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

[Flounce]

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

 

[Sussax]

'Downfall'

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

 

[ozzygull]

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]

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

 

[OzMike]

The Bookshop.

 

[Flounce]

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

 

[The Grockle]

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]

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!

 

[DavidRyder]

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

 

[Pevenseagull]

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]

The Sound of Music, obviously.

 

[AK74]

Magnolia.

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

 

[BBassic]

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]

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Barbie