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What was a movie you didn't like that everyone else enjoyed? (lemmus.org)
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[–] TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee -2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

My theory is that people who found No Country boring are only familiar with straight forward plots. It takes thoughtfulness to enjoy the film, and the people I know who disliked it lack that.

The movie doesn't hold your hand. John Wick requires lots flashy action because the average viewer would benefit from a close caption that says "feel excited now," while No Country is boring unless you're brain is actively participating.

What are your thoughts on this generalization?

[–] Texas_Hangover@lemm.ee 23 points 8 months ago (2 children)

This sounds like the rick and morty copypasta.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

To be fair, you need a very high IQ to understand No Country for Old Men.

[–] TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

Turns out I'm good at something after all.

[–] Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don't really think it's accurate. I love when the main plot is deeper than just what you can see. I just watched The Green Knight and I was constantly trying to find the deeper meaning to whatever was happening and how it related to the overall plot in a more symbolic way.

My favorite movies are Pulp Fiction and The Fifth Element which both have multiple storylines. Although for The Fifth Element, the overall plot is straightforward.

I just didn't find this movie interesting and the "intense" scenes didn't really land for me.

[–] TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I understand. What would you say is the most intense scene in a film?

[–] Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's probably been 17 years since I saw it, and I didn't love it. So my memory on it isn't the best. So I'm going to give the obvious example of the coin scene. Which from what I remember commanded some gravitas.

[–] TheDorkfromYork@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Ah, my mistake. I meant to ask what is your favorite scene from ANY film. The coin flip scene is lit tho.

[–] Omegamanthethird@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

First intense scene like that comes to mind is the opening to Inglourious Basterds. I'll let you know if I think of one I like more than that. But that's probably it.

[–] helpme@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

Coin scene is boring, car scene from Nocturnal Animals.