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Many movie fans look to IMDb for movie recommendations, and if this happens, more people will watch Everything everywhere at once, which holds a unique IMDb ratings record. It is the only film of 2022 to have a score greater than 8.0 and enter the top 250. The film even has a chance to sneak up to the 8.5 mark, but then it risks being snubbed by Redditors.
Editors have debated which films with an 8.5 or higher don’t deserve their score. And of the 45 movies rated 8.5+, users have unpopular opinions on almost every one. Although the consensus is that these movies are the best of all time, Redditors make some strong counterarguments.
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Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
Star Wars: A New Hope keeps a legacy that few other films do. Not only has no one seen digital effects like this before, it includes the most popular iconic movie characters of all time, and it was the start of a $10 billion franchise. But legacy doesn’t play a huge role for Ebenantar, who believes “the film feels really dated to me, to the point where it just doesn’t work.”
While the Redditor admits they like it The Empire Strikes Backthey argue A new hope, which is rated 8.6 on IMDb, is a product of its time. To be fair, George Lucas apparently felt the same way when he tried to update the film with CGI in the 2000s, but this only proved even more that the original version can’t be beat.
Life Is Beautiful (1997)
As for war movies life is beautiful is by far the most overlooked. The 1997 film is as captivating as The deer hunterand it’s just as emotionally draining as Schindlers List, if not more. But although it’s not that well known, the IMDb users who have seen it love it as it sits at 8.6 in the database.
However, G_skinns1985 doesn’t think it deserves the love it has, arguing, “It’s emotionally charged and a decent film overall, but probably no more than a 7/10 for me.” Just a little overly sentimental in the end in my opinion. “To be fair, life is beautiful has a misleading title and it is a film to watch only once as it is so emotionally draining on its viewers. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t an incredibly well-told and original story compared to the sea of other WWII films.
Fight Club (1999)
JeffGoldblumsGlasses explains: “fight club doesn’t deserve to be in the top 10 or 15 or whatever. It’s a movie that’s fun when you’re a teenager but makes you roll your eyes at times when you watch it again.” Ironically, some teenagers would be disappointed if they saw a movie titled ” fight club this isn’t really about underground boxing.
However, many other Redditors share the user’s opinion, and viewers find his anti-consumer message pseudo-intellectual. It’s almost as if the 1999 film came full circle, eh fight club was a box office bomb when it was first released, then it became a cult classic, and now it’s garnered a small but noticeable backlash.
The Usual Suspects (1995)
SarcasticDevil thinks of the crime classic of the 90s The usual suspects did not deserve its 8.5 points in the film database. The Redditor makes a great analogy for the film, positing, “I liked it The usual suspects for its ending, but I didn’t like it up to that point. A bit like a tame roller coaster with a sudden crash at the end.”
There’s no denying that the twist ending enhances the movie’s viewing experience, but the final moments wouldn’t be as effective if the story were brilliantly crafted to the point. The usual suspects is a masterclass in storytelling, and most would agree that it totally deserves its score.
Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump has a huge 8.8 on IMDb and is the best Tom Hanks movie according to the website. The film is praised endlessly for its performances, its blend of drama and comedy, and the way it interpolates real events. But Tophman doesn’t think the film should have scored that high, even if they can’t pinpoint exactly why they hate it so much.
The Redditor argues, “Maybe it’s the story, maybe it’s Tom Hanks, but there’s something terrible about this movie. I can’t get through this.” But while the 1994 film was criticized for its ignorance (the Ku Klux Klan is literally shrugged off as “sometimes we all do things that don’t make sense”), love them most viewers him and think there should have been one Forrest Gump 2.
American History X (1998)
American History X’The story of a neo-Nazi turning a new leaf in prison struck a chord with many viewers. It delves into the psyche of racists better than any other film of its kind, and this resulted in an 8.5 average on IMDb. However, EmpireStrikesYou thinks so American History X is unworthy of this score because it is so predictable.
The Redditor also takes aim at the manner of shooting and the acting, arguing, “The cinematography was underpowered for the plot, the supporting characters left Edward Norton to do the heavy lifting, and the director’s ambition went in the wrong direction.” Script lost.” Although American History X Feels more like a lesson than a movie at times, the film’s urgency and its portrayal of white supremacy is just as frighteningly relevant today as it was 24 years ago.
Gladiator (2000)
gladiator has an 8.5 on IMDb, and the film became a classic almost immediately when it was released 22 years ago. But JanMichaelVincent16 says: “It’s not a bad film by any means and it has some fantastic actors, but it’s not as great a film as people make it out to be.”
The 2000 epic is a simple revenge story, and so many other films have an almost identical story but with different approaches, be it Conan the Barbarian or the recently released ones The Northman. But between appearances and epic scope, it all boils down to 10, and gladiator is the best version of it.
The Godfather Part II (1974)
No other film series has a better double whammy than The Godfather. The first film is widely considered not only the greatest gangster film of all time, but the greatest film of all time. and The Godfather Part II is one of those rare instances where many think the prequel is better than its predecessor, since the 1974 release takes place both before and after the events of the original film. The two films are at 9.2 and 9.0, respectively.
However, Majorkerina believes that the sequel is massively inferior to the first film. The Redditor argues, “While the first film is clear, focused, and memorable, the second one never really got my head around, and aside from a few scenes involving Fredo, no scene really caught my eye.” While Michael’s relationship and Fredo is in many ways the core of the film, nothing beats meticulously shot sequences set in the 1910s as Vito builds his empire.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
pulp fiction has an 8.9 on IMDb and is significant for being the first major Hollywood film to really concern itself with telling a story in such a non-linear way. While foreign filmmakers had shot narratives this way for years, it was pulp fiction that made it popular in Hollywood.
However, Reign_of_Kronos feels it doesn’t live up to its IMDb rating, noting, “It was a mildly entertaining film at best. I don’t understand the praise he’s getting.” Nothing actually happens in it pulp fiction, and many have wondered if the film’s non-linear layout is even necessary and if it’s just there to make the film more entertaining. But the 1994 release had such a lasting impact on the industry, and its impact can still be seen in films released today.
The Matrix (1999)
With an IMDb rating of 8.7 The Matrix is one of the most influential action movies ever made, and it only comes around every ten years or so. This was preceded by the 1991s Terminator 2: Judgment Dayand up until 2010 there hadn’t been a film that was as influential beginning. Between the advanced digital effects and intelligent philosophical storytelling, there had never been a film quite like this, but Nateooo argues, “I understand the graphics were really groundbreaking for the time, