post it!

mine is Cops & Robbersons with Jack Palance and Chevy Chase. Good lord is that movie awful.

ABBA: The Movie (1977 documentary)

Was in the cinema because of friends, the only movie in my life ever, I had left the cinema within the movie. Brrrrrr

Man this is a hard one.....

I know some people may shoot me for this but I cannot stand the Star Wars movies

It's okay, Rogue - we know you're a good person so we'll forgive you that one...maybe. Hee!

Least favorite that I've actually scene - oh, wow, there are too many to name. Perhaps by genre? Most of the films I hate are chick flicks, as I think they're incredibly irresponsible and give women a poor message. The absolute worst is When Harry Met Sally, which I deeply, DEEPLY loathe and despise...although the soundtrack's awesome (Harry Conick Jr.). Included in that list are the following:

Titanic
Sleepless in Seattle
You've Got Mail

But don't get me wrong - I do like Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, just not in those films.

And equally despised with When Harry Met Sally is Forrest Gump. I actually lost it and started harranging movie goers in the theater with me that they were saps and idiots for liking such an abhorant film. I've never done that before, but I couldn't help myself! It was SOOOOoooooo awful.

I can understand you Rogue, but only for the 1/2 of them . I love the old ones (not the changed ones) and do not understand, what should be good at the new ones . Have still not seen part III , even when I own it on DVD....

chick flicks... arrrgh. That I can sign wholeheartly, Ami!

Only exception: Frankie and Johnny. But that is probably also, because I love Michelle Pfeffer and Al Pacino... (not in all of their movies, but in a bigger/greater percentage then usual).

Titanic: after seeing the trailer: still today sucessful refused to see it.
You've got Mail... the same. Sleepless in Seattle was enough...

and 'Gone with the Wind' is also a 'cult-movie' I can not stand.... it's so overdone, too dramatic /stupid reactions....
And I hate nearly all of the movies, where the protagonist comes in trouble, because of being so... unlogical / blind in fury or stress /stupid /not hearing to informations...... like the Louis de Funès movies. I can not laugh about that kind of movies, they 'hurt'/torture me.

Titanic? what's wrong with you?

worst movies? hmmm. "In the bedroom". (total snoozer). "The Hours" (stopped watching it) SpiceWorld (not surprising) Apocalypse Now, War of the Worlds, Cocktail. Coming Home.

i could go on!

Titanic? Hmmm too 'sweet + drama' and to 'young' roles for this? I do not mean the actors... probably. For me a special form of chick flick / teenager movie (more chick flick).
I do not know the correct words.... it is simple to much for me.
Drama: like 'Bodyguard' or .... endless list . Not my taste / world.

I am a female, but my interests are more like what usually were called male interests (mathematic, physic, science,....) But I like also a few 'neutral' themes, like history.... and gardening...
War of the World: have not seen it, will not seen it. The same and I can't stand Cruise. Cocktail... arrgh. Only seen because of Bryan Brown.
Apocalypse Now: partly the same, partly interesting. Many are very overwhelmed of Brando's work in this movie. Not me, I am more attired in Sheen's work in this movie. Prefer Platoon. Is also with a Sheen, one of his sons. Love Tom Berenger in this movie and Willem Dafoe (one of my favorite).

Coming home? Must control the name in German, sounds familiar.

SpiceWorld? Is that something with the Spicegirls? Then I will never see it....

Signs

The Village and War of the worlds.. And there are many more..Just give me a minute

Thanks. I actually think it's a very complete movie which can surprise you over and over again in different ways. And it is definitely not so awful, as you intend it to be. I've seen films which are way worser than that. Also, you'd probably think FG is overrated and what about those 6 Academy Awards then? It's weird in some way that you still like Tom Hanks though, FG is his best role, imo.

I can understand, if you don't like Titanic, we have discussed this before, I love it and can really understand that you absolutely don't love it. But I just can't understand from FG, that's all.

I don't really have a least favorite movie. I appreciate all the hard work that is put in a movie. There's always something I like about a movie.

Well, yes - I won't see Episodes I-III (tried but couldn't get through them) either, and I don't consider them to be of the same caliber as Episode IV. But everyone has her or his own taste.


Clearly we are rarely going to agree on films. It's all good, though.


Aww, Elle! Say it isn't so!


