Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
10-11-09, 04:50 PM
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Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
I could say this accounts for about 80% of the movies I saw as a teenager in small town America with the movie theater being the only place where something would be new.
However, there were times when I was younger that I knew deep down the movie wasn't going to be that great, but I was so bored I went anyway. Ironically, most were ones I attended when I came back to visit my parents in small town America for the weekend or holidays.
-American Werewolf in Paris
-Domestic Disturbance- I had forgotten this movie existed or that I had seen it, until someone mentioned it in another thread.
-Kull the Conqueror
-Dead Man on Campus
-The Spirit
-Dracula 2000
-The Pink Panther -remake
-Home for the Holidays
However, there were times when I was younger that I knew deep down the movie wasn't going to be that great, but I was so bored I went anyway. Ironically, most were ones I attended when I came back to visit my parents in small town America for the weekend or holidays.
-American Werewolf in Paris
-Domestic Disturbance- I had forgotten this movie existed or that I had seen it, until someone mentioned it in another thread.
-Kull the Conqueror
-Dead Man on Campus
-The Spirit
-Dracula 2000
-The Pink Panther -remake
-Home for the Holidays
10-11-09, 05:47 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
Maybe it's because I'm an old man of 37, but life's way too short to waste time seeing movies I think will suck.
10-11-09, 06:13 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
Originally Posted by glassdragon
Now a days it seems that if I didn't see movies that sucked I would never get to go to the movies 
10-11-09, 06:15 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
Originally Posted by Solid Snake PAC
you must have either bad taste in films or just not care what you're going to...lol
10-11-09, 06:22 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
I was having transmission work done on my car a few years back, was stranded at the mechanic's for a few hours. Walked across the street, saw Poseidon. BLECCH.
10-11-09, 08:26 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
Originally Posted by Sierra Disc
Maybe it's because I'm an old man of 37, but life's way too short to waste time seeing movies I think will suck.
10-11-09, 08:51 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
I could have a better list of films that sucked, but I went to see theatrically because I thought I would get laid afterwards (and did not).
This list would include winners like:
- The Devil Wears Prada
- Fun with Dick and Jane
- A Guy Thing
- Hollywood Homicide
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- Kicking and Screaming
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
- Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- The Prince and Me
- Roll Bounce
- She's the Man
- The Stepford Wives
- Wicker Park
Thankfully, my track record from 2008 and moving forward is a little bit stronger. Ahem.
My friend and I did leave Dreamcatcher upset we spent money on it, only to theater hop into Boat Trip because we had nothing else to do that afternoon. Now that was a mistake.
This list would include winners like:
- The Devil Wears Prada
- Fun with Dick and Jane
- A Guy Thing
- Hollywood Homicide
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- Kicking and Screaming
- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
- Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- The Prince and Me
- Roll Bounce
- She's the Man
- The Stepford Wives
- Wicker Park
Thankfully, my track record from 2008 and moving forward is a little bit stronger. Ahem.
My friend and I did leave Dreamcatcher upset we spent money on it, only to theater hop into Boat Trip because we had nothing else to do that afternoon. Now that was a mistake.
10-11-09, 10:21 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
Double Take/Sugar & Spice.
I actually went to the theater alone. Payed for Double Take. Left the theater. Went straight to the ticket window. And payed to see Sugar & Spice.
*shudders*
I actually went to the theater alone. Payed for Double Take. Left the theater. Went straight to the ticket window. And payed to see Sugar & Spice.
*shudders*
10-12-09, 12:31 AM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
Shitty movies that got me laid include...
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Mona Lisa Smile
No Reservations (although I do dig the original german film, heh)
Music and Lyrics
Catch and Release
heh.
I also saw a sneak preview of Master of Disguise for a date (my senior year of high school, I believe) and the girl never talked to me again not did I receive even a handjob. Bitch.
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
Mona Lisa Smile
No Reservations (although I do dig the original german film, heh)
Music and Lyrics
Catch and Release
heh.
I also saw a sneak preview of Master of Disguise for a date (my senior year of high school, I believe) and the girl never talked to me again not did I receive even a handjob. Bitch.
10-12-09, 08:04 AM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
It usually takes a well reviewed movie to drag me to theater, but I did take a date once to see The Island of Doctor Moreau. That movie really creeped me out.
10-12-09, 11:14 AM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
Originally Posted by Zen Peckinpah
I thought Jennifer's Body would be bad from all the negative buzz about it when I walked into it after Zombieland, but I really liked it.
10-12-09, 12:48 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
I saw every single mainstream release at the theater when I worked there, from around Fall of 2000 till Winter 2003. Hmmm. I was there for all of the stinkers. I remember being offended by how stupid Tomcats was. That one sticks in my head as "the worst". There was such an overconsumption of movies that I really don't remember them all too well. But I did see ALL of them.
10-12-09, 12:50 PM
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Re: Movies that Sucked, But You Went to See Theatrically due to Boredom
I Love You Beth Cooper
Garfield 2
Crank 2
Land of the Lost
Year One
etc
Garfield 2
Crank 2
Land of the Lost
Year One
etc
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