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64. The English Patient. What a snoozer!!

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Sun Jun 18, 2017, 11:51 PM

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Most Overrated Movie of the 21st Century (So Far) [View all] Doug the Dem Jun 2017 OP

The Martian. Liberal Jesus Freak Jun 2017 #1

we didn't make it half way through NRaleighLiberal Jun 2017 #5

We really liked it. Of course, mrs. unblock read the book first unblock Jun 2017 #6

I watched the DVD tonight, munching popcorn. irisblue Jun 2017 #7

That's a given.... the book is always better. Xolodno Jun 2017 #39

James Caveziel, until late in the movie, was easy on the eyes. irisblue Jun 2017 #41

Then it turned into Torture Porn exboyfil Jun 2017 #51

"I don't watch snuff films." I always say that if someone asks if I've seen it.nt Persisted Jun 2017 #93

Hubby read the book first, too. Liberal Jesus Freak Jun 2017 #8

Haha unblock Jun 2017 #12

I also did the book. Well audiobook. alphafemale Jun 2017 #89

It was well-researched at least. unblock Jun 2017 #90

Mars doesn't have Sandstorms??? Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #91

Dust storms certainly happen. Just not with that intensity unblock Jun 2017 #92

National Geographic Clip 1:43 Long Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #98

Yes, they look very impressive unblock Jun 2017 #99

I'm With You, UB ProfessorGAC Jun 2017 #108

Okay, I Give! Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #112

Loved it. Duppers Jun 2017 #85

Avatar Proud liberal 80 Jun 2017 #2

I was just going to say that. IrishEyes Jun 2017 #10

Yeap. Xolodno Jun 2017 #24

Yep. hunter Jun 2017 #34

I could not understand the reaction to that one. Codeine Jun 2017 #25

Thread winner!!!! Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #27

Three sequels - God help us exboyfil Jun 2017 #50

So much this. sweetloukillbot Jun 2017 #30

Yes exboyfil Jun 2017 #46

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" yallerdawg Jun 2017 #3

Yep. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2017 #11

My daughter likes it exboyfil Jun 2017 #48

The Force Awakens works better if you accept that it's a soft reboot Orrex Jun 2017 #110

I take it you didn't see AVATAR in 3d? I'd agree if not n/m bagelsforbreakfast Jun 2017 #4

I did like Avatar in 3D customerserviceguy Jun 2017 #15

Inception. Squinch Jun 2017 #9

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #16

I know a lot of people loved it. I found it to be just two hours in which all the Squinch Jun 2017 #17

Deadpool Lunabell Jun 2017 #13

I'll trade you The Grey for Deadpool Baitball Blogger Jun 2017 #14

Best Marvel superhero film in years. Iggo Jun 2017 #63

I particularly liked how it acknowledged International Women's Day wyldwolf Jun 2017 #114

Guardians of the Galaxy Orrex Jun 2017 #18

I'm a total comics nerd and I still haven't seen that. Codeine Jun 2017 #26

Likewise a comics nerd here Orrex Jun 2017 #45

I love the differing viewpoints on this thread! IronLionZion Jun 2017 #19

I have no interest in watching Lala land mitch96 Jun 2017 #42

Actually, Moonlight WON the Oscar for Best Picture Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #62

I didn't watch the oscars, don't have cable service IronLionZion Jun 2017 #70

They accidently announce La La Land as the winner TexasBushwhacker Jun 2017 #81

Holy Shit, You're Right! Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #87

Moonlight was just Meh. JCMach1 Jun 2017 #71

The Dark Knight Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2017 #20

Frozen!!!!! Initech Jun 2017 #21

Let it go. nt Persisted Jun 2017 #94

Birdman is another one. Initech Jun 2017 #22

Both awful nt metroins Jun 2017 #31

Oh jesus I hated Birdman. Neema Jun 2017 #35

i rather enjoyed the revenant. unblock Jun 2017 #77

I agree on both. I hated those movies. Seriously. JDC Jun 2017 #103

Idiocracy (2006) Oneironaut Jun 2017 #23

I rather enjoyed Idiocracy Ron Obvious Jun 2017 #32

i forgave the cheese factor. i watch dr who. it was basically a live cartoon. pansypoo53219 Jun 2017 #59

