No Country For Old Men. I heard from somebody for years that it was a terrible movie, only to learn I shouldn't trust their opinions on film, or anything really.
At least you got to see Blade Runner before the sequel came out! BR2049 inspired me to watch the original and I was very impressed, but I can only imagine seeing the original and hoping the sequel is just as impressive, and then seeing the sequel and being blown away.
I had tried to watch Blade Runner a few times, but was always distracted, I didn't really watch it until The Final Cut came out and I watched it at an indie theatre in town. That same theatre is actually showing another Phillip K Dick movie in an hour and a half that I wanted to go to, Total Recall, but I am feeling under the weather.
There have been a couple of movies that I didn't give my full attention to as a teenager and didn't really appreciate until I saw them on the big screen, away from any other distractions.
That was me with *Taxi Driver.* I watched it at age 17 and had a very "meh" reaction to it. Watched it again in my 30s and I was completely blown away. I guess I just needed a bit of perspective to appreciate it.
When Bladerunner 2049 was in theaters, my wife said she wanted to see it, which is odd because A) she isn’t a huge fan of watching movies or especially going to the theater, and B) she usually isn’t a sci-fi fan, but when I asked, she said she loved the original. About 10 mins in, she pulls out her phone and does some googling. Turns out she was conflating Bladerunner with Blade. She had never seen the original Bladerunner.
She did end up enjoying it though!
For a recent one:
An American Werewolf in London. I hyped it to myself for years, and it lived up to it, but man I'd been missing out on an annual Halloween classic to introduce to friends and family each year
HD did that movie no favours. I watched it this year and was too distracted by the tape they put on Joe Pesci's eyes to stretch the skin back, combined with the wig he looks kind of grostesque.
I think, overall, Marissa Tomei's character being engaged to Joe Pesci's was the hardest thing to suspend my disbelief over. At first, I thought they were brother and sister.
I just watched it a couple days ago. I was shocked by how good it was because for some reason I hated the poster. It literally had me on the edge of my seat in those last 30 minutes
Anything Tarkovsky. Put it off for a while because I “wasn’t in the mood for anything too dense.” Was so pleasantly surprised when, a couple years ago, I started with Mirror. Such a thoughtful, reflective director.
Stalker is my favorite of his, mostly because it was the first of his I saw, but I think Andrei Rublev is his best work. Definitely my favorite use of color in any film
Silence is the Lambs. I heard of it and kept putting it off. Didn't read any reviews or see ads for it and I eventually forgot about it till it came on video. I watched it three times in a row I was so mesmerized by it all. Seen it probably hundreds of times by now
John Carter. Fun movie. Thought it was junk due to all the flack it got for bombing so hard, but no, its a solid little scifi action adventure film. Honestly I am suprised it didnt do well as stylistically there are pretty strong similarities to Star Wars and Marvel which are extremely popular.
There’s been a lot of discussion of how they changed the title and marketing campaign in the months leading up to release and how that greatly hampered box office returns.
I am proud to say I actually saw this in theatres, mostly because my Dad knew about the books and wanted to see it. I can't tell you a single line from it, but it was a good time.
This one’s been on my list for a while now, but I’m worried it may be a little heavy handed in terms of the comedy. The concept seems a little too silly for me, but if you can attest otherwise I might give it a go, tonight.
As a huge fan of his (I recently went to Scotland almost solely to see a production of The Beauty Queen of Lenane), it's definitely his worst film. But the other three are *so good* it's almost unfair the o compare them.
I'd definitely recommend it, and it definitely has a lot of heart, but don't go in expecting In Bruges or Banshees of Inisherin.
*The Grand Budapest Hotel.* I'm not generally a fan of Wes Anderson films (I respect them and I think he's a unique director, they're just not my jam), but I finally watched this one like last week and it charmed my pants off. Anderson's aesthetic just *worked* with this story, and I think that Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori gave that movie a heart and a gentleness that I didn't see in, say, *The Royal Tenenbaums* or the *Fantastic Mr. Fox.*
Training Day, which I only watched a couple months ago. I’m in my 40s, so was in my 20s when it released, so I don’t have many excuses. I can’t say it lived up to the hype, though it was a great movie.
