Highly Rated Movies That You Think Are Overrated
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So even if you didn't like the movie, the Stanley Hotel in which Stephen King got his inspiration for the book is a really cool place. If you're ever in Estes Park, consider a short stay or just stop by for a cocktail out on the veranda overlooking the shrub maze. They have a beautiful bar inside as well.
I do want to go there sometime. I love The Shining book and Doctor Sleep too.
Blade Runner
Don't get me wrong. I think Blade Runner is a good movie. It's a thoughtful film with an immersive dystopian atmosphere. There are different cuts of the film that change the interpretation, and I've seen them all.
I just don't think it's the "Greatest Science Fiction Film of All Time."
Don't get me wrong. I think Blade Runner is a good movie. It's a thoughtful film with an immersive dystopian atmosphere. There are different cuts of the film that change the interpretation, and I've seen them all.
I just don't think it's the "Greatest Science Fiction Film of All Time."
Wife took me to that for my birthday as I'm a drummer (big surprise). Some of the stuff was a little over the top (bloody hands, punching thru the drum head) but I've known guys like JK's character. I actually passed on a full ride to another school because the director was a similar kind of perfectionist prick. Who knows...I may have made it professionally had I followed through. Or I may have been beheaded by a chair!
Damn. You are set my friend. The only one I might switch out is Blade Runner.
But back to the topic at hand.
Any movie with Ben Stiller in it is over-rated.
A good friend of mine was friends with the late great Stuart Gordon(Re-animator, Honey I shrunk the kids). I got to have lunch with him & his wife. The thing I remember most was his absolute hatred of Forrest Gump. He went on a 10 minute rant. And this was 2007,
not like Forrest was a new phenomenon sweeping the cinemas.
not like Forrest was a new phenomenon sweeping the cinemas.
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It’s a pretty silly movie but it’s entertaining - and kind of a fun run through of major historical events from 1965-1990ish.
I liked Forrest Gump fine, but I was ill equipped to argue his points as it had been 10 years since I'd watched it.
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Jesus Murphy, and here I thought we were friends. I’m a little mad, a little sad, but mostly just disappointed in you.
Torbee we're hitting a lot of the same ones. I could easily dup your list but I'll try to find 5 more.
This is Spinal Tap
Planet of the Apes (the original and I'm marooned on an island, so....)
A Bronx Tale
Field of Dreams (ya gotta have something take you on an emotional ride and a sports movie)
The Outlaw Josey Wales
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