Unpopular Movie Opinions: Part III

[plateoshrimp]

Originally Posted by Dr. Pavel

do yourself a favor and don't see it. that flick's an abomination on every level possible. it's just ritchie doing his usual gimmick with rapid fire cuts and flashbacks and it looks absolutely horrendous in fantasy setting. there's a character literally named mike ffs. the fighting scenes are video game tier. and that's just the tip of the iceberg...

Thanks for the warning. I was hesitant to see this even though I like King Arthur and medieval history in general. I'll just keep avoiding it now.

[JustinB13]

Though I like it and would rank it as my fifth favorite Star Wars movie, Rogue One is starting to become extremely overrated, especially since The Last Jedi came out. Before I saw the movie, I was more excited to see it than I was for The Force Awakens. It looked gritty and incredible. And while it was gritty and had some great cinematography, the characters were one-dimensional, the score was sub-par, and the pacing was all over the place.

It’s still a good movie, but I question those who say it’s the only good Disney Star Wars movie because it makes me think they value action and spectacle over a coherent story and character development that can truly lead to jaw-dropping moments.

Also, yes, I can probably catch a lot of fish with the can of worms I just opened.

[Creed]

Agree. Rogue One is average.

[Abdrewes]

Originally Posted by ArrestedDevelopment

I think Guy Ritchie films suck. Didn't enjoy Snatch at all and thought his Sherlock films were extremely mediocre. I just can't get into his style.

What about the style of his many imitators?

Was Troy Duffy a Tarantino rip-off or a Richie rip-off (a rip-off of a rip-off?)?

[Levon]

I don't like comic book movies, tried to watch that first Avengers one and I switched it off after 10 minutes. Just can't get into them, I've tried with other ones too but I just find them boring. More power to you though if they are you're thing, we're all different.

[kylor]

I don't really like the newer Die Hard movies. I mean, Die Hard and Die Hard 2 were okay I enjoyed them, but the rest that followed I truly disliked. I don't find them as good.

[sawdustandtinsel]

I find Cate Blanchett to be average at best, sans her performances in Babel and Notes on a Scandal.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

I find Cate Blanchett to be average at best, sans her performances in Babel and Notes on a Scandal.

she was terrific in BLUE JASMINE.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by kylor

I don't really like the newer Die Hard movies. I mean, Die Hard and Die Hard 2 were okay I enjoyed them, but the rest that followed I truly disliked. I don't find them as good.

I think the most unpopular part of your UO is referring to the original as "okay".....

[sawdustandtinsel]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

she was terrific in BLUE JASMINE.

I've only seen it once, but I remember thinking Sally Hawkins got the better of her in that one, maybe I need to give it a rewatch.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by sawdustandtinsel

I've only seen it once, but I remember thinking Sally Hawkins got the better of her in that one, maybe I need to give it a rewatch.

everyone was so good in that film.... even Andrew Dice Clay had a really good moment towards the end where he meets up again with Blanchett.

I agree that NOTES ON A SCANDAL is one of her best performances as well

[Blu Lemmy]

Originally Posted by kylor

I don't really like the newer Die Hard movies. I mean, Die Hard and Die Hard 2 were okay I enjoyed them, but the rest that followed I truly disliked. I don't find them as good.

That's not unpopular

[kylor]

Originally Posted by Blu Lemmy

That's not unpopular

Yeah I was worried about that, which is why I held back any TLJ judgement. Because I feel like there's a 50/50 split on TLJ based on how people react to the film. I wouldn't know which side was the unpopular one.

[Blu Lemmy]

Originally Posted by kylor

Yeah I was worried about that, which is why I held back any TLJ judgement. Because I feel like there's a 50/50 split on TLJ based on how people react to the film. I wouldn't know which side was the unpopular one.

Never hold back, your opinion is your own and should never be swayed by others.

For example.

I thought the original Blade Runner was tosh when I re-watched it. I'll get burned at the stake for that one

[Rodney-2187]

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[kylor]

Originally Posted by Blu Lemmy

Never hold back, your opinion is your own and should never be swayed by others.

For example.

I thought the original Blade Runner was tosh when I re-watched it. I'll get burned at the stake for that one

In that case I loved TLJ, even though it's got flaws, like all movies do. I don't understand most of the hate, but some hate is reasonable for differing opinions, since some provide detail and reasoning.

[plateoshrimp]

I've tried to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey a few times and I just can't get into it. I watch a few minutes of it and start looking for something to read. I really liked the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I haven't bothered to try the other Hobbit movies. I wanted to see the Hobbit movies to just see how they made nine hours of films out of a short book.

[The Sovereign]

Originally Posted by Levon

I don't like comic book movies, tried to watch that first Avengers one and I switched it off after 10 minutes. Just can't get into them, I've tried with other ones too but I just find them boring. More power to you though if they are you're thing, we're all different.

What a refreshingly unpretentious, non-hostile expression of opinion. Quite a rarity, especially when it comes to comic book movies. And incidentally, we disagree.

[Johnny Blu]

I prefer the DCEU over the MCU. I didn't grow up reading comics, so it's not a DC versus Marvel character thing. I just think the DCEU movies are better and more re-watchable.

I wish Zach Snyder was still involved in the DCEU, as I thought he was doing a great job and his passion for the project was obvious on film and behind the scenes. I'm really excited to see what James Wan does with Aquaman, as I think he is a great director.

[JustinB13]

Originally Posted by plateoshrimp

I've tried to watch The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey a few times and I just can't get into it. I watch a few minutes of it and start looking for something to read. I really liked the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I haven't bothered to try the other Hobbit movies. I wanted to see the Hobbit movies to just see how they made nine hours of films out of a short book.

My opinion may hold no value since I like the Hobbit Trilogy more than The Lord of the rings, but The Desolation of Smaug is(in my opinion) worth a watch.