Oh, I don't think Jurassic Park is over-rated at all. Like others have already said; it's absolutely groundbreaking; and I remember going to see in the cinema all those years ago...brilliant.
It's got some fantastic action sequences, terrific acting; wonderful characters. John Hammond is a really great character, and some of his scenes in particular are really enjoyable.
I remember seeing Jurassic Park at the cinema on it's release, no-one could believe what they were seeing, it was remarkable, no-one had seen anything like it before. For someone to say it's overrated is ludicrous!
I've never seen the attraction of 'Citizen Kane', which was described as a "classic masterpiece".
Not fussed on any Woody Allen films either.
Other than that, I'm easily pleased
Philistine!;);):D - Kane is the masterpiece that the critics say it is.
I agree with the OP that Signs was dreadful. I liked Big Fish, V for Vendetta & The Assasination of Richard Nixon.
The Bucket List was poor. No Country for Old Men was poor (I like all of the Coen Bros. films up to The Man Who Wasn't There). I didn't like Armageddon, which people seem to rave about. The Royal Tennenbaums was awful. Sixth Sense would have been merely OK if the twist hadn't been obvious about 5 minutes into the film. The only bit I like in Jurassic Park is the T-Rex scene (on the other hand, I thought Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World was fantastic from beginning to end - a far superior film) (*ducks*).
Oh yeah, Crash it definately over-rated. I think a lot of people like the potential message of the film, but it's so simplistic and insistent in my opinion. I just think a lot of people think they should appreciate the film because of it's subject matter, and don't really focus in on it.
It's an okay film, with some pretty good performances, but I really don't think it deserves all the acclaim it received.
Have you watched it yet? You may enjoy it, there's plenty on the imdb forum who do, I just couldn't get into it, the second half of the film was ludicrous imo.
No it goes on the list of sucky films, what I really hated was that there were a few stories going on and none of them led to any spectacular conclusion. It played out to a dull ending, I have no idea how it got 7.6.
I remember seeing Jurassic Park at the cinema on it's release, no-one could believe what they were seeing, it was remarkable, no-one had seen anything like it before. For someone to say it's overrated is ludicrous!
Completely agree and if i'm being honest i don't think the effects have been beaten yet. It's still a joy to watch it after all this time. Wonderful story, acting, characters and effects. 10 out of 10 from me.
Philistine!;);):D - Kane is the masterpiece that the critics say it is.
I agree with the OP that Signs was dreadful. I liked Big Fish, V for Vendetta & The Assasination of Richard Nixon.
The Bucket List was poor. No Country for Old Men was poor (I like all of the Coen Bros. films up to The Man Who Wasn't There). I didn't like Armageddon, which people seem to rave about. The Royal Tennenbaums was awful. Sixth Sense would have been merely OK if the twist hadn't been obvious about 5 minutes into the film. The only bit I like in Jurassic Park is the T-Rex scene (on the other hand, I thought Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World was fantastic from beginning to end - a far superior film) (*ducks*).
Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs left me just feeling, 'Well so what?' and although Jackie Brown wasn't bad, it was return to form with the nonsense and bizarrely overhyped (and incredibly overlong) Kill Bill.
I can't say I find these acclaimed movies bad,just overrated to be honest:-
Lost In Translation Lock Stock... Silence Of The Lambs (Manhunter was a better movie) Monty Python Movies (I don't find them anywhere near as funny as many others do) Terminator 2 (Apart from the SFX it's nowhere near as good as the original)
I can't say I find these acclaimed movies bad,just overrated to be honest:-
Lost In Translation Lock Stock... Silence Of The Lambs (Manhunter was a better movie) Monty Python Movies (I don't find them anywhere near as funny as many others do) Terminator 2 (Apart from the SFX it's nowhere near as good as the original)
LiT was excellent, really engaged me
Lock Stock - was perhaps the best british crime film since The Italian Job
Holy Grail - definitely bears re-watching - some parts are excellent (particularly liked the naughty girls who left the grail light on...)
T2 - again, I agree that it was less gritty than the original but for big-budget sfx, it was effective
on earleir ones
2001 - confusing but brilliant at the time
Blade Runner - again sci-fi done seriously, not just as a sfx vehicle
Independence Day - yes the special effects were great, but all that USA will save the world crap while the rest of the world waits for direction and thought really grated on me.
Twister - again great special effects, but the acting and the plot were ridiculous.
