Which movies(s) did you think would be bad, but turned out good? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

vader4 · 12-19-2012, 05:42 AM

Trouble with the Curve, thought it looked terrible, but it was a nice one time watch.

Canada · 12-19-2012, 05:44 AM

For me it would have to be Live Free or Die Hard, on the trailers on TV they showed all the CG sections, it looked like the movie sucked but the CG is about 10 min of a 2hr film. Live Free or Die Hard ***/****

I was also surprised I liked Terminator Salvation ***/****

American Pie I didn't want to watch it, I can remember when my friend lent it to me, I was hurting from laughing so much. American Pie *** 1/2 /****

bullets · 12-19-2012, 06:03 AM

The Bourne Legacy.

blurayfriend · 12-19-2012, 06:11 AM

The Twilight movies. Caught the first one on video, have liked them all. Also plenty of other ones I've pre-judged. I can usually tell though if I'm going to like a movie or not though, and some (like most comic movies) I already know I'm going to find something to like before I see it. There was no way I was going to not like Watchmen for example, even if it was only half as good as the film that it is.

UFAlien · 12-19-2012, 06:12 AM

The Entity. When I heard it was a movie about a rape ghost, I thought it would have to be absolutely hilarious and terrible. But despite a bit of narm, it was actually one of the scariest movies I've seen in a long time.

Nicky and Sue · 12-19-2012, 07:59 AM

#1 - A.I Artificial Intelligence.

Though in truth what makes that movie is Teddy, how sweet the mother is, and for effect, Robin Williams.

#2 - V for Vendetta.

Seeing the trailer just seemed all arty and cheesy at once. The real movie was far cooler, more intense and on blu-ray I LOVE weavings voice and the overall tone/pace of the film.

Tony5523 · 12-19-2012, 08:14 AM

Most recent one for me is Ted. I remember saying how stupid the trailers looked. Markie Mark fighting a teddy bear. Lol. Ended up seeing it for free at the show and thought it was pretty funny.

sukraj · 12-19-2012, 08:33 AM

Princess Bride

SpiderRock88 · 12-19-2012, 08:37 AM

For me would be: lucky one, the fast and the furious and tooth fairy

lol

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rockstarnati · 12-19-2012, 08:43 AM

I would definitely have to say the Twilight movies. Bought the first one for my girlfriend. I made fun of her a lot and talked a lot of crap about it until she made me watch it. I actually ended up liking it and enjoyed the rest of them as well, especially Eclipse.

Smurfs, Ted, The Five-Year Engagement, Tower Heist, The Dictator and Men in Black 3 are other glorious examples.

Love Blu-Ray · 12-19-2012, 10:17 AM

Spaceballs-My friend rented it and I told that I am not a fan of Star Wars but he begged me to watch it with him and I gave in and ended up laughing so hard though the movie, I still hate Star Wars but love Spaceballs

Dodgeball-I thought it was going to be a stupid boring movie but enjoyed up enjoying it and thought it was pretty funny

The Others-I am not a fan of Nicole Kidman but thought I would give it a try and enjoyed the movie than I thought I would and it is one of my favorites now and the only Nicole Kidman movie I like

ORDER66 · 12-19-2012, 10:54 AM

really enjoyed it.....

Oscar Rothman · 12-19-2012, 11:52 AM

Wrong section

https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=63

Polar · 12-19-2012, 11:53 AM

I really LIKE it..

Abdrewes · 12-19-2012, 11:56 AM

As far as 2012 films go, 21 Jump Street. I really despised the trailers, but after the good word of mouth I saw it in theaters and kinda liked it.

schweezie · 12-19-2012, 12:00 PM

Batman Begins
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings

I thought all of these movies were going to be horrible based off of the previews, I had zero expectations and they ended up being some of my favorite series. For each one of films I walked out of the theater absolutely amazed

qtrules · 12-19-2012, 12:08 PM

zodiac. all of my friends were desperate to see it, so I tagged along to the theatre with them. I ended up loving it - the film just floored me.

Trux · 12-19-2012, 12:45 PM

One that comes to mind for me is X-MEN: First Class. I didn't have high hopes going in to the movie based on the trailer and it just felt like a cash grab at the time by the studio. That combined with how bad X-MEN: Last Stand was I figured this one didn't have much of a chance. I was way wrong. I throughly enjoyed the movie in the theater, bought it on blu ray and I have watched it a handful of times since. It's now my favorite X-Men movie.

meremortal · 12-19-2012, 12:49 PM

It's Complicated. Thought it'd be a boring 'mature' chick flick, but I was laughing pretty hard. Baldwin was especially hilarious in this movie.

jd_from_da_80s · 12-19-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORDER66

really enjoyed it.....

Ditto, plan on adding it to the collection soon.

12-19-2012, 05:44 AM	#22
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	For me it would have to be Live Free or Die Hard, on the trailers on TV they showed all the CG sections, it looked like the movie sucked but the CG is about 10 min of a 2hr film. Live Free or Die Hard */ I was also surprised I liked Terminator Salvation /* American Pie I didn't want to watch it, I can remember when my friend lent it to me, I was hurting from laughing so much. American Pie * 1/2 /**** Last edited by Canada; 12-19-2012 at 05:48 AM.

