrated), with seemingly no one in between...

So, that begs the question, what do you consider a polarizing movie(s)/blu-ray(s)? One that everyone really likes or really hates and why?

I thought I made some good points on Sucker Punch.

Dune has always been a polarizing film. I remember seeing it on TV when I was about 5 years old and being mesmerized by it. Since then I have owned the VHS, VHS (widescreen), DVD, DVD (steelbook), HD DVD, and BD. I have also read most of the books over the years.

[necorbin]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I thought I made some good points on Sucker Punch.

You DID, lol.... No offense meant whatsoever, it just made me think of how it just always seems that when anybody mentions Sucker Punch one way or the other, there's immediately a response in the opposite direction...

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Dune has always been a polarizing film. I remember seeing it on TV when I was about 5 years old and being mesmerized by it. Since then I have owned the VHS, VHS (widescreen), DVD, DVD (steelbook), HD DVD, and BD. I have also read most of the books over the years.

I saw Dune in the theater when it was released, shortly after reading the book. I also had a "movie storybook" that was released as a tie-in to the movie. I've owned it on VHS, DVD, extended version DVD, and, finally, Blu-ray. I prefer the standard theatrical version that is on the current Blu-ray.

[StonesEGF]

Killing Them Softly is the most recent example I can think of...

[HyperRealist]

JJ Abrams Star Trek

[Shanderson88]

Originally Posted by Danchez

I'd say that The Tree of Life definitely falls into this category.

Seems as though most people are in one of two camps:

1. It's a boring, meandering piece of self-indulgence by a hack director.

2. It's a unique, beautifully-shot meditation on life and death.

I reside in the latter group, but I can totally see why some people might find it frustrating.

Edit: CoopFilm beat me!

I fall in the first category, but I don't think of him as a hack director. The boring, meandering piece of self-indulgence though, absolutely.

[A Tortured Duckling]

The Star Wars franchise. Of all the people i know, whether they're movie buffs, casual watchers or only watch rarely...they either love Star Wars, or they hate it. I personally can't stand Star Wars, so it's always a fun conversation subject when i hang out with friends who have great love for the films.

Schindler's List seems to have the same effect on people.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by SBC28

The Star Wars franchise. Of all the people i know, whether they're movie buffs, casual watchers or only watch rarely...they either love Star Wars, or they hate it. I personally can't stand Star Wars, so it's always a fun conversation subject when i hang out with friends who have great love for the films.

Schindler's List seems to have the same effect on people.

I have 6 different Star Wars T-Shirts. That should tell you where I stand.

[retablo]

All Tarantino films. I personally hate his overbearing, self-indulgent, and very obvious "look how cool I'm trying to sound" writing, but other people lap it up like it's actually original. To each his own, I guess.

[Danchez]

Originally Posted by retablo

All Tarantino films. I personally hate his overbearing, self-indulgent, and very obvious "look how cool I'm trying to sound" writing, but other people lap it up like it's actually original. To each his own, I guess.

Yes, especially "Death Proof." So many people think it's a complete waste of time, while others can't get enough of it.

[Moefiz]

No Country For Old Men falls into this group, some people loves this movie to death other finds it slow and boring...I fall into the slow and boring group

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by HyperRealist

JJ Abrams Star Trek

I think that's really only polarizing for Star Trek fans. Everyone else seemed to enjoy it.

[ZooTv]

Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas

[necorbin]

Originally Posted by retablo

All Tarantino films. I personally hate his overbearing, self-indulgent, and very obvious "look how cool I'm trying to sound" writing, but other people lap it up like it's actually original. To each his own, I guess.

Yeah I do see how he polarizes... Though I don't exactly "lap it up" I have enjoyed all of his films that I've seen, ESPECIALLY Django Unchained, the Kill Bills, and Pulp Fiction...

[Shanderson88]

Originally Posted by Danchez

Yes, especially "Death Proof." So many people think it's a complete waste of time, while others can't get enough of it.

I am a huge fan of everything Tarantino EXCEPT Death Proof. I am in the complete waste of time boat on that one.

[cricepng]

Originally Posted by retablo

All Tarantino films. I personally hate his overbearing, self-indulgent, and very obvious "look how cool I'm trying to sound" writing, but other people lap it up like it's actually original. To each his own, I guess.

+1 The first two or three that I thought of were all Tarantino films.

Another one that comes to mind is Watchmen. I was going with a friend to watch it in the theater but his car had a problem on the way. Thankfully I never paid to see it.