The Worst Movies by the Best Directors
05-08-20, 06:20 PM
#101
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Worst Movies by the Best Directors
I just watched 1941 on cable the other day, and, dear god, that thing is a misfire on every level.
On paper, it seems solid -- a comedy based on the mythical "Battle of Los Angeles," an all-star cast, an A-list director...
It's probably the unfunniest comedy I've ever seen. It sort of wants to be a cross between Dr Strangelove and Animal House, and misses both of those marks. It's like nobody realized the movie was supposed to be a comedy.
The set pieces -- the dance hall, the airplane chase -- just drag on and on.
And it has an incredible case, but completely wastes them.
On paper, it seems solid -- a comedy based on the mythical "Battle of Los Angeles," an all-star cast, an A-list director...
It's probably the unfunniest comedy I've ever seen. It sort of wants to be a cross between Dr Strangelove and Animal House, and misses both of those marks. It's like nobody realized the movie was supposed to be a comedy.
The set pieces -- the dance hall, the airplane chase -- just drag on and on.
And it has an incredible case, but completely wastes them.
05-08-20, 07:03 PM
#102
DVD Talk Hero
Re: The Worst Movies by the Best Directors
^ Hook is probably the only Spielberg movie I could never watch again. I like the premise of a grown up Peter Pan but it just misfires on everything.
It has some decent visual effects, I suppose but certainly not enough for me to ever want to revisit it.
It has some decent visual effects, I suppose but certainly not enough for me to ever want to revisit it.
05-08-20, 07:20 PM
#103
Re: The Worst Movies by the Best Directors
Ready Player One is the worst Spielberg movie that i've ever seen. Indy 4 comes in at number 2. Though 1941 is the only Spielberg movie I haven't seen.
05-09-20, 10:43 AM
#104
DVD Talk Hero
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I don't think I've ever seen Hook, or even part of it outside of the tv commercials for it during its theatrical run. It didn't look interesting to me and I never went out of my way to watch it.
05-09-20, 07:15 PM
#106
DVD Talk Hero
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I saw Barry Lyndon for the first time within the last year or two. I wasn't against seeing it, but given the mixed response from some folks, and the length, it was never a priority. Color me surprised when I was thoroughly blown away. I'd take it any day over stuff like A Clockwork Orange or Full Metal Jacket. I even prefer it over The Shining, but then I've never been a horror weirdo.
05-10-20, 12:16 AM
#107
DVD Talk Legend
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Again, I haven't read every post in this thread, but need to mention Robert Altman's "Popeye". He was such an odd choice to direct this film. Which failed on every level IMO. I actually saw this in the theater when it came out and I don't believe I've seen more people leave during a movie before it ended. It was a joyless mess.
05-10-20, 12:50 AM
#108
DVD Talk Legend
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Barry Lyndon is a masterpiece. Its only flaw is a crappy Ryan O'Neal performance. The cinematography alone is evolutionary.
05-10-20, 12:53 AM
#109
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Worst Movies by the Best Directors
Again, I haven't read every post in this thread, but need to mention Robert Altman's "Popeye". He was such an odd choice to direct this film. Which failed on every level IMO. I actually saw this in the theater when it came out and I don't believe I've seen more people leave during a movie before it ended. It was a joyless mess.
05-10-20, 01:23 AM
#110
DVD Talk Hero
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"Odd" and "fascinating" are good ways to describe Popeye. It's just a really bizarre movie, that very effectively turns a cartoon into live action.
And, goddam, if Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall weren't brilliant casting choices for Popeye and Olive Oyl.
But I'm still, like, Robert Altman? That Robert Altman? Really?
And, goddam, if Robin Williams and Shelley Duvall weren't brilliant casting choices for Popeye and Olive Oyl.
But I'm still, like, Robert Altman? That Robert Altman? Really?
05-10-20, 04:47 PM
#111
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: The Worst Movies by the Best Directors
The problem with this list is that this guy is clearly ignoring the early works of these directors. Coppola, Kubrick, Kurosawa, and Hitchcock all put out their worst stuff before they became big time directors.
But listing a bunch of obscure titles isn’t going to generate clicks so the author had to go and make a bunch of controversial choices to make the list more discussion-worthy.
I'm not sure how anyone can in good faith call The Departed his worst movie. Cape Fear and Bringing Out the Dead are easily worse.
But listing a bunch of obscure titles isn’t going to generate clicks so the author had to go and make a bunch of controversial choices to make the list more discussion-worthy.
I'm not sure how anyone can in good faith call The Departed his worst movie. Cape Fear and Bringing Out the Dead are easily worse.
05-10-20, 06:41 PM
#112
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Seriously, it's too bad you took this route. Too be a troll. You do realize that everyone has their own own opinion, and I've seen there earlier movies (so thanks for being so not cool). You do understand that people that might disagree with you? Do you understand stand? How about not being mean to people and just realizing that (I know, that's gotta be hard for you)...but if you wanna continue to be a troll, then continue...keep going bud...
05-10-20, 07:39 PM
#113
Re: The Worst Movies by the Best Directors
I wouldn't hold Fear and Desire against Kubrick because it was basically his film school. Lolita would be my choice.
Also Boxcar Bertha is clearly Scorsese's worst. But, again, it's hard to hold early films against directors. Just putting yourself in position to direct a feature is a massive win and allowed them to progress to bigger and better things.
Last edited by Finisher; 05-10-20 at 07:46 PM.
05-11-20, 01:30 AM
#114
DVD Talk Special Edition
05-11-20, 02:27 AM
#115
05-11-20, 08:38 AM
#116
DVD Talk Hero
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It's a strange statement to say that a film is a masterpiece and that the leading actor gave a crappy performance. Generally a film isn't considered a masterpiece unless all the main roles are played to perfection.
05-16-20, 06:20 PM
#117
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PONYO (2008) is Hayao Miyazaki's worst film.
05-20-20, 10:42 AM
#118
DVD Talk Godfather
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Not having seen 1941 my Spielberg vote goes to A.I..
I don't think there's a truly bad Tarantino film but The Hateful Eight might be the one I'm least interested in seeing again.
I don't think there's a truly bad Tarantino film but The Hateful Eight might be the one I'm least interested in seeing again.
