Horrors of the Movie Theater: 2020 Edition

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The discussion revolves around opinions on various movies, particularly focusing on those perceived as bad or disappointing. Participants share their experiences with specific films, express their preferences, and critique the current state of movie-making, touching on genres such as comedy, horror, and science fiction.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants criticize recent films, claiming they are of poor quality compared to earlier works.
  • Specific movies such as "Pulse," "Miami Vice," and "Time Bandits" are mentioned as examples of bad films.
  • Others argue that certain films, like "Scary Movie 4" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," are actually entertaining, despite differing opinions on their humor.
  • There are claims that remakes of classic films often fail to capture the original's quality, leading to a perceived decline in originality in filmmaking.
  • Some participants express a strong dislike for specific movies while others defend them, indicating a divide in taste and humor.
  • Discussion includes humorous takes on movie titles and the absurdity of certain films, such as "Snakes on a Plane." Some participants speculate on the reasons behind the production of such films.
  • There is mention of a trend where movies are perceived as being made for less discerning audiences, with calls for more thoughtful filmmaking.
  • Participants share lists of movies they consider weak or unwatchable, with varying degrees of agreement on specific titles.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views on the quality of various films, with no consensus reached on which movies are definitively good or bad. Participants express strong personal opinions that often contradict one another.

Contextual Notes

Participants' opinions are influenced by personal taste, humor preferences, and expectations of film quality, which vary widely. There is a notable lack of agreement on what constitutes a "bad" movie, as some find enjoyment in films others deem terrible.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in film critique, humor in cinema, and discussions about movie quality may find this thread engaging.

  • #61
yomamma said:
I went to see pulse in theaters today, someo of the worst acting I have ever seen...The priginal was 100x better

then again, most movies this year have sucked unimaginably...:frown: (date movie, scary movie 4, etc.)

I have also recenty come across cheerleader ninjas, don't watch that movie, it sucks

i haven't read the whole thread so maybe this has been mentioned already, but you should check out "A Scanner Darkly"

I saw it in theatres just a few weeks ago, and its the first movie in a long time that I thought was truly artistic.

On the lighter side Clerks 2 and The Ballad of Ricky Bobby are both absolutely hilarious =)
 
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  • #62
slugcountry said:
On the lighter side Clerks 2 and The Ballad of Ricky Bobby are both absolutely hilarious =)

Yikes, if you put the two of those in the same sentence, that changes my thoughts about seeing Clerks 2. I can't even stand the trailer for Ricky Bobby.
 
  • #63
^true

I saw A Scanner Darkly a few weeks ago, very good movie.
 
  • #64
Worst movie I've ever seen: Six Days, Seven Nights. It was boring, formulaic, and cheesy. Any one of those things by themselves can work in some contexts, but together they make for a very painful viewing experience.

Worst movie I've never seen: Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows. That anyone would think of making a Hollywood sequel to this movie is a testament to how stupid they really think we are. It's like they totally misunderstood the appeal of the first movie.

I liked a lot of the movies mentioned in this thread, though. How anyone could dislike Monty Python and the Holy Grail is beyond me.
 
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  • #65
daveb said:
Fiend! The actual line is...
Blue...no, YELLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW...
I stand corrected. You are correct sir.
 
  • #66
What about those video game to movie movies?
Almost all of them sucked...

And what about TKC the movie which will be coming out this summer.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=63689&page=698
btw for some reason I think it might be possible for this thread to evole into a franzbear...There disscussion in TKC about bad movies every once in a while and this thread is about that.
 
  • #67
Oh yeah, I just remembered the dungeons and dragons movie, my firsd made me watch it because he thought it was so cool...I punched him in the face
 
  • #68
SpaceTiger said:
I liked a lot of the movies mentioned in this thread, though. How anyone could dislike Monty Python and the Holy Grail is beyond me.
'Tis a mystery! I had taped "The Life of Brian" and loaned the tape to friends, and was shocked that some of them thought the movie stunk. It is one of the best things that the Pythons have ever done. It's not quite up there with "Blazing Saddles" or the sublime "The Bank Dick" IMO, but it's pretty close. If you have never seen "The Bank Dick" with WC Fields and Shemp Howard, you're in for a treat.
 
  • #69
It is but a flesh wound.
 

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