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January 8, 2022

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.

December 21, 2021

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.

December 20, 2021

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!

July 23, 2021

What Disturbing Movie Would You Recommend, But Don’t Ever Want to See Again?

Have you ever seen a movie called Inside?

It’s a French horror film from 2007 that is very well done…and it’s absolutely disgusting and disturbing.

Like disturbing to the point that I never, ever, ever want to see it again…

What disturbing movie would you recommend even though you never want to see it again?

Here’s how people on AskReddit responded.

1. Devastating.

“Come And See.

Wonderful movie, but even more devastating than Grave of the Fireflies, in my opinion.”

2. Mary and Max.

“I’ll give the same answer every time this comes up: Mary and Max.

It’s such a beautiful movie and so d**n sad. I’ve recommended it to lots of people.”

3. Haven’t heard of this one.

“The Hunt (2012).

A Danish film by Thomas Vinterberg starring Mads Mikkelsen.”

4. Harrowing film.

“Elephant. The 2003 Gus Van Sant film, not the Disney nature doc.

It takes place in the fictional Watt High School, in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon, and chronicles the events surrounding a school shooting, based in part on the 1999 Columbine High School ma**acre.

The film stars mostly new, and non-professional actors, which gives it an even greater sense of realism.”

5. No one needs to see it twice.

“Threads

Made in 1984, it’s a harrowing depiction of a major nuclear exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union.

It is incredibly bleak and tragic–the most effective representation of the horrors of nuclear war that I’ve ever seen.

Everyone should watch it once, in my opinion. But no one needs to see it twice.”

6. Depressing.

“Boys Don’t Cry.

I saw that on a first date.

We drove home in complete silence.”

7. Brutally sad.

“Dancer in the Dark. Amazing performance by Bjork and brutally sad.

I bought a copy of the DVD after seeing the movie because I loved it so much.

I lent the disc to several friends and looked at it many times myself, but could just never summon the energy to watch it again.”

8. Good movie.

“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?

Leonardo DiCaprio is phenomenal in that.

He did character studies to get his role to be believable.”

9. Once was enough.

“The Road.

Watched it when it first came out. Loved it. Can’t put myself through it again though.

It’s so hard going and heartbreaking.”

10. Tragic and beautiful.

“Life is Beautiful.

This movie is unspeakably tragic. But its also profoundly beautiful. The love that the family had for each other gets me every time.

Roberto Benigni was perfection in this role!”

11. A rough one.

“We Need To Talk About Kevin.

That was a truly visceral experience.”

12. Check it out.

“You Were Never Really Here.

Joaquin Phoenix should have won the Oscar for this performance instead of Joker.”

13. Here’s a HUGE list.

“Alright here is a list I’ve gathered so far:

Come and see

Dancer in the Dark

Mary and Max

Threads

The Hunt

Boys don’t cry

Once were warriors

We need to talk about Kevin

Melancholia

Life is Beautiful

Leaving Las Vegas

What’s eating Gilbert Grape

The pianist

Wind River

The road

Grave of fire flies

What dreams may come

Dear zachary

Stand by me

American History X

Schindlers List

The mist

Requiem for a dream

Manchester By the sea

When the wind blows

kids

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale

Trainspotting

City of God.

Philadelphia

Elephant

Martyrs

Brokeback Mountain

Earthlings

Pay It Forward:

Moonlight

Nightcrawler

Mystic River

Se7en

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

Sorry to bother you

Where the red fern grows

Atonement.

Children of Men

The Deer Hunter

Johnny got his gun.

AI

The Accused.

The Game.

The Last Unicorn

Big Fish

Click

Beautiful Boy

DONNIE DARKO.

Bridge to Terabithia

The lobster

A Silent Voice

5cm per seconds

your lie in april

Clannad

Breaking the waves

The Lighthouse

Coco

Precious

About Time

Gone girl

A marriage story

The Lovely Bones

Million Dollar Baby

A Clockwork Orange

The Haunting of Hill House

Interstellar

Blue Valentine

Jacob’s Ladder

The platform

I saw the devil

Amistad

Paprika

1917

Ordinary People

Uncut gems

Spun

Lost in Translation

Map of the Human Heart

Wolf Children

The Sweet Hereafter

The Vanishing

Legends of the fall.

