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People Break Down The Most Overrated Films Of All Time

We love movies and it’s that time of year again—the time when movies are extra special.

It’s awards season!

The one thing that’s always examined in awards season, is seasons past.

Everyone loves to discuss the movies that failed to live up to the hype.

Redditor hootyowlscissors wanted to discuss all movies where the hype just didn’t add up.

They asked:

“What is the most massively overrated film of all time and why?”

Reddit was quick to respond…

Reese couldn’t make it work…

“Water for elephants. The book was really good but the movie barely told the story.”  ~ Icy_Gap6980

“I LOVE Reese Witherspoon but I find she often doesn’t have chemistry with men in her movies.”

“She plays characters where it works anyways, but I can’t think of anything where she really amazing chemistry with a costar.” ~ ingenfara

“I loved the movie, but heard that people who read the book (which I still haven’t) wouldn’t have liked it.”

“The same thing was true about ‘The Firm.’”

“I had read the book and saw it in the theater with a friend who hadn’t.”

“She thought it was one of the best movies she’d ever seen, and I said ‘That’s not in the book!’”

“So many times, the man in front of me turned around and told me to shut up.”  ~ notthesedays

The Oscar Upset!!

“Shakespeare in Love. And it beat Saving Private Ryan for best picture FFS…”  ~ Millerzeit

“I used to think the same but the real winner should have been life is beautiful.”

“Saving Private Ryan is a masterpiece but life is beautiful is cinema perfection.”

The character is amazing and the things he did for his son.”

“Ugh i cry every time i see it because through all that nonsense his son never got to see the brutality of it and he got his tank.” ~ crazymo121

“Yes Shakespeare in love was operated.”

“But for comedy I think it good.”

“Geoffrey Rush’s role he played was just great.”

“I think if some one besides Gweneth was cast, it might have been much better.”

“Could not stand Saving Private Ryan, but one of my husband’s favorites.”  ~ happyhappy2986

press stop…

“Crash. Pure pandering, shi**y script, one-dimensional characters, the whole shebang that should not have even been nominated for crap.”  ~freebird12g

The Blue People…

“HOLY S**T NO ONE STILL LIKES AVATAR STOP TALKING ABOUT IT!!”

“Now it’s overHATED.”  ~ devilthedankdawg

“Seriously, it’s an ok movie.”

“It has good but not crazy good reviews, and that’s totally fair.”

“But Saying it’s ferngully/Pocahontas/Dances with Wolves doesn’t make you smart, you are just repeating the same thing said by every person ever.”

“It just got an insane amount of money because of the spectacle of it and how much word of mouth it had to.”

“And, yeah, to give credit to Avatar, it looks FANTASTIC. It still looks a lot better than a lot of CGI today!”  ~ Lucienofthelight

But it has Sandra…

“Bird box.”  ~ Loooooooooppp

“The book was very good in my opinion.”

“I watched the movie and it made me so mad. Horrible movie.” ~ FrenchMushr00m

“This movie always annoyed me, the ending was so convenient and there was no catharsis or lessons learned, as well the monsters ability was never shown.”

“I thought the movie would have been much better it had ended with her after accepting responsibility and love for the adopted child and taking the boat down the rapids.”

“She would elect not to wear a mask to protect the children.”

“She would inadvertently see a monster and then ‘witness’ her child and adopted child die in the rapids, and she is so ridden with grief she kills herself.”

“The children would not actually have died and they would find the sanctuary.”

“I feel like that would have given the movie a meaning and an edge that was missing.” ~ OHFUGGYEAHBUDS

Poor Arnold…

“I digress, the most underrated film of all time is Conan the Barbarian circa 1981.”  ~ FinancialArtichoke75

“I liked that film but got mocked by my classmates for having it on DVD, so I lied, and I said it was a porno and the label read Conan as a diversion.”

“And then I didn’t get mocked.”

“Anyway, what I really came to say was that the question was about overrated films, and you replied about underrated films.”  ~ Kriskao

Nonsense…

“I have two:”

“The Purge movies.”

“Not only is the premise mind numbingly illogical with so so many ramifications, but I find it really hard to believe that the entire country would go on killing sprees instead of stealing s**t and doing drugs.”

“Paranormal Activity. Oh no, the chair suddenly moved after a half hour of nothing else happening!”  ~ Yuiopy78

“It was a way to ‘stir up the hornets nest’ if that makes sense.”

“They wanted to justify the first purge so they could repeat it annually.”

“They wouldn’t have been able to do so if crime was low on that specific night so they used mercs instigate some violence.”

“The ‘concept’ of the purge is that overall it would decrease crime and homelessness since everyone would be releasing their anger on purge night and ultimately targeting homeless people.”

“Great movie concept, illogical as f**k though.”

“Later in the series we find out the purge does nothing towards crime and poverty and I just an excuse for rich people to go bats**t crazy.”  ~ inframeWS

“Let it Go… Let it Go…”

“Frozen. I liked the idea of two female leads for a Disney Princess movie, but I feel the execution was off the mark.”

“The Hans twist was predictable and the way Elsa freezes Anna’s heart to trigger an ‘impending death’ was just stupid.”

“Olaf was also annoying and I did not find his love of Summer endearing.” ~ TelemachusTheYoung

Not THAT movie!

“The English Patient. I almost got thrown out of the theater at one point for screaming ‘just f**king die already!’”  ~ 12altoids34

“I used to ask people what movie they hated that everyone else seems to love.”

“It was one of my favorite questions to get to know someone.”

“I eventually had to modify it to say ‘what movie do you hate that everyone you know loves, but it can’t be The English Patient’ because literally everyone hated it.”  ~ crankyweasels

Lost in Space…

“Gravity. Everyone raved on it and how amazing it was.”

“I once described the entire film to someone in 10 seconds.”  ~ sfkf8486

“If you watched it in theatres, it was amazing.”

“If you watched it at home it sucked.”

“Everything amazing about it was atmosphere and immersion.”  ~ Ardentpause

In the end art is subjective.

There are a few movies on this list I really liked.

