What movie/show did you dislike that "critics" rated highly?

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1:04p, 12/22/15
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The other "average" movie thread got me thinking, and I was curious what people out there disliked that critics really enjoyed or gave high remarks.

I normally see eye to eye with most reviews, especially if they are above the 90% mark. I will RARELY come away thinking, "what the hell did I just watch or spend my time on?"

Mr. Turner (98% on RT) was a miss for me. I didn't get the point, or the true premise. A painter deals with high art society opinions and lives his life as an jerk. End of movie.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mr_turner


Under the Skin (85% on RT) wasn't as disastrous as Mr. Turner, but I still find it more or less just more of a unique stylized flick with interesting cinematography (nothing ground breaking). I read one review that basically said it would have been far better if it didn't try to be "artsy". I probably agree with that statement. The only redeeming quality was Scarlett Johansson
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/under_the_skin_2013
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1:05p, 12/22/15
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Hurt Locker and District 9.

Hated both.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 1:10p, 12/22/15
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You don't have to expand on it, but I'm curious why you disliked either?

I haven't seen Hurt Locker. I saw District 9. For some reason I thought I was watching a Half-Life game turned into movie. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't deep. It basically was akin to Elysium (or the other way around).
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1:16p, 12/22/15
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Hurt Locker, I just found painfully boring and forgettable. Can't really put my finger on why.

District 9 to me was ridiculously ham-fisted, and almost pandering. The effects were truly amazing, but that was about the only thing I enjoyed.
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1:18p, 12/22/15
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Another one of mine - Slumdog Millionaire.

Don't really understand the hype. Mediocre movie at best. All of the Indian people I know hate the movie.
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1:23p, 12/22/15
Just looking at RT quickly...

Selma
Inside Out
The Butler
Her
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1:31p, 12/22/15
Hugo

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In reply to chipotle • 1:38p, 12/22/15
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1:38p, 12/22/15
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The Babadook
American Hustle
It Follows


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1:42p, 12/22/15
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It is funny because a bunch of these movies are on the "average" list but you liked them as well.

I guess there is something for everyone.
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In reply to evan_aggie • 1:49p, 12/22/15
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1:53p, 12/22/15
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Recently, because it's on my mind and I just watched it minutes ago, Amy.

It got like a 96 on rotten tomatoes but I just didn't think it was that good. And I loved amy winehouse.

Maybe it was an expectations thing.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 1:54p, 12/22/15
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Another one of mine - Slumdog Millionaire.

Don't really understand the hype. Mediocre movie at best. All of the Indian people I know hate the movie.


Completely agree. Lost intetest every time I tried to watch it. Really overrated to me.
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In reply to FtBendTxAg • 1:55p, 12/22/15
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I found it a little too long, and also agree: I don't have much interest in watching it a 2nd time. I don't think it was a bad movie though.

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2:12p, 12/22/15
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Frozen was lame.
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2:15p, 12/22/15
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2001: A Space Odyssey. Sci Fi doesn't have to bore you to tears. Oh, look at the camera angles, wake up wake up!!
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2:21p, 12/22/15
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I'm surprised no one b*tched about the Force Awakens yet.
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2:24p, 12/22/15
Seinfeld.

(going to get blasted for that)
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In reply to p_bubel • 2:25p, 12/22/15
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Seinfeld.

(going to get blasted for that)

I was actually bored the first couple of seasons and the last couple.
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2:31p, 12/22/15
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Napoleon Dynamite
Scarface
The English Patient
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2:33p, 12/22/15
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Breaking bad, couldn't get past first five episodes
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In reply to p_bubel • 2:34p, 12/22/15
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Seinfeld.

(going to get blasted for that)

Agree completely. I want to like it just because people whose taste I respect like it. But it does literally nothing for me.
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2:36p, 12/22/15
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I wouldn't necessarily say "hate" to any of these, but I suppose some may be movies that I just don't quite get or appreciate. Heck, some of them I even liked, but not to the extent that everyone else seemed to.

Birdman
Enemy
Grand Budapest Hotel
Drive (I liked it but it didn't blow me away like it seemed to for many)

And rather controversially........ Edgar Wright films. I like them ok but I don't really think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Good topic
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In reply to AggieSouth06 • 2:36p, 12/22/15
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If Seinfeld does nothing for you, does that make you its target audience?
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2:38p, 12/22/15
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Grand Budapest Hotel, boring as **** and not really that funny.
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In reply to Forum Troll • 2:40p, 12/22/15
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Grand Budapest Hotel, boring as **** and not really that funny.
this is a joke post, right?

i've probably watched it about 20 full times and lord knows how many times i watch parts of it.
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In reply to Forum Troll • 2:42p, 12/22/15
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Grand Budapest Hotel, boring as **** and not really that funny.
Totally.
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2:45p, 12/22/15
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Citizen Kane
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In reply to Saxsoon • 2:48p, 12/22/15
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Breaking bad, couldn't get past first five episodes
The first couple of seasons are mediocre, but it gets crazy good later.

I would have to say avatar and Jurassic park.
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In reply to chipotle • 2:48p, 12/22/15
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I concur with this opinion.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 2:49p, 12/22/15
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Another one of mine - Slumdog Millionaire.

Don't really understand the hype. Mediocre movie at best. All of the Indian people I know hate the movie.
My mom and grandfather despise this movie because it only shows the bad parts of India. I thought it was entertaining, but understand their complaints with it.
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In reply to TX AG 88 • 2:50p, 12/22/15
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Citizen Kane


What'd you expect, Citizen Kane?
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In reply to Forum Troll • 2:53p, 12/22/15
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Grand Budapest Hotel, boring as **** and not really that funny.

Haha. I thought it was quirky and fun.
It had slow moments, but i was rather drawn in by the story.

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2:54p, 12/22/15
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Crash
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In reply to oragator • 2:57p, 12/22/15
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Breaking bad, couldn't get past first five episodes
The first couple of seasons are mediocre, but it gets crazy good later.

I would have to say avatar and Jurassic park.

You actually thought JP and Avatar were bad?

I sort of feel like some of these are disappointments or maybe back to the "average" category in the other thread. I want to know what movies people watched and were like, "holy hell...I wish I had my 2 or 3 hours of my life back". Or, "wow...what the F did I just watch? How can this be? The critics said it was entertaining or great".

I think some of the movies listed are more of indifferent or neutral vs BAD.


Has anyone seen Under the Skin or Mr. Turner. Am I wrong? Were those amazing movies to anyone?
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