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Suntory_Times · 03-21-2010, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

I've seen it twice, and I loved it even more the second time around. It's my favorite Woody Allen movie.

Everyone's bound to be different, but I just couldn't get into it on repeat viewings. I'll give it another go sonner or latter.

Kryptonic · 03-21-2010, 10:11 AM

Memento

Monolithium · 03-21-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MrFattBill

it's just so darn long.

That's what she said.

Taat · 03-21-2010, 11:33 AM

Probably The Wrestler.

SillyMammo · 03-21-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 6AM

I love the Sixth Sense, but it will never be as powerful as the first time you see it.

I found the Sixth Sense interesting the 2nd time, just because you could spot all the clues. It seems alot of the movies with a 'twist' don't hold up the second time for obvious reasons.

There are also numerous comedies that I thought were hilarious the 1st time and not nearly as funny the next viewing. Superbad, Dodgeball, American Pie come to mind off the top of my head.

ArieS · 03-21-2010, 05:43 PM

The Game

Good Intentions · 03-21-2010, 05:49 PM

The Hangover and Paranormal Activity. I thought the Hangover was hilarious when I saw it in theaters, but I didn't have that same love for it the second time I watched it. The jokes didn't seem funny anymore. Paranormal Activity for obvious reasons. Once you know what is going to happen, it just isn't scary.

wallendo · 03-21-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

The second this question was asked one word popped into my head: Titanic.

My thoughts exactly.

I saw it in the theatre and was blown away by the experience. On every viewing after that, I just see how superficial the characters are, and what a silly plot it has.

mowgli67 · 03-22-2010, 07:17 PM

generally, i'd say any crime/detective/thriller film. once you know the guilty party, any suspense from the first viewing is completely nonexistant.

i'd say state of play only works after one viewing.

Harden · 03-22-2010, 07:21 PM

The Hurt Locker

SquidPuppet · 03-22-2010, 08:14 PM

ALL Pixar movies! How can people watch the same darn cartoons over and over?

[Show spoiler]

mikejet · 03-22-2010, 08:15 PM

The Crying Game. You lose the game if you watch it more than once.

Batman1980 · 03-22-2010, 08:19 PM

Slumdog Millionaire.

Q? · 03-22-2010, 08:22 PM

I think Running Scared is a good example of this, awesome one time movie, it gets bad after the second viewing, not sure why though.

JTStarkiller · 03-22-2010, 08:59 PM

The simple generic answer for me is any movie where plot overshadows character, where finding out what happens is so much more interesting than what the characters are feeling. If a film gets character right, why on earth would I only want to watch it once?

Galactus · 03-22-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

The second this question was asked one word popped into my head: Titanic.

Yeah but would you really need to watch it since you already know how its gonna end?

The Usual Suspects for me but still a great movie.

How do you shoot the devil in the back? What if you miss?

stroudenov · 03-22-2010, 09:11 PM

Mannequin - I have no explanation other than to say "Mannequin"

Zero_Cool · 03-22-2010, 09:12 PM

sleven and avatar.

TheHOYT · 03-22-2010, 09:33 PM

Napoleon Dynamite - I freakin' hate this movie now.
Independence Day - I own it, but it diminishes after each viewing.
StarGate
The Patriot - Yeah, Roland Emmerich just doesn't do it for me...
The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Batman Forever
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - I ashamed to say that I liked it the first time around, I actually argued the point with some friends, then these friends had me watch the film again... I don't know what the hell I was thinking.
Rocky Balboa
Anaconda
Lost in Space
The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park ///

chemokidd · 03-22-2010, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hard_on

the hurt locker

+1

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