Except for The English Patient.

When I think about the six hours I wasted… sorry three hours, it just felt like six.

Anybody feel the need to add to the list?

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People Share Their Favorite Movie Quotes Of All-Time

We all have our favorite lines of dialogue memorized.

Great dialogue is the heart of film, tv and theatre.

How many films can you quote?

Do you have a film quote for your tombstone?

Mine is from the movie ‘Clue.’ I’m gonna make you guess…

So Redditor No_Housing_4819 wanted to hear what lines no one has forgotten from their favorite films…

They asked:

“What’s your favorite movie quote?”

Let’s talk cinema…

Unforgiven

“Sir, you are a cowardly son of a *itch! You just shot an unarmed man!”

“He should’ve armed himself if he’s gonna decorate his saloon with my friend!”  ~ Axenroth187

“You’d be William Munny, outta Missouri. Killer of women and children.”

“That’s right. I’ve killed women and children. Killed just about everything that walks or crawled at one time or another.”

“And I’m here to kill you li’l Bill. For what you did to Ned.” ~ jrf_1973

“I like:”

“ t’s a hell of a thing, killin’ a man. You take all he’s got… and all he’s ever gonna have.”

“Well, I guess they had it comin’”

“We all have it comin’, Kid.”  ~ bolerobell

Doctor Strangelove

“Gentlemen you can’t fight in here, this is the war room!” ~ AlternativeRip4728

“When I did speech and debate in college those of us who qualified for the national championship took a retreat to a cabin in the mountains for a weekend to work on our craft.”

“My head coach brought this movie along and oh man, what a great film. I highly encourage people to watch this film. Peter Sellers is brilliant.”  ~ Pawn_captures_Queen

“I can no longer sit back and allow Communist infiltration, Communist indoctrination, Communist subversion and the international Communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids.”  ~ _stuntnuts_

LEGO FOREVER

“I think I got it. But just in case… tell me the whole thing again I wasn’t listening.”  ~ WTFrickFrackCadillac

“And Octan, they make great stuff! […] Surveillance systems, all history books, voting machines… wait a second.”  ~ StarKnight697

“The fact that I’m seeing so many memorized quotes from the lego movie is making me so happy right now.”

“I was 12 when it was released and I’m gonna be 20 in two months. I miss those days. I’m getting so nostalgic now.” ~ WTFrickFrackCadillac

INCREDIBLE!!

“He starts monologuing! He starts this prepared speech about how feeble I am to him, how my defeat is inevitable, and the world will soon be his, yada yada yada, he’s yammering!”

“I mean the guy has me on a platter, and he won’t shut up!”  ~ Dazzling_Realties

“You sly dog! You got me monologuing!!”  ~ burningfirelily

Villains 

“A hero would sacrifice you for the world but a villain would sacrifice the world for you.” ~ I_Love_Small_Breasts

“If I remember correctly, Weathering with You.”  ~ protein_bars

“His selfish desire to be with an ACTUAL GODDESS.”

“I love how complex and big but also intimate and sad the romance in this movie was.”

“He was a villain for sure, but also my heart was breaking for them the whole movie.”

“I wouldn’t have been any happier if he was a hero; everyone would have lost.”  ~ WinsomeWombat

“They say the villain is selfish, but have anyone thought about this?”

“And what about the hero? What if they sacrifice you just for glory? What if they were the true villain to begin with?”  ~ BasicallyBlu123

Arnold Speaks

“I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle.” ~ 11B-1P-CIB

“Me and my brothers watched T2 almost every night for a month (we couldn’t sleep without tv on and each month was a new movie).”

“We’ve always said ‘ need your clothes, your boots, and your underwear.’”

“And you reminded me of what he actually says lol.” ~ stoicambience

“My friend quotes this all the time, but he remembers it wrong and just says ‘GIMME YA CLOTHES’ in a terrible Arnold accent lol!!” ~ NutSockMushroom

NETWORK

“I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!”  ~ UpperUnderstanding77

“One of the criticisms of Chayefsky’s screenplay was that it was too cynical and unrealistic. In hindsight it almost seems quaint.”  ~ DaBake

“YOU HAVE MEDDLED WITH THE PRIMAL FORCES OF NATURE MR. BEALE, AND I WON’T HAVE IT!!!!”  ~ Wagglebagga

When Comedy Mattered

“Who are you? And how’d you get in here?” “I’m the locksmith, and I’m a locksmith.”  ~ parallel_jay

“We’re so sorry about your loss, Wilma. We would have come earlier, but your husband wasn’t dead then. -Police Squad”

“Also in the same vein…”

“Trust me, whatever scum did this to your husband, no man on the force will rest until he’s behind bars! Now let’s grab a bite to eat.”

“I wish they could make parodies like they did back then.”

“There seemed to be a legitimate love for the source material they were spoofing, maybe that’s the key ingredient to make them work?”  ~ redfoot62

“My all-time favourite joke. I love it so much.”

“The wording, the delivery, the very existence of this joke are just utterly delicious to me.”

“It’s so clever in its language. I had to think twice when I first heard it, cracked up laughing, and still laugh at it.”

“I read a quote somewhere, I don’t remember where, that ‘the essence of humour is the unexpected’.”

“This joke just hits so perfectly.”  ~ cmdrqfortescue

No Country for Old Men

“All the time you spend tryin’ to get back what’s been took from you there’s more goin’ out the door. After a while you just try and get a tourniquet on it.”  ~ Cells_Interlinked_77

Blade Runner

“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe.”

“Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate.”

“All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.”  ~f**kitillbeanunicorn

Guardians

“When you’re ugly and someone loves you, you know they love you for who you are. Beautiful people never know who to trust.” ~ Future_Rooster_3909

“I guess it might seem weird for a comic book movie to dole out some big life lessons, but GotG 2 is chock full of that stuff.”

“Hell, the whole storyline with Peter, Yondu, and Ego is genuinely one of the most touching things I can remember seeing in a movie in a pretty long time.”

“‘He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn’t your daddy.’”