Glengarry Glen Ross.

Lilya 4-ever

The Butterfly Effect

Jojo rabbit

Bone tomahawk

Enter the Void

The Nightingale

Blue valentine

Sophie’s Choice

Promising young woman

Pink Floyd’s The Wall

Sarah’s Key

Heaven Knows What

Prisoners

Seven Pounds

Sometimes in April

Cry Freetown

12 Years a slave

Serbian Flim

Hotel Rwanda

Antichrist

When the Wind blows

Salo

End of Watch

Green Mile

Buried

Incendies

Hard Candy

A Slient Voice

Okja

Whiplash

Love Kenny

Event Horizon

Away from her

Raw

The Chumscrubber

Tracey Fragments

World’s Greatest Dad

The Future

Unthinkable

Irreversible

Love and Mercy

Last King of Scotland

Blood Diamond

Full Metal Jacket

Memento

Reign Over Me

My Sister’s Keeper.”

Now it’s your turn.

What disturbing movie would you recommend to people but you don’t want or need to see again?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know!

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July 1, 2021

What Happens in Movies That Really Annoys You? People Spoke Up.

If you watch enough movies, you begin to see some patterns over and over again.

They might be of the romantic variety or maybe it’s something that seems to happen in every action movie you watch.

And some of them are so unrealistic that they make folks go a little bit nuts.

People on AskReddit shared what happens in movies that drives them crazy.

1. Truth!

“That EVERY sh**ty movie nowadays is set up as the first part of a possible trilogy.

So what ends up happening is the first movie is non-committal and vague as a result.

Ugh.”

2. Lame.

“Male lead and female lead with no chemistry end up together “just because”.

Lame.

Come on writers! Try harder!”

3. See it all the time.

“In romantic comedies, the two love interests are usually bad for each other.

So, to make them seem less bad for each other, when they go through that period where they break up and try dating other people, the other people are the weirdest, most unlovable freaks anyone has ever laid eyes on. Men are instantly abusive, women behave like spoiled children.

It’s the stupidest trope.”

4. Yeah, I got it.

“Over explain the plot.

Like a recap so you are not confused.

Usually accompanied by flashbacks you just saw ‘live’ minutes ago.”

5. Always happens.

“”What happened?”

“I dont know, lets check on the news…”

TURNS ON TV…

in perfect timing

“If you are just joining us, here is the plot wrap up of the thing that the heroes need to know”

Cuts TV off immediately after important newscaster dialogue.”

6. You’re not convincing me.

“They hold supposedly full coffee cups like they are empty, always holding them at a tilt.

I know they are just stage props but they can at least act like there is coffee in their cups.”

7. Totally unrealistic.

“Car keys “hidden” behind sun visor

Of all the hundreds if not thousands of cars I’ve been in across my lifetime, I have met precisely zero people who stow their car keys this way.”

8. Can we have a minute, please?

“When two people want to talk privately, instead of them going into the hallway, they make the other 20 people leave the room.”

9. Two things.

“When some thing is foreshadowed and then revealed later in the movie, but instead of just letting you realize it yourself, one of the characters say it out loud. Like the audience is too dumb to make the connection.

Biggest pet peeve is the fact that EVERY comedy has to turn sad in a very cliche way halfway through the movie. It’s the guy loses girl and has to win her back formula that’s in every damn comedy.”

10. Lucky!

“After someone gets s**t in the chest, they always stand up, and triumphantly remove their jacket to reveal the bullet proof vest.”

11. We’re taking over.

“When the FBI shows up to “take over” the case and then the cops butt heads with them.

This does not happen.

Cops are more than happy to let someone else do their work for them.”

12. Do some research!

“Poor research.

When a part of the plot is in a different country than the movie itself is from and they show a regional/cultural aspect of the visited country and fail.

Don’t they have Google?”

13. Surprise!

“I have noticed in movies that involve a new house, it is often a “surprise” for all but the member of the family that apparently acquired or purchased it without any input from the rest of the family. Did the one person just buy it online or sneak away and just go through the purchase process and closing?

