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Movies everyone loves but you don't: Share your unpopular opinions
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This is always a fun topic for movie discussion forums - what are the movies that everyone seems to love but you just don't get? I'm talking about those films that have massive fan bases, great reviews, but for some reason they just don't work for you.
For me, "The Shawshank Redemption" is one. I know it's considered one of the greatest films ever, but I find it overly sentimental and predictable. Another is "Pulp Fiction" - I appreciate what Tarantino was doing, but the nonlinear storytelling feels gimmicky to me now.
These are the kinds of movie unpopular opinions that can spark great cinema debates. What are your movies everyone loves but you don't?
Forrest Gump" is my pick for movies everyone loves but you don't. It's sentimental manipulation disguised as profound storytelling. The whole "simple man witnesses history" thing feels like a cheap way to evoke emotion without earning it. The character isn't inspiring - he's just lucky.
Another is "The Princess Bride." I know, I know, heresy. But the humor feels dated and forced to me. The "inconceivable" line is funny the first time, not the twentieth. The whole film has this smug, self-satisfied tone that rubs me the wrong way.
These cinema unpopular opinions always get strong reactions, which is why I love movie discussion forums.
Titanic" for me. The romance feels rushed and unconvincing - they meet and are ready to die for each other in like three days? The dialogue is cheesy, and the old Rose storyline adds nothing except runtime. The sinking scenes are impressive, but that's about two hours into a three-hour movie.
Also, "The Notebook." It's not a great love story - it's a story about a stalker who harasses a woman until she gives in. If the genders were reversed, people would recognize how problematic it is.
These movie fandom controversies are interesting because they show how differently people can interpret the same film.
Fight Club." I know it's considered deep and subversive, but it feels like edgy teenager philosophy to me. The anti-consumerism message is undercut by the fact that it became exactly the kind of consumer product it supposedly critiques. The twist is clever, but the film's politics are muddled at best.
Another is "The Breakfast Club." The characters are stereotypes, the "deep" conversations feel forced, and the ending where the bully gets the girl sends a terrible message. It hasn't aged well at all.
These movie hot takes are fun because they challenge the consensus that develops around certain films in the film criticism community.
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