“As someone who grew up without a father, that line bored a hole straight through my soul.”  ~ DextrosKnight

Movies are an essential part of life.

We often get lost in the political Hollywood nonsense of it all, but when we look deeper, we realize, film saves us.

Because when film is at its best, it reflects us.

Keep speaking those lines.

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People Debate Which Movies Should Be Retold From A Different Perspective

I’m a big fan of The Truman Show (1998).

It’s a prophetic, moving, philosophical journey of a film and it never fails to get my thoughts whirring.

Now, don’t get me wrong. The film is perfect as it is.

But I’ve always wondered… what would the film be like if it had been told from Sylvia’s perspective?

Getting a better view of what would have been going on outside the dome would have been pretty great. Additionally, I imagine a lot of actors on the “show” would have gone crazy having to commit to their roles 24/7.

Just a thought. Don’t get any ideas, Hollywood.

Others have also had thoughts about the films they’d want to see. After all, studios often remake older films but what would it be like if other films could be reworked and told from other points of view?

We heard all about them after Redditor porcupineapplepieces asked the online community:

“If instead of rebooting movies, retelling them from a different point of view became popular, which movie would you like retold?”

The Game (1997)

“The Game, starring Michael Douglas. I want to see it from the point of view of Consumer Recreation Services. I want to see how they manage all the actors and situations to make sure everything goes the way they want it.” ~ _hardliner_

My take:

Imagine the contingency plans that would have to be in play!

The original film is already pretty damn good (and very much an underappreciated entry in David Fincher’s filmography). If there’s anyone who could do this and make it interesting, it’d be Fincher himself… in some parallel universe, that is.

Cloverfield (2008)

“How about Cloverfield from the view of a professional camera crew?” ~ slothxaxmatic

My take:

Funny how quickly Hollywood studios beat the found footage-style of filmmaking to death after the unprecedented success of The Blair Witch Project, huh?

Interestingly, last year Paramount announced plans to produce a fourth Cloverfield film, which would be a direct sequel to the original. You just might get your wish, unless they pull the rug out from under us again.

Do you remember The Cloverfield Paradox? No? Yeah, me neither. I think most people like to forget it even exists.

Aliens (1986)

“I would think Aliens from Newt’s perspective would be pretty substantial. How a girl survived all that and the loss of her family alone on a foreign planet.” ~ Reddit

My take:

Believe it or not, there is a comic that has done this. It’s called: Aliens: Newt’s Tale, and it’s two issues!

As for seeing this on screen: This is one I, too, have wondered about, but I hesitate to say I’d even like to see this film get made, and I would hate it to see it fall into the same traps of the “nostalgia trend” in Hollywood films and television shows of the last few years.

While these projects don’t harm the integrity of the originals necessarily, they could prove a disappointment to fans, especially if a studio makes something strictly for cash and refuses to respect series continuity.

Consider the Terminator series, which has suffered completely without James Cameron’s vision.

Groundhog Day (1993)

“Groundhog Day from everybody else’s perspective on the last day/repeat. Just a movie about a small town and some weather guy who shows up at random points in peoples’ day to make their lives better, for no apparent reason.” ~ Reddit

My take:

This would probably be the cutest film ever made if it ever came to fruition. The film itself is a charming story about personal growth.

It’d be interesting to see the outcome of the main character’s actions from a more intimate perspective.

Air Bud (1997)

“Air Bud, but told from the POV of the kid who was pulled out of a basketball game to be replaced by a dog.” ~ Nnnnnick

My take:

Hey, hey, that dog was quite literally a circus dog with unusual abilities—surely that kid would understand.

And if they didn’t, then this would be the surprise revenge tale of the year.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory from Willy Wonka’s point of view. I want to hear his wicked thoughts.” ~ cwbybbp

My take:

Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) already does this to a degree (and it’s already not a great film).

But you might get your wish if Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet and Olivia Colman and slated for release in March 2023, is a success.

It’ll tell the story of how Wonka met the Oompa-Loompas… but truth be told, I think I’d want to see a dark and gritty tale from the Oompa-Loompas’ point of view.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

“The Shawshank Redemption told from The Warden’s point of view. I don’t know, that may be too dark of a story.” ~ guillermo-shwanky

My take:

Dark? It’s literally a Stephen King adaptation.

He would probably welcome it. Would be interesting to see his thought process right as things go south, though.

The Sandlot (1993)

“The Sandlot from the perspective of James Earl Jones. How he grew up in the pre-Depression, pre-civil rights era (assuming he was born in the 1890s or 1900s).”

“How he fell in love with baseball, went blind, what his life was like, and more details on how The Beast came into his life and why rumors ran rampant about the pup.” ~ FudgySlippers

My take:

Well, if it’s better than Coming 2 America, then go right ahead, make it. James Earl Jones would probably be up for it.

The Shining (1980, 1997)

“The Shining, employing the perspective of Tony, the ‘imaginary friend’ of Danny. Focusing on how Tony reckons the situation, start to finish, from inside Danny.” ~ JSanzi

My take:

It’s worth noting that in the book, Tony is thought of as an imaginary friend by Danny’s parents but is, in fact, Danny himself from the future psychically trying to help Danny survive the ordeal at The Overlook.

How this would work, I do not know, but it would be pretty interesting to see.

Ferris Beuller’s Day Off (1986)

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off told from Cameron’s point of view is something I’ve always wanted to see.” ~ pharohilly7

My take:

I’ve always appreciated the short scene where Cameron and Sloane are talking about their future. It’s a nice break from Ferris’ overwhelming presence and I like hearing their take on him as well.

Just imagine if any of these were actually made.

Would you watch any of them? Would any of them be worth it?

It’s fun to entertain these ideas… but perhaps they should remain ideas.

Hollywood should probably stop redoing every single old film on the promise of a guaranteed return and try to actually greenlight new projects for once.

Trust, we’d all be better off for it.

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People Divulge Which Movies Actually Teach A Bad Lesson

There’s something that really irks me about The Little Mermaid to this day. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fun movie and a modern Disney classic.

