So, get ready to say "Really... that movie? Okay...", because it's time for the Top 10 Films Most People don't like but I Enjoy.
#10
I'm going to start this list easy for your keyboards with a film people don't exactly dislike, but say is just alright. Captain America: The First Avenger.
The majority consensus on this film was "it's okay.", and while I can tell why fans of Marvel may have been disappointed, I actually enjoy this film, Quite a lot actually, I think the action was well done, and it's a lot of fun to watch. The visuals in the film needed a few touch-ups, and I think Hugo Weaving kind of overplayed it as the villain, but (again, unpopular opinion) I think Chris Evans is really good as Steve Rogers. He's convincing, he plays the character well, and I especially like the early scenes, before he becomes Captain America. The film could have been better, but I think for what it is, it's good action film.
#9
Whenever a film as great as Terminator 2 comes out, there's often high expectations for the sequel. So, when Terminator 3 came out, fans were (to put it lightly) displeased.
Now, the first time I saw this film I wasn't exactly pleased with the result. It seemed to fail as a sequel and wasn't even close to the genuine amazing film that is Terminator 2. But, really, on it's own it isn't bad. Sure it falls to the tropes and cliches of most action films, and at times seems more like weird fan fiction than actual Terminator canon. But, I got past these issues and actually enjoyed this movie. It's not as clever as the first two, and the action seems like it's trying to be Terminator 2 more than it is trying to be Terminator 3, but take Terminator 2 out of the equation, and I found it was a fun action flick.
#8
Another film lots of people dislike because it wasn't as good as the original is 28 Weeks Later.
The original 28 Days Later was a very smart and intuitive look at human psychology, showing lots of layers with it's characters. Much like Terminator 2, its ending kinda made the sequel seem forced. And to be fair, it is kinda forced. But, again, like Terminator 3, this film is pretty cool on it's own. And unlike terminator 3, 28 Weeks Later has qualities about it I do like, and the bad parts are few and rare. I thought Jeremy Renner and Imogen Poots did a good job, and I like the action. Especially the night vision scene, that scene rules.
Another film lots of people dislike because it wasn't as good as the original is 28 Weeks Later.
The original 28 Days Later was a very smart and intuitive look at human psychology, showing lots of layers with it's characters. Much like Terminator 2, its ending kinda made the sequel seem forced. And to be fair, it is kinda forced. But, again, like Terminator 3, this film is pretty cool on it's own. And unlike terminator 3, 28 Weeks Later has qualities about it I do like, and the bad parts are few and rare. I thought Jeremy Renner and Imogen Poots did a good job, and I like the action. Especially the night vision scene, that scene rules.
#7
Like my #10 pick, most people don't hate The Dark Knight Rises, I just think it's a lot better than everyone else gives it flack for.
Again, it has problems, but I don't think it's that bad. I actually consider it to be better than Batman Begins, and pretty close to The Dark Knight. The plot is intense, it's got a cool villain, and is overall really great. Granted it's got some issues, but I was willing to overlook them for the movie. And they do unfortunately cop out with the ending to an extent, but it was still a satisfying ending to a great trilogy (for me at least.)
Like my #10 pick, most people don't hate The Dark Knight Rises, I just think it's a lot better than everyone else gives it flack for.
Again, it has problems, but I don't think it's that bad. I actually consider it to be better than Batman Begins, and pretty close to The Dark Knight. The plot is intense, it's got a cool villain, and is overall really great. Granted it's got some issues, but I was willing to overlook them for the movie. And they do unfortunately cop out with the ending to an extent, but it was still a satisfying ending to a great trilogy (for me at least.)
#6
Terrence Mallick isn't exactly a director lots of people like, he's often seen as a pretentious and preachy guy. And for the most part I agree, except with The Thin Red Line.
While the film has Mallick's tropes, some stuff most people don't like him for, I also find it has a lot of good qualities. Jim Caviezel and Sean Penn both do a great job with the movie, and it certainly isn't a fault in my opinion that is has a big cast. It leaves a lot of room for great characters. And holy crap, the cinematography in this film. Every shot and every angle, it's just fantastic to watch. And even though the lines seem bland at times, it's a really good film. Certainly up there with other WWII films.
Terrence Mallick isn't exactly a director lots of people like, he's often seen as a pretentious and preachy guy. And for the most part I agree, except with The Thin Red Line.
While the film has Mallick's tropes, some stuff most people don't like him for, I also find it has a lot of good qualities. Jim Caviezel and Sean Penn both do a great job with the movie, and it certainly isn't a fault in my opinion that is has a big cast. It leaves a lot of room for great characters. And holy crap, the cinematography in this film. Every shot and every angle, it's just fantastic to watch. And even though the lines seem bland at times, it's a really good film. Certainly up there with other WWII films.
#5
This film is often criticised for a couple of reasons, most of which I disagree with. My #5 pick is The Book of Eli.