12-19-2012, 10:17 AM	#31
Love Blu-Ray Banned Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:321	Spaceballs-My friend rented it and I told that I am not a fan of Star Wars but he begged me to watch it with him and I gave in and ended up laughing so hard though the movie, I still hate Star Wars but love Spaceballs Dodgeball-I thought it was going to be a stupid boring movie but enjoyed up enjoying it and thought it was pretty funny The Others-I am not a fan of Nicole Kidman but thought I would give it a try and enjoyed the movie than I thought I would and it is one of my favorites now and the only Nicole Kidman movie I like Last edited by Love Blu-Ray; 12-19-2012 at 10:21 AM.

12-19-2012, 05:42 AM	#21
vader4 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Cloud City, Bespin 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:901 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	Trouble with the Curve, thought it looked terrible, but it was a nice one time watch.

12-19-2012, 06:03 AM	#23
bullets Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:524 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	The Bourne Legacy.

12-19-2012, 06:11 AM	#24
blurayfriend Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Blu-ray collection:699 Trading Score:54	The Twilight movies. Caught the first one on video, have liked them all. Also plenty of other ones I've pre-judged. I can usually tell though if I'm going to like a movie or not though, and some (like most comic movies) I already know I'm going to find something to like before I see it. There was no way I was going to not like Watchmen for example, even if it was only half as good as the film that it is.

12-19-2012, 06:12 AM	#25
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:474 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	The Entity. When I heard it was a movie about a rape ghost, I thought it would have to be absolutely hilarious and terrible. But despite a bit of narm, it was actually one of the scariest movies I've seen in a long time.

12-19-2012, 07:59 AM	#26
Nicky and Sue Banned Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Karratha, Australia Blu-ray collection:319	#1 - A.I Artificial Intelligence. Though in truth what makes that movie is Teddy, how sweet the mother is, and for effect, Robin Williams. #2 - V for Vendetta. Seeing the trailer just seemed all arty and cheesy at once. The real movie was far cooler, more intense and on blu-ray I LOVE weavings voice and the overall tone/pace of the film.

12-19-2012, 08:14 AM	#27
Tony5523 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2010 Location:IL 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:1748 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:170	Most recent one for me is Ted. I remember saying how stupid the trailers looked. Markie Mark fighting a teddy bear. Lol. Ended up seeing it for free at the show and thought it was pretty funny.

12-19-2012, 08:33 AM	#28
sukraj Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2011 Location:UK 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:154 DVD collection:18	Princess Bride

12-19-2012, 08:37 AM	#29
SpiderRock88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Salinas, CA 4K collection:485 Blu-ray collection:1935 DVD collection:1004 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:648	For me would be: lucky one, the fast and the furious and tooth fairy lol Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL using Tapatalk 2

12-19-2012, 08:43 AM	#30
rockstarnati Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Schoolcraft, MI Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:331 DVD collection:25 Digital collection:825 iTunes collection:88 Trading Score:247	I would definitely have to say the Twilight movies. Bought the first one for my girlfriend. I made fun of her a lot and talked a lot of crap about it until she made me watch it. I actually ended up liking it and enjoyed the rest of them as well, especially Eclipse. Smurfs, Ted, The Five-Year Engagement, Tower Heist, The Dictator and Men in Black 3 are other glorious examples.

12-19-2012, 10:54 AM	#32
ORDER66 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2012 Location:My Theater... 4K collection:806 Blu-ray collection:2085 DVD collection:39 Digital collection:787 Trading Score:10	really enjoyed it.....

12-19-2012, 11:52 AM	#33
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	Wrong section https://forum.blu-ray.com/forumdisplay.php?f=63

12-19-2012, 11:53 AM	#34
Polar Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:963 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:116	I really LIKE it..

12-19-2012, 11:56 AM	#35
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	As far as 2012 films go, 21 Jump Street. I really despised the trailers, but after the good word of mouth I saw it in theaters and kinda liked it.

12-19-2012, 12:00 PM	#36
schweezie Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Anchorage, AK Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:1710 Blu-ray collection:6560 Blu-ray reviews:1	Batman Begins Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings I thought all of these movies were going to be horrible based off of the previews, I had zero expectations and they ended up being some of my favorite series. For each one of films I walked out of the theater absolutely amazed

12-19-2012, 12:08 PM	#37
qtrules Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:canada Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:64 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:1	zodiac. all of my friends were desperate to see it, so I tagged along to the theatre with them. I ended up loving it - the film just floored me.

12-19-2012, 12:45 PM	#38
Trux Active Member Member since:Aug 2010	One that comes to mind for me is X-MEN: First Class. I didn't have high hopes going in to the movie based on the trailer and it just felt like a cash grab at the time by the studio. That combined with how bad X-MEN: Last Stand was I figured this one didn't have much of a chance. I was way wrong. I throughly enjoyed the movie in the theater, bought it on blu ray and I have watched it a handful of times since. It's now my favorite X-Men movie.

12-19-2012, 12:49 PM	#39
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	It's Complicated. Thought it'd be a boring 'mature' chick flick, but I was laughing pretty hard. Baldwin was especially hilarious in this movie.

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