Well, yes, I did yell at them (much to my shame - I'm really not that insane, most of the time), but I honestly couldn't help myself. I had this intense visceral (sp?) reaction to the film that needed to be expressed or I thought I would explode. It was incredible, really. I saw it in the same theater I saw Star Wars in back in 1977 and somehow it felt tainted, afterwards. I hope you won't take that personally.

But here's the thing - there's no way I can deny that it's a well-made film and that all the actors did a fantastic film. I will completely agree on that. Heck, I'll even agree on that for Titanic! What I dislike about Forest Gump is similar to what I dislike about Titanic - it's the message it's sending to the public (although with Titanic I have recently developed a much more deeply rooted issue with someone taking a real life tragedy and romanticizing it for the general public's appetite).

With Forest Gump the message was that you could be as dumb as dirt and not only was that cute and charming, but you could get everything you always wanted and a lot of stuff you may not have wanted but other people did. This movie came out at a time when US culture was falling into the "dumbing down" trap. It was rampant - even in politics. Folksy is fine. Ignorance? Not so much. And that was what it was subtly promoting - ignorance (I'm not talking about learning disabilities, or anything like that. That's not how the film presented itself).

With Titanic it's the fact that it was so over the top. I might have succumbed, despite myself (I have been known to like the occasional chick flick) but it was so long and became so absurd that I couldn't take it. I prefer my manipulation to be done with a deft hand, not bashed over my head.

Anyway, as I said - everyone did a great job and I don't hate these films nearly as much as I did when they first came out, but I'm not for the sugary, sweeping saga's that the public seems to be intensely feeding on these days. It's just not my taste. I prefer something that leaves me thinking as I walk out of the theater, for months later, even years afterwards. These films just didn't do that for me, although they might have for so many others.


Hear! Hear!

What a great sentiment.

There is absolutely nothing good in this movie, the aliens suck and there's no excitement in it. Even Mel Gibson's acting is very poor!

But you never saw the movie, so how do you know any of that is actually true? I can tell you that it's not too sweet at all (hey, half of the movie the ship is sinking); I don't see how anyone could reduce such an epic classic to the mere trappings of a "chick flick," but I can't really argue with you on that since it's an opinion; and never has Titanic been characterized as a teen movie (teen movies don't typically win Best Picture awards); and I can assure you that the word 'simple' hardly applies.



From what you just described about yourself, I'm surprised that you wouldn't even give Titanic a chance. Math, physics, science, and especially history all played major roles in making the film the success that it was.



What message is that?



How was it romanticized? If anything it was the first movie about the Titanic that actually put the audience on the ship. It was far more accurate than any Titanic movies made prior. It realistically portrayed what these poor people went through. It dealt with the class issue, the mistakes made by the crewmembers and the idea of being haunted by the past and finally being able to make peace with it. I'm sorry, I just don't see what you see.

Well, it's okay - you don't need to see what I see, do you? I don't hold it against you that you liked the film. And no matter how articulately I explained myself you clearly have a passion for the movie, so I would never be able to show you my perspective.

But that's not really the point of the thread, is it? We're here to talk about films we think are crap, and everyone is entitled to her or his own opinion. Just because someone dislikes something you think is brilliant doesn't mean it's a reflection on you in any way. It's about them and their taste, which is an extremely personal experience.

Does that make sense?

I am not in the least offended by the fact that [b[Rogue[/b] doesn't care for the original Star Wars (Episode IV) or that sunchick116 thinks Apocalypse Now is one of the worst films ever made, despite the fact that these two particular films are in my top five all time favorite movies list, and always will be. In fact, I'm amused that Elle84 hates Signs as much as she does, even though I enjoyed it thoroughly and it scared the crap out of me.

That's because it's based on their personal experience, which is wholly different from my own. I completely respect their differing opinions and like them all the more because of it - even if I don't agree with them.

Finally, I do not believe a person has to see a movie to know they're not going to like it or it's not going to be their cup of tea. Some people don't like horror, some people don't like action, some people don't like chick flicks. So what? I DO agree that we shouldn't judge a film we haven't seen, but that's a different matter.

I also believe that terrestrial has a language diifference that means when she's expressing herself people have to read a little between the lines, and that she was in no way trying to be offensive or judgemental. She's just not like that (and I still stand utterly in awe of her mastery of English considering how she learned it and how quickly she's come this far).

