If someone told you their favorite movie was "____________" you'd know you hate them

[Lamar Doom]

If someone said their favorite movie was ________, you'd know you hated them. It could be something obvious like "Sex and the City"/"Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift" or it could be a movie like "Swingers", which I actually like, but people who claim it as their favorite movie are usually complete cheese d*cks. Looking for more than just the title of the movie here to make a good thread. why you hate the movie and/or the people who love it is part of the required answer. you will be graded (possibly degraded).

[D-Shark]

Big Lebowski

[Fallguy20]

If they say that Twilight or any of its go relations then I know that it is definately not gonna work if she is a girl... if its a guy, then imma take his mancard and smack him in the face.

Seriously, I heard through a friend that a guy at are school was dumped by his girlfriend because he wasnt enough like "Emmett" and that he was a disapointment... THIS POOR GUY GOT DUMPED FOR A FICTIONAL VAMPIRE.

This series ruins lives.

[pete's montreux]

the Dark Knight

[catzhernandez]

the Dark Knight
That's what I was gonna say.

I dunno how many threads have been created here asking people what their favorite movie is, and three months back, over half of them listed "The Dark Knight", like they'd never seen a decent movie until last summer.

Falking pathetic.

[Undisputed]

That's what I was gonna say.

I dunno how many threads have been created here asking people what their favorite movie is, and three months back, over half of them listed "The Dark Knight", like they'd never seen a decent movie until last summer.

Falking pathetic.

I remember that shit. I was involved in a lot of those arguements saying that movie was way overrated. It was a good movie, don't get me wrong. It's just nothing too special outside of the Joker's part.

[Mikaiel]

Scarface. I can't believe the number of people who love that movie. It's a good/great movie. But favorite movie ? Come on. Is that the only gangster movie you've ever seen ? And people who think that are usually not too bright.


That's what I was gonna say.

I dunno how many threads have been created here asking people what their favorite movie is, and three months back, over half of them listed "The Dark Knight", like they'd never seen a decent movie until last summer.

Falking pathetic.

Agreed. When I watched it I was like "What ? That's it ?". Too much hype. Even the Joker was not that special. Good movie, good perfomance, but really overrated.

[pete's montreux]

I'll give Ledger his due, it was one of the greatest performances I've ever seen. His performance and the action doesn't make up for everyone else. That said, I still love the movie, but to think It's anywhere near GOAT status is just laughable.

[thatoneblackguy]

Any movie that came out these past few years.

:violin: :no:

[JayGuevara]

No Country For Old Men
Sideways
30 Days Of Night
In Bruges
etc

My favorite movie is High School High. :pimp:

[Kebab Stall]

Scarface. I can't believe the number of people who love that movie. It's a good/great movie. But favorite movie ? Come on. Is that the only gangster movie you've ever seen ? And people who think that are usually not too bright.
Good call on Scarface. It became almost a f*cking fashion statement at one point just to say that this was your favourite movie. People who do have this down as their favourite movie are usually the same generic loser that thinks they're cool as ice when they say that Scarface represents them and what they are about.

[Undisputed]

My favorite movie is High School High. :pimp:

Classic. :roll:

[catzhernandez]

Classic. :roll:
:roll:

SO agree.

[i seen hippos]

Anyone who picks a post-1970's movie as the GOAT is an "idiot" right away in my book. lol

[-primetime-]

man...I came in here with one idea and then read two movies already posted that make more sense...


I came in here with Natural Born Killers in mind....the type of person that considers that film their favorite needs to be slapped around IMO

but...

Fast and the Furious mentioned in the OP...yeah, that is the type of person I probably wouldn't get along with...this would mean you are a 16-18 year old car junky with no appreciation for anything decent...

ScarFace...now I really liked tht movie when I was younger, as well as many of my freinds...but the type of person that would consider this their favorite movie is usually a young gangsta wannabe...and I want nothing to do with them...

[gotbacon23]

if someone told me that VAN WILDER was their favorite comedy, i would immediatley hate them. in fact, someone did tell me that van wilder was their favorite comedy... and i immediatley hated them. he claimed it was funnier than dumb & dumber. what an idiot...

[pete's montreux]

What's wrong with NBK being someone's favorite movie? If you think that's a disturbing movie, then you haven't seen many movies. That movie is like rainbows and fairies compared to other films.

[mrpuente]

edit damn I just reread the OP and i ****ed up.

[-primetime-]

What's wrong with NBK being someone's favorite movie? If you think that's a disturbing movie, then you haven't seen many movies. That movie is like rainbows and fairies compared to other films.
I used that movie because there are people that consider that their favorite movie...


yes, movies like The Devil's Rejects and others are much more disturbing but I don't see that as being someone's favorite film very realistic...NBK is realistic asa favorite...



I mean...I could say "Malibu's Most Wanted"....but no one would ever say that...

[pete's montreux]

I used that movie because there are people that consider that their favorite movie...


yes, movies like The Devil's Rejects and others are much more disturbing but I don't see that as being someone's favorite film very realistic...NBK is realistic asa favorite...



I mean...I could say "Malibu's Most Wanted"....but no one would ever say that...
:oldlol: Not even close to being disturbing.

