Movies That You Didnt Like But Accept That They Are Great

[Gaius Marius]

Originally Posted by ts0323

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.

This would be my pick. I just didn't get sucked into Clockwork Orange. I get what it is trying to say, but I just didn't care for the movie.

[Marcus Wright]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

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.

That means you got the movie.
The preacher was meant to be stupid and very short-minded.

[csdot]

Originally Posted by CZAR

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!!

there are (at least) two different types of movie fans. theres people who appreciate film for the art of the craft itself, and theres people who appreciate film purely for the entertainment it provides.
one isnt right and one isnt wrong its just different points of view.
i would consider myself to fall (mostly) into the first category.
when you look at films that way you can look at a movie that might have a story or theme that doesnt appeal to you and still be able to recognize that its a well made film.

[Galactus]

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

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

Same here but I didn't need to buy it though Disney sent it to me free for some reason.

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by Marcus Wright

That means you got the movie.
The preacher was meant to be stupid and very short-minded.

Yeah, but it became a battle of which of these totally unlikeable characters do I dislike least. Suffice it to say that I found it hard to identify with.

[Blu-Benny]

if i can't get into a movie and i'm not enteretained a little, i dont usually give it a 2nd thought.

the only movie i can think of that i've seen that would fall into this type of category is Brokeback Mountain.

i can appreciate the fact that it's a love story but i'd never watch it again.

[The_Basterd]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

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.

Well I can't stand you. That's in my top 10 favorite movies of all time.

Originally Posted by ts0323

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.

And that's my favorite film of all time......

[Variable_Star]

Originally Posted by The_Basterd

That's in my top 10 favorite movies of all time.

Agreed, though I'd place it in my top ten of the last decade. I've seen it four times and I'm still looking forward to the fifth.

But, back on topic, the idea that I cannot like a film but simultaneously accept it as "great" is alien to me. If I didn't like the film, I have my reasons and I simply accept that the people who do like the film are totally nuts.

[ts0323]

Originally Posted by The_Basterd

Well I can't stand you. That's in my top 10 favorite movies of all time.



And that's my favorite film of all time......

Maybe it's just because I have a weak stomach.
I've only seen bits and pieces though.

[charlieray1]

Originally Posted by CZAR

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

Are you saying that the only great films are the ones that you like?

[ts0323]

Originally Posted by charlieray1

Are you saying that the only great films are the ones that you like?

Maybe he's trying to say that he likes all great movies.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by csdot

there are (at least) two different types of movie fans. theres people who appreciate film for the art of the craft itself, and theres people who appreciate film purely for the entertainment it provides.
one isnt right and one isnt wrong its just different points of view.
i would consider myself to fall (mostly) into the first category.
when you look at films that way you can look at a movie that might have a story or theme that doesnt appeal to you and still be able to recognize that its a well made film.

I can understand that. Yea I just go into a film open minded and hope that they are all good. if I leave not liking the film even though the art is there I still wouldnt consider it great. This is all opinion anyway as u judge from your own eyes. I do know people watch and view films differently though. Got Em!!

Originally Posted by charlieray1

Are you saying that the only great films are the ones that you like?

No sir. I am saying that any film that I personally dont like or think is good no matter how good the acting is or the cinematography, I wont consider it a great film but will give props to the aspects I enjoyed. As for every film I do like, I would not also consider every film I like to be great as some films can be guilty pleasures or just very amusing and very entertaining. I can the difference if a film is great or just enjoyable or both! Got Em!!

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by ts0323

Maybe he's trying to say that he likes all great movies.

In a way yea I guess haha. Any movie I think is great I do like so u are right lol. Got Em!!

[Walts Ghost]

For me it's Titanic and A Clockwork Orange. Well made movies, but I just really do not care for either of them at all.

[Nielsb90]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

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.

Yup I agree on that one! I've only watched it once but don't really have a desire to rewatch it

[Propellarhead9]

If i didn't like the movie I wouldn't accept that its great.

[Deadset]

Originally Posted by Propellarhead9

If i didn't like the movie I wouldn't accept that its great.

^ what they said

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Propellarhead9

If i didn't like the movie I wouldn't accept that its great.

Originally Posted by Deadset

^ what they said

Man now I dont feel alone anymore. I knew I wasnt crazy! Just doesnt make sense to consider a film great when u dont prefer it in my eyes. I have said that time and time again. Its good to see others agree. Got Em!!

[Propellarhead9]

I always love when someone is so jazzed up about a movie being great and they have me watch it and I just completely can't get into it or I just fall asleep.

[technique]

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