What's a movie critics didn't like that you think is great?
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Professor Kyle @blackcatproseSeeing that this movie didn't get great reviews, I'm filing it in my slate of good, sometimes great movies that, because they defy genre expectation, the critics can't put them into a box & therefore don't get.12:19 AM - Dec 03, 2023
12:22 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
The Assignment w Aiden Quinn, Donald Sutherland, and Sir Ben Kingsley
01:54 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
I came up with a couple, so far.
Thelma and Louise: The hypocritical outrage from the wm critics that this film was somehow "glorifying" these women's crimin', when the main point of the film is what drove them to it flew right over critics' heads, had women everywhere rolling their eyes. 1/
Thelma and Louise: The hypocritical outrage from the wm critics that this film was somehow "glorifying" these women's crimin', when the main point of the film is what drove them to it flew right over critics' heads, had women everywhere rolling their eyes. 1/
01:38 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to indie perfume lover.
Troy: Not a Brad Pitt fan and he's the weakest actor in it, but he's good enough and the rest of the cast is stellar and makes up for him. Don't recall why critics didn't like it, I thought it was a great film. 2/2
01:39 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to indie perfume lover.
Such a great movie. And yeah, of course the WM critics didn't like it...
01:50 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
We recently watched The Mario Movie and really enjoyed it. Itsa good!
12:35 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
The original In-Laws with Alan Arkin & Peter Falk.
12:15 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Tortilla Soup
Critics thought it was just 'okay'
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Critics thought it was just 'okay'
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
12:07 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to SueBee Honey.
I really want to see this! It looks really good.
12:13 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Mom and Dad Save the World. It was just flat out goofy. Jon Lovitz chewed ALL the scenery.
(Jeffrey Jones is problematic, what with his conviction, but the movie was well before anything became public).
(Jeffrey Jones is problematic, what with his conviction, but the movie was well before anything became public).
11:58 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Being Human (Bill Forsyth, 1994) starring Robin Williams.
11:54 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Rhinestone. Actually, "great" might be stretching matters a bit but I enjoyed it a lot.
11:47 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
I find if a movie is panned by Rotten Tomatoes & liked by the public, I’m probably going to enjoy it. My husband & I count on RT as a Hipster-nonsense guide for movies. “The hipsters don’t like it? Let’s watch.” I’m old enough to remember when hipsters were cool cats, not obnoxious posers.
10:48 AM - Dec 03, 2023
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In response to Professor Kyle.
Critics, mostly male, don't appreciate the Paul Feig films with female leads. Several with Melissa McCarthy like Spy and The Heat are gems, and A Simple Favor is divine. I didn't realize that Last Christmas is his, too.
08:06 AM - Dec 03, 2023
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In response to Linda Eisenstein.
Those are all such great movies!
And yeah, that was definitely my first thought when I saw the low reviews. Critics – those who get to choose what's good for the rest of us – need to be MUCH more diverse. Representation matters.
And yeah, that was definitely my first thought when I saw the low reviews. Critics – those who get to choose what's good for the rest of us – need to be MUCH more diverse. Representation matters.
10:05 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Linda Eisenstein.
Every time I stumble on The Heat on cable I watch it again and am always entertained....I don't understand how it wasn't a total smash with 3 or 4 sequels by now
02:00 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Kalind.
I enjoyed that too. There were a few things I could quibble about but overall a good time! 👍🏻
10:28 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
I liked “They Cloned Tyrone,” seeing Teyonah Parris as Yo-Yo after watching her in “The Marvels” was big fun. Plus, there was this bit in the movie where they flashed the old projectionist cue of a white circle in the top right corner of the frame to signify a switch to the next reel.
02:08 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Weekend at Bernies
Starts too slow but once the action started i laughed so hard i couldnt breath.
Starts too slow but once the action started i laughed so hard i couldnt breath.
01:48 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Marilu Dempsey.
I love that movie. I watch it every year around Labor Day.
01:50 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
I really enjoyed the Marvels.
Iman Vellani is awesome.
Iman Vellani is awesome.
01:37 AM - Dec 03, 2023
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In response to Mark GranPaw C.
Good one! Probably because it's a genre-crosser – horror plus (accidental?) comedy before that was a thing.
01:33 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Mark GranPaw C.
But have you seen evil dead the musical?
That shit was so good!
That shit was so good!
01:48 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Saving Grace (Trailer) - YouTube
Directed by Nigel Cole.Story by Mark Crowdy.Screenplay by Craig Ferguson, Mark Crowdy.Produced by Craig Ferguson, Mark Crowdy, Torsten Leschly, Sara Giles, S...
01:30 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
I remember Clueless getting critically panned, but it's a goddamn delight! (And has Paul Rudd.)
01:10 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to hmmwrites (Heather's version).
& it's become a classic (which I've somehow never seen – need to watch it).
01:15 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to hmmwrites (Heather's version).
I watched this with my daughter so many times!
12:24 PM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Deep Impact (1998) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers - YouTube
Check out the official Deep Impact (1998) Trailer starring Morgan Freeman! Let us know what you think in the comments below.► Watch on Vudu: https://www.vudu...
12:52 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Lisa Hannon.
This movie was criminally underrated. So much better than Armageddon
11:34 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
"Three Days of the Condor"
I really like Syndey Pollack movies.
And, it's a Christmas movie!
I really like Syndey Pollack movies.
And, it's a Christmas movie!
12:49 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
Quite a few, but the SO and I recently saw this one. Goofy but fun!
Volleyball Team Gets Stuck In The Woods & Get Hunted Down By A Hillbilly Cult - YouTube
A French women’s volleyball team, the Falcons, just won a championship game despite the odds. On their way back home from the competition, the group finds th...
12:47 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
The general consensus was that this was too wacky.
GIF: Scene from Moulin Rouge, with Christian singing to Satine
GIF: Scene from Moulin Rouge, with Christian singing to Satine
12:34 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
The critics were wrong. Time has proven that to be true.
12:27 AM - Dec 03, 2023
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In response to PJ.
This spout was removed because the account associated with it was suspended.
12:35 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to PJ.
A classic! So many movies that were panned become beloved.
12:37 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Professor Kyle.
I know there have been several, but I can't think of any off the top of my head. I'll have to think about it. I don't usually pay attention to critics for that reason.
12:24 AM - Dec 03, 2023
In response to Whoa!.
Yeah, I don't put a lot of stock in them, especially any individual one because taste is subjective. I find a really low Rotten Tomatoes score is right more often than not...but many times I've completely disagreed.
12:35 AM - Dec 03, 2023
