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Anthony Jackson50 said:Here are a few of my personal takes:
I definitely fall into that camp of people who think The Thin Red Line and Magnolia are just plain boring.
The Conversation is actually a pretty boring movie—but honestly, that’s a far cry from saying it isn't good! I still keep a copy in my collection, though.
I honestly feel like I could watch The Remains of the Day over and over again—it’s one of those absolute gems that just never gets old! Every single time I sit down to watch it, I find something new to appreciate; it’s just so deeply engaging and stays interesting no matter how many times it rolls around.
I watched All the President's Men recently—and man, it was a bit of a slog for me!
You know, I’ve seen some polls floating around where people have actually crowned The Exorcist as the greatest horror movie of all time—and honestly? I think they've got a point. It isn't just empty jump scares; there's real substance there.
I feel like Lost in Translation is honestly kind of Boring—it just drags for me—but I have to admit, the lead actors are enough to pull you through it.
Citizen Kane has one of the absolute best endings in cinema history—hands down!
Honestly, I have to agree—Alexander is just a terribly boring movie.
You really need some patience when it comes to watching for Rublev—honestly, even I found it pretty Boring back when I was a teenager.
The Crying Game is anything but a boring movie!
I have to say, Mean Streets didn't exactly blow me away—even with all the massive amounts of praise I've been reading about it lately...
Legends of the Fall is easily one of the most boring movies I've ever sat through...
Let's make one thing clear right from the jump—we aren't here to talk about those low-budget B and C movies. In this thread, let's stick to the heavy hitters—only the famous works by legendary directors and acclaimed authors.
For instance:
I have to admit, I was really looking forward to diving into Jim Jarmusch's work, but honestly? Both Dead Man and Broken Flowers felt pretty Boring to me—just couldn't quite get into the groove of them, despite my high expectations!
When it comes to the Coen brothers, they really seem to have this binary way of working—it’s either an absolute blast or a total slog to sit through. Personally, I think Barton Fink and The Man Who Wasn't There fall squarely into that second category... definitely more of a "tough watch" than a fun night at the movies!
Great Anti-recommendation:
Half Nelson: Even though some big-shot critics have hailed this one as a masterpiece—some even ranking it among the top 10 films of the decade—it’s honestly such a drag. It’s just incredibly Boring. That being said, Gosling really did nail his part.
I can't say I disagree.
Half the movie was spent staring at Sharon Stone and 😍Chloe.