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The reverse of that post I've made a week ago...

Rules: pick one movie or series and explain why you actually enjoyed it despite the criticism.

For me: The JJ Abrams Star Trek movies, by far the best ST stuff ever made, I couldn't take seriously the original universe with the dated effects and stiff acting, same goes for NG... These movies did ST actually great looking and much more believable, not just the effects.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

The Prince of Persia movie. Also God's of Egypt.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

As a non-fan, I thought the JJ Abrams Star Trek movies were well received. All the casual trek fans around me seemed to like them, at least

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Batman v Superman and Justice League (I didn't watch original versions though).

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (2 children)

The Postman. Compared to other post apocalyptic cheese fests it feels like a more nuanced display of societal breakdown and the re-emergence of the barter economy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Wait. The Postman isn't considered good? I never bothered looking it up. I thought it was a damn good movie. It really makes you think.

This also reminds me of the social analysis of what actually happens to masses in post disasters.

Look at the breakdown of Katrina. Yes there was rape and murder, but mostly people banded together to survive. There's always going to be a criminal element and crimes of opportunity. But it wasn't some selfish, self centered hellscape of every man for themselves. People helped each other and actually showed humanity.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I really like that movie too. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen it and now I want to watch it again

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Super Mario Bros. with Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo. I don't care how bad it is. It's in the campy so-bad it's good pool of movies and nothing anyone says can change my mind. The fact that they were drunk off their asses just makes it even funnier in my opinion.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I saw that shit in theaters. Also Final Fantasy Spirits Within.

Neither time did I fully comprehend what I had just witnessed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Specifically because the directors had no idea what they were doing, the whole thing ended up being wildly creative. I've always unironically enjoyed it.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I really like Alien: Covenant. Micheal Fassbender is fantastic in that movie.
Awesome cinematography, awesome vibe, awesome creatures and Aliens, and a fantastic ending.\

It’s my second favorite Alien movie.
Okay, thanks to that statement the flamethrowers are gonna come out; let me explain:

  1. Alien is a nigh untouchable masterpiece.
  2. Alien: Covenant
  3. Aliens is a good movie. I don’t quiet like it as much as an Alien-Movie and also am generally not that big of a fan as quite a lot of people seem to be.
  4. Alien Romulus. Okay, nice movie I guess. The are some plot holes like: How do they know Ridley threw the Xenomorph out of the airlock? She is still in Cryosleep. But generally quite enjoyable. Jumping Facehuggers are a nice touch.
  5. Prometheus. I also don’t dislike this one. Even though they got lost in the weeds on this one a bit.
  6. ……
  7. ……
  8. ……
  9. Alien 3: Bad.
  10. Alien Resurrection: Utter Garbag.
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Add Alien vs Predator to the list

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I personally haven’t watched those movies. Maybe someone in this thread has watched them and befitting this thread likes them?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

In this thread: I'm mostly finding people I feel I need to add to my "no longer like them" list for irreconcilable differences.

I'm having a hard time deciding what qualifies as "HATED" or highly disliked.

A lot of people hated Edge of Tomorrow because Tom Cruise. But I am actually quite fond of the movie.

A lot of people hate Apocolypto, and it's objectively a terrible movie from a historical as well as moral/ethical perspective, I don't disagree there. But at the end of the day it is entertaining if you can turn your brain off.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Not sure if it was HATED, but Hook if we're going by reviews. I can't imagine any kid seeing that movie and not loving it though.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I wore that tape out as a kid!

Hook! Hook! Where's the Hook!?!

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