But doesn’t anyone think it’s a little odd that the film celebrates the fact 16-year-old Ariel abandons her family and everyone she knows for a man she just looked at once?

Seriously, she looked at him once, decided she was in love with him–LOVE–and then made a deal with a literal sea witch to get her man.

Oh, did I add that she didn’t even bother to read the contract she signed?

Read the contracts you sign, people. You’ll avoid a lot of uncomfortable circumstances later. Actually, you should make a habit of reading the contracts you don’t sign, too.

But that’s not Ariel! No, sir.

The Little Mermaid isn’t the only film out there bound to raise your eyebrows.

I mean, have you seen most Disney films?

We heard all about other movies with questionable morals after Redditor sakurachan asked the online community:

“What’s a movie that teaches a really bad lesson?”

Limitless (2011)

“Limitless basically ends with the protagonist winning and succeeding in everything he ever pursued in life while getting back together with the woman who previously wanted nothing to do with him because he did enough super Adderall to be high all the time.” ~ zilde

My take:

Yeah… what was up with that. I remember when this came out. I saw it on a bootleg DVD. I didn’t think the film was all that great to begin with, let’s be real, but the writing was all over the place.

Jackass: The Movie (2002)

“Didn’t want to let the kids see Jackass. Gave in. Ńext day, the very next day, they were sliding down a staircase in a laundry basket.” ~ mediaman54

My take:

I think I was definitely the opposite. I saw this movie as an impressionable kid and thought that all of those stunts looked like they would hurt.

Don’t get me wrong, I thought it was pretty hilarious at the time, but I had no desire to do anything the crew did in the film.

Cats (2019)

“Cats. It teaches impressionable Hollywood producers that it’s a good idea to make a movie like Cats.” ~ flychinook

My take:

Cats isn’t even funny to watch. I tried to watch it with some friends some months after it was initially released and we ended up turning it off about halfway through. It merely succeeded at making us angry.

Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

“Christmas with the Kranks teaches us that adults should not be allowed to spend Christmas however they like, and they must bow to peer pressure and do what other people want them to do.” ~ QuietlySmirking

My take:

Does anyone actually LIKE Christmas with the Kranks? I remember reading the John Grisham–yes, THAT John Grisham–novel that it was based on and thinking the story was woefully thin.

Oh, and the characters were morons. Each and every single one of them was a total moron.

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)

“Fifty Shades of Grey.“

“It’s a movie about a guy who was abused perpetuating the cycle of abuse with the thin veneer of “it’s okay because he’s rich and this is how BDSM works.” The f*ck it does; almost all the characters are all s****y people. Period.” ~ Lentra888

My take:

This film–and the subsequent series–are probably single-handedly responsible for a lot of misinformation out there about the BDSM community.

Ask anyone in the scene and they’ll tell you that aftercare is essential. Christian Grey is just an abuser, it’s really that simple.

Love Story (1970)

“Love Story. ‘Love means never having to say you’re sorry!’ What the hell were they thinking?” ~ NutsAndOrBerries

My take:

This film continues to baffle me. Even for the time, it was ridiculous. Nothing about it has aged particularly well. And who can stand the wooden Ryan O’Neal outside of Barry Lyndon, especially?

The Intern (2015)

“The Intern – It teaches that if your boyfriend cheats on you because he can’t stand how successful you are, it’s your fault and you should forgive him.” ~ misskitten1313

My take:

A part of me feels like this film came and went. Maybe it was the lazy screenwriting. Audiences, especially these days, aren’t going to be so kind to behavior like that on screen.

Sierra Burgess is a Loser (2018)

“Sierra Burgess is a Loser It’s ok to catfish a guy because you’re not cool and he seems to really like you anyway. He’ll fall for your true self so it’s all good.” ~ JackiewiththeO

My take:

Nothing about this plot made sense. In reality, Sierra Burgess would be more than just a loser – she’d be run out of town for that sick stunt.

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

“Raya and the Last Dragon made no sense!”

“The story ‘teaches’ that you should learn to trust people. Literally everyone they meet gives them a reason not to trust them. Makes absolutely no sense.” ~ Reddit

My take:

Yeah… none of that particularly worked, did it?

No one thought that script through all that well. Want to write a movie but are interested in how to undermine your own premise? Just watch Raya and the Last Dragon.

Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

“Sweet Home Alabama’s lesson is that you’ll always be trash no matter how good your new guy treats you so go back to your trash ex and trash town.” ~ Razor1834

My take:

How true! There was a huge push for this film, too. The trailers were everywhere at the time.

It’s rather funny to watch this movie nowadays knowing how Reese Witherspoon’s career has developed. She’s made a career as a producer bringing stories of strong women to the screen.

it’s safe to say that Sweet Home Alabama would not fall under this umbrella.

We could go on, obviously.

But just to beat a dead horse… have any of you ever watched any Disney Channel original movie aimed at teen girls?

All of the protagonists are mean and do whatever they want–to hell with everyone else–in the name of “empowerment.”

I remember I used to watch everything that came out on the channel as a kid and I don’t think I could stomach a single minute now.

The lesson here, people?

Your tastes will change. It’ll be interesting to revisit this topic in another ten years or so and hear what movies people are complaining about.

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People Share The Best Non-Christmas Movies To Watch At Christmas

Well, here we are again.

It’s the Christmas season!

And you know what that means—tons of Christmas movies on television and a slew of other Christmas content.

A lot of these films have become accepted as part of our holiday traditions.

The TBS 24-hour marathon of A Christmas Story is a staple for many families out there—though I’m pretty tired of that movie myself if I’m being completely honest.

You’ve probably watched Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York many, many times by now.

How many versions of A Christmas Carol have you seen? And by that, I mean, other than Scrooged?

The Santa Clause and its sequels are a bit old-hat by now, right?

And as much as you might love It’s a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street, you’re probably wanting something new.

There’s bound to be more out there, right?

Of course there is! Even better, there’s nothing that says you need to watch the typical holiday fare this time of year anyway.

People shared their recommendations with us after Redditor samfringo asked the online community:

“What’s the best movie to watch at Christmas that isn’t a Christmas movie?”