Among the things people don't like about this film, one of the biggies is the biblical element. That this book everyone's so crazy about is just... a bible. Something so mundane and common nowadays. And the fact that he's (spoiler alert) blind, and it's essentially a metaphor for god is guiding him isn't loved by most people. But I actually love these elements, and I'm not even remotely religious. I think the atmosphere is really grim and dark, which creates a really apocalyptic vibe. And I absolutely love Gary Oldman as the villain, this is one of his best and most underrated roles.
This film is often criticised for a couple of reasons, most of which I disagree with. My #5 pick is The Book of Eli.
Among the things people don't like about this film, one of the biggies is the biblical element. That this book everyone's so crazy about is just... a bible. Something so mundane and common nowadays. And the fact that he's (spoiler alert) blind, and it's essentially a metaphor for god is guiding him isn't loved by most people. But I actually love these elements, and I'm not even remotely religious. I think the atmosphere is really grim and dark, which creates a really apocalyptic vibe. And I absolutely love Gary Oldman as the villain, this is one of his best and most underrated roles.
#4
Tom Cruise isn't exactly loved by society as an action star, which is probably why so many people don't like Oblivion.
But, in my opinion, this film is actually really smart. It has some action tropes, but overall it's pretty cool. The visuals are fantastic, it's a shame it wasn't nominated for any technical oscars. Of Tom Cruise action films, this is one of his better ones. It could've had more effort, but it's overall a cool action movie. Oh, and the soundtrack is just amazing. Every time the music is playing it's just so great to listen to.
#3
Now I've just talked about one of his action films, but there is one film among Tom Cruise's filmography that I actually really like despite how many people don't like, and that film is The Last Samurai.
This is one of Tom Cruises finest films, and even though this story where an American integrates into another culture, I think this is one of the better ones. Hans Zimmer does a brilliant job with the score, and the shots are just beautiful. This film takes advantage of any opportunity to use this culture in its scenes, and I really can't criticise it for that.
Tom Cruise isn't exactly loved by society as an action star, which is probably why so many people don't like Oblivion.
But, in my opinion, this film is actually really smart. It has some action tropes, but overall it's pretty cool. The visuals are fantastic, it's a shame it wasn't nominated for any technical oscars. Of Tom Cruise action films, this is one of his better ones. It could've had more effort, but it's overall a cool action movie. Oh, and the soundtrack is just amazing. Every time the music is playing it's just so great to listen to.
#3
Now I've just talked about one of his action films, but there is one film among Tom Cruise's filmography that I actually really like despite how many people don't like, and that film is The Last Samurai.
This is one of Tom Cruises finest films, and even though this story where an American integrates into another culture, I think this is one of the better ones. Hans Zimmer does a brilliant job with the score, and the shots are just beautiful. This film takes advantage of any opportunity to use this culture in its scenes, and I really can't criticise it for that.
#2
The first Iron Man film was a great film. The second was kind of a let-down. But the most hated by fans is easily Iron Man 3.
Now this movie is mainly hated by fans of the comics because, as I've heard it doesn't follow the comics. They made the guy who is apparently his main villain a fake, which caused fans to lose their shit. But I actually like the twist. It's a very smart plot twist that I guarantee nobody saw coming. And it has cheesy moments, probably due to Shane Black helming it, but it makes up for that with really cool action scenes. And, I'm probably in the minority here, but I like Aldrich Killian as a villain. I think he was cool and I liked how Guy Pearce portrayed him.
The first Iron Man film was a great film. The second was kind of a let-down. But the most hated by fans is easily Iron Man 3.
Now this movie is mainly hated by fans of the comics because, as I've heard it doesn't follow the comics. They made the guy who is apparently his main villain a fake, which caused fans to lose their shit. But I actually like the twist. It's a very smart plot twist that I guarantee nobody saw coming. And it has cheesy moments, probably due to Shane Black helming it, but it makes up for that with really cool action scenes. And, I'm probably in the minority here, but I like Aldrich Killian as a villain. I think he was cool and I liked how Guy Pearce portrayed him.
#1: Unbreakable
The big difference between the rest of the films here and Unbreakable is that while I understand 10-2 have problems and I can see why most people don't like them, I freaking love Unbreakable. This is a film that I have no real problems with, and I have no idea why so many people don't like this film. I think this is easily the best performance from both Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson throughout their careers, they are both phenomenal. And this is such a brilliant take on the basic superhero ideas we've come to know very well today. I think it's a shame M. Night Shyamalan has lost touch in what made him a good filmmaker due to this ego he's grown, but this is still a damn good movie.
The big difference between the rest of the films here and Unbreakable is that while I understand 10-2 have problems and I can see why most people don't like them, I freaking love Unbreakable. This is a film that I have no real problems with, and I have no idea why so many people don't like this film. I think this is easily the best performance from both Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson throughout their careers, they are both phenomenal. And this is such a brilliant take on the basic superhero ideas we've come to know very well today. I think it's a shame M. Night Shyamalan has lost touch in what made him a good filmmaker due to this ego he's grown, but this is still a damn good movie.
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