Comments on: Movies you loved that everyone else hated

By: Badger

Badger — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:03:14 +0000

Did you know that “Soldier” was actually set in the same universe as “Blade Runner?” It’s true. The opening scene was originally intended to feature a flashback of the battle at the Tannhauser Gate, which folks will recall was cited in Roy’s dying monologue.

Also: @ Javan – I love “Mystery Men.” That movie is side-splittingly funny.

By: Javan

Javan — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:36:36 +0000

Gith – I watch Mystery Men every time I see it on :) I love that movie and have yet to meet someone in person who enjoys it :(

By: Githerzai

Githerzai — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:25:18 +0000

I don’t have a whole lot to add, though I have to admit I’m in agreement with so many movies already listed here. There is one though that I’m shocked hasn’t been listed, even though I laugh my ass off every time I see it. My wife HATES the movie, and I mean HATES it, to the point she won’t allow a copy in the house (at least not one that she knows of). I’m talking about Mystery Men, starring Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, and Janeane Garofalo. I can’t really put my finger on any one thing that makes me love that show it just makes me laugh my ass off. The superpowers, the costuming, the dialogue, the plot, all of it is just massively entertaining to me. Everyone else I’ve ever shared the movie with has reacted with varying levels of distaste, dislike, or outright loathing.

Has anyone else here seen and enjoyed this show, or am I truly alone out here….

By: Asara

Asara — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:32:30 +0000

Phew, a lot of movies I like in here! :)
Hudson Hawk, Fifth Element (even hubby likes it, he was bzzzzzz!-ing at me yesterday), Labyrinth, Waterworld, Goonies, Clue, Rocky Horror, and OMG Empire Records. I’m going to have to watch that again too. Damn the man, Save the Empire!

As for ones I didn’t notice on the list (though I didn’t read each and every comment)
Crossroads, with Britney Spears. That one was a bit personal for me, I’m adopted, and the scene where she goes to see her mom… even though the situation was different for her, the reaction she has afterwards has me in tears each and every time.
Anything with Lindsay Lohan. Mean Girls, Freaky Friday, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.. yes, even Herbie. It’s a girl crush thing, OK?
The Devil Wears Prada, with Anne Hathaway.
The Running Man
Demolition Man (he doesn’t know how to use the seashells??!)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights

By: Javan

Javan — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:32:17 +0000

My wife clued me in to The Big Hit – awesome movie! Unfortunately, we only had it on VHS, haven’t bought it on DVD yet.

By: Stupid Mage

Stupid Mage — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:24:31 +0000

The Big Hit…man, I love that movie. China Chow /drool

Any of you folks like Deathrace 2000?

By: Kattrinsaa

Kattrinsaa — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:40:40 +0000

Yes! solo was a good movie. I liked Mario Van Peebles in that, he was good in heartbreak ridge too (it was a clint eastwood film after all)

I ran across (in the dusty attic of my brain) a movie I liked, but my GF at the time didn’t.. Ultra Violet. I didn’t even try to show Aeon Flux to her, but I liked that one too.

By: Artorin

Artorin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:29:05 +0000

I would have to say I really enjoyed Lucky Number Sleven even though a lot of other people didn’t.

As far as movies I think should have done better and most seemingly don’t know about I would have to say Equillibrium. I can’t nominate it for this because everyone I have made watch this movie has loved it.

Of your list I have to agree Soldier was a great movie. I don’t think I saw any of the rest….

OH one more does anyone remember the movie Solo? I can’t even find that movie anywhere to rent it anymore. Movie is about an android that was designed to be a killing machine but do to a malfunction didn’t want to kill things and escaped. He found his humanity sort to speak in a jungle village which he ends up defending at the end of the movie with a lot of explosions!

By: dorgol

dorgol — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:53:12 +0000

2nd comment: Despite my fandom of Bruce Willis, I was really bored with Last Man Standing. Someone mentioned Mortal Kombat - which was awesome - and Mortal Kombat II - which was hideous. I'm almost embarrassed to own the 2nd movie. :( Oh, and while the critics absolutely pan everything he's done since Unbreakable, I have found enjoyable entertainment out of all of M. Night Shamalyan's films. Yes, that includes The Village (though admittedly it hasn't aged well), Lady in the Water, and The Happening (despite it's horrible title).

By: Nonprophet

Nonprophet — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:02:27 +0000

@Thibbledorf:

Salton Sea was amazing. It’s so unknown and that’s a shame. Vincent D’onofrio as a redneck meth-head with no nose? Awesome.

A few of my favs that everyone hates:

1. Idiocracy – I’ve even overheard strangers saying how bad this movie is but i love it. It’s about a cryo experiment that goes wrong and they wake up in the future and everyone is incredibly stupid and lazy. Points out all the flaws in today’s society that are gonna bite us in the ass in the future. Same guy who wrote & directed Officespace.
2. The star wars prequels were all awesome and Jar Jar Binks was absolutely integral to the plot. They made him stupid and overtly racist to appeal to kids (read: dumb racist kids).
3. Blade Runner – People for some reason hate blade runner. It was insane. Much better without the voiceover also.
4. SURF NINJAS – Incredible. Rob Schneider and both Ernie Reyes SR & JR. Probably one of the stupidest movies i love.