[Film] Films you watched, expecting to hate, which then surprised you at how good they were

Flounce

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I held off from watching Ridley Scott’s A Good Year but when I did get around to watching it, expecting it to be shit, absolutely loved it

 

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Sussax

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Aug 31, 2012

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'Downfall'

Only ever saw the 'meme' videos around it, which almost put me off, but a really good watch.

 

ozzygull

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Oct 6, 2003

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Reading

• Friday at 12:14 PM

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Watched a film on SKY called "The Cleaner" it was about a window cleaner that save hostages. Thought it would be utter tosh and put it on just for a laugh, actually turned out to be really enjoyable.

 

el punal

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Aug 29, 2012

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• Friday at 12:17 PM

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Chesty Morgan’s Deadly Weapons was something else. Careful when you get in the shower boys!

 

OzMike

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Oct 2, 2006

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• Friday at 12:21 PM

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The Bookshop.

 

Flounce

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The Outfit, set in a Tailor’s shop in Chicago 1956. Brilliant although it sounds pretty dull!

 

The Grockle

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I was dragged along to mean girls expecting it to be the worse film I'd ever seen but found it quite funny!

 

Jam The Man

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Jul 5, 2003

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• Friday at 12:49 PM

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I went to the cinema in 1996 with a girl I was desperate to go out with on a more permanent basis.
She suggested going to see a film about Scottish junkies which i didn’t think would be my cup of tea at all.



Turns out Trainspotting was rather good!

 

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DavidRyder

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Jul 23, 2013

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Bridesmaids. I always avoid 'chick flicks' but was forced into watching it and thought it was great.

 

Pevenseagull

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Jul 20, 2003

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• Friday at 1:09 PM

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A few friends with kids told me that I should watch Paddington and particularly Paddington 2. I ignored them because I am a grumpy old git.

Eventually ended up watching 2 nursing a hangover and absolutely loved it. First one was pretty good as well.

 

Goldstone1976

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The Sound of Music, obviously.

 

AK74

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Magnolia.

Not that well known, but a remarkable bit of cinema.

 

BBassic

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Jul 28, 2011

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• Friday at 1:45 PM

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Every single Fast and Furious film except the first one which is a legitimately enjoyable piece of early 00s action movie-making.

Though I don't honestly know if I'd call F&F 2 through 10 'good'

 

Albion my Albion

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Uncle Spielberg

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Jul 6, 2003

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Lancing

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Barbie