Unpopular Movie Opinions: Part III

[Blu-21]

Platoon >>>> Apocalypse Now.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by Blu-21

Platoon >>>> Apocalypse Now.

OK, that's it. Battle lines have been drawn!


Honestly, they are so different that I don't see what they have in common other both taking place during the conflict in Vietnam.

[Rodney-2187]

Paths of Glory > Full Metal Jacket > Saving Private Ryan > The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp > Platoon > Apocalypse Now

[AaronJ]

Apocalypse Now takes place in a war zone, but it isn't a war movie.

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

I wasn't aware that that was such an unpopular opinion.

Well... it kinda bombed and overall consensus is that it was a misstep for McFarlane. Personally, I think it's a great comedy western.

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Apocalypse Now takes place in a war zone, but it isn't a war movie.

Truth... It's backdrop is the war in vietnam, but it's totally an adventure quest/drama.

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by Blu-21

Platoon >>>> Apocalypse Now.

I usually enjoy war films... hated PLATOON..............

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by jess1581

Well... it kinda bombed and overall consensus is that it was a misstep for McFarlane. Personally, I think it's a great comedy western.

We agree on this one.

[oilers73]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Apocalypse Now takes place in a war zone, but it isn't a war movie.

I'll let myself out.

[JEDGAR1000]

This scene in Matrix Reloaded is probably the single best filmed fight scene in film history. I'd even consider it superior to anything in John Wick, the Raid, Ip Man, MM: Fury Road, MI6, etc.

Epic Movie Scenes: The Matrix Reloaded Chateau Fight Scene - YouTube

[Blu-21]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

OK, that's it. Battle lines have been drawn!


Honestly, they are so different that I don't see what they have in common other both taking place during the conflict in Vietnam.

and both feature Sheens!

[Allgood]

Talking about the Matrix. Matrix Revolutions is better than Reloaded.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Apocalypse Now takes place in a war zone, but it isn't a war movie.

[levcore]

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a better movie than The Avengers

[Mothravka]

Since someone posted a clip from The Matrix Reloaded (2003), I can't think of a lot of things that are as ridiculous, embarrassing and stupid as bullets in slow motion in those kinds of scenes.

Originally Posted by levcore

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a better movie than The Avengers

I don't know if I agree with you about that one, as it was many years ago I saw The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003), but a lot of movies are better!

[MJD64]

Originally Posted by jess1581

A Million Ways to Die in the West is a friggin hilarious movie.

Originally Posted by AaronJ

I wasn't aware that that was such an unpopular opinion.

I saw A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST opening day and really enjoyed it. The critics raked it over the coals and it disappointed at the box-office, but it was a fun and raunchy diversion...I felt TED 2 was similarly underrated. The terrific cast in WEST is a pleasure to watch and appear to be having a good time (I enjoyed Charlize Theron's good-humored remark some time after the release that MacFarlane only made the movie as an excuse to make out with her ).

[_Seth]

Originally Posted by dgoswald

That's segue was almost as smooth as a vermouth, you silky sod!

Haha I didn't realise it ended up as a segue.

[Dr. Pavel]

troy (director's cut) is a perfect film

[Arawn]

Originally Posted by AaronJ

Apocalypse Now takes place in a war zone, but it isn't a war movie.

Right, in the sense that it's primarily an adaptation of Heart of Darkness.

[Dr Lenera]

Originally Posted by Allgood

Talking about the Matrix. Matrix Revolutions is better than Reloaded.

I wouldn't go that far. I do believe that Matrix Reloaded is better than The Matrix, but not Matrix Revolutions.

Overall though, I think it's one of the best trilogies ever. Never understood the dislike for the sequels, never will.