Most Polarizing (In Opinion) Films - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Extremis · 03-18-2013, 09:33 PM

Jack and Jill

starman15317 · 03-18-2013, 09:41 PM

Mulholland Dr.

surfdude12 · 03-18-2013, 09:47 PM

A Clockwork Orange may take the cake here

Abdrewes · 03-18-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Extremis

Jack and Jill

It's one of the least polarizing films. Everyone hates it except for Armond White.

Visco. · 03-18-2013, 10:30 PM

Drive:

1. Some people find it an Arthouse masterpiece that delivers both exciting action and beautiful visuals with a killer soundtrack.

2. And then people say it's over-rated.

I completely agree with The Tree of Life.

metaridley · 03-18-2013, 11:30 PM

I'm about to blow some people's minds here.

Star Trek (2009) was okay.
Drive was decent.

I haven't seen Sucker Punch, Tree of Life, Blair Witch Project, Avatar, etc. Just don't seem interesting to me.

jacobb1313 · 03-18-2013, 11:42 PM

Here we go:

Watchmen

metaridley · 03-18-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobb1313

Here we go:

Watchmen

Haven't seen that either.

surfdude12 · 03-18-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

I think it's possible to fall into both categories on this one.

MPD could achieve that

SammyJankis · 03-18-2013, 11:56 PM

Most of Malick's work.

I think a lot of Fincher's films are all glossy, ugly style and no substance, and have the intelligence of an Uwe Boll film (okay, maybe that's pushing it); The Game and Panic Room, in particular, are just mind-numbingly dumb.

Spicoli · 03-18-2013, 11:58 PM

People are night and day about Knight and Day.

I love it!!!

Abdrewes · 03-19-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SammyJankis

Most of Malick's work.

I think a lot of Fincher's films are all glossy, ugly style and no substance, and have the intelligence of an Uwe Boll film (okay, maybe that's pushing it); The Game and Panic Room, in particular, are just mind-numbingly dumb.

I'd agree about early Fincher (except for Seven) but I mean come on Social Network and Zodiac are legitimately great films.

Abdrewes · 03-19-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

People are night and day about Knight and Day.

I love it!!!

I think that's another title many were just indifferent about. Reaction ranged from "meh" to "okay" with few on the extreme sides.

The Mad Kiwi · 03-19-2013, 12:16 AM

The Passion of the Christ. The reactions it inspires are all over the place. Some people hail it as a bold masterpiece, others feel it's little more than torture porn. Some people found it too disturbing to ever see again while others were bored and desensitized by it. The IMDb board for that film was one of the ugliest I've ever witnessed. I haven't dared to check it out recently.

Abdrewes · 03-19-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Mad Kiwi

The Passion of the Christ. The reactions it inspires are all over the place. Some people hail it as a bold masterpiece, others feel it's little more than torture porn. Some people found it too disturbing to ever see again while others were bored and desensitized by it. The IMDb board for that film was one of the ugliest I've ever witnessed. I haven't dared to check it out recently.

Great choice.

SpartanX · 03-19-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by andy0510

Skyfall. Such an overrated TDK rip-off I don't get why it got such raving reviews

huh

[Show spoiler]

metaridley · 03-19-2013, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SpartanX

huh

[Show spoiler]

Yeah I don't think he read the OP.

SammyJankis · 03-19-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

I'd agree about early Fincher (except for Seven) but I mean come on Social Network and Zodiac are legitimately great films.

Those two deserve the acclaim, I agree. I like Se7en, though my enjoyment diminishes with each viewing. Everything else, however..

Scottie · 03-19-2013, 12:45 AM

I really hated Bad Lieutenant. I didn't take anything away from it and watching it was tortuous. I would probably chose torture over watching that film again. However, a lot of people like it for God only knows why.

Abdrewes · 03-19-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

I really hated Bad Lieutenant. I didn't take anything away from it and watching it was tortuous. I would probably chose torture over watching that film again. However, a lot of people like it for God only knows why.

The relationship between The Bad Lieutenant and the Nun. Kietel's character is baffled as to how this woman can forgive and therein lies it's greatness. The film is deranged, sure, but nonetheless a fully realized artistic statement.

Edit: I think ebert sums up the virtues best in his review:
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...301220301/1023

03-19-2013, 12:45 AM	#59
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I really hated Bad Lieutenant. I didn't take anything away from it and watching it was tortuous. I would probably chose torture over watching that film again. However, a lot of people like it for God only knows why. Last edited by Scottie; 03-19-2013 at 12:49 AM.

03-18-2013, 09:33 PM	#41
Extremis Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:1801 DVD collection:320 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:67	Jack and Jill

03-18-2013, 09:41 PM	#42
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:963 Trading Score:61	Mulholland Dr.

03-18-2013, 09:47 PM	#43
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	A Clockwork Orange may take the cake here

03-18-2013, 10:30 PM	#45
Visco. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio Blu-ray collection:662 DVD collection:24 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:36	Drive: 1. Some people find it an Arthouse masterpiece that delivers both exciting action and beautiful visuals with a killer soundtrack. 2. And then people say it's over-rated. I completely agree with The Tree of Life.

03-18-2013, 11:30 PM	#46
metaridley Banned Member since:Feb 2012	I'm about to blow some people's minds here. Star Trek (2009) was okay. Drive was decent. I haven't seen Sucker Punch, Tree of Life, Blair Witch Project, Avatar, etc. Just don't seem interesting to me.

03-18-2013, 11:42 PM	#47
jacobb1313 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:1268 DVD collection:297 MA collection:405 Digital collection:355 iTunes collection:8 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:1	Here we go: Watchmen

03-18-2013, 11:56 PM	#50
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Most of Malick's work. I think a lot of Fincher's films are all glossy, ugly style and no substance, and have the intelligence of an Uwe Boll film (okay, maybe that's pushing it); The Game and Panic Room, in particular, are just mind-numbingly dumb.

03-18-2013, 11:58 PM	#51
Spicoli Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2010 Location:East of Seattle Trading Score:5	People are night and day about Knight and Day. I love it!!!

03-19-2013, 12:16 AM	#54
The Mad Kiwi Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:902 DVD collection:128 Digital collection:16	The Passion of the Christ. The reactions it inspires are all over the place. Some people hail it as a bold masterpiece, others feel it's little more than torture porn. Some people found it too disturbing to ever see again while others were bored and desensitized by it. The IMDb board for that film was one of the ugliest I've ever witnessed. I haven't dared to check it out recently.

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