You want to see disturbing? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291317/

The movies you're thinking of that are disturbing aren't even in the same ballpark of some other films. Films that might literally make you sick and throw up.

[Undisputed]

If you guys REALLY want to see disturbing, check out a movie called CARVER...seriously. Nastiest killing scenes ever.

[pete's montreux]

*shakes head*

Forget it.

[-primetime-]

:oldlol: Not even close to being disturbing.

You want to see disturbing? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291317/

The movies you're thinking of that are disturbing aren't even in the same ballpark of some other films. Films that might literally make you sick and throw up.
never heard of it...

and I don't want to see it I guess...


I do love many horror movies...it is just something about NBK that attracts the same type of kid that is fasinated with serial killers that I don't like...


I am just talking about the type reads books about Charles Manson and stuff...I just don't like people that really get off on killing to an extreme degree...

I loved the Texas Chainsaw remake...and I will watch the Elm Street remake....but that isn't the same crowd I am talking about...

[pete's montreux]

I wouldn't be worried if my kid was watching NBK at all. I'd be worried if he was watching the movie I linked to, but thank God I'm not having kids.

[-primetime-]

I wouldn't be worried if my kid was watching NBK at all. I'd be worried if he was watching the movie I linked to, but thank God I'm not having kids.
but what if he said it was his favorite movie and watched it repeatedly?

idk...there is just something about people who love that film in particular that bothers me...

and it really isn't because of over the top violence, so you can stop listing strange Euro Snuff flicks now...:oldlol:

[pete's montreux]

but what if he said it was his favorite movie and watched it repeatedly?

idk...there is just something about people who love that film in particular that bothers me...

and it really isn't because of over the top violence, so you can stop listing strange Euro Snuff flicks now...:oldlol:

Then what is it?

[B-Low]

You Got Served

[-primetime-]

Then what is it?
like i said, I just think that if that is your "FAVORITE" movie ever then you are the type that gets off on serial killers...and I don't care for people like that...


now don't get me wrong...millions of people liked NBK, and I have no problem with that...it is just the type of person that loves it to the degree that it is their favorite movie ever...and the fact that there are people that do consider tht their favorite...I don't think the flick you listed makes the top of many lists and if does then I am sure I wouldn't care for that person either...

[-primetime-]

You Got Served
:oldlol:


good one...

[pete's montreux]

like i said, I just think that if that is your "FAVORITE" movie ever then you are the type that gets off on serial killers...and I don't care for people like that...


now don't get me wrong...millions of people liked NBK, and I have no problem with that...it is just the type of person that loves it to the degree that it is their favorite movie ever...and the fact that there are people that do consider tht their favorite...I don't think the flick you listed makes the top of many lists and if does then I am sure I wouldn't care for that person either...

I just don't understand why you're choosing NBK over anything else. It's not like It's the only serial killer movie that's slightly disturbing.

[-primetime-]

I just don't understand why you're choosing NBK over anything else. It's not like It's the only serial killer movie that's slightly disturbing.
AGAIN...

it is the ONLY serial killer movie that people actually say is their "FAVORITE" movie...

yeah there are plenty of other disturbing flicks...but I can't really think of any that are realistic as being a "favorite"...



no one ever says "Faces of Death" is my favorite movie...

people do say "NBK" is my favorite movie...


i am just trying to be realistic...I mean do you actually know a person that thinks that flick you posted is their favorite movie???

[catzhernandez]

:oldlol: Not even close to being disturbing.

You want to see disturbing? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291317/

The movies you're thinking of that are disturbing aren't even in the same ballpark of some other films. Films that might literally make you sick and throw up.
:wtf:

[starface]

I just don't understand why you're choosing NBK over anything else. It's not like It's the only serial killer movie that's slightly disturbing.


dude we get it.

you think you're showing off your knowledge of "films" by talking about how you know obscure and unheard of movies that are WAY more brutal than those mainstream killer movies like NBK.

This thread asked about movies people would claim as their favorite. Natural Born Killers is a well known movie and would likely be named by some people. That is the entire gist of primetimes post. The movies you are referencing are unrealistic answers. Your response has nothing to do with primetimes. You are simply trying to jump in and be a "film buff" because you are obsessed with people thinking you know movies.

Seriously. We all see what you're trying to do. You've seen some foreign movies, and obscure slasher movies, er "films," and you want EVERYONE to know it. Great.

Everyone look. Petes Montreux knows about movies. Make sure you make a note of it. He is desperate for people to know he watches films.

[dnyk1337]

Snakes On A Plane

[Hawker]

:oldlol: Not even close to being disturbing.

You want to see disturbing? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291317/

The movies you're thinking of that are disturbing aren't even in the same ballpark of some other films. Films that might literally make you sick and throw up.

Nobody cares about some random ass chinese movie.

Films that might literally make you sick and throw up? That's not disturbing. That's disgusting. Like 2 girls 1 cup.

[Undisputed]

You Got Served

:roll: If someone said that was their favorite movie I'd end all discussion there.

[wang4three]

Alexander.

