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*Napoleon Dynamite: Sorry, it's just not that funny

*Lord of The Rings: Not my thing. Dunno why, I SHOULD like them, but I don't.

The only one that comes to mind is Narnia.

Apparently the olde 'Dune' movie is a cult classic (just re-released with 4+ hours of footage). Never saw the appeal. It looks pretty but it's still a bad movie by a hack director.

I'd better watch out then.

StrongRad wrote:

*Lord of The Rings: Not my thing. Dunno why, I SHOULD like them, but I don't.

No offense, but you, my good sir, have no soul. I bid thee good day.

I'd hardly call Dune a classic or David Lynch a hack. The guy is amazing, he just ended up working on a really bad film in his youth.

I kinda get bugged when movies mess with a science fiction classic. Starship Troopers was another one. Everyone I know loved that movie. While it is a great popcorn movie, it's still always annoyed me that it was never anything like the book.

Star Wars. Yes, all of them.

I usually have a good sense for what movies I'd actually like to watch, so I rarely see crap. =/ But, um, I guess Lord of the Rings. I haven't watched all of it, but I just can't bring myself to actually sit down and see.

Napoleon Dynamite is there, too. There were a few really funny parts, but for the most part, I can't really see how some people can get obsessed over it. *shrug*

Meh, I dunno. I don't watch a whole lot of movies, so my list is ...short.

Though sometimes I think I'm the only person that likes a particular movie.

Star Wars. Yes, all of them.

I think that you have to have a very specific knowledge of the culture that Napoleon Dynamite is about to fully appreciate the movie.

DJ Soul Camel wrote:

I'd hardly call Dune a classic or David Lynch a hack. The guy is amazing, he just ended up working on a really bad film in his youth.

Fair enough, Lynch is a critically acclaimed director. I just have strong opinions about him. But that's another topic.

I kinda get bugged when movies mess with a science fiction classic. Starship Troopers was another one. Everyone I know loved that movie. While it is a great popcorn movie, it's still always annoyed me that it was never anything like the book.

I can't stand the Star Trek movies.

Beyond the Grave wrote:

I can't stand the Star Trek movies.

What's wrong with you? Oh wait, Ramrod did it to you, didn't he?

Anyway, to be on topic... Um... The only one that comes to mind is Narnia. It was all right, but the way my sister raves about it, I almost expected more. Maybe reading the books would help

Author:	StrongRad [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:24 am ]
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Ok, we have a "favorite movie" type thread, but what we don't have is a thread for movies that everyone likes, but we can't get into. So, now we do. What are some movies that everyone thinks you'll like, but you can't get into. For me, this list is huge. Star Wars 1,2,3: Everyone thinks that, because I love the originals, I will love these too. The truth is, these movies made me anti-Star Wars Napoleon Dynamite: Sorry, it's just not that funny Lord of The Rings: Not my thing. Dunno why, I SHOULD like them, but I don't. Anything by M. Night Shyamalan: Another one of those that I don't know why I don't like them. It's probably got something to do with the fact that I don't like horror movies. They just don't scare me. They confuse me, but they don't scare me. Movies about nuclear war (like Sum of All Fears) scare me. Scarface: face it, the movie is over-rated. OVER RATED, I SAY! Jackie Brown: I love Quentin Tarintino's flicks, but, for whatever reason, Jackie Brown doesn't feel right. That's about all I can think of right now.. I know there are a lot more.

Author:	Pepperochu Pepperotyugh [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:31 am ]
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I usually have a good sense for what movies I'd actually like to watch, so I rarely see crap. =/ But, um, I guess Lord of the Rings. I haven't watched all of it, but I just can't bring myself to actually sit down and see. Napoleon Dynamite is there, too. There were a few really funny parts, but for the most part, I can't really see how some people can get obsessed over it. shrug Meh, I dunno. I don't watch a whole lot of movies, so my list is ...short. Though sometimes I think I'm the only person that likes a particular movie.

Author:	DorianGray [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:55 am ]
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This thread kinda reminds me of that Seinfeld episode, "The English Patient". Y'know, where Elaine became a social outcast with her friends and boyfriend and boss because she didn't like a movie that they all loved. And my mum's actually seen that movie, and she agrees with Elaine. Anyway, to be on topic... Um... The only one that comes to mind is Narnia. It was all right, but the way my sister raves about it, I almost expected more. Maybe reading the books would help

Author:	Mr.KISS [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:00 am ]
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StrongRad wrote: *Napoleon Dynamite: Sorry, it's just not that funny You had better believe it's not! I never laughed once through that entire movie. Another one for me would be The Matrix. It just doesn't intrigue me enough for me to want to watch it.