The family pulls up to the house, dad gets out and says, “let’s see the new house”, kids go run and pick their rooms and partner has never seen the house before. Why is this? It seems completely unrealistic and it bugs me every time.”

14. I don’t like this.

“I’ve noticed this a lot more lately, the fact that horror movies are super dark.

And I don’t mean dark plot-wise, I mean dark in the sense that I can’t see what the f**k is going on.

I get that horror is creepier at night but how can I be scared when I can’t see what’s happening on the screen?”

Are there certain things that happen in a lot of movies that drive you crazy?

If so, tell us about them in the comments.

We look forward to it!

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April 16, 2021

People Discuss the Unrealistic Things in Movies That Really Bother Them

I have a very distinct memory of watching the movie Speed at the theater when I was younger.

It was really exciting, and when the part when the out-of-control bus being driven by Sandra Bullock jumped that HUGE section of highway and landed safely on the other side happened, two older gentlemen sitting in front of me started dying laughing because of how unrealistic it was…

But I was pretty young and didn’t pick up on the ridiculousness of it at the time, so their laughter hurt my feelings. And it ruined my life. And apparently, I’m still not over it…

The point is that all kinds of wacky things happen in movies.

AskReddit users opened up about unrealistic things in movies that really get on their nerves.

1. Painful.

“People who yank out their IVs.

I tugged on mine once and I f*cking cried.”

2. Seems like you’re doing fine.

“Working as a waitress, or some other near minimum wage/poverty wage job and having excessive time off and money and things like huge houses.”

3. He’s fine.

“The standard car flips over five times and catches on fire and every single time, Vin Diesel walks out unscathed.”

4. Doesn’t happen.

“Finding car keys “hidden” behind a car’s sun visor.

I don’t know a single real human who has ever used this method when stashing keys.”

5. Found it!

“People Googling exactly what’s happening to them and getting the answers they’re looking for. Happens a lot in scary movies.

A house is being haunted by the ghost of a tall man, and the owners Google “Tall man ghost” and find exactly the article that explains who the ghost is and what happened to him.”

6. No problem!

“”I need information from this computer.”

Tech guy runs over and starts hammering wildly on the keyboard, “I’m in!”

The keyboard is plugged into a xbox, and the OS is windows 2000.”

7. Let’s have a look…

“The fight or flight response doesn’t seem to exist in horror movies.

If I come across a friend’s dead body in the woods, my first instinct isn’t to investigate the scene.

I am getting the f*ck out of there and calling the police.”

8. What could it be?

“Most people in real life know what zombies and vampires and such are, but in a lot of movies people act all perplexed like “what the heck is THIS new monster thing?”

And scratch their heads…”

9. I like beer.

“When someone asks for a beer, they never specify what kind of beer they want but the bartender always seems to give them the right one.”

10. Not accurate.

“Why is Africa always depicted as nothing but dirt roads, bush and animals?

I live in Africa and have never had an elephant strolling by my window or a giraffe eating through my kitchen window.

Also, we have some really nice houses, not just huts. We also have high rise buildings, blue flag beaches, five star resorts, world standard airports (not just the dirt strips you see in movies) and much more!

And don’t get me started on the “African/Wakanda” accent they used in Black Panther….”

11. Hmmm…

“When they try to casually slip in something that you just know will be crucial later on in the film.

Like someone saying to the hero, “how’s that online course in lock picking going ?”

You know he’ll be picking a lock at some point later .”

12. Funny.

“Dressing room montages.

You waited for the last possible minute to buy that outfit you need (it’s going to change your life!) you’re not going to be laughing and goofing around in the dressing room.

You’re going to be going, “It doesn’t fit!” while your mom stands outside the door saying, “Do you think a different size would work? Do you want me to ask if they have a 12?” “NO I HATE IT THERE’S NOTHING HERE I’LL NEVER FIND ANYTHING I’M NOT GOING TO THE PROM”.”

13. This is true.

“In a horror movie, everyone acts insanely stupid.

No one ever believes each other, they go outside to investigate a loud noise when there’s been a string of murders, etc.

“Our best chance is if we split up”.”

14. All of this stuff.

“Getting a parking spot right in front of the address in a big city.

Falling 15 feet and then catching yourself by one hand on a tiny protrusion.