I’m dating myself but I remember seeing it in the theater when it came out when I was in high school. My friend insisted our friend group go see it. It was his second time seeing it and he wouldn’t tell us anything about it. I remember turning to him a couple of times during the beginning asking wtf is this?! Not in a good way. But ending up loving the movie!
Similarly, Adaptation (same writer). From the description it seems like a boring movie about a struggling movie writer with this weird meta angle tacked on. Instead it's absolutely hilarious, filled with wonderful characters, and absolutely balls-to-walls insane by the end.
Anything Kaufman is worth watching right now. If you’re reading this, somebody out there, and you’re on the fence about a Kaufman flick, just watch it.
If Synecdoche isn't for you, try Eternal Sunshine or I'm Thinking of Ending Things, if you haven't already! Both are written by Kaufman and are way more relatable for me personally even though I liked Synecdoche.
I just showed this to my boyfriend last week. It used to be my favorite movie (though I haven’t seen it in probably 10 years).
Now we’re already planning a second watch (which he requested). You should watch it again soon too ... you catch sooo much more.
Saw this one in theatres, my now wife and I were dating in highschool and she told me she had heard it was good. After we watched it, she revealed that she had watched it the previous week and wanted to see it again, I still don't really know why she made that up, I would have gone anyway.
I can remember that one of our other friends from highschool was working as the ticket-taker at the theatre that night, and he told us we were going to like it.
Whiplash. I slept on this movie for far too long. Amazing performances all around and edge of your seat suspense without any real action. Instant classic.
Everything Everywhere All At Once. Finally saw it after renting it from the library, and both my wife and I were absolutely floored. Totally disappointed we didn’t see it in theaters, but we still loved it enough to watch it again the next day.
I’ve been bringing it up in every conversation since I watched it. Most folks I know seem to have seen it, and it’s a blast discussing. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Wake In Fright. I kept putting it off, worried some known problematic scenes might bum me out too much, and while they weren’t fun, they were absolutely worth it. The film is disturbing but great. Still probably not an every day film for me though lol
A buddy of mine was homeless for three months in the Australia and has some wild stories. Next time he’s in town I think I’m gonna have him watch it with me
Big Trouble in Little China. It’s so good in every weird way and I didn’t watch it until I was 30. Major regret! I would have absolutely loved it as a teen or young adult. Glad I watched it as late as I did anyways
Same here. It's an interesting experience because there's so much of Hitchcock that I know just because he's in the zeitgeist so thoroughly, but nobody really talks about his plots that much, so seeing them is fresh.
I watched *North by Northwest* last year. I can't remember the last time I saw a movie where, even after the basic plot had been established, I had basically no idea what was going to happen next, or where the story would end up. But the story was also told really well and so I was entertained the whole way through. Definitely recommend. It's worth it just for the scene of Cary Grant driving drunk.
This is such a good one!
My dad was a huge Westerns guy. He threw it on one day. Watched the whole thing on the edge of my seat. Movie ends and I sit in silence for like 30 seconds, turn to him and say,
“I think I understand Tarantino movies, now”
Incredible!
Really?! I've refused to watch this movie because Trainspotting is sacred to me and I'm just so afraid that T2 is going to suck. Maybe I should give it a try.
Not a big DiCaprio fan so I wasn’t interested in Shutter Island. I had the wrong idea about that movie. Just saw it a couple months ago and ended up loving it. I do like most of his movies, just don’t care for him.
Yes, I did see Once upon a time. I loved it. To be honest, it’s prob the movies he does with Scorsese that I don’t love as much. I like them. I just don’t run to the theater to see them. They’re so testosterone full.
I like him but it always feels like I'm watching the man act, you know?
Oddly enough I like him most as Calvin Candy, he should do more cartoonish villain shit he's brilliant at it.
She's great in early stuff like Kramer vs Kramer and Deerhunter, and her best most iconic role will forever be in Devil Wears Prada like that shit was genius imo but yeah I tend to agree with you mostly.