The Shining (1980) and The Thing (1982)

“When my husband and I were newlyweds, we got snowed in together for the first time. We watched The Shining and John Carpenter’s remake of The Thing back to back. Good times.” ~ ColonelSanders_1930

My take:

If you’ve ever wondered what it must be like to be isolated in the middle of nowhere, then you can’t go wrong with either of these.

The Shining is a terrifying tale of how isolation drives a domestic abuser and alcoholic mad while snowbound with his family in a haunted hotel. The snowy environment allows for some stunning and unsettling cinematography.

The Thing, about a research team in Antarctica targeted by a shape-shifting alien, is one of the finest remakes of all time. It’s a thrilling and shocking film with excellent scares and even better practical effects.

Groundhog Day (1993)

“Groundhog Day is the perfect middle of January, snowing outside, cold as hell, movie. Especially if I’m laying around all by myself all day doing nothing.” ~ Beeks525

My take:

Groundhog Day remains one of the best films Bill Murray has ever done. Look past the gimmick–which is used to great and hilarious effect–and you’ll see a rather touching film about maturity and personal growth.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

“The Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s totally a Halloween movie. Unless you need it to be a Christmas movie, in which case it’s a Christmas movie.” ~ anotherpoweruser

My take:

This reviewer says this assessment is spot on!

Right now is the perfect time of year to watch this movie, which seems only to have grown in popularity the more time passes.

The Nightmare Before Christmas is the movie we deserve, but not always the move we need right now.

Band of Brothers (2001)

“For the past six or seven years, I’ve watched the Band of Brothers miniseries with my dad over the Christmas holidays.” ~ Groundloop

My take:

This one is indeed technically a miniseries, but it’s still a great recommendation.

To this day, it remains one of HBO’s finest works–and that’s saying a lot, especially for a studio that usually knocks it out of the park.

The sixth episode of the series is actually Christmas-related, and follows a medic as he attempts to treat the many men who were wounded during the Battle of the Bulge, in Bastogne. Recommended viewing.

The Sound of Music (1965)

“The Sound of Music. I don’t think I’ve watched it outside of Christmastime, but I watch it every year.” ~ shadowley

My take:

Few films are as magical as this one.

The Sound of Music won five Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture prize. Featuring stellar performances from an enormous cast that includes Julie Andrews and the late Christopher Plummer, it is bound to bring a smile to your face.

It was so successful, in fact, that it enjoyed an initial four-and-a-half year theatrical release run in the United States.

My Man Godfrey (1936)

“It has nothing to do with Christmas, but I always watch the original My Man Godfrey while I decorate my tree. Hilarious movie! William Powell is at his best!” ~ TheHearseDriver

My take:

If you’re looking for a screwball comedy classic, then this is the one.

Carole Lombard and William Powell are indeed at their best. The film, about a socialite who unknowingly hires a vagrant to be her butler, is delightfully funny.

My Man Godfrey was deemed “culturally significant” by the United States Library of Congress and is preserved in the National Film Registry. A splendid transfer is available from the Criterion Collection.

Forrest Gump (1994)

“I feel like Forrest Gump is always on around the holidays. It’s a crowd-pleaser. Everyone from my older relatives to my younger ones can enjoy parts of it and everyone has seen it so much it’s easy to just watch a small part and still enjoy it.” ~ ohno807

My take:

Few films have become such a slice of Americana as Forrest Gump and that distinction is undoubtedly aided by Tom Hanks, who anchors it with total aplomb.

Standout performances by Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, and the great Sally Field make Forrest Gump a joyous experience.

The Great Escape (1963)

“Our family always watches The Great Escape. I’ve seen it so many times now but it’s still amazing.” ~ corporal_bodkin

My take:

A thrilling film if there ever was one.

The story of a group of Allied prisoners of war eager to escape a German camp during World War II, the film features a who’s who of Hollywood talent of the day, including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, and James Coburn.

Believe it or not, The Great Escape received only a single Academy Award nomination after its release–for Best Film Editing–in yet another sign that the Academy doesn’t always get it right.

The Godfather (1972)

“The Godfather. Don’t know why but I always watch this movie around Christmas time.” ~ Killamagilla1989

My take:

A bonafide classic.

There was a time when Francis Ford Coppola had Hollywood eating out of the palm of his hand. Between this, the sequel, and The Conversation, he had a hell of a run so early in the game.

Believe it or not, though now highly regarded, Apocalypse Now received mixed reviews during its initial release.

Army of Darkness (1992)

“When I was a lot younger, my family somehow ended up renting Army of Darkness right after it was released. Needless to say, the entire family LOVED it and it has been a Christmas tradition ever since.”

“So, that’s my recommendation. Oh, and shop smart, shop S-Mart.” ~ [deleted]

My take:

Why not watch the entire Evil Dead series while you’re at it?

They’re fantastic and Bruce Campbell–on his third go-around as Ash Williams–carries them with such gusto!

Army of Darkness is indeed a thrill ride. More comedic than its predecessors, it features a standout performance from Embeth Davidtz as a (later) zombified love interest.

Well, there you have it, friends.

Don’t say you don’t have anything to watch for the holidays now.

There’s nothing stopping you from making these part of your holiday traditions. Pop one in, grab some popcorn and have a blast!

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This Son Photoshops His Dad Into Movies and the Results Are Very Funny

I wish I had a better knowledge of Photoshop.

There are so many cool things you can do with it–like digitally insert your dad into culturally relevant moments across both history and cinema

That being said, Instagram user the_dadvent does this rather well.

1. “Hey, Eddie. Is that a rabbit in your pocket…

…or are ya’ glad to see me?”

2. “They can take our land…

…but they’ll never take our…sweater vests?”

3. Dad: We’re not getting a dog?

Dads when they get the dog.

4. The gas mileage on this thing is what!?

“I’m not chipping in. It’s not my fault you missed the exit.”

5. Hey, Point Break.

“Ya’ keep telling me you’re worthy, so how about a haircut and a job? No, no. Don’t give me that God of Thunder nonsense.”