[pete's montreux]

AGAIN...

it is the ONLY serial killer movie that people actually say is their "FAVORITE" movie...

yeah there are plenty of other disturbing flicks...but I can't really think of any that are realistic as being a "favorite"...



no one ever says "Faces of Death" is my favorite movie...

people do say "NBK" is my favorite movie...


i am just trying to be realistic...I mean do you actually know a person that thinks that flick you posted is their favorite movie???

I think you're forgetting some great serial killer movies.

Citizen X
In the Cut
Cell
From Hell
Clay Pigeons
Monster
Zodiac
No Country For Old Men
Frailty
Mr. Brooks
American Pyscho
Summer Of Sam
Silence Of the Lambs

These are all films about serial killers, or are mainly about serial killers. Every single one of these movies could be someone's favorite, and a lot of them are. So, now we're back to you thinking that NBK is gory and disturbing, when in fact It's really not as bad as you think. All I'm saying is that there are plenty of films out there that are much more disturbing than NBK.

[pete's montreux]

Nobody cares about some random ass chinese movie.

Films that might literally make you sick and throw up? That's not disturbing. That's disgusting. Like 2 girls 1 cup.

Nobodies like you maybe. I know It's hard to believe, but there are six billion people on this planet.

[dnyk1337]

Nobody cares about some random ass chinese movie.

Films that might literally make you sick and throw up? That's not disturbing. That's disgusting. Like 2 girls 1 cup.

That's Japanese. Is it every Texan, or just you that is that damn ignorant.

[hito da god]

i hate when people say 'film', it sounds so god damn snobby.

[pete's montreux]

i hate when people say 'film', it sounds so god damn snobby.

Film film film film film film.

[-primetime-]

I think you're forgetting some great serial killer movies.

Citizen X
In the Cut
Cell
From Hell
Clay Pigeons
Monster
Zodiac
No Country For Old Men
Frailty
Mr. Brooks
American Pyscho
Summer Of Sam
Silence Of the Lambs

These are all films about serial killers, or are mainly about serial killers. Every single one of these movies could be someone's favorite, and a lot of them are. So, now we're back to you thinking that NBK is gory and disturbing, when in fact It's really not as bad as you think. All I'm saying is that there are plenty of films out there that are much more disturbing than NBK.
some of those movies I have never heard of...

and some of those movies are just really good movies IMO

American Pyscho is a good mention...I have never heard anyone claim that is their favorite movie, but I couls see it as a possibility, and I would probably not get along with that type of person...


I know alot of people that liked NBk...I personally thought it was crap...in fact I think what I am saying has some irony because NBK tries to show us how people get off on violence, it is trying o show the exact type of person I am talking about, and that is someone that is obsessed with killing...

[starface]

Film film film film film film.


in your case it just sounds wannabe-snobby.

because you try too hard.

[pete's montreux]

some of those movies I have never heard of...

and some of those movies are just really good movies IMO

American Pyscho is a good mention...I have never heard anyone claim that is their favorite movie, but I couls see it as a possibility, and I would probably not get along with that type of person...


I know alot of people that liked NBk...I personally thought it was crap...in fact I think what I am saying has some irony because NBK tries to show us how people get off on violence, it is trying o show the exact type of person I am talking about, and that is someone that is obsessed with killing...

I think you're being difficult on purpose now.

[pete's montreux]

in your case it just sounds wannabe-snobby.

because you try too hard.

Oh yeah? Film film film film film film film.

[-primetime-]

That's Japanese. Is it every Texan, or just you that is that damn ignorant.
I called it a "Euro-snuff-flick" earlier...:oldlol:

I was WAY off...

but I just read the title and that is it...didn't bother to read up on it...

[Hawker]

That's Japanese. Is it every Texan, or just you that is that damn ignorant.

And I'm supposed to know this how from glancing at the movie title?

ching ching ching chong

Sounds all the same to me.

[Hawker]

Nobodies like you maybe. I know It's hard to believe, but there are six billion people on this planet.

Only 17 people have rated that movie.

[hito da god]

Film film film film film film.
*stabs you in the throat with rusty scissors*

[pete's montreux]

Just move along Hawker, we'll all pretend you never posted in this thread in the first place.

[-primetime-]

Only 17 people have rated that movie.
:oldlol:

60,000+ rated NBK


how the hell do you know about that film Pete?

[Hawker]

Just move along Hawker, we'll all pretend you never posted in this thread in the first place.

lol a movie with 17 votes is expected to be seen by the majority of people? Come on now. Dont be illogical.

Nobody cares about that movie and I pretty much proved it. Now you act like a bitch because I offended you. Kinda lame

[dnyk1337]

I called it a "Euro-snuff-flick" earlier...:oldlol:

I was WAY off...

but I just read the title and that is it...didn't bother to read up on it...

I couldn't tell anything from the title. If you scroll down, it tells you the language and origin of the movie. That's how I saw it was Japanese.


And I'm supposed to know this how from glancing at the movie title?

ching ching ching chong

Sounds all the same to me.

Ok Rosie.

[pete's montreux]

lol a movie with 17 votes is expected to be seen by the majority of people? Come on now. Dont be illogical.

Nobody cares about that movie and I pretty much proved it. Now you act like a bitch because I offended you.

