I think that this is largely true with a lot of media for me. I seem to be an outlier in much of my fandom (though not all).
Movie-wise:
Bladerunner Highlander Big Trouble in Little China Buckaroo Banzai Dune Flash Gordon 13th Warrior The Blood of Heroes Slipstream Flesh+Blood Streets of Fire Near Dark Saturn 3
Less flop and more obscure:
The Abominable Dr Phibes
@WetRats: Knightriders is a spectacular deep track!
A thousand times yes. What a beautifully weird little movie that is, and probably one of the most literal comics-to-screen translations ever, since what Robert Altman really made was Thimble Theatre: The Movie.
Agreed! I loved that film! I even bought the Harry Niilsson soundtrack at the time!
I just read that they've greenlit a remake of this with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson. I'm pretty sure I don't like the idea of anyone remaking it, but I'm trying to be more positive these days... perhaps they'll persuade John Carpenter to direct?
I just read that they've greenlit a remake of this with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson. I'm pretty sure I don't like the idea of anyone remaking it, but I'm trying to be more positive these days... perhaps they'll persuade John Carpenter to direct?
I like Johnson, but what made that movie was Kurt Russell’s delivery. Johnson won't be able to replicate that, and without it the movie loses 85% of its charm.
Unlike Blade Runner, I wouldn't mind someone making a sequel with someone else (not Johnson) playing Burton, but there's no need to remake the original. Just pick it up and move it to another location with another crazy adventure. He's a truck driver. He drives all across the country. There's no need to bring back any of the other characters.
I just read that they've greenlit a remake of this with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson. I'm pretty sure I don't like the idea of anyone remaking it, but I'm trying to be more positive these days... perhaps they'll persuade John Carpenter to direct?
Perfect. Jack Burton basically spouted of third person wrestling lines, and the Rock was one of the best At that.
I just read that they've greenlit a remake of this with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson. I'm pretty sure I don't like the idea of anyone remaking it, but I'm trying to be more positive these days... perhaps they'll persuade John Carpenter to direct?
I like Johnson, but what made that movie was Kurt Russell’s delivery.
I just heard that what Russell was doing for his delivery in that movie was a John Wayne imitation.
I just read that they've greenlit a remake of this with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson. I'm pretty sure I don't like the idea of anyone remaking it, but I'm trying to be more positive these days... perhaps they'll persuade John Carpenter to direct?
I like Johnson, but what made that movie was Kurt Russell’s delivery.
I just heard that what Russell was doing for his delivery in that movie was a John Wayne imitation.
Well, yeah. But that's really just in his vocal rhythm and some of his body language, like the way he moves his shoulders, but he plussed it for comedic effect in a way that made it feel natural. I think there are other actors who could pull it off, but I don't think Johnson is one of them.
I just read that they've greenlit a remake of this with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson. I'm pretty sure I don't like the idea of anyone remaking it, but I'm trying to be more positive these days... perhaps they'll persuade John Carpenter to direct?
I like Johnson, but what made that movie was Kurt Russell’s delivery. Johnson won't be able to replicate that, and without it the movie loses 85% of its charm.
Unlike Blade Runner, I wouldn't mind someone making a sequel with someone else (not Johnson) playing Burton, but there's no need to remake the original. Just pick it up and move it to another location with another crazy adventure. He's a truck driver. He drives all across the country. There's no need to bring back any of the other characters.
I agree, it was Kurt Russell that made that movie what it was. Anyone you can think of that could pull off a sequel? Just spitballing ideas, but maybe Chris Pratt?
Kind of on a related note, I saw a top 23 movies on Netflix that you've never seen list in my Facebook feed the other day. While I have seen a few on this list, as the article assumes, I haven't seen most of them.
I just read that they've greenlit a remake of this with Dewayne "The Rock" Johnson. I'm pretty sure I don't like the idea of anyone remaking it, but I'm trying to be more positive these days... perhaps they'll persuade John Carpenter to direct?
I like Johnson, but what made that movie was Kurt Russell’s delivery. Johnson won't be able to replicate that, and without it the movie loses 85% of its charm.
Unlike Blade Runner, I wouldn't mind someone making a sequel with someone else (not Johnson) playing Burton, but there's no need to remake the original. Just pick it up and move it to another location with another crazy adventure. He's a truck driver. He drives all across the country. There's no need to bring back any of the other characters.
I agree, it was Kurt Russell that made that movie what it was. Anyone you can think of that could pull off a sequel? Just spitballing ideas, but maybe Chris Pratt?
Has everyone forgotten how funny DJ was in "Be Cool"?
I don't think anyone's doubting DJ's ability to make even a bland movie fun, but the real trick to Big Trouble is, in addition to Russell's delivery of the lines, that Jack Burton is a complete idiot, right up to the "It's All in the Reflexes" ending. Says the wrong thing at the wrong time, can't use a gun properly, gets it handed to him repeatedly throughout the film, yet somehow manages to survive. That's the charm of the whole thing.
I have a hard time believing they're going to write Johnson's version of the character like that. I'll be happy to be proven wrong on that, though.