Look, I'm not trying to come down hard on you, I'm just trying to remind you (and everyone) that this is supposed to be a fun thread where people can talk about films they couldn't stand - no one need take personally anything anyone else posts here. Okay? I had my reservations about this thread - we've tried it before but people are just so personally attached to their favorites that it can be hard for them not to take it personally that someone doesn't like a film they love. But I hope we can all work through this...

If you're still concerned feel free to send me a PM.

I totally agree with you both there.

Well said shrrshrr. We have some films in common and some not, but I like your posts, because they are honest and we can discuss normally about it.

The most fun conversations I have with my brothers is exactly about that - we hardly ever get to like the same movies. But we have great conversations while we try to convince each other that the movie is great or vice-versa.

Take me and shrr - most of the stuff she listed as crap I loved... And we're great pals.

At the moment I am disliking King Kong with a passion.... Longest movie ever made! Or at least it felt like it!

And, go ahead, shoot me ... Citizen Kane is .... unbearable!

Oh, and The English Patient? I felt exactly like Elaine from Seinfeld... "Die already!!!!!!"

Of course not.



I never thought you held anything against me, and just because I'm passionate about the film doesn't mean that I wouldn't be able to understand your perspective. I just don't agree that James Cameron romanticized the sinking. I thought he did justice to it.



Absolutely, and I concur 100%. I must say I'm a little perplexed as to why you think I felt offended in some way. I was just stating my opinion and trying to get some good discussion going. If this thread is not meant for discussion, please forgive me. I had no idea.



I happen to agree with you. There are many films that I choose not to see, because the genre just doesn't appeal to me.



THAT's what I was saying.



I'm aware of that. What I wasn't aware of is that my post was a killjoy. To be honest, it was all in the name of a little friendly debate.

Glad to know that I can be forgiven lol

Another non favorite is My monster in law. I think its because I don't like JLo though.

No, no - it's okay! The worst thing about the internet is that it's difficult to tell tone of voice, so to be on the safe side I posted what I did. Seems like we're all on the same page, which is cool. I would love to debate Titanic with you because I'm a fairly open person, despite the sound of strength in my statements (I can be bombasitc and hyperbolic, I know that ). I probably won't change my mind, but I'm more than willing to discuss. And yes, please - I absolutely encourage discussion, as does stealingbeauty - we love it!

Just wanted to be sure we were all on the same page.

CrushOnRaul - thank you very much! Likewise!

Selkie, my sweet - I can't believe you've waited all this time to tell me you can't stand Citizen Kane! You know I adore you above almost anyone, but your taste in film is, erm...deplorable? Hee!

Rogue - you know, I could never stand JLo in the beginning but now I love her. Still, I won't go see Monster In Law because it looks like crap. Then again, I thought the same of The Wedding Planner and I was pleasantly surprised by it.

Okay, phew! For a second there I was like, "ah, what did I say?" I'm totally with you on the internet thing. I've gotten into many a fight due to miscommunication online. But I'm glad everything's cool

oh, shoosh.

You probably should know too that I rooted for the Wicked Witch of The West in the Wizard of Oz....

Another movie that I don't like: The Horse Whisperer It's so hard to stay awake during this film...

^OMG, that's one of my favorite movies. I've seen it so many times.

I just couldn't stay awake! The book is so much more interesting!

When I first saw the movie, I had to watch it again the day after. Robert Redford is wonderful in the movie and it was great to see a very young Scarlett Johansson.

But the book is also great.

I couldn't even get through the book! I tried because this cute guy had just finished reading it and I wanted to impress him. That'll teach me - hee!


Well, that I can actually understand and forgive. *lol* She's kind of fun.

Movies like The English Patient and The Horse Whisperer are very slow. I don't like to watch slow movies but I try to appreciate them although it's hard for me. Movies like Syriana, Traffic etc have very complicated storylines, I'm not a fan of that either. Although Traffic is a brilliant film.

The only movie I liked Jlo in was Jersey Girl. I guess it is because it wasn't focused on her.

The Quick and the Dead is another one for me.

I actually think I would've enjoyed The Horse Whisperer as a movie if I hadn't read the book prior to it. The fact that I didn't care much for the book kind of ruined the viewing experience for me, because if I hadn't been previously biased against the story I think I could've enjoyed the film. Somehow that's a story I think enjoy more on the big screen than as a book.

I sometimes like slow movies, I adored The English Patient for example. But that might have something to do with never having read the story it's based on prior to watching it?