Author:	sb_enail.com [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:55 am ]
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StrongRad wrote: *Lord of The Rings: Not my thing. Dunno why, I SHOULD like them, but I don't. No offense, but you, my good sir, have no soul. I bid thee good day.

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Author:	Krazed Squirell [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:59 am ]
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Bieng a bit of a movie snob, this topic is right up my alley... Okay, first off, just about any movie starring Will Ferrell sets my teeth on edge. A bunch o' friends of mine love the guy but I guess I just don't get his style of humor. Apparently the olde 'Dune' movie is a cult classic (just re-released with 4+ hours of footage). Never saw the appeal. It looks pretty but it's still a bad movie by a hack director. You want cult, What about The Last Dragon? -Krazed Squirell

Author:	Stu [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:27 am ]
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DorianGray wrote: The only one that comes to mind is Narnia. I felt the same way about Narnia. I just came away feeling like it was lacking. There was so much more that it could have been. /shrug As for those of you who are saying LOTR and/or The Matrix, I can't believe you. What sort of barn were you raised in Ok, Ok. I'm just teasin.

Author:	Encountering Gremlins [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:31 am ]
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There are only a couple critically acclaimed movies I can think of that I've been told are supposedly brilliant which completely left me cold - The Royal Tenenbaums and Fight Club. Yawn. Oh and as for Napoleon Dynamite, I thought it was a very good movie overall, but I think in many ways H*R is a lot more effective at taking that style of random humor to its' full potential.

Author:	Darth Katana X [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:54 am ]
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Come on, people! Napoleon rocks. As for me, I'd say, erm, any Fairly OddParents! movie, not that anyone who's worth their nuts should like that crap, but that's the only thing that comes to mind when someone says "movies you don't like." I especially hate Channel Chasers, (tries to put on a barfing emoticon and notices that the site doesn't have one)

Author:	Krazed Squirell [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:04 am ]
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Okay, Napolean Dynomite seems to be the debate of choice right now, so I'll throw in my opinion. I just didn't find much that was funny in this movie. I got it, it's supposed to be one of those 'quirky small-town' films but still... And I swear, the next guy I see wearing a 'Vote for Pedro' shirt gets punched. -Krazed Squirell

Author:	Darth Katana X [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:06 am ]
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I'd better watch out then.

Author:	DJ Soul Camel [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:35 am ]
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Krazed Squirell wrote: Apparently the olde 'Dune' movie is a cult classic (just re-released with 4+ hours of footage). Never saw the appeal. It looks pretty but it's still a bad movie by a hack director. I'd hardly call Dune a classic or David Lynch a hack. The guy is amazing, he just ended up working on a really bad film in his youth I myself retrospectively dislike The Breakfast Club and Adaptation, both films with a cult following amongst my social crowd. There was some dreary flick about drug dealing and new-age living which a friend of mine insisted I had to watch and which was boring as hell as well. I don't remember what it was though, though it was definitely English

Author:	The Noid [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:56 am ]
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Darth Katana X wrote: I'd better watch out then. You and me both. I'm wearing one today. Dynamite is supposed to be film with stupid humour and little plot. You have to appreciate the small things about it, like the moonboots he wears all the time or the fact that he never opens his eyes while talking. And anything Kip does. Off that subject, I'm going to have to say Corpse Bride. Don't get me, wrong, I really like the movie, but it could've been so much better.

Author:	StrongRad [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:23 pm ]
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sb_enail.com wrote: StrongRad wrote: *Lord of The Rings: Not my thing. Dunno why, I SHOULD like them, but I don't. No offense, but you, my good sir, have no soul. I bid thee good day. People who say things like that (and mean it) are another reason I don't like those movies. Kinda like how Star Wars fans have almost turned me against Star Wars.

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Author:	Bugkiss [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 4:14 pm ]
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I'm gonna totally agree with the Star Wars thing. I loved the original ones as a child, but after seeing episode 1 and 2 almost made me not go to see episode 3. (That's an almost. My father still dragged me to see it.)

Author:	sb_enail.com [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 6:15 pm ]
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Yeah, rad, I get what you mean about the fans. I was blown away the first time I saw the Fellowship of the Ring. I wasn't expecting the movie to be that good.

