Worst movies for repeated viewings? - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 04-30-2009, 07:27 AM

Sixth Sense comes to mind, doesn't help that this was really M Night Shymalan's only major sucess.

DVDave · 04-30-2009, 07:33 AM

Schindler's List. Pass the Prozac.

Batman1980 · 04-30-2009, 07:36 AM

Good call, Passion of the Christ comes to mind as well because of that.

OrlandoEastwood · 04-30-2009, 07:54 AM

House of the Dead because once you've seen it, you'll wish you were dead.

talak · 04-30-2009, 07:55 AM

Grave of the fireflies.....great film but so depressing

blu_world · 04-30-2009, 08:02 AM

number 7 i think?..the one with Jim carry..

brewp13 · 04-30-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by blu_world

number 7 i think?..the one with Jim carry..

Do you mean 23?

maygit · 04-30-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Sixth Sense comes to mind, doesn't help that this was really M Night Shymalan's only major sucess.

Once I read the title, the first response i thought of was "Any M Night Shymalan movie."
Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

Porkchop Express · 04-30-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by maygit

Once I read the title, the first response i thought of was "Any M Night Shymalan movie."
Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

I agree. I'm going to add The Machinist.

Joe Cain · 04-30-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by maygit

Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

Most movies, yes. I'd say The Prestige is an exception to the rule---it's certainly got a twist ending, but it twists and turns all the way there; it's an exercise in misdirection and hiding in plain sight. Admittedly there's no suspense left for me, but I've still gotten a lot of replay value for the performances, the plot, and the tight construction of the movie-as-magic-trick metaphor.

Persepolis is the least-watched BD in my collection: saw it after purchase and again not long ago at a family gathering with some folks I knew would appreciate it. It's an excellent film, but rather heavy for an impulsive entertainment choice...not unlike Schindler's List or Grave of the Fireflies in that respect.

I read that Leaving Las Vegas is coming to BD in France & Germany. Shue was quite good, Cage put in perhaps the performance of his career, but 14 years after seeing the film in a New York cinema I feel no desire to watch it again.

andyman1970 · 04-30-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by maygit

Once I read the title, the first response i thought of was "Any M Night Shymalan movie."
Most movies that have a twist at the end also have a decrease in replay value.

I agree, however, I do enjoy Primal Fear for repeat viewing, but only about once every 2 or 3 years.

I would also say most extreamly low budget horror or sci-fi and any really poorly made movie like Battlefield Earth.

Grevlin · 04-30-2009, 12:49 PM

Saving Private Ryan
Schindler's List
-- Great movies, but they just depress and tire you IMO

The Departed
-- I just think, whats the point,

[Show spoiler]

cathexist · 04-30-2009, 12:50 PM

The Illusionist

ckent22 · 04-30-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Grevlin

Saving Private Ryan
Schindler's List
-- Great movies, but they just depress and tire you IMO

The Departed
-- I just think, whats the point,

[Show spoiler]

TheZoof · 04-30-2009, 01:02 PM

I can't agree with Saving Private Ryan... I can watch that anytime.

bongzilla · 04-30-2009, 01:14 PM

Letters from Iwo Jima,
not a bad movie but I don,t speak Japanese.

Grevlin · 04-30-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheZoof

I can't agree with Saving Private Ryan... I can watch that anytime.

I do watch it again from time to time, but I Have to be in one of those moods which does not happen often.

I've only seen Schindler's List once - more then enough for me.

ckent22 · 04-30-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bongzilla

Letters from Iwo Jima,
not a bad movie but I don,t speak Japanese.

I don't think that was the point. I think the point was to understand their perspective.

Mike53421 · 04-30-2009, 01:19 PM

Wow, I just watched The Departed for about my fourth time total and I still enjoy it. I even watched the DVD on my Bluray player, it looked okay but I may pick up the BD (should've snagged it for $13 last month).

King Kong was painful the second time, not even just from like an emotional aspect but felt very very very very very very long. Lord of the Rings feel painfully long on multiple viewings (common factor?).

I liked watching The Prestige again because you look for the hints and everything, same with The Departed even.

assydingo · 04-30-2009, 01:26 PM

I think a movie that has a twist is re-watchable if it's good. I've seen Oldboy three times and could easily watch it three more times.

04-30-2009, 07:27 AM	#1
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Worst movies for repeated viewings? Sixth Sense comes to mind, doesn't help that this was really M Night Shymalan's only major sucess.

04-30-2009, 12:49 PM	#12
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Saving Private Ryan Schindler's List -- Great movies, but they just depress and tire you IMO The Departed -- I just think, whats the point, [Show spoiler]resolution is everyone getting shot!

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TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I can't agree with Saving Private Ryan... I can watch that anytime.

04-30-2009, 01:14 PM	#16
bongzilla Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	Letters from Iwo Jima, not a bad movie but I don,t speak Japanese.

04-30-2009, 01:19 PM	#19
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	Wow, I just watched The Departed for about my fourth time total and I still enjoy it. I even watched the DVD on my Bluray player, it looked okay but I may pick up the BD (should've snagged it for $13 last month). King Kong was painful the second time, not even just from like an emotional aspect but felt very very very very very very long. Lord of the Rings feel painfully long on multiple viewings (common factor?). I liked watching The Prestige again because you look for the hints and everything, same with The Departed even.

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