You really think you offended me? C'mon now Hawks.

Did you even read this thread? Or just stick your head in about half way through? We're talking about disturbing movies, not popular movies.

Quit being an ignorant racist who can't read.

[Hawker]

You really think you offended me? C'mon now Hawks.

Did you even read this thread? Or just stick your head in about half way through? We're talking about disturbing movies, not popular movies.

Quit being an ignorant racist who can't read.

I put down the movie you offered and you got mad that I showed that nobody really cared. You acted like a cocky c*nt to someone who thought NBK and Carer were disturbing movies and act like they are supposed to know YOUR definition of disturbing. To prove your point, you show a movie that only 17 people on imdb have rated. Very lame in my opinion.

And I just like f*cking with gencbiba who gets so butthurt over his love affair with japanese people and culture. So no, I'm not an ignorant racist.

[dnyk1337]

Even if it was a Brazilian movie I would have said the same thing Hawker. Simple.

[Hawker]

Even if it was a Brazilian movie I would have said the same thing Hawker. Simple.

If it was a Brazilian movie, I probably wouldve been able to tell.

Seems like you need to get your panties out of a bundle or get out of the north b/c you get offended too easily.

[dnyk1337]

If it was a Brazilian movie, I probably wouldve been able to tell.

Seems like you need to get your panties out of a bundle or get out of the north b/c you get offended too easily.

Nobody got offended. I just find it funny that you're that ignorant sometimes. Nothing else to really talk about here.

[Hawker]

Nobody got offended. I just find it funny that you're that ignorant sometimes. Nothing else to really talk about here.

You obviously got offended. And once again, judging by the title, you cant tell what language it is unless you're a language expert.

Quit being an illogical dumbass. It was an extremely nit-picky criticism which points to being offended.

[vapid]

I couldn't even tell it was an asian movie with the title: Lolita vib-zeme or whatever. Sounds more european to me, only when I saw the director's name could I tell it was japanese.

Do movie titles like: "Old boy" "In the mood for love" or "Chocolate" tell you they're asian?

[pete's montreux]

I put down the movie you offered and you got mad that I showed that nobody really cared. You acted like a cocky c*nt to someone who thought NBK and Carer were disturbing movies and act like they are supposed to know YOUR definition of disturbing. To prove your point, you show a movie that only 17 people on imdb have rated. Very lame in my opinion.

And I just like f*cking with gencbiba who gets so butthurt over his love affair with japanese people and culture. So no, I'm not an ignorant racist.

I don't really see how you offended me in any way. I'm not offended. Is that enough for you?

Why would I get offended? It's no big deal to me. Seriously. It's not a big deal in the least bit. :oldlol:

I mean, I don't if you think you really 'zinged' me or something. I hope not. It's water under the bridge. It's not like your opinion on the matter is taken seriously. When I want to know something about engineers, Texas, or Europe, you're the guy I go to. Anything else? I'll find someone who's a bit more cultured on the subject.

But don't take that to heart, It's just the God's honest truth.

[Hawker]

I don't really see how you offended me in any way. I'm not offended. Is that enough for you?

Why would I get offended? It's no big deal to me. Seriously. It's not a big deal in the least bit. :oldlol:

I mean, I don't if you think you really 'zinged' me or something. I hope not. It's water under the bridge. It's not like your opinion on the matter is taken seriously. When I want to know something about engineers, Texas, or Europe, you're the guy I go to. Anything else? I'll find someone who's a bit more cultured on the subject.

But don't take that to heart, It's just the God's honest truth.

Ok. Just letting you know if you are going to use a movie to show something, at least make sure it's well known. That has nothing to do with being cultured but has everything to do with using common sense.

[pete's montreux]

Ok. Just letting you know if you are going to use a movie to show something, at least make sure it's well known. That has nothing to do with being cultured but has everything to do with using common sense.
So because that movie isn't well known, it is therefore not disturbing? And you're telling me about common sense?

[Jailblazers7]

I think what Hawker is trying to say is that no one will understand the reference to a movie of that sort, no matter how disturbing, because of it obscurity.

[pete's montreux]

I think what Hawker is trying to say is that no one will understand the reference to a movie of that sort, no matter how disturbing, because of it obscurity.

Understanding has nothing to do with it. It's the first film that came to mind when I was trying to explain to prime that there are more disturbing films out there. That is all.

[Jailblazers7]

Understanding has nothing to do with it. It's the first film that came to mind when I was trying to explain to prime that there are more disturbing films out there. That is all.

But no one would have the movie you posted as their favorite. I think prime was just trying to say it is disturbing to have as you favorite movie, not that it was too disturbing.

[Balla_Status]

Juno
A Beautiful Mind

[Jailblazers7]

Coach Carter, Remember the Titans, Friday Night Lights, Any Given Sunday, etc.

Sports movies are good and entertaining but I wouldn't put them near #1 favorite.

[Dasher]

Superbad, Napoleon Dynamite, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Old School, Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Juno, Dumb and Dumber, and Pineapple Express are all films that if named a person's favorite would mean that we more than likely could not be friends. Fans of quirky loser comedies are the scum of the Earth.