6. Listen up, McFly.

“When this banjo hit 55 miles an hour, you’re going to hear some serious sh*t.”

7. I am unsinkable.

His embrace melts the North Atlantic iceberg of my heart.

8. Junior!

“There’s a fire.”

9. Ayyy, so we singin’?

“I feel like we didn’t have to sing in the rain… And we dance now? In the puddles? Do always wear taps shoes out?”

10. I don’t know what was in that red pill.

“Are you guys seeing all these 1’s and 0’s. I’m maybe not okay with this. Where’s the guy with the pills?”

11. Yippe ki yay.

“Young man, where are your shoes?”

12. Holy local jurisdiction, Batman

“The police just let you do this?”

Have you ever used photoshop to manipulate photos like this? Ever had the urge to let Leo hold you on the bow of the Titanic? Ever taken the time to do it?

Share it with us in the comments so we can legitimize your claim to Leo’s love and ensure you’re not just one of his French girls.

Au revoir. 

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People Share What Ruins a Movie for Them Every Single Time

If you’re a movie lover, there’s probably at least one thing that happens in films that really makes you mad and ruins the whole darn thing for you.

Mine is an unnecessary love story. If it doesn’t fit, just get rid of it!

Now I’m all worked up and I need to calm down…

Let’s see what ruins movies every time for AskReddit users out there.

1. The big blow.

“Fight scenes where someone make a big blow (usually the villain), but instead of finishing the deal by smashing the brains out they start talking, bragging or some other cocky sh*t.

And whoops, the fight is back on like nothing happened…”

2. Annoying.

“Having to constantly have my remote in hand to turn down the absurdly loud action scene, to then have to crank the volume for the next dialogue that is far too low.

I’m sick of it.”

3. What’s the point?

“Added love story to an adaptation of a book with no love story.

(cough) The Hobbit (cough).”

4. Yeah, we see it.

“Badly implemented product placement.

Product placement itself doesn’t bother me. If there’s a character driving a Toyota, or eating a Pizza Hut pizza, I don’t care.

If there’s a pointless shot in the movie that shows the Bud Light logo for 10 seconds, I mind”

5. I love you…

“Unnecessary love scenes where the main character and a side character fall in love just cause, despite having known each other for like five minutes.”

6. Beauty standards.

“When the movie calls for an ugly guy, they get an ugly guy.

When the movie calls for an ugly girl, they get a s*xy girl and dress her in dumpy clothes.”

7. Well, that doesn’t seem real.

“When it’s very obvious when someone isn’t actually having a conversation on the phone.

They just say their lines without giving enough pause for the other person to respond.

I also hate when you’re supposed to be looking at security footage but it’s clearly just a previous shot that’s had a filter put over it.”

8. That was easy.

“The bit where hackers take 20 seconds of furious typing to disable a country’s infrastructure.”

9. Not a fan.

“Action scenes with lots and lots of cuts, that make it obvious (or appear like) the actors can’t do the fight choreography.”

10. The whole shebang.

“When the premise for a major conflict in the movie is something that any sane person would have just said “oh no there’s a misunderstanding” and they all have a laugh and go on with their days…but instead it turns into some convoluted drama.

Roger Ebert called it The Idiot Plot, where a ten-second conversation would have eliminated the need for the movie.”

11. We gotta hurry!

“When there is a timer and it takes longer to count down than the time that was called/shown. It drives me crazy.

Generic example, 50 seconds until a bomb explodes. Dialogue for 30 seconds. Timer is showing 30 seconds left. More dialogue for 40 seconds. Timer is at 5 seconds.

Quick one-liner, bomb defused with one second to go.”

12. Okay, it’s over.

“When all you have to do is beat the boss and the entire army just collapses.

Pretty much every alien and robot-using invasion has this hive concept.”

13. This doesn’t look right…

“When there’s a 20+ year age gap between the leading actor and actress and it’s not addressed in the movie, especially when the movie pretends like they’re around the same age.

“We’re both experienced, leading scientists in our fields, even though I look like a grizzled war veteran and you’re fresh off the set of High School Musical.””

14. This person has some thoughts.

“I’ve got six things get me every time:

Motivation. The antagonist has to have a motivation that the audience can understand, and perhaps even sympathize with. The cardboard, “I’m a bad guy, because I like being bad and being bad is good – GRRRRR!” is so tiresome. I’ll even accept the “banality of evil” like your Adolph Eichmann’s, but the ones who make a display of relishing being bad? Not so much.

Violence without consequence. Sure, the good guy got beaten within an inch of his life, but the next day he’ll get up and mete out justice, where he would normally be looking at 3 months of PT/OT. I have friends who’ve been on the wrong end of a physical trauma. It’s not pretty.

War without consequence. War is brutal and ugly, and lots of people die in it. This should include multiple key characters in your movie. Not just the “we’ll give this guy screen time with the stars and he’ll be the one we kill off”. Saving Private Ryan was fantastic in this regard, because they were willing to kill off characters and you cared when they did.

Timing/monologuing. Nobody delays the start, middle, or end of a fight for a monologue. If someone is intent on killing someone, the moment that opportunity comes, they’re probably going to take it without launching into a 3 minute speech and give them time to rally.

Guns and gunfights that defy physics. The pistol that launches a guy 3 feet backwards when shot. The gun with a suppressor that makes a sound like a mouse farting from across the street. The guy who dies instantly from a gunshot to the chest. The gunfight in a confined space where everyone isn’t deafened at the conclusion.

“BASED ON A TRUE STORY” is so abused. There’s time when you have so much to tell that you have to abbreviate it or change the story to keep the key elements. HBO’s Chernobyl is an example where they had to consolidate multiple characters into Ulana Khomyuk, and that’s fine. But when there’s a tapestry of fiction to make the thread of truth interesting, I’m out.”

Now we want to hear from you.

What ruins a movie for you every time?

Talk to us in the comments!

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Movie Details You Might Have Never Noticed

There are SO many movies out there that it can seem overwhelming at times, don’t you think?