Same goes for Bridget Jones Diary. It's one of the dullest books I've ever read, and it coloured my viewings of the movie. I liked the movie better than the book, because it works better as watching than reading for me, but I would have enjoyed the movie more too if I hadn't been absolutely bored by the book.

In general I have troubles listing my least favourite movie because I tend to forget about movies I don't like fairly soon.

That makes sense - I've been wracking my brain trying to come up with something! Thing is, thre are tons of movies I can't stand, especially as I see so many...

Erm - one that I paid big bucks for (paid for four or five of us to watch) and wished I could get my money back - Ghoulies. What a crap-tastic film.

Also - Footloose. I've never been much of a Kevin Bacon or Laurie Singer fan, but this movie just sucked. Oy!

...I just can't think of anything!

All of those Austin Powers movies are just beyond my comprehension of being at all funny.

I'm having a movie night soon. i'm guessing that means you dont want an invitation mailed out to you?

Erm...probably not, but the thought's nice.

I was just speaking with a colleague and he agreed with me - neither of us could stand Monoke-hime (Princess Mononoke). Everyone kept saying how great it was, blah, blah, blah - it was crap. Just plain crap. And it didn't make sense.

It's one thing to be obscure or to take from another culture's traditions, but there's a point in the film where it just goes off willy-nilly and it's so incredibly annoying. You're left thinking, "What the heck's going on?" But not in the good way.

shrrshrr mentioning Princess Mononoke made me think of Spirited Away (probably not the same thing.. .)

I tried to like it, I really did but

See, I actually liked Spirited Away, but I admit that I can see how for some it would have the exact same problems as I found with Princess Mononoke, especially as they were written by the same man.

Somehow it was easier for me to take - and I wound up really liking it - but I'm not surprised if others walked away comopletely uninvolved and not knowing what the heck was going on!

Yup, that was me.. I had no idea what was going on.. I tried watching it, twice.. I gave up and gave the dvd to someone who did appreciate it (and that was the last time I bought a dvd on impulse.. )

Buying DVDs on impulse - probably not the best idea.

And you know, my educational background/expertise is in Asian cultural studies so these types of stories are fairly familiar to me - I'm not surprised a lot of people outside that culture get confused, though. And it says a lot that Mononoke-hime was so convoluted! Still bugs me.

titanic ~ need i say more
human stain ~ just plain bad! Wentworth Miller was very good in the movie.
a history of violence ~ boring!!!!!
ET ~ Hated it as a child & still do.


i'll post more when i have more time.

~scooby

Wow! Am I suprised to see so many movies I adore here! I really love Spirited Away, When Harry Met Sally, Apocalypse Now, In the Bedroom and the original Star Wars trillogy. I also like Titanic and Sleeplees in Seatle.

Some movies I dispise: Eyes Wide Shut (preposterous and over the top, and this coming from a Kubrick fan), The Thin Red Line (incredibly pretentious and heavy handed), Old School (don't understand the love this movie gets at all. At best its just gross and silly), Fantastic Four (just yuck!), Meet Joe Black (overlong, uneventful and idiotic), Legends of the Fall (its like watching flies fornicate), the new Star Wars movie (thanks for ruining it, George) and Gods and Generals (even worse than watching flies fornicate).

See - everyone has her or his own view! Hee! You two crack me up.

G-Funk,

"Meet Joe Black (overlong, uneventful and idiotic), Legends of the Fall (its like watching flies fornicate)"

I totally agree...horrid!

I've yet to finish watching this movie.. I keep hearing how wonderful Wentworth is in it (this is why I bought it in the first place) and I've yet to see them..maybe I should just ffwd to his scenes? This movie has put me to sleep a few times..

I've thought about renting Human stain a couple of times, but just was not sure. Guess my instincts were correct.

See, someone does agree with me. Gracias, Naomi34

Hey, I've been thinking: is it OK if I start a "Your favorite/ least favorite movies from 2005" thread? Would anyone have any objections to that? Mods?

scary part is, I'm friends with her! (hi G! )

Hola, girl!

Can I also mention here that I am not a big fan of The Notebook either?

^ Oh, neither am I am! That movie is very boring

To me it's more the sappiness of it all that turns me off. I'm not a big fan of neither romantic comedies or melodrama and this seemed both formulaic, sappy and manipulative. Both actors did a good job though, so I blame the writing, not their performances. I also think the movie could have been trimmed a bit.