A character just enters the house and starts talking. Even when the scene is in an interior room. No doorbell, no getting the door.

Adults walking around an elementary school without being questioned or accosted by staff.”

What unrealistic things in movies really get on your nerves?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know!

Please and thank you!

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April 16, 2021

What Unrealistic Things in Movies Drive You Crazy? Here’s What Folks Had to Say.

I love movies and have since I was young.

But still, even I, as a film lover, admit that there are a lot of unrealistic things we see in movies that tend to happen over and over again.

What unrealistic things in movies annoy you?

Here’s how folks on AskReddit responded.

1. The battle.

“When there are 2 armies marching toward each other in formation but as soon as the battle starts it all breaks up into thousands of 1 on 1 melee duels completely ignoring the importance of unit cohesion, discipline, training, and morale.”

2. Just like in Die Hard.

“People climbing through ductwork to get in between rooms.

Most ducts are not big enough for a person to fit in.”

3. The law.

“Attorneys pacing around during a trial and attorneys approaching the judge without asking.

My personal favorite is when a new, d*mning piece of evidence or witnesses is presented in the middle of trial to the complete surprise of the opposing party.

Like sorry buddy but discovery deadline was a month ago. You should know this.”

4. Blasphemy!

“In medieval/fantasy, whenever there is a siege weapon they fire one shot and then “CHARGE!”

Like, “b*tch it took you a month to erect that trebuchet and you’re only going to fire it once?”

During the siege scene in “The King” they sat around for days and days hurling stones at the castle until the wall finally fell and I was like “Yes. Thank you.””

5. A bunch of weaklings.

“Grip strength.

People hanging off of anything, one handed, for long times, holding on to other people, pulling themselves up.

General population can’t do a pull up.”

6. Headshot.

“Blows to the head knocking someone out for exactly as long as is convenient for the plot with no long term consequences whatsoever.

Even otherwise “realistic” shows and movies are guilty of this. In reality, and blow to the head strong enough to knock you out is likely to cause brain damage or even death.”

7. Awkward!

“Walking up to a microphone and it squeals feedback.

Always.

In reality, that shouldn’t happen unless the sound person is a moron.”

8. Happens all the time.

“Any movie where the villain who is beating the sh*t out of the hero and decides to brag or monologue before killing them, which gives the hero enough time for a sneak attack or for somebody else to intervene.”

9. Isn’t anyone gonna eat?

“The food.

The poor, long-suffering food.

No one eats it. No one enjoys it.

People go to restaurants primarily to order something, have it arrive, and then have an argument and storm out.”

10. Take it easy!

“When people slice the palm of their hand open for a drop of blood.

That sh*t will take FOREVER to heal, just prick your finger.”

11. It’s all bullsh*t.

“Courtroom confessions, but also just courtroom scenes in general.

First, nobody confesses to a crime while on the witness stand at somebody else’s trial. Nobody.

Second, have you been to court? It’s 97% waiting around, 2% wondering if you have time to go to the bathroom, and 1% anything to do with you or your case.”

12. Every time!

“Turning on the TV and what they needed to hear is on TV on the right channel at the right time.”

13. Come on!

“Bad guy receives a mortal wound like a point blank gunshot to the torso or deep knife wound and just lays there bleeding profusely for a minute with the protagonist immediately forgetting about them.

Then is able to somehow stand up and have like an 8 round boxing match with the protagonist before finally being finished off.”

How about you?

What things do you see in movies that really annoy you?

Talk to us in the comments!

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March 18, 2021

These Movies Were Explained So Badly, We Couldn’t Help But Laugh

It’s kind of wild how much movie trailers have changed. Back in the 1980s, the details a movie trailer would give you about a plot were so immense that you basically got the entire story told to you before you’d even seen the thing. Better hope there was a lot of spectacle, because otherwise the whole thing is pretty much spoiled, right?

Compare that to the blockbuster trailers of today, which are often little more than brief, out of context snippets, a little stirring music, and are a bunch of blackouts. They really hype up the mystery of the experience now.

I suppose either one is better than the approach taken by this subreddit, which intentionally explains the plot to you, but really badly.

Here are 11 movie plots hilariously misexplained (original taglines included for contrast.)