[Balla_Status]

Superbad, Napoleon Dynamite, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Old School, Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Juno, Dumb and Dumber, and Pineapple Express are all films that if named a person's favorite would mean that we more than likely could not be friends.

Good answer. I'm going to have to agree, though I've had close highschool friends in the past select Anchorman as their favorite comedy.

By the way common disturbing movies that may have been witnessed by many:
Hills Have Eyes 2
Pink Flamingos
Gummo
Caligula
Cannibal Holocaust

[pete's montreux]

But no one would have the movie you posted as their favorite. I think prime was just trying to say it is disturbing to have as you favorite movie, not that it was too disturbing.

I already addressed that in a different post. One in which he seemed to ignore.

[Jailblazers7]

I already addressed that in a different post. One in which he seemed to ignore.

I can't say I read the whole thread so I must have missed that post.

[dwight20-20]

If they say that Twilight or any of its go relations then I know that it is definately not gonna work if she is a girl... if its a guy, then imma take his mancard and smack him in the face.

Seriously, I heard through a friend that a guy at are school was dumped by his girlfriend because he wasnt enough like "Emmett" and that he was a disapointment... THIS POOR GUY GOT DUMPED FOR A FICTIONAL VAMPIRE.

This series ruins lives.

not ****? i read something on fmylife kinda like that. it might have been the same kid but i bet a lot of guys are having the same problem :lol:

[ihatetimthomas]

You obviously got offended. And once again, judging by the title, you cant tell what language it is unless you're a language expert.

Quit being an illogical dumbass. It was an extremely nit-picky criticism which points to being offended.

Are you brave enough to act like a smart ass to people faces? Or is it just because you can hide behind a screen? I have a feeling you would get broken in half like a twig if you tried acting like this in real life

[johndeeregreen]

Tdk.

[Balla_Status]

IHTT, what civil dude would resort to violence in a conversation about movies?

[vapid]

If I judged people based solely on their movie interests, I wouldn't have many friends. I like a lot of foreign and indie movies, but sometimes people who share that same interest with me are too arrogant for me. (not saying I'm not, but in this case I don't mind being a little hypocritical) As long as the other person is open minded to the movies I like I'm ok with it.

[ihatetimthomas]

IHTT, what civil dude would resort to violence in a conversation about movies?

I can tell he likes to just push and prod people to get them worked up, but a lot of the time he just comes off as a jerk

[kwajo]

It isn't a movie, but someone once told me when I first met them that their favourite TV show was Mad Men, and I knew right away she was an idiot.

[vapid]

It isn't a movie, but someone once told me when I first met them that their favourite TV show was Mad Men, and I knew right away she was an idiot.
What's wrong with mad men? Its one of the better quality shows out there.

[dnyk1337]

You obviously got offended. And once again, judging by the title, you cant tell what language it is unless you're a language expert.

Quit being an illogical dumbass. It was an extremely nit-picky criticism which points to being offended.

I know you can't tell by the title. But how did you come to the conclusion it was Chinese? Just saying... You obviously read the names, but came to a conclusion based on your horse blinders. Many of you wear them.

Instead of coming to conclusions, I read more, and it told me that it was Japanese. You think I ever heard of the movie?


I couldn't even tell it was an asian movie with the title: Lolita vib-zeme or whatever. Sounds more european to me, only when I saw the director's name could I tell it was japanese.

Do movie titles like: "Old boy" "In the mood for love" or "Chocolate" tell you they're asian?

Neither could I. It sounded French at first.

Old Boy? Not at all. Chocolate either... But people can choose to read further on to find out the origins of the movie instead of making baseless comments.

[RidonKs]

That's what I was gonna say.

I dunno how many threads have been created here asking people what their favorite movie is, and three months back, over half of them listed "The Dark Knight", like they'd never seen a decent movie until last summer.

Falking pathetic.
The Dark Knight is one of my favourite movies of all time, for no other reason than because it was ****ing fantastic. It has its flaws, but its pros far far far outweigh them. Critical acclaim, commercial acclaim, one of the most memorable(or at the very least popular) performances of all time, and the list goes on. I'd be very surprised if your head wasn't right up its ass when it first came out, and its only now that you're hopping on the "overrated" bandwagon that everybody seems to cherish so dearly.


Tdk.
Have you even seen it yet?

[LJJ]

I'm always pretty drawn to people with completely different tastes than mine.

The only thing I can't stand is when someone is ignorant, but doesn't recognize or acknowledges it. Every thing else is cool with me.

[Tarik One]

Menace to Society

John Q - Amazing how many ppl think that this film was a work of art

[blasian]

Damn, a lot of you guys would hate me then.

TDK is my favorite movie.

[Balla_Status]

Damn, a lot of you guys would hate me then.

TDK is my favorite movie.

Really?

I don't have a problem with that, but it's April 2009, and you look back in the two decades that constitute your life, and does The Dark Knight prevail over every other film you've seen as a child? Is it a bonafide factual opinion.

Just need confirmation, brosh.

[blasian]

Really?

I don't have a problem with that, but it's April 2009, and you look back in the two decades that constitute your life, and does The Dark Knight prevail over every other film you've seen as a child? Is it a bonafide factual opinion.