Lost in Translation. I’m 28 and just saw it this year for the first time and it’s one of my favorites. the soundtrack and the cinematography is absolutely breathtaking.
Contrarian and perpetually wrong teenage me openly mocked the Matrix as some Keanu Reeves rip off of awesome noiry films like Dark City and the 13th floor.
…And then I got around to watching an only moderately acceptable DivX rip of the Matrix after it was out of the theaters and realized that I am not bright.
Honestly, I'd think *anyone* that saw Dark City first would have probably preferred it at the time (I know I certainly did too). That said, repeat viewings of The Matrix were definitely good fun, probably since I had no longer had any lofty expectations for it to live up to, and I can totally see why it had the cultural impact it did. Dark City is great though.
Chariots of Fire. Started watching it 20 years ago and for some reason never finished it. Well now I’ve finished watching it and what a great cinematic movie!
I've been into astronomy my whole life. Figured I would be a little bit disappointed when the aliens show up. I was not. So much imagination in this movie, from the aliens, to their ships, to their language.
Amadeus.
It won all the Oscars and it’s clear why. It’s an incredible story and F Murray Abraham should have three Oscars for it. So good. Top 10 for sure.
Castaway. It came out before I was born and I have known of its existence for at least a decade. I just watched it a few months ago.
Side note, I have seen a comically small number of movies. I didn't grow up \*that\* poor, and we always had movies/TV/electricity, but I just have never had a very long attention span and would get bored watching movies. I am trying to broaden my horizons and watch some of the classics, as well as modern movies that everyone enjoys.
Most recently? The first two Re-Animator movies.
I grew up on schlock horror but my local video stores never had these? It wasn’t until my mid 30’s I watched them for the first time
The Truman Show was supposed to keep the twist secret. Those who saw pre-screening said it was the most mindblowing twist they'd ever seen in a movie.
Marketers spoiled the twist before release in previews.
It took me way too long to watch Michael Mann movies like Heat and Collateral. Although if i had watched them at a younger age i might not have appreciated them.
The Princess Bride.
I avoided it my whole youth, because it sounded girly. My now wife asked me to watch it back when we were still dating.
Holy shit. This is a much watch for every person and at pretty much any age.
I thought the same thing when I was a kid and I flat out refused to watch it but my dad said to trust him and I always trust his judgement on movies. Once again I wasn’t disappointed
I put off The Godfather for six years of my life because I decided to watch everything but it, so I just sat there watching every movie i possibly could but I hadn’t seen The Godfather.
Probably made out with tenet
The dialogue was basically impossible to hear through like 60% of the movie. I had to go back and see it again to try and hear stuff I missed.
The visuals were sick tho on the big screen, especially the plane scene
I just mentioned this in the horror sub but Spider Baby. Good dark comedy cult classic from the 60s that I watched for the first time a couple weeks ago. Its not everyone's cup of tea but the genre is right up my alley so I wished I'd watched it sooner. Kinda slow in the beginning. Things ramp up toward the end. Good shit.
The only movie that truly scared me. Back in high school, I took a well-endowed girl to a drive-in, in the rain. We both knew where that was going to lead. But after the movie started, all those carnal thoughts evaporated and I just held her trying to act tough and not show her that I was just as horrified!
Skipped “The Ring” because the previews made it sound like a movie version of that stupid chain email hoax thing that was popular on the Internet. Thought it sounded so stupid. A few years later someone later told me I needed to watch it so I rented the DVD. Never have I regretted not seeing a movie in the theater so much.
Karate Kid. I thought it was just 80s nostalgia keeping it in the conversation, but it is genuinely great, and I wish I could have enjoyed it with my first kid when he was 6 or 7.
The Departed, I have no excuse and love Martin Scorsese movies but for whatever reason I didn’t see it until 2019. When it got to that scene I had to pause the movie because it completely caught me off guard.
I sincerely don’t understand this question. What would watching something sooner change? Do people feel they’ve been denied some of quantity of pleasure they can never get back? I mean, if you end up loving something you’ve been avoiding, isn’t that enough?
