Post by ZapRowsdower on Oct 25, 2004 23:22:51 GMT -5
This thread is for movies we feel are underrated. Not just movies that critics hated and we loved, but movies that are underappreciated. Even if the movie is not great but got treated worse than it deserved, it can be added to the list. Feel free to add to the list whenever you'd like.
Most recently:
Surviving Christmas - Apparently, some people still haven't stopped hating Ben Affleck yet, and that's starting to get on my nerves. I don't care what anyone says, Ben Affleck is a good actor. Surviving Christmas was hilarious, thanks to both Affleck and Gandolfini. If you were looking for another Christmas Story, that was YOUR bad. The trailers promised no such thing.
Shall We Dance? - Just because it's a remake of a foreign flick doesn't make it a bad movie. The performances were excellent, the dance sequences were great, and everyone I've talked to agree that it was an excellent film. Comparisons to the Japanese counterpart will hereby be stricken from the record, as that is not a fair comparison.
Taxi - In no way was this a great movie. In fact, this wasn't even a GOOD movie. But they treated it much worse than it actually was. Yes, I agree that Jimmy Fallon sucks, but Queen Latifah DID bring it some form of cinematic integrity.
Shark Tale - Ok, it's not Shrek. Was that the best reason you can come up with for hating this movie? WTF
Ladder 49 - Get over yourselves, critics. This was an excellent film.
Suspect Zero - This was an intelligent, well-thought-out thriller with a stunning performance by Ben Kingsley. Critics put down on it for trying too hard. Once again, get over yourselves.
Village, The - OMG THIS IS NOT SCARY THIS MOVIE IS TEH SUXX0RZ!!!!!11!!1!!!!ONE!!!1! False advertising does not a bad movie make, people.
Catwoman - Sure, it sucked. It's one of the worst movies of the year. I know that. But Jesus Christ, people, when you try to cite reasons why this movie is bad, use examples that actually sank the movie. Poor villain, bad soundtrack, cheesy screenwriting, overuse of CGI. When you start shifting the blame to Halle Berry and the costume, you're going too far.
King Arthur - The only problems with this movie were that it was too short, and they cut out the wizardry of Merlin. Other than that, it was a fine film.
Notebook, The - Once again, critics, get over yourselves. Does bashing a heartfelt romance make you feel cool? Because you're not.
Around the World in 80 Days - Damn, talk about talking down a movie. Ever hear of something called overkill? It wasn't the best movie of the year, but at least it made for passable entertainment.
Stepford Wives, The - There was no reason for the critics to hate this movie. Maybe the fact it was too short? Even then, that does not justify the hate. There is no justification for it.
Troy - Fuck all you critics.
Man on Fire - ...Are you serious? How the Hell could you hate this movie?
I'll add more soon.
Most recently:
Surviving Christmas - Apparently, some people still haven't stopped hating Ben Affleck yet, and that's starting to get on my nerves. I don't care what anyone says, Ben Affleck is a good actor. Surviving Christmas was hilarious, thanks to both Affleck and Gandolfini. If you were looking for another Christmas Story, that was YOUR bad. The trailers promised no such thing.
Shall We Dance? - Just because it's a remake of a foreign flick doesn't make it a bad movie. The performances were excellent, the dance sequences were great, and everyone I've talked to agree that it was an excellent film. Comparisons to the Japanese counterpart will hereby be stricken from the record, as that is not a fair comparison.
Taxi - In no way was this a great movie. In fact, this wasn't even a GOOD movie. But they treated it much worse than it actually was. Yes, I agree that Jimmy Fallon sucks, but Queen Latifah DID bring it some form of cinematic integrity.
Shark Tale - Ok, it's not Shrek. Was that the best reason you can come up with for hating this movie? WTF
Ladder 49 - Get over yourselves, critics. This was an excellent film.
Suspect Zero - This was an intelligent, well-thought-out thriller with a stunning performance by Ben Kingsley. Critics put down on it for trying too hard. Once again, get over yourselves.
Village, The - OMG THIS IS NOT SCARY THIS MOVIE IS TEH SUXX0RZ!!!!!11!!1!!!!ONE!!!1! False advertising does not a bad movie make, people.
Catwoman - Sure, it sucked. It's one of the worst movies of the year. I know that. But Jesus Christ, people, when you try to cite reasons why this movie is bad, use examples that actually sank the movie. Poor villain, bad soundtrack, cheesy screenwriting, overuse of CGI. When you start shifting the blame to Halle Berry and the costume, you're going too far.
King Arthur - The only problems with this movie were that it was too short, and they cut out the wizardry of Merlin. Other than that, it was a fine film.
Notebook, The - Once again, critics, get over yourselves. Does bashing a heartfelt romance make you feel cool? Because you're not.
Around the World in 80 Days - Damn, talk about talking down a movie. Ever hear of something called overkill? It wasn't the best movie of the year, but at least it made for passable entertainment.
Stepford Wives, The - There was no reason for the critics to hate this movie. Maybe the fact it was too short? Even then, that does not justify the hate. There is no justification for it.
Troy - Fuck all you critics.
Man on Fire - ...Are you serious? How the Hell could you hate this movie?
I'll add more soon.