Just need confirmation, brosh.

At the moment, yes. Call me a follower, I dont care. Its my favorite movie....

[Balla_Status]

At the moment, yes. Call me a follower, I dont care. Its my favorite movie....

No nothing to do with following. I loved Batman Begins and it'd be in my top 20 easily, and I remember Patiently Waiting and my mind being blown several times throughout summer night viewing of Dark Knight. When the score came, and Bale was running away and the narrator was like... "sometimes the truth just ain't good enough," i had chills like f*ckin Tyrone Biggums. At that precise moment I could've called it my fav.

Perhaps its my memory, but that feeling wore off about six months later. Like I rewatched it on DVD, and it just seemed great but not epic. It's all good tho I'll take your word for it.

[jamal99]

High School Musical and Twilight

[Lone Laker]

No Country for Old Men.

[ALBballer]

"Lost In Translation"

/thread

[Lamar Doom]

Big Lebowski

Damn. first post and the only one that bugs me. Depending on state of mind, I might say this is my favorite movie. (there's a few others that probably trump it, but it would be one of a few i'd consider saying if i had to pick ONE favorite) I agree with Dasher about all the quirky comedies that are topical and grow stale as the comedic collective concious catches up, but Lebowski is timeless high art to me.



Fight Club

GOOD ONE!! i like the movie a lot, but if it's your "favorite", you're probably a douche bag.

[HAzE024]

The Dark Knight is one of my favourite movies of all time, for no other reason than because it was ****ing fantastic. It has its flaws, but its pros far far far outweigh them. Critical acclaim, commercial acclaim, one of the most memorable(or at the very least popular) performances of all time, and the list goes on. I'd be very surprised if your head wasn't right up its ass when it first came out, and its only now that you're hopping on the "overrated" bandwagon that everybody seems to cherish so dearly.


Have you even seen it yet?

Ditto on that.
The worst type of person is the elitist who always denies the fact that anything new could possibly eclipse something "classic". This goes for music and basketball players as well.

[MarloStanfield]

boondock saints. i might not hate the person but i lose all respect for their taste.

[ihatetimthomas]

Training Day and Scarface. Not horrible flicks but I dont think they are all that great and many people who really like like thembased of reputation or bc its a "badass" movie

[pete's montreux]

Scarface I could understand, but Training Day was an incredible movie whether you like it or not.

[ukplayer4]

whilst i have no issue with any film that someone has as their favorite film, i certainly have issue with and know people to be ignorant mornonic dickheads that answer this thread with some of the all time great examples of cinematic greatness such as no country for old men and lost in translation.

you hate people that have exceptional taste in films. well done, clearly proof you have none.

[RidonKs]

i hate when people say 'film', it sounds so god damn snobby.
:oldlol:

"I hate when people use words that are all sciency to describe music, like pitch and harmony and tempo. Buncha knowitalls, think they're better than me..."


What are you even talking about? "Film" bothers you? Srsly?

[MarloStanfield]

:oldlol:

"I hate when people use words that are all sciency to describe music, like pitch and harmony and tempo. Buncha knowitalls, think they're better than me..."


What are you even talking about? "Film" bothers you? Srsly?
lol, seconded.

[ukplayer4]

"Lost In Translation"

/thread





/your credibility.

[Dasher]

Quit getting butt hurt over Lost in Translation. It was in no way a masterpiece. It was a solid film, but it was not mindblowing in anyway shape or form.

[RidonKs]

It was just a really forgettable movie. Generally well done, and Murray and (particularly) Johanson were both fantastic, but it just didn't go anywhere. I enjoyed myself watching it, I have no inclination to do it again.

[GOBB]

Donnie Darko

[vapid]

I'm annoyed by people who absolutely hate and love lost in translation.

[blasian]

I'm annoyed by people who absolutely hate and love lost in translation.

I would never call it a bad movie, because its not. But I'm not gonna lie, it bored me to tears and I have no desire of watching it again. There are plenty of people who genuinely love the movie and thats all well and good. Yet there are also a good deal of posers who like it just so that they can come across as "artistic."

Also, I didn't like the way it depicted the Japanese. I wouldnt go so far as to call it racist, but it definitely bothered me.

[pete's montreux]

I'm quite the opposite. It's a character study. I can't think of films more interesting than character studies. I live for them.

[vapid]

Yea lost in translation is a big target for people trying to act like they have taste. But at the same time its not bad, and people who hate it usually don't like good movies either. It's a very troublesome movie for me haha.

[MarloStanfield]

Not sure why everyone is so hung up on Lost in Translation. I hang out with a lot of people who are really into film i.e. film makers, film students, etc and i rarely hear lost in translation being discussed. There are far more abstract titles that can be considered pretentious. ISH loves to discuss this movie for some reason :oldlol:

[vapid]

Not sure why everyone is so hung up on Lost in Translation. I hang out with a lot of people who are really into film i.e. film makers, film students, etc and i rarely hear lost in translation being discussed. There are far more abstract titles that can be considered pretentious. ISH loves to discuss this movie for some reason :oldlol:
I think its just one of the more famous movies that the average person considers "indie" or "artistic". It helped launch scarlett's career, so maybe that has something to do with it.

