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I'll go first. Mine is that I can't stand the Deadpool movies. They are self aware and self referential to an obnoxious degree. It's like being continually reminded that I am in a movie. I swear the success of that movie has directly lead to every blockbuster having to have a joke every 30 seconds

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Every story needs a love interest

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I'd say 2001 Space Odyssey. The film has its interesting parts but the pace is absolutely awful. It makes it unwatchable. I watched it a while ago and couldn't finish it. Multiple long dragged sequences showing off the ships where nothing happens. Everything is an excuse to drag the scene, even a goddamn elevator. By the time I got the HAL part I was fed up with it and couldn't go on. It has multiple parts (starting with the music at the start) where it seemed they had a script but had to have a movie yay long. Like a class film. So they took every opportunity to stretch it.

Some people say I don't get it because it's not Michael Bay. That I have to appreciate the art in those long drawn out scenes. Well, excuse me, but I wanted to watch a movie, not a painting. Also, I shouldn't be expected to be on acid while watching. A disclaimer would help.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Christopher Nolan is the most overrated director of the last 20 years.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

The Exorcist (original) is one of the most boring horror movies I've ever personally sat through and I have no earthly idea why it caused such a stir at the time. Whole movie is a snooze fest until the last bit, but I found it less scary and more humorous.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I liked Matrix Revolutions from the beginning.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'll do you one better: I loved Matrix Resurrection. Great satire and the real sequel to the first one

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Freddie Got Fingered is a dadaist masterpiece.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

I’m a huge Star Wars fan. I really liked the Sequel Trilogy. Someone can be a Star Wars nerd, and still enjoy The Last Jedi. I understand why fans hate it, but for me it's fun to watch. I don’t like to take it too seriously. Also, I enjoyed Solo. My mantra Trust no one and you will never be betrayed is from that movie.

That all said, I love the lore! Jar Jar the Sith, Darth Plagueis, the fan films, the theory—It’s so cool.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I don’t like to take it too seriously.

I am a massive Star Wars fan and cannot understand people who expect it to be high cinema. It's a series about space wizards and WW2-style air battles. Like all fantasy/SF, it is occasionally commentary on real-world stuff, but it isn't trying to be Star Trek. Things are allowed to just be fun

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

John Carpenter > Steven Spielberg

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Shrek 2 is mid as fuck and the cover of I Need a Hero was its only saving grace. I really don't get why people ham it up as one of the best films of all time.

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