No Country For Old Men. I heard from somebody for years that it was a terrible movie, only to learn I shouldn't trust their opinions on film, or anything really.
Ive been putting this off so bad, that I actually bought and still haven’t watched yet.
I just rewatched it on a long flight after not seeing it for about six years, and it’s so damn good. And I’ve seen it like, at least five times.
I wish I could watch it again for the first time. Get on it.
I have a brother-in-law who is a self-proclaimed "movie expert". Dumbest takes on film of anyone I know.
does he work at the victorville film archives by any chance?
Now I’m wondering what other movies this person told you to avoid…or which movies did they recommend?
I can see how the movie might frustrate many viewers.
That reminds me of that Tom Segura bit about him thinking Tommy Lee Jones was gay because his dad said it once and he just kinda believed it for years
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At least you got to see Blade Runner before the sequel came out! BR2049 inspired me to watch the original and I was very impressed, but I can only imagine seeing the original and hoping the sequel is just as impressive, and then seeing the sequel and being blown away.
I purposely watched the original first so I could have that experience.
I had tried to watch Blade Runner a few times, but was always distracted, I didn't really watch it until The Final Cut came out and I watched it at an indie theatre in town. That same theatre is actually showing another Phillip K Dick movie in an hour and a half that I wanted to go to, Total Recall, but I am feeling under the weather. There have been a couple of movies that I didn't give my full attention to as a teenager and didn't really appreciate until I saw them on the big screen, away from any other distractions.
That was me with *Taxi Driver.* I watched it at age 17 and had a very "meh" reaction to it. Watched it again in my 30s and I was completely blown away. I guess I just needed a bit of perspective to appreciate it.
When Bladerunner 2049 was in theaters, my wife said she wanted to see it, which is odd because A) she isn’t a huge fan of watching movies or especially going to the theater, and B) she usually isn’t a sci-fi fan, but when I asked, she said she loved the original. About 10 mins in, she pulls out her phone and does some googling. Turns out she was conflating Bladerunner with Blade. She had never seen the original Bladerunner. She did end up enjoying it though!
For a recent one: An American Werewolf in London. I hyped it to myself for years, and it lived up to it, but man I'd been missing out on an annual Halloween classic to introduce to friends and family each year
It’s so so good
For me it was the original Alien.
I finally watched My Cousin Vinnie for the first time earlier this year, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
That's one I kept putting off until 2017. I also really enjoyed it.
HD did that movie no favours. I watched it this year and was too distracted by the tape they put on Joe Pesci's eyes to stretch the skin back, combined with the wig he looks kind of grostesque.
I think, overall, Marissa Tomei's character being engaged to Joe Pesci's was the hardest thing to suspend my disbelief over. At first, I thought they were brother and sister.
The way they keep referring to Vinnie as a young man is the funniest part of the film to me
Yeah it’s really noticeable now but on the big screen never noticed.
Prisoners. I held off for years because of the premise, but it was such a good movie.
The trailers didn't help. They made it look like a small scale harrowing drama with Jackman foaming at the camera trying desperately to win an oscar.
I just watched it a couple days ago. I was shocked by how good it was because for some reason I hated the poster. It literally had me on the edge of my seat in those last 30 minutes
I need to re-watch that. I turned it off early because it seemed like the acting sucked.
The Truman Show. just watched it today, loved it.
Pulp Fiction. I didn’t watch it until last year, and it’s now in my top 10 movies.
Did you know about the pawn shop scene? First time I watched the movie (VHS rental) that was such a huge WTF moment for me.
Same here.
Anything Tarkovsky. Put it off for a while because I “wasn’t in the mood for anything too dense.” Was so pleasantly surprised when, a couple years ago, I started with Mirror. Such a thoughtful, reflective director.
Stalker is just amazing. It's streaming on HBO now, I need to rewatch it.
Stalker is my favorite of his, mostly because it was the first of his I saw, but I think Andrei Rublev is his best work. Definitely my favorite use of color in any film
All his Russian made films are free on YouTube.