Author:	sb_enail.com [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:13 pm ]
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Krazed Squirell wrote: I kinda get bugged when movies mess with a science fiction classic. Starship Troopers was another one. Everyone I know loved that movie. While it is a great popcorn movie, it's still always annoyed me that it was never anything like the book. I enjoyed the book. I still like Heinlen's idea of joining the military for two years in order to be able to participate in politics. That, and the powersuits were pretty awesome.

Author:	Dark Grapefruit [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:29 pm ]
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Star Wars. Yes, all of them.

Author:	Beyond the Grave [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:32 pm ]
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Dark Grapefruit wrote: Star Wars. Yes, all of them. I can't stand the Star Trek movies.

Author:	Marshmallow Roast [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:55 pm ]
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Pepperochu Pepperotyugh wrote: I usually have a good sense for what movies I'd actually like to watch, so I rarely see crap. =/ But, um, I guess Lord of the Rings. I haven't watched all of it, but I just can't bring myself to actually sit down and see. Napoleon Dynamite is there, too. There were a few really funny parts, but for the most part, I can't really see how some people can get obsessed over it. shrug Meh, I dunno. I don't watch a whole lot of movies, so my list is ...short. Though sometimes I think I'm the only person that likes a particular movie.

Author:	Lunar Jesty [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:03 pm ]
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Dark Grapefruit wrote: Star Wars. Yes, all of them. Seconded.

Author:	Kevin DuBrow [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:13 pm ]
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Napolean Dynomite was funny the first time, then everybody started quoting it. I can't believe people don't like Star Wars. But, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The first Matrix movie was awexome, then it got stupid.

Author:	ed 'lim' smilde [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:22 pm ]
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Bonus Stage. I'm just not getting it.

Author:	seamusz [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 9:55 pm ]
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I think that you have to have a very specific knowledge of the culture that Napoleon Dynamite is about to fully appreciate the movie. I laughed till it hurt when I watched this movie. But I can understand how not everyone can fully appreciate it. As far as Star Wars goes, I had little expectations since the episode #1 came out, and thus I was actually pleased with episode #2. But you can't be too hard on them, if you go back to the originals, they are pretty easy to mock if you objectively watch them.... "You could tell LUKE, is that who you could tell?"... "I....." "I'm sorry" "Hold me!" Tell me that's golden dialogue and Ive got some swamp land to sell you. Personally, a movie that others seem to go bonkers about that I personally thought was crap was Raising Arizona... blah. anywho, thats my two cents.

Author:	Krazed Squirell [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:20 pm ]
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Magnolia was another one that was high on a lot of peoples list, but I found it to be pretty dull. seamusz wrote: I think that you have to have a very specific knowledge of the culture that Napoleon Dynamite is about to fully appreciate the movie. What culture do you mean, exactly? And about my earlier post: I guess punching is a bit harsh, maybe I'll just flick their ears or something... -Krazed Squirell

Author:	StrongRad [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:24 pm ]
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Krazed Squirell wrote: DJ Soul Camel wrote: I'd hardly call Dune a classic or David Lynch a hack. The guy is amazing, he just ended up working on a really bad film in his youth. Fair enough, Lynch is a critically acclaimed director. I just have strong opinions about him. But that's another topic. I kinda get bugged when movies mess with a science fiction classic. Starship Troopers was another one. Everyone I know loved that movie. While it is a great popcorn movie, it's still always annoyed me that it was never anything like the book. That was a book? I thought that movie was a parody of Sci-Fi and War movies. Didn't know it was a book.

Author:	Einoo T. Spork [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:24 pm ]
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Beyond the Grave wrote: I can't stand the Star Trek movies. What's wrong with you? Oh wait, Ramrod did it to you, didn't he?

Author:	Douglas [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:28 pm ]
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Einoo T. Spork wrote: Beyond the Grave wrote: I can't stand the Star Trek movies. What's wrong with you? Oh wait, Ramrod did it to you, didn't he? I like those movies. They need to make some Voyager ones, though. I didn't really like narnia. It was okay, and I'll prolly go and see any more that they make, but I really didn't feel like going and watching it again.

Author:	StrongRad [ Fri Feb 10, 2006 10:32 pm ]
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DorianGray wrote: Anyway, to be on topic... Um... The only one that comes to mind is Narnia. It was all right, but the way my sister raves about it, I almost expected more. Maybe reading the books would help The books are the main reason I don't want to watch the movie. I loved those books when I was a kidlet. I have this whole idea of how everything should be, and if the least thing isn't right, I fear that I'll hate the movie. I was glad to hear they made a movie, but I know that there is no way it can live up to my expectations, so I don't want to see it, for fear of thinking negatively of the series.