Especially now with all these streaming services, the options are just endless. BUT, I have a feeling that most of you have seen a good majority of the movies that the folks talk about in these posts where they point out some pretty interesting things that you might have missed in popular films.

So what do you say? Do you wanna learn about some interesting movie details that probably flew over your head?

I thought you’d say yes! Let’s take a look!

1. The Man of Steel.

There will be no chest shaving here!

In Man Of Steel (2013), Henry Cavill (Superman) was asked to shave his chest for the collapsing oil rig scene, However he refused saying that Superman had chest hair, citing the famous "Death of Superman" graphic novel as a reference. from MovieDetails

2. Did you notice this?

A little, important detail.

In the incredibles 2, the painting in Helen’s hotel room is an illustration of her seperation from the family. from MovieDetails

3. It’s hidden in there.

I definitely missed that one.

The poster for the movie Legend (2015) mocked one of its negative reviews by hiding the two star review between the Kray twins heads. from MovieDetails

4. Ahhh, very clever.

I need to revisit this movie.

In the Truman Show, we see Truman taking high dose vitamin D at breakfast time. This is to counteract the deficiency he would have becouse there is no real sunlight in the constructed world he inhabits. from MovieDetails

5. That was definitely not a mistake.

Portraying America as the Evil Empire.

In Avatar (2009), the evil imperialists’ room is shaped like an American flag. from MovieDetails

6. The importance of the moment.

An epic scene.

In "The Return of the King (2003)", during the epic scene of the Rohirrim Charge Peter Jackson requested that only extras who have read the novel and could recite the scene, to be placed in the front lines as they are aware of the importance of this moment. It’s how he ended up with this epic rider. from MovieDetails

7. Change the toppings!

Had to localize the joke.

In Inside Out, the pizza toppings were changed from broccolis to bell peppers in Japan, since kids in Japan don’t like bell peppers. Pixar localised the joke. from MovieDetails

8. What’s that ticking noise?

Pay attention to this next time.

In Interstellar on the water planet, the soundtrack in the background has a prominent ticking noise. These ticks happen every 1.25 seconds. Each tick you hear is a whole day passing on Earth. (Math in the comments) from MovieDetails

9. When the music’s over.

Took on a darker tone.

Mulan (1998) only has musical numbers for the first half, until the characters find the destroyed village. From there on songs were avoided because the tone was meant to be darker. from MovieDetails

10. Hopefully it’s not too late.

This is an important movie.

In the opening scene of WALL-E (2008) there are wind turbines and nuclear plants built on top of trash mounds to imply that mankind didn’t convert to clean energy until it was too late from MovieDetails

11. Where is Kevin?

What did he get himself into this time?

In Home Alone (1990) when they counted the people for the trip they say there’s 17 people in total. An odd number between two vans means they will be split 8/9. Since Kevin was missing both vans had 8 people instead, making each group assume they were on the 8-people van, not suspecting a thing from MovieDetails

12. A testament to friendship.

It’s time to say goodbye.

In Avengers: Endgame when Captain America is going off to return the stones, the rest are expecting him to return. Bucky says his goodbye knowing Steve is not returning to his timeline, a testament to their friendship! from MovieDetails

13. That is one HUGE ring.

Gotta get those close-up shots!

Giant ring used for close-ups in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ (2001). from MovieDetails

14. I never noticed that before!

Well, what do you know?

In THE KARATE KID (1984) Daniel’s friend Freddy wears a National Organization For The Reform Of Marijuana Laws (NORML) shirt. from MovieDetails

How about you?

Do you know of any interesting movie details that most people don’t know about?

If so, please share them with us in the comments.

We’d love to hear from you. Thanks!

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People Discuss the Movie Moments That Really Stuck With Them

I could spend the rest of my life watching movies that have already been made and not see anything new and I still wouldn’t get to see everything I want to.

Why do we love movies so much?

Because they are magic! And they transport us to places that help us escape our reality.

What movie scenes in your life have really blown your mind?

Let’s learn about some movie magic from people on AskReddit.

1. That was good.

“In Signs, when the alien appears between the bushes in the birthday party, on the news.

No matter how many times I’ve seen that movie, I still jump in that scene.”

2. Epic.

“When the dinosaurs appeared on Jurassic Park.

I remember being in awe of how real it looked.

For all the hype building up to the movie, and as much as the critics lauded the effects, that one scene exceeded everyone’s expectations.

That music building to a crescendo, panning across the lush valley filled with dinosaurs, and that, “Welcome….to Jurassic Park.””

3. Goosebumps.

“LOTR: The Two Towers.

Near the end of the Battle of Helm’s Deep, when Gandalf leads a wave of riders charging down a hillside toward the orc armies.

On the big screen, it was fantastically epic. Pure goosebumps.”

4. I remember this, too.

“I still remember, 22 years later, sitting in the theater in enrapt silence for the entire 25 minute-long storming Omaha Beach opening scene in Saving Private Ryan.”

5. An early memory.

“One of my earliest cinema memories is from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

At the end of the film, Luke is back aboard the Millennium Falcon having had a new prosthetic arm attached. There’s a very quick close shot of the prosthetic tendons in his arm moving before they flip the cover closed and get back to the story.

That tiny glimpse below the surface blew me away as a kid and I still think of it 30-something years later.”

6. A great scene.

“The first scene of Inglorious Basterds.

The tension just builds and builds and builds it’s incredibly emotionally draining and unforgettable.

And they create all this tension straight off the bat, all the character setup and introduction to the plot has to happen right there in that scene.”

7. We all miss it…

“I remember sitting in the theater with my best friends watching Inception.

When the rotating hallway sequence started I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I turned to my friends, all their mouths were slightly ajar, just in disbelief.

I really miss going to the cinema.”

8. Powerful.

“I’m going to go with a different tone. There have been plenty of gorgeous visuals and “what just happened” moments.

But one striking visual that I will never forget is the rocks on Oskar Schindler’s grave at the end of Schindler’s List.

No other scene is movie history has been more powerful and profound to me than that scene. To see the real people that he saved and their descendants paying their respects.”