Silence is the Lambs. I heard of it and kept putting it off. Didn't read any reviews or see ads for it and I eventually forgot about it till it came on video. I watched it three times in a row I was so mesmerized by it all. Seen it probably hundreds of times by now
John Carter. Fun movie. Thought it was junk due to all the flack it got for bombing so hard, but no, its a solid little scifi action adventure film. Honestly I am suprised it didnt do well as stylistically there are pretty strong similarities to Star Wars and Marvel which are extremely popular.
Such a shame it bombed cause the source material would’ve yielded so much content
There’s been a lot of discussion of how they changed the title and marketing campaign in the months leading up to release and how that greatly hampered box office returns.
I am proud to say I actually saw this in theatres, mostly because my Dad knew about the books and wanted to see it. I can't tell you a single line from it, but it was a good time.
I know its kind of a cliché Reddit^TM film but *In Bruge* (2008) was that for me. Just watched it a few months ago.
One of my favorites of all time.
You’ve probably seen it already but in case you haven’t; watch Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri. Same director, fantastic movie.
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I've seen it twice in theatres. I'd definitely see it again if I was able to.
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I haven’t seen this one, I’ll add it to the list!
Seven Psychopaths too. Though it feels more like a Coen's film than a Mcdonagh one.
This one’s been on my list for a while now, but I’m worried it may be a little heavy handed in terms of the comedy. The concept seems a little too silly for me, but if you can attest otherwise I might give it a go, tonight.
As a huge fan of his (I recently went to Scotland almost solely to see a production of The Beauty Queen of Lenane), it's definitely his worst film. But the other three are *so good* it's almost unfair the o compare them. I'd definitely recommend it, and it definitely has a lot of heart, but don't go in expecting In Bruges or Banshees of Inisherin.
Noted! Thanks for taking the time to respond, that trip must have been a wonderful experience as well! Can’t wait to watch the film tonight.
I love THREE BILLBOARDS one of, if not my favourite film of the year it came out!
*The Grand Budapest Hotel.* I'm not generally a fan of Wes Anderson films (I respect them and I think he's a unique director, they're just not my jam), but I finally watched this one like last week and it charmed my pants off. Anderson's aesthetic just *worked* with this story, and I think that Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori gave that movie a heart and a gentleness that I didn't see in, say, *The Royal Tenenbaums* or the *Fantastic Mr. Fox.*
Moonrise Kingdom is another that has a lot of heart. Definitely give it a try if you haven’t.
The beer in the milk scene makes me cry for some reason
I’m with you I don’t like any of his other movies but this one is an all time fave of mine
Training Day, which I only watched a couple months ago. I’m in my 40s, so was in my 20s when it released, so I don’t have many excuses. I can’t say it lived up to the hype, though it was a great movie.
Probably would’ve been better if you watched it much closer to the time it came out.
I just saw Princess Bride three years ago.
I’m dating myself but I remember seeing it in the theater when it came out when I was in high school. My friend insisted our friend group go see it. It was his second time seeing it and he wouldn’t tell us anything about it. I remember turning to him a couple of times during the beginning asking wtf is this?! Not in a good way. But ending up loving the movie!
Eternal Sunshine. Put it off for ages but my husband kept trying.
Similarly, Adaptation (same writer). From the description it seems like a boring movie about a struggling movie writer with this weird meta angle tacked on. Instead it's absolutely hilarious, filled with wonderful characters, and absolutely balls-to-walls insane by the end.
Anything Kaufman is worth watching right now. If you’re reading this, somebody out there, and you’re on the fence about a Kaufman flick, just watch it.
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I just cannot get into that movie, man. I must be dumb. I'll give it another shot.
If Synecdoche isn't for you, try Eternal Sunshine or I'm Thinking of Ending Things, if you haven't already! Both are written by Kaufman and are way more relatable for me personally even though I liked Synecdoche.
I just showed this to my boyfriend last week. It used to be my favorite movie (though I haven’t seen it in probably 10 years). Now we’re already planning a second watch (which he requested). You should watch it again soon too ... you catch sooo much more.