Lost in Translation - the first film to be shown when Film4 became free to view on Freeview. I was really looking forward to this as the film had received positive comments from the critics, but it was just boring.
Jurassic Park - yeah the dinosaurs were great, but as an action blockbuster, I was bored. It was obvious where the story was going and no matter how good special effects are, they cannot make up for a boring plot. As a result, I have never watched Jurassic Park 2 or 3.
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - Sent me to sleep at the cinema. gave it a second try on dvd and gave up after half an hour. Possibly the most boring film I have ever seen and yet others rave about it.
Of the classics, the one that leaves me cold has got to be Some Like it Hot, I chuckled a couple of times but that's about it. Of recent films, Brokeback Mountain and There Will be Blood both didn't do much for me. BM just seemed like a quite average romance and I never really cared about the characters. I was surprised not to enjoy TWBB because I'm a huge fan of the Coen's, or at least of their earlier output
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I remember seeing Jurassic Park at the cinema on it's release, no-one could believe what they were seeing, it was remarkable, no-one had seen anything like it before. For someone to say it's overrated is ludicrous!
Philistine!;);):D - Kane is the masterpiece that the critics say it is.
I agree with the OP that Signs was dreadful. I liked Big Fish, V for Vendetta & The Assasination of Richard Nixon.
The Bucket List was poor. No Country for Old Men was poor (I like all of the Coen Bros. films up to The Man Who Wasn't There). I didn't like Armageddon, which people seem to rave about. The Royal Tennenbaums was awful. Sixth Sense would have been merely OK if the twist hadn't been obvious about 5 minutes into the film. The only bit I like in Jurassic Park is the T-Rex scene (on the other hand, I thought Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World was fantastic from beginning to end - a far superior film) (*ducks*).
1. 2001: Space Odyssey
2. Brokeback Mountain
3. The Piano
4. Crash
It's an okay film, with some pretty good performances, but I really don't think it deserves all the acclaim it received.
No it goes on the list of sucky films, what I really hated was that there were a few stories going on and none of them led to any spectacular conclusion. It played out to a dull ending, I have no idea how it got 7.6.
Crash wasn't terrible, but it wasn't as good as its spiritual cousin Magnolia.
I'll also join in with the Matrix and anything by Tarantino.
So highly praised by people online, I went out and wasted £6 on it in HMV.
Wish I'd bought £6 of chocolate raisins instead.
Completely agree and if i'm being honest i don't think the effects have been beaten yet. It's still a joy to watch it after all this time. Wonderful story, acting, characters and effects. 10 out of 10 from me.
I'm speechless:eek:
Me too! the Lost World is the worst of the three by far IMO.
Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs left me just feeling, 'Well so what?' and although Jackie Brown wasn't bad, it was return to form with the nonsense and bizarrely overhyped (and incredibly overlong) Kill Bill.
Also hated Barton Fink
Annie Hall, walked out halfway through.
Lord Of The Rings films
Titanic
All Rambo films
My Left Foot
The Queen
ET
Castaway
Million Dollar Baby
Monsters Ball
Lost In Translation
Lock Stock...
Silence Of The Lambs (Manhunter was a better movie)
Monty Python Movies (I don't find them anywhere near as funny as many others do)
Terminator 2 (Apart from the SFX it's nowhere near as good as the original)
I disagree, i think it's great.
LiT was excellent, really engaged me
Lock Stock - was perhaps the best british crime film since The Italian Job
Holy Grail - definitely bears re-watching - some parts are excellent (particularly liked the naughty girls who left the grail light on...)
T2 - again, I agree that it was less gritty than the original but for big-budget sfx, it was effective
on earleir ones
2001 - confusing but brilliant at the time
Blade Runner - again sci-fi done seriously, not just as a sfx vehicle
I held a similar view on first viewing.
It's a definite grower though.
Mind you most Oscar winners are way overrated.
Films you're supposed to like as opposed to films you actually like.
At least it is much better than Harry Potter series. Isn't it?
Twister - again great special effects, but the acting and the plot were ridiculous.
Lost in Translation - the first film to be shown when Film4 became free to view on Freeview. I was really looking forward to this as the film had received positive comments from the critics, but it was just boring.
Jurassic Park - yeah the dinosaurs were great, but as an action blockbuster, I was bored. It was obvious where the story was going and no matter how good special effects are, they cannot make up for a boring plot. As a result, I have never watched Jurassic Park 2 or 3.