[Balla_Status]

:confusedshrug: I just had high hopes for Bill Murray 'specially since I saw his Space Jam cameo the night befo', and it wazn't what I expected. The mid-90s percentage on RT didn't reduce the hype eitha.

Not in the good way, unfortunately. Still charming, quirky, and I dug the dialogue and kerater development, but I was hoping for something else.

To be frank, I can't see how anyone can deem LiT their clear consensus fav. It juss don't make sense.

[ukplayer4]

a lot of people felt that lost in translation reached a new level of intimacy, depth and subtlety of drama.
i do see why people consider it pretentious, it is very moody and there is essentially no story, but that is what allows the film to slow down and explore the characters and settings. another reason people dislike it is because it is about upper middle class people and their personal issues and they cannot relate/feel empathy for the two characters because of this.


it is held as one of the great films of recent times and is a land mark film. this is not opinion. it is that way.

it is also one of my favorite films of all time.

note how i stop short of saying it is one of the greatest films of all time? imo it is, but i would never claim this as fact as it is certainly highly debatable.

[Goon Time]

http://thecia.com.au/reviews/b/images/bringing-out-the-dead-poster-0.jpg

[Jackass18]

Finding Nemo or most of the other retarded talking animal movies
Chick flicks and Musicals if you're a guy

[LJJ]

I thought Lost in Translation was a total piece of shyt.

And ukplayer just confirmed this. He is the worst poster on film on this site bar none.

[Jackass18]

I thought Lost in Translation was highly overrated, but I wouldn't call it a pile of steaming sh!t. Yeah, the point of the movie seemed to be to bore the audience, and sure, it's not profound, deep, nor groundbreaking, but it wasn't that bad.

[Hotlantadude81]

Menace to Society

John Q - Amazing how many ppl think that this film was a work of art

If you like being hit over the head with a sledgehammer... Well, John Q is the movie for you.

[Hotlantadude81]

Grease
Ghost
Dirty Dancing
Boondock Saints
Bad Boys II
Pretty much any movie made before the 30's or 40's
Big Daddy/The Benchwarmers
Anything with Rob Schider or Pauly Shore

[ukplayer4]

I thought Lost in Translation was a total piece of shyt.

And ukplayer just confirmed this. He is the worst poster on film on this site bar none.




thats interesting seeing as how among the people on this board who know about film respect my opinion highly, even thoe i have had big disagreements with several of them in the past. lost in translation is considered a great film by the film world, nataurally a waste of of sperm like you doesnt understand it, that just stands to reason. uncultured people need to attack people with superiour appreciation to try and feel less pitiful cause theyre taste is shameful and they know it. i explained objectively about lost in translation and also stated my personal stand point. i respect jackass taste and his reasoning not to like it. you are just an idiot who no one respects.

[JtotheIzzo]

I'm annoyed by people who absolutely hate and love lost in translation.

having spent a lot of time as a whitey in Asia I find Lost in Translation (I've watched it twice) to be quite, meh.

Bill Murray has been fabulous in movies as a morbid middle aged man(Lost in Translation, Rushmore etc...) and Scarlett is easy on the eyes while doing her moody bit admirably, but outside of that the movie lacks substantive depth.

When I watch it, all I could think about was that the writer/director never spent a lot of time in Asia and their observations are very simple, basic and irrelevant to anyone who has spent time there. Maybe that was the angle because Bill and Scarlett were noobs, but to me it could have been done so much better.

[LJJ]

thats interesting seeing as how among the people on this board who know about film respect my opinion highly, even thoe i have had big disagreements with several of them in the past. lost in translation is considered a great film by the film world, nataurally a waste of of sperm like you doesnt understand it, that just stands to reason. uncultured people need to attack people with superiour appreciation to try and feel less pitiful cause theyre taste is shameful and they know it. i explained objectively about lost in translation and also stated my personal stand point. i respect jackass taste and his reasoning not to like it. you are just an idiot who no one respects.

Son, the only reputation you have on this site is for your opinion that Aronofsky is the new Kubrick.

If you think you have deserved any "respect" for that all hope for you is lost, but that we already know.

[Rake2204]

I thought I'd bump this thread because I watched Lost in Translation tonight for the first time in eight years. I've been meaning to give it a shot for some time now because I remember not really feeling anything about it in '04 but I thought maybe something had changed.

I'm afraid to say I still wasn't blown away by it. What is the major draw behind this flick? What do others believe makes this movie not just good, but great?

Edit: I wrote the above part way through the flick. As it has just now concluded, I'll say I can see where some people are coming from. I suppose I found it more relateable this time around than I did eight years ago. However, there were still too many barriers preventing me from loving it. I couldn't get over the old guy Bill Murray/young Scarlett dynamic. And I can't really relate to being stuck alone in a foreign country (even if that was just meant to represent the two characters being at a lonely, un-relateable point of their lives) and I actually couldn't vibe with the soundtrack. It had a heavy My Bloody Valentine feel and I was not feeling that.

So maybe I don't know how to adequately appreciate good film. I will say though, I just Wiki'd it and found out a member from My Bloody Valentine did five tracks for the film, so I feel pretty hipster-like for being able to recognize their sound prior to knowing it was actually them (or him in this case). Also, the Wiki relates it to Before Sunrise. I prefer that film to this one.