Same! I just watched it recently and loved it
Saw this one in theatres, my now wife and I were dating in highschool and she told me she had heard it was good. After we watched it, she revealed that she had watched it the previous week and wanted to see it again, I still don't really know why she made that up, I would have gone anyway. I can remember that one of our other friends from highschool was working as the ticket-taker at the theatre that night, and he told us we were going to like it.
Harold and Maude. I wish I had it in my life so much sooner.
Same! I’ll never forget how much it moved me, by the end. Needed it sooner!
I was astonished to learn it was “unprofitable” for about 30 years from its release. It couldn’t have been that expensive to make in the first place.
Whiplash. I slept on this movie for far too long. Amazing performances all around and edge of your seat suspense without any real action. Instant classic.
Ended perfectly
The ending gave me big Doubt energy. Because it's up to the watcher to determine what happened.
Doubt is so fucking good.
So listen, no one that I know ever sees the same ending that I do. Tell me what you think happened.
Brb it's been a decade so rewatching
Everything Everywhere All At Once. Finally saw it after renting it from the library, and both my wife and I were absolutely floored. Totally disappointed we didn’t see it in theaters, but we still loved it enough to watch it again the next day.
Check out the Daniels' other film, Swiss Army Man
Oh I have. Saw that on the small screen too, just after it came out on DVD. They’re on a pretty great roll!
I mentioned it to co-workers the other day and none had even heard of it. Seriously, this is a movie I’d recommend to everyone. My favorite this year.
I’ve been bringing it up in every conversation since I watched it. Most folks I know seem to have seen it, and it’s a blast discussing. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Wake In Fright. I kept putting it off, worried some known problematic scenes might bum me out too much, and while they weren’t fun, they were absolutely worth it. The film is disturbing but great. Still probably not an every day film for me though lol
The way people drink beer in that movie is nearly as chilling and uncomfortable as the kangaroo genocide scenes
We read the book in junior high then watched the movie. Must have 15. What a horror show. Re-watched on YouTube recently. So good.
Maybe my favourite movie to see in this thread cause it's pretty unknown and so wild. I went through a heavy ozploitation phase and this one was tops.
A buddy of mine was homeless for three months in the Australia and has some wild stories. Next time he’s in town I think I’m gonna have him watch it with me
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I was so in love with Kelli Maroney after that movie. I had to go see her in Chopping Mall. Lol, I was young.
Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogy. Each film is incredible.
Big Trouble in Little China. It’s so good in every weird way and I didn’t watch it until I was 30. Major regret! I would have absolutely loved it as a teen or young adult. Glad I watched it as late as I did anyways
I cannot see a minute of this film without dropping what I’m doing and watch the rest. My wife gives me shit about it.
Hitchcock, in general.
Oh, man, I was reading kind of fast and thought you meant the Will Smith movie.
Same here. It's an interesting experience because there's so much of Hitchcock that I know just because he's in the zeitgeist so thoroughly, but nobody really talks about his plots that much, so seeing them is fresh. I watched *North by Northwest* last year. I can't remember the last time I saw a movie where, even after the basic plot had been established, I had basically no idea what was going to happen next, or where the story would end up. But the story was also told really well and so I was entertained the whole way through. Definitely recommend. It's worth it just for the scene of Cary Grant driving drunk.
American Psycho… heard about it in college and never got the business card joke. Glad I finally watched it
I just watched the Fisher King for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The good the bad and the ugly Easily became one of my favorites
This is such a good one! My dad was a huge Westerns guy. He threw it on one day. Watched the whole thing on the edge of my seat. Movie ends and I sit in silence for like 30 seconds, turn to him and say, “I think I understand Tarantino movies, now” Incredible!
It’s just one of those movies that makes you feel like you actually rode along on a great adventure
Trainspotting 2. Was afraid to see a sequel to one of my favorite films, it’s actually better than the first one I think
Really?! I've refused to watch this movie because Trainspotting is sacred to me and I'm just so afraid that T2 is going to suck. Maybe I should give it a try.
I don't know if it's better, in my opinion. But it is great. And it's my favorite legacy sequel. Except for maybe BR2049.