9. Heartbreaking.

“The Iron Giant.

Watching him fly into the nuke to save the town from certain death.

I was so young it was the first time I ever grasped the concept of death and the first time I had ever cried during a movie.”

10. A big hit.

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

I went into the theater without any expectations.

From the style to the unique story-telling, it was the comic book adaptation I wanted my entire life.”

11. A great movie experience.

“Blade Runner 2049 in theaters.

Not a big crowd, rainy October night, IMAX. Visuals and soundtrack literally blew me away.

Great movie, wish I could relive that experience again.”

12. A shocker!

“I saw The Sixth Sense at the cinema when it was first released and nobody knew what the big twist was.

There was a collective gasp in the audience when the big reveal happened, and I remember thinking I couldn’t believe I hadn’t seen it coming at all.”

13. Getting chills.

“Mad Max: Fury Road.

The first “witness me!” moment. War boy gets shot with spikes in the head. All the other boys start cheering him on. He sits up, the camera over-cranks, spray paints his mouth silver. Grabs two bomb spears.

“WITNESS MEEE!” All the war boys yell “WITNESSSS!” He jumps and blows up the pursuing car.

That gave me chills.”

14. Very cool.

“The scene at the beginning of The Matrix where Trinity ran up the wall and did a backflip, where time stopped and the camera rotated around her.”

15. A classic.

“The defibrillator scene from The Thing (1982).

That entire sequence is absolutely captivating.

Hell, the whole movie is.”

16. That’s a crazy movie.

“The horse scene, from The Cell.

Those who saw it will always remember it….

The Cell is such an underrated movie. Jennifer Lopez (before she became “J-Lo”) was great. That scene was pretty jarring, too.

Like she’s trying to talk to the kid while petting the horse, then that weird clock starts ticking and he has to grab her away from those blades that come down…

I’m glad I don’t like horses, because I bet it gave horse lovers nightmares after seeing that.”

Now we want to hear from you!

In the comments, tell us about some of your favorite movie moments.

We’d love to hear from you!

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People Discuss What They Think Are the Best Moments in Film History

When discussing films, the possibilities about what are the best moments in the history of cinema are pretty much endless, depending on who you’re talking to.

You could go in a million different directions: silent film, Japanese, French, gangsters, period pieces, 1960s, the list goes on and on!

What do you think is the most epic moment in the history of cinema?

Let’s see what AskReddit users had to say.

1. A great one!

“The graveyard scene in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

I’ve shown my kids a movie every Friday night since my oldest was 3 (11 now), and that’s our favorite. I can pull it up at any random time and everyone will stop what they are doing and silently watch it.

Eli Wallach as Tuco is the greatest anti-hero and one of the greatest performances in film history.”

2. Pretty amazing.

“Historically speaking, I think when everything is suddenly in color in “The Wizard of Oz,” after the first few scenes were in sepia.

That technology was revolutionary for the time.”

3. I remember it well. 

“The point where you’re introduced to the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park.

A turning point of CGI in movies along side the amazing score.

Still gives me goose bumps.”

4. A classic.

“12 Angry Men.

Juror 8 puts Juror 3’s coat on for him.

It means so much in context with the rest of the movie that just this small act of kindness can have that much of an impact on someone’s life.

It’s really beautiful.”

5. I love the smell of napalm…

“The Flight of the Valkyries scene from Apocalypse Now.

Kilgore’s air calvary taking Charlie’s point.”

6. Back in time!

“Back to the Future.

George punching Biff.

George kissing Lorraine and saving Marty from non-existence.

Marty successfully returning to 1985 just as Doc hooks up the lightning cable.

The Doc reveals he was wearing a bullet proof vest.

“Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need….roads”

The DeLorean flies into the camera – the END.

The whole end of the movie is one air-punch moment after another.”

7. What a great movie.

“Shawshank Redemption.

Spoiler ahead.

The way it is hyped that Andy might have committed suicide, it’s raining, its thunderous, he doesn’t come out the next day.

And then, we find out that he actually escaped.”

8. Unforgettable.

“”Get away from her you b*tch!”

Ellen Ripley to the Queen Alien

Smashed it.”

9. Solid.

“Gladiator.

Russell Crowe revealing himself as Maximus to Commodus in the arena was pretty legit.”

10. Powerful.

“Oskar Schindler, at the end of the film, realizing that he could’ve saved more Jews.

And Itzhak Stern and others telling him “He who saves a single life, saves the world entire.”

11. Intense.

“The opening of Saving Private Ryan.

Probably the most effective part of that scene is at the very beginning — the camera holds on several faces aboard the landing craft, leading the audience to believe these would be the protagonists, the main cast members.

Then you see one of them get nailed right in the forehead by enemy fire as soon as the doors open. Now you don’t know who is going to live or die, except for maybe Tom Hanks.”

12. Indiana Jones to the rescue.

“The angels coming out of the Ark of the Covenant looking beautiful and sublime, but then turning into terrifying beings that burn the Nazis to death in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Because the Nazis are evil.”

13. Goosebumps.

“The Lion King (1994).

When Simba is making his way up Pride Rock after defeating Scar and the Hyenas.

Incredibly powerful moment, and I still get goosebumps every time I watch that scene.”

14. Creepy stuff.

“The “What’s in the Box” scene from Seven.

I still have not rewatched that movie as the reveal was so epic I knew I could never feel that way about it again.”

15. Epic!

“The car chase from The Blues Brothers.

It’s a hundred and six miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses.”

16. Good memories.

“For me it’s the Millennium Falcon blasting out of the fireball of the second Death Star in Return of the Jedi.

I was 10 and I wanted to jump and run around the theater screaming in triumph right along with Lando and Nien Numb.”

17. Never gets old.

“Roy Scheider in Jaws.

A half burned cigarette hanging on his lip while chumming the water to entice the shark, then says “We’re gonna need a bigger boat” just after the shark momentarily pops his head from the water.”

Okay, film buffs, now we want to hear from you!

What are some of your favorite moments in cinema history?

Talk to us in the comments! Thanks!

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