The scary thing about Idiocracy. The first time I saw it, it came off as rather far-fetched. cos dem Jun 2017 #37

Exactly. It was very perceptive. Doodley Jun 2017 #52

OH MY GOD THANK YOU! Orrex Jun 2017 #109

I really hated Arrival Mme. Defarge Jun 2017 #28

I like the concepts but i think it could have been done better. AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #65

I did too! alarimer Jun 2017 #72

It wasn't you. It was a first rate bomb. And to add insult to injury, it won an Academy Award! AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #106

I rather liked Paranormal Activity Ron Obvious Jun 2017 #29

I watched it at home, alone, at night Doug the Dem Jul 2017 #116

Birdman metroins Jun 2017 #33

This is easy, I am surprised it has slipped from your 'hate' list... roscoeroscoe Jun 2017 #36

Yes!!! I hated that movie! Initech Jun 2017 #44

I still can't understand the love for it exboyfil Jun 2017 #49

I really liked Interstellar, but I agree. That made no sense. Oneironaut Jun 2017 #84

This thread is not about a list Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #111

La La Land stopbush Jun 2017 #38

The Hurt Locker (2008) red dog 1 Jun 2017 #40

I'll grant that The Hurt Locker was overrated as to its Authenticity Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #113

Nocturnal Animals. mitch96 Jun 2017 #43

Another one: Walk The Line Initech Jun 2017 #47

There Will Be Blood BeyondGeography Jun 2017 #53

The last 20 minutes of that movie made it worth sitting through the other 2 hours. Initech Jun 2017 #58

Lol...I agree, but what a slog it was BeyondGeography Jun 2017 #61

I love when they parodied the ending on South Park. Initech Jun 2017 #67

Somebody drank your milkshake didn't they? NobodyHere Jun 2017 #73

I was crying along with Eli by then BeyondGeography Jun 2017 #74

hubby and i were the only ones in the theater during... samnsara Jun 2017 #54

ALMOST when i was much younger & my cousin saw superman 2. we were 2nd from the last row pansypoo53219 Jun 2017 #60

"Nothing's happening, nothing's happening. It's over. A lot of people in the audience look pissed!" Initech Jun 2017 #66

That's hysterical I've never seen Family Guy...I know I'd love it!n/t Upthevibe Jun 2017 #68

Interstellar nt WhiteTara Jun 2017 #55

i was certainly very disappointed with that one... unblock Jun 2017 #78

Bored silly here. WhiteTara Jun 2017 #83

LaLa Land beveeheart Jun 2017 #56

Another vote for... Mike Nelson Jun 2017 #57

The English Patient. What a snoozer!! AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #64

1996 - not 21st century TexasBushwhacker Jun 2017 #80

All right Elaine. Persisted Jun 2017 #95

Hahahaha!!! I completely forgot about this! Still so funny! Thanks! AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #105

Gravity Danmel Jun 2017 #69

not sure any sandra bullock movie can be overrated because my expectations are so low unblock Jun 2017 #79

what man wouldn't? Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #86

I did like Clooney pulling out the bottle of vodka, irisblue Jun 2017 #101

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 OriginalGeek Jun 2017 #75

I watched LIFE the day discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2017 #96

The Artist, Slumdog Millionaire, Gangs of New York LonePirate Jun 2017 #76

Awww, I loved Slumdog Millionaire n/t TexasBushwhacker Jun 2017 #82

Melancholia applegirl Jun 2017 #88

Anything directed by Christopher Nolan NobodyHere Jun 2017 #97

Over-hyped, or over-rated? politicat Jun 2017 #100

That Michael Bay Benghaaaaaaaziiiiiiiiiiiiiiii movie! LW1977 Jun 2017 #102

Where the Wild Things Are JDC Jun 2017 #104

Pulp Fiction Awsi Dooger Jun 2017 #107

Overrated Movie, Overrated Director Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #115

I liked Pulp Fiction.. Cha Jul 2017 #117

"Birdman" femmocrat Jul 2017 #118