Subject: Overrated Classic Movies
Posted by: daver852
Date: Feb 18 11
I'm a big fan of classic movies, which I define as the beginning of the silent era through the 1950s. Back then the movies had a plot, the actors could act, and the actresses could make you think impure thoughts about them without taking off all their clothes. Some of my favorite films of this era are "Wings," "Double Indemnity," and "Laura." But I think a lot of old movies are overrated. What movies do you think get more credit than they deserve? I'd nominate "The Grapes of Wrath," "Metropolis," and "The Gold Rush."
Posted by: daver852
Date: Feb 18 11
I'm a big fan of classic movies, which I define as the beginning of the silent era through the 1950s. Back then the movies had a plot, the actors could act, and the actresses could make you think impure thoughts about them without taking off all their clothes. Some of my favorite films of this era are "Wings," "Double Indemnity," and "Laura." But I think a lot of old movies are overrated. What movies do you think get more credit than they deserve? I'd nominate "The Grapes of Wrath," "Metropolis," and "The Gold Rush."
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steelman86 
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'Citizen Kane' Reply #21. May 23 11, 10:17 AM |
gillimalta
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Not sure if it is classed as a 'classic' but, after all the hype, Titanic certainly didn't float my boat! ;) Reply #22. May 23 11, 12:04 PM |
turbotude
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Maybe not old enough to be considered a 'classic', but Dances With Wolves bored the crap out of me. Seems that story could have been wrapped up in 30 minutes. I'm probably the only person on the planet who doesn't love that movie. Reply #23. May 23 11, 7:52 PM |
turtle12
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I couldn't care less about Gone With The Wind. Reply #24. May 23 11, 8:35 PM |
Jabberwok
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Woody Allen's entire collection. Reply #25. May 23 11, 11:44 PM |
jolana
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I saw "Gone with the Wind" two months ago for the first time - and I was rather disappointed. I think I should have seen it at a more proper age. Reply #26. May 24 11, 3:47 PM |
rieker01
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"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest". I finally got around to seeing it. I heard that Nurse Ratched was cruel, but I didn't get that. I didn't like the movie at all. Reply #27. Jun 14 11, 5:32 PM |
ga_jam831
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Doctor Zhivago was so slow to me that I never figured out what it was about. Of course, I think I was roughly 10 years old when I saw it. Reply #28. Jun 14 11, 6:45 PM |
| Aussiedrongo
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'Giant' James Dean, Liz Taylor, Rock Hudson. Very slow and boring. Reply #29. Jun 14 11, 7:11 PM |
| ga_jam831
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Just had a question about Orson Wells choosing the 50 best films of all time. He left Citizen Kane off of his list. Reply #30. Jun 14 11, 8:44 PM |
euab
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The Godfather Reply #31. Jun 14 11, 10:09 PM |
klinews
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I am not a fan of violent movies so mine would include some more modern classic films. I thought Pulp Fiction and the Godfather were overrated for that reason. I was also underwhelmed by Titanic it was just too much. Reply #32. Jun 15 11, 8:10 PM |
| Saints2668
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Casablanca. It was ok but to me definitely not the legendary movie it is made out to be! Reply #33. Jul 01 11, 10:39 PM |
| rieker01
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Clockwork Orange also highly overrated. Reply #34. Jul 04 11, 6:50 AM |
| wildwohl
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Any movie made in the 60's Reply #35. Aug 01 11, 7:09 AM |
| daymare
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Cleopatra, It's a Wonderful Life. Reply #36. Aug 01 11, 9:13 AM |
paulmallon
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Citizen Kane-one of the most boring movies I've ever seen Reply #37. Aug 24 11, 4:27 PM |
MrHulot_
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Ugh, I hate it when people call Citizen Kane overrated, I think it shows that the person watched movies purely for entertainment. Artistically, the film is absolutely brilliant. The cinematography is fantastic. Reply #38. Aug 24 11, 9:32 PM |
tag2371
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An Affair to Remember. I did not find it all that wonderful Reply #39. Aug 25 11, 6:22 AM |
lola0177
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It's a Wonderful Life Reply #40. Apr 05 12, 7:27 PM |
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