The most overrated films of all time

Synd D`nys · 08-29-2002, 05:05 AM

Not going to make this a top ten list, just spout out some films that recieved alot of critical or box office success that you don't think deserve it or think just plain suck.

A few off the top of my head...

Being John Malkovich
The Blair Witch Project
Twister
Dumb and Dumber

Ganguskan · 08-29-2002, 05:44 AM

the Titanic
Pearl Harbor
Eyes Wide Closed

Zanoan · 08-29-2002, 06:10 AM

..LOTR

Millie · 08-29-2002, 07:08 AM

American Beauty.

Drolgin Steingrinder · 08-29-2002, 07:11 AM

Highlander.

That movie is such a piece of shit...

And /smack! BAD MILLIE! <3 American Beauty!

Darkmyst · 08-29-2002, 07:36 AM

God Father III
Eyes Wide Shut
Pearl Harbor

Vanessa · 08-29-2002, 09:15 AM

XXX

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Big Momma's House ( how did this film make any money )

Star Wars Episode I : The Phantom Menace

Star Wars Episode II : Attack of the Clones

Searyx · 08-29-2002, 11:05 AM

Metropolis (animated version)

BoldarBloodKB · 08-29-2002, 11:46 AM

The English Patient
Dances With Wolves

Solutions · 08-29-2002, 01:58 PM

Star Wars Episode II : Attack of the Clones
Gone With the Wind
Clerks

ShamusChad · 08-29-2002, 02:15 PM

SW Episode II
Men in Black I and II
Signs

Awanka · 08-29-2002, 02:24 PM

Saving Private Ryan
Titanic
South Park
Deuce Bigalow
In The Bedroom
Monster's Ball

Every film made before the 80s, and most all the films made before the 90s.

Tancred · 08-29-2002, 03:39 PM

Terminator 2.
Decent effects for the time but the rest is dross. Not a patch on the original.

Huge agreement on Being John Malkovich. Lots of people will recommend this film then when pressed don't seem to know why.

Fadaar · 08-29-2002, 06:10 PM

I'm sorry but Titanic takes the fucking cake for this one...

Acies · 08-29-2002, 06:13 PM

Most overrated after viewing: Titanic
Prior to viewing, when all you got is hype and some previews:
Mortal Combat: Annihillation

08-29-2002, 05:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Synd D`nys The root of all evil Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hockeytown, U.S.A. Posts: 548 +0 Internets	The most overrated films of all time Not going to make this a top ten list, just spout out some films that recieved alot of critical or box office success that you don't think deserve it or think just plain suck. A few off the top of my head... Being John Malkovich The Blair Witch Project Twister Dumb and Dumber __________________ EverQuest free since 7/03

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Ganguskan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4 -1 Internets	the Titanic Pearl Harbor Eyes Wide Closed __________________

08-29-2002, 06:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zanoan I wish I was queer, so I could get chicks Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,807 -1 Internets	.. ..LOTR

08-29-2002, 07:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Millie More Adventurous Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,598	American Beauty. __________________

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Drolgin Steingrinder Lambent Dorf Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 11 -1 Internets	Highlander. That movie is such a piece of shit... And /smack! BAD MILLIE! <3 American Beauty! __________________ Drolgin Steingrinder, Dragondancer par excellence! Also known as Fnort Pnort, Swamp Thing Mojomaster.

08-29-2002, 07:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Darkmyst Pink Hair and Skimpy Plate Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Memphis Posts: 701 -2 Internets	God Father III Eyes Wide Shut Pearl Harbor

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Vanessa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4 -1 Internets	XXX My Big Fat Greek Wedding Big Momma's House ( how did this film make any money ) Star Wars Episode I : The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode II : Attack of the Clones __________________ Work like you dont need the money, love like you've never been hurt, dance like you do when no one is watching

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Searyx I'm still the master of Mistmoore, dammit! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,080 +2 Internets	Metropolis (animated version) __________________ "“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” --Socrates--

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BoldarBloodKB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 70 -1 Internets	The English Patient Dances With Wolves

08-29-2002, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Solutions Deucer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 53 -1 Internets	Star Wars Episode II : Attack of the Clones Gone With the Wind Clerks

08-29-2002, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
ShamusChad Limey Bastard~ Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 676 -4 Internets	SW Episode II Men in Black I and II Signs

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Awanka Seething with dark power and -internets Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,659 -42 Internets	... Saving Private Ryan Titanic South Park Deuce Bigalow In The Bedroom Monster's Ball Every film made before the 80s, and most all the films made before the 90s.

08-29-2002, 03:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tancred Aieee my precious internetz >< Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK Posts: 574 -16 Internets	Terminator 2. Decent effects for the time but the rest is dross. Not a patch on the original. Huge agreement on Being John Malkovich. Lots of people will recommend this film then when pressed don't seem to know why.

08-29-2002, 06:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fadaar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,757 -7 Internets	I'm sorry but Titanic takes the fucking cake for this one...

08-29-2002, 06:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Acies Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: No Posts: 30 -1 Internets	Most overrated after viewing: Titanic Prior to viewing, when all you got is hype and some previews: Mortal Combat: Annihillation

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