[Stuckey]

LiT is one of my fave movies, not afraid to admit it

back on topic

fight club
dark knight
iron man

[stax]

No Country For Old Men
Sideways
30 Days Of Night
In Bruges
etc

My favorite movie is High School High. :pimp:

Sideways! This. A movie made by and for middle aged people, so if someone in their twenties says it's their favorite... :facepalm (ditto most Woody Allen)

I think In Bruges is good though. Quite gentle for a 'gangster' movie I guess. Tight plot, funny characters, Ralph Fiennes chewing scenery (although perhaps straying a little too close at times to Ben Kingsley's performance/role in Sexy Beast.) A solid 7 or 8 out of 10 for me.

[Kebab Stall]

I can understand people saying TDK 3 years ago, since most people were just full of hype and being annoying fan boys, but I think the amount of people who would list that as their favourite movie is much less than 3 years ago.

On a related note, there doesn't seem to be nearly as much hype for TDKR. Heath Ledger's death was the best thing that happened for TDK.

[ukplayer4]

I thought I'd bump this thread because I watched Lost in Translation tonight for the first time in eight years. I've been meaning to give it a shot for some time now because I remember not really feeling anything about it in '04 but I thought maybe something had changed.

I'm afraid to say I still wasn't blown away by it. What is the major draw behind this flick? What do others believe makes this movie not just good, but great?

Edit: I wrote the above part way through the flick. As it has just now concluded, I'll say I can see where some people are coming from. I suppose I found it more relateable this time around than I did eight years ago. However, there were still too many barriers preventing me from loving it. I couldn't get over the old guy Bill Murray/young Scarlett dynamic. And I can't really relate to being stuck alone in a foreign country (even if that was just meant to represent the two characters being at a lonely, un-relateable point of their lives) and I actually couldn't vibe with the soundtrack. It had a heavy My Bloody Valentine feel and I was not feeling that.

So maybe I don't know how to adequately appreciate good film. I will say though, I just Wiki'd it and found out a member from My Bloody Valentine did five tracks for the film, so I feel pretty hipster-like for being able to recognize their sound prior to knowing it was actually them (or him in this case). Also, the Wiki relates it to Before Sunrise. I prefer that film to this one.




not liking lost in translation does not mean you dont appreciate good films, its one of my favs and when i have a minute ill write a full response here as to why i like the film. i know alot of scholars and people in the film world that dislike it strongly.

[jbot]

harry potter.

[blablabla]

transformers

[step_back]

I can understand people saying TDK 3 years ago, since most people were just full of hype and being annoying fan boys, but I think the amount of people who would list that as their favourite movie is much less than 3 years ago.

On a related note, there doesn't seem to be nearly as much hype for TDKR. Heath Ledger's death was the best thing that happened for TDK.

Publicity wise yes lol

I think TDK surprised many people, myself included. If you took out the DC characters the film still would have been great which many people wern't expecting. It was more of an epic crime saga along the lines of "Heat" than it's predecessor super hero movie "Batman Begins".

[Loneshot]

Transformers
Project X
Inception

[QUIZZLE]

The Hangover


F*CK those people. If that's your favorite movie, lay patiently in the middle of the closest road to your house.

[CelticBaller]

Project X

[Alamo]

I have friends who say Project X is the best movie ever :lol


But I don't care, I actually liked it.

[Skywalker]

hobo with a shotgun

if you like that movie don't come near me

[Stuckey]

Transformers
Project X
Inception

absolutely, i think im the only person who didn't like it

[RaininTwos]

absolutely, i think im the only person who didn't like it
Inception would probably be my choice as well.

[Kebab Stall]

Publicity wise yes lol
Ofcourse.

I also didn't mean for it sound like his death was a good thing. Far from it, but that film wouldn't have had nearly as much hype going into it, if not for Ledger's death.

[jbot]

the twilight series.

[johndeeregreen]

Some great ones in here. Scarface, the Dark Knight, and Big Lebowski are the two that immediately came to my mind.

[SuperPippen]

:lol

An entire thread dedicated to hating on popular movies, or at least the people who like those movies.

I'm extremely curious as to how a person being a big fan of an extremely popular movie affects them so much that, regardless of any other aspects of their personality, you simply have to dislike them.

So, according to many of you, if my favorite movie is one that is very popular, you're predisposed to hate me. Those of you who abide by that school of thought seem like a bunch of pompous, elitist snobs.

I didn't know that the hipster craze has taken over ISH.

[ConanRulesNBC]

Some great ones in here. Scarface, the Dark Knight, and Big Lebowski are the two that immediately came to my mind.

isn't that 3? :confusedshrug:

[johndeeregreen]

isn't that 3? :confusedshrug:
I had to add TDK after perusing the thread further. I hope you aren't going to throw your 360-pound frame into me as if I'm in front of you in line at Walmart just for a simple mistake like that.

[NuggetsFan]

Juno
Garden State

Loved Garden State, one of my All-Time favorites :oldlol:

Hangover, The Dark Night Rises.