It’s great. It’s a director with 20 more years of experience making a movie. It’s very sharp and very stylistic
I'm a huge fan of the first one, and I didn't like the second one at all. YMMV.
Chiming in with another opinion, I liked/borderline loved the original, T2 wasn’t anywhere near as good but it’s still very much worth watching.
It's like a movie that absolutely didn't need to exist, but is a great farewell/coda to the characters of the OG film.
Das Boot. I was intimidated by the long runtime and afraid it would be boring. Holy shit was I wrong.
STILL need to watch it. Fuck.
Not a big DiCaprio fan so I wasn’t interested in Shutter Island. I had the wrong idea about that movie. Just saw it a couple months ago and ended up loving it. I do like most of his movies, just don’t care for him.
Have you seen Once Upon a Time in Hollywood?
I saw it. It’s great!
Yes, I did see Once upon a time. I loved it. To be honest, it’s prob the movies he does with Scorsese that I don’t love as much. I like them. I just don’t run to the theater to see them. They’re so testosterone full.
He’s such a distracting actor.
I like him but it always feels like I'm watching the man act, you know? Oddly enough I like him most as Calvin Candy, he should do more cartoonish villain shit he's brilliant at it.
That’s how I feel about Meryl Streep. *Look how hard she’s acting!*
She's great in early stuff like Kramer vs Kramer and Deerhunter, and her best most iconic role will forever be in Devil Wears Prada like that shit was genius imo but yeah I tend to agree with you mostly.
That’s a great way to put it. Yea, I feel like I’m watching him act. Act well of course, but act.
Lost in Translation. I’m 28 and just saw it this year for the first time and it’s one of my favorites. the soundtrack and the cinematography is absolutely breathtaking.
Pride and Prejudice❤️❤️
Contrarian and perpetually wrong teenage me openly mocked the Matrix as some Keanu Reeves rip off of awesome noiry films like Dark City and the 13th floor. …And then I got around to watching an only moderately acceptable DivX rip of the Matrix after it was out of the theaters and realized that I am not bright.
Honestly, I'd think *anyone* that saw Dark City first would have probably preferred it at the time (I know I certainly did too). That said, repeat viewings of The Matrix were definitely good fun, probably since I had no longer had any lofty expectations for it to live up to, and I can totally see why it had the cultural impact it did. Dark City is great though.
Chariots of Fire. Started watching it 20 years ago and for some reason never finished it. Well now I’ve finished watching it and what a great cinematic movie!
Im 40 and just saw The Thing for the first time last year. I have no idea how i missed it for all these years. Incredible movie.
There will be blood. How come nobody ever mentioned this movie. I think it's a masterpiece.
I drink your milkshake!
It has been on my list for awhile I really need to watch it
Arrival. Buddy rec’d to me. So cool.
I've been into astronomy my whole life. Figured I would be a little bit disappointed when the aliens show up. I was not. So much imagination in this movie, from the aliens, to their ships, to their language.
I actually haven’t figured out the entire movie yet, and in full disclosure I don’t want help. It can double as meditation for me.
I wished I had watched Predator sooner, I only watched it this year. I watched Prey, loved it and then worked by way back.
Tom Hanks - The terminal
The world according to Garp. I could’ve been pre-disastered sooner.
In the mood for love. Can't believe i missed such an atmospheric film for ao long
Goodfellas. Fuck, I’m an idiot
Amadeus. It won all the Oscars and it’s clear why. It’s an incredible story and F Murray Abraham should have three Oscars for it. So good. Top 10 for sure.
The Greasy Strangler.
This movie is amazing
Beau Travail The Lobster Y tu mamá también Volver
You get my upvote for The Lobster. I can’t convince any of my friends to watch it.
"Debbie Does Dallas". Classic 70s porn. I don't know how I went so many years without watching it.
Castaway. It came out before I was born and I have known of its existence for at least a decade. I just watched it a few months ago. Side note, I have seen a comically small number of movies. I didn't grow up \*that\* poor, and we always had movies/TV/electricity, but I just have never had a very long attention span and would get bored watching movies. I am trying to broaden my horizons and watch some of the classics, as well as modern movies that everyone enjoys.
Castaway a classic… God I’m old.
Goonies. Kid me fucking missed out
Most recently? The first two Re-Animator movies. I grew up on schlock horror but my local video stores never had these? It wasn’t until my mid 30’s I watched them for the first time
The Truman Show was supposed to keep the twist secret. Those who saw pre-screening said it was the most mindblowing twist they'd ever seen in a movie. Marketers spoiled the twist before release in previews.
It took me way too long to watch Michael Mann movies like Heat and Collateral. Although if i had watched them at a younger age i might not have appreciated them.
Schindler's List Should be required watching in every high school.
Would have loved Big Trouble In Little China as a kid
The Princess Bride. I avoided it my whole youth, because it sounded girly. My now wife asked me to watch it back when we were still dating. Holy shit. This is a much watch for every person and at pretty much any age.
I thought the same thing when I was a kid and I flat out refused to watch it but my dad said to trust him and I always trust his judgement on movies. Once again I wasn’t disappointed
Fail Safe and Reservoir Dogs.
Not a movie, but a show. Better call Saul. Thought it was gonna be boring. It’s not lol
Remakes of A star was born (still haven't) & Warship Down.
Once Upon a Time in America Heaven’s Gate Anything Ozu
Dune when it first came out. Long version. Best one of four
Sorry I'm meant remake of Watership Down
The Thing! Practical effects were just WOAH!
Frank. That movie was something else.
American movie! Absolutely hilarious documentary
I put off The Godfather for six years of my life because I decided to watch everything but it, so I just sat there watching every movie i possibly could but I hadn’t seen The Godfather.
I just watched the Godfather a few years ago, I am 59 how did I not watch it when it came out
I missed Dunkirk and Tenant when they were in the theater and don’t feel right watching on my tv. Same with 1917.
Probably made out with tenet The dialogue was basically impossible to hear through like 60% of the movie. I had to go back and see it again to try and hear stuff I missed. The visuals were sick tho on the big screen, especially the plane scene
I just mentioned this in the horror sub but Spider Baby. Good dark comedy cult classic from the 60s that I watched for the first time a couple weeks ago. Its not everyone's cup of tea but the genre is right up my alley so I wished I'd watched it sooner. Kinda slow in the beginning. Things ramp up toward the end. Good shit.
Yeah, I watched that a few months ago and found it too over-the-top. Even considering the era of the film, I felt it was overacted.
Training day. Crazy ass performance by denzel
Windtalkers. Just watched it last night. I don't know why I never watched it before. It's a really good story. Residual knowing it's based on facts.
I think I’m one of the few people that saw “deliverance” without knowing what it was going to turn into. It was kind of fun that way
Silence. The Quick and The Dead. Both watched this year and they made me wish I had seen earlier.
Grownups that shit was funny but I put it off for so long
The Exorcist. I did not watch it until the special edition came out.
The only movie that truly scared me. Back in high school, I took a well-endowed girl to a drive-in, in the rain. We both knew where that was going to lead. But after the movie started, all those carnal thoughts evaporated and I just held her trying to act tough and not show her that I was just as horrified!
Anal intruder and wet hole invasion are a must watch imho
So was the Caught From Behind films.
I never saw They Live until I went on a horror movie binge last winter. Now it's one of my favorites.
Skipped “The Ring” because the previews made it sound like a movie version of that stupid chain email hoax thing that was popular on the Internet. Thought it sounded so stupid. A few years later someone later told me I needed to watch it so I rented the DVD. Never have I regretted not seeing a movie in the theater so much.
Karate Kid. I thought it was just 80s nostalgia keeping it in the conversation, but it is genuinely great, and I wish I could have enjoyed it with my first kid when he was 6 or 7.
The Departed, I have no excuse and love Martin Scorsese movies but for whatever reason I didn’t see it until 2019. When it got to that scene I had to pause the movie because it completely caught me off guard.
I sincerely don’t understand this question. What would watching something sooner change? Do people feel they’ve been denied some of quantity of pleasure they can never get back? I mean, if you end up loving something you’ve been avoiding, isn’t that enough?