One of the movies I have deep, abiding love for did so poorly it still hasn't come to DVD: Electric Dreams.
A soundtrack by ELO, Virginia Madson in an early role, a BEAUTIFUL sequence showing falling in love over music and a very 80's plot, I was surprised when it died on arrival when I saw it in the theater back in 1984, and probably saw it 3 or 4 times in the two weeks it was out, and then over and over on VHS. I introduced TONS of people to it, and not a one disliked it.
Shock Treatment. I personally like it a lot more than Rocky Horror. Especially the soundtrack.
Also, while I'm thinking of musicals I enjoy that flopped upon release, Forbidden Zone ranks up there for me as well. Best thing Richard Elfman did when he wasn't busy being one of Deborah Blake's schizophrenic hallucinations.
I think this is more in the major disappointment than bomb category but I love Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
There are LOTS of issues with it but I find it to be an enjoyable mess. The scene with Kirk questioning/giving attitude to what at the time everyone thought was a divine being is a classic Kirk moment.
In college, we had a Star Trek weekend. It involved cases of beer, cold duck sparkling wine and drinking when something funny happened (usually a Kirk moment).
Final Frontier made us drink the most. Kirk rock climbing starts the drunken merriment.
These are my top three favorite movies of all time. While Barbarella is the only "bomb" on the list, none of them enjoyed the success I believe they deserve, performing poorly at the box office and receiving many negative or mixed reviews upon release.
I highly recommend all three, especially Orca for it's tragic and beautiful Morricone soundtrack and a stellar performance by Richard Harris.
I Made my wife watch Barbarella with me. She wasn't sure what to think. Was it parady or serious? Yes, dear. It is.
I love that movie. Its fast paced, funny, exciting and great looking. I constantly hear it trashed and can't understand why. John McTeirnan was thrown off it but you still see his flair in some of the scenes. It has buddy cop, fish out of water and quotable scenes all through out. It shows us a slice of history little visited in cinema. Antonio Banderas was never used better, despite playing an Arab it never felt like Kevin Costner playing Robin Hood. There is a battle scene that ranks high on my action movie scene list when a attacking calvary is beaten back by a small mobile squad of Vikings. Watch that riveting scene and dismiss all the rotten tomatoes that this movie gets.
I have never been a believer of "they say it stinks". Judge for yourself. If they say Big Trouble in Little China or John Carter are no good, they can go see what they want.
If you're in this forum and have seen 13 Warrior give it a try. Its a solid two hours at minimum.
My brother and i were big fans of BigTrouble in Little China.
One of the best movies ever made. And lets not forget the soundtrack. My wife and oldest son watched it win me once. My wife claims not to remember it. I'm not sure what to make of hat.
These are my top three favorite movies of all time. While Barbarella is the only "bomb" on the list, none of them enjoyed the success I believe they deserve, performing poorly at the box office and receiving many negative or mixed reviews upon release.
I highly recommend all three, especially Orca for it's tragic and beautiful Morricone soundtrack and a stellar performance by Richard Harris.
Unharmed my wife watch Barbarella with me. She wasn't sure what to think. Was it parasympathetic or serious? Yes, dear. It is.
I showed my wife Barbarella a year or two after we started dating unsure of what her reaction would be. She loved it. In fact, I have a Barbarella t-shirt that she told me she wants if I ever decide I don't want it. She's already laid claim to my Lifeforce t-shirt.
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Brazil
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Hudson Hawk
Movie-wise:
Bladerunner
Highlander
Big Trouble in Little China
Buckaroo Banzai
Dune
Flash Gordon
13th Warrior
The Blood of Heroes
Slipstream
Flesh+Blood
Streets of Fire
Near Dark
Saturn 3
Less flop and more obscure:
The Abominable Dr Phibes
@WetRats: Knightriders is a spectacular deep track!
Unlike Blade Runner, I wouldn't mind someone making a sequel with someone else (not Johnson) playing Burton, but there's no need to remake the original. Just pick it up and move it to another location with another crazy adventure. He's a truck driver. He drives all across the country. There's no need to bring back any of the other characters.
All the ones I've listed (and Big Trouble, which I forgot about) are favorites.
http://agoodmovietowatch.com/netflix/23-best-netflix/
I have a hard time believing they're going to write Johnson's version of the character like that. I'll be happy to be proven wrong on that, though.
A soundtrack by ELO, Virginia Madson in an early role, a BEAUTIFUL sequence showing falling in love over music and a very 80's plot, I was surprised when it died on arrival when I saw it in the theater back in 1984, and probably saw it 3 or 4 times in the two weeks it was out, and then over and over on VHS. I introduced TONS of people to it, and not a one disliked it.
::sigh::
Also, while I'm thinking of musicals I enjoy that flopped upon release, Forbidden Zone ranks up there for me as well. Best thing Richard Elfman did when he wasn't busy being one of Deborah Blake's schizophrenic hallucinations.
Hudson Hawk
The Lone Ranger
Final Frontier made us drink the most. Kirk rock climbing starts the drunken merriment.
Antonio meet Beowulf.