Films that really disappointed you!

[Cassius Marcellus]

Originally Posted by McG

Personal opinion, of course, and I acknowledge that I'll be in the minority, but here are my 3 disappointments:

1) (And a very clear winner) - Lost in Translation - pretentious twaddle
2) (Getting ready to be called an old fart) - The Matrix - watched it twice and thought it was naff both times
3) (From my protective bunker) - Star Wars - never been impressed with any of it

Not really McG.

Lost in Translation - not seen it.

Seen the other two - verdict - crap

[SteveO]

Lost In Translation- I agree a load of crap

The other 2 are classics. Didn't really enjoy watching The Matrix but the idea behind it and the effects are amazing.

[slapdash]

Originally Posted by McG

Personal opinion, of course, and I acknowledge that I'll be in the minority, but here are my 3 disappointments:

1) (And a very clear winner) - Lost in Translation - pretentious twaddle
2) (Getting ready to be called an old fart) - The Matrix - watched it twice and thought it was naff both times
3) (From my protective bunker) - Star Wars - never been impressed with any of it

None of them in my top ten or anything, but I quite liked all of them.

How is Lost in Translation pretentious?

And if you thought The Matrix was naff first time, why did you watch it again?

[happygooner]

Originally Posted by SteveO

Lost In Translation- I agree a load of crap

The other 2 are classics. Didn't really enjoy watching The Matrix but the idea behind it and the effects are amazing.

Remember being terribly disappointed by the final installment of The Matrix

Could anybody understand just what the hell was going on in front of those tv screens?

[SteveO]

Another film that is called a classic but I've never enjoyed is "The shining". Nicholson is great as he always is but the film is a load of shite

Although the film did pay tribute to the greatest Grand National horse of all time.

[TheRat]

I like Blair Witch too, good film imo. It doesn't just end, if you listen to the film the ending makes sense and the way it ends is good. I lik eLost In translation too, well I own both these films!

Shhot Em Up was gash, I agree, but didn't particually have high expectations
Citizen Cane was a huge let down for me, wanted to see it for ages and I didn't think it was much cop at all

[DJ]

I own Lost in Translation too and think it's a great film as it's a bit escapist, sure the action isn't there but you can sit back with a few long drinks and chill out as you watch. I love the looks of Tokyo and if any of my GH really make it big then I would love to go there and see what it's really like.

[bartonbank]

Originally Posted by SteveO

Another film that is called a classic but I've never enjoyed is "The shining". Nicholson is great as he always is but the film is a load of shite

Although the film did pay tribute to the greatest Grand National horse of all time.

You just beat me to it, SteveO...bored out of my skull with that one.

The Thin Red Line...Malick hadn't made a film for years. Why break that habit?

In addition the amount of best Film Oscar winners that are, frankly, crap
Forest Gump....for God sake, if he was seen lurking near your kids you would have him run out of town. "Life is like a box of chocolates"...is it feck!!
Titanic...never a massive boiler exposion when you want one.
The English Patient...Never a quick death when you want one

[TheRat]

Yea, I like The Shining but think its very over rated personally

[ScottyXS]

Agreed Titanic was sh1t.
Ending was the only good part, when we see that muppet Di Caprio finally die
Also when they re-released Godzilla, awful.

Couldnt disagree more about The Matrix or Star Wars though, both brilliant films.

[Pocket Lady]

The Guardian -

thought it wasn't too bad whilst watching it but got to the end and thought it was just a mis-match of TopGun and Officer and a Gentleman sooooooooo - cheesy , Gorgonzola city or what?

[WASP]

I love Taxi Driver one of my favourite films.

Titanic yep a load of shite

but recent films that everyone was raving about and I was bored rigid was The Lord of the rings trilogy

[billy the punter]

I loved Blair Witch, Cloverfield and Star Wars (original) - three films that have been given some stick here.

If you didn't like them, did you have pre-conceptions?

Most disappointing films have to be the Star Wars prequels.

Although other films that disappointed me were

The Deer Hunter
Taxi Driver
The Shining
Blue Velvet
A Clockwork Orange

Thought they were all shite. But are deemed as classics by some. Does anyone really like these film? Or do they just say they do.

Two Kubrick films there - he has to be the most overrated director of all time.

[billy the punter]

Originally Posted by SteveO

Another film that is called a classic but I've never enjoyed is "The shining". Nicholson is great as he always is but the film is a load of shite

Although the film did pay tribute to the greatest Grand National horse of all time.

Eh? Crisp wasn't mentioned once!?

[SteveO]

I hated A Clockwork Orange too. A really horrid dirty little film. Don't understand why it was ever banned though.

[TheRat]

Kubrick wanted it banned himself in the UK because of contovisy surrounding the violence

Over-rated film I agree

[WASP]

A good film on Virgin 1 right now, Midnight Cowboy

"I'm walking here"

[TheRat]

Midnight Cowboy and A Clockwork Orange only banned films to have ever been nominated for a Oscar or Academy award. Something like that anyway!

[billy the punter]

Midnight Cowboy is the 3rd best film with the word 'Midnight' in the title.

Behind 'Express' and 'Run'

[SteveO]

Originally Posted by billy the punter

Midnight Cowboy is the 3rd best film with the word 'Midnight' in the title.

Behind 'Express' and 'Run'

I agree with you there Billy both cracking films. 10 to midnight is an ok film too about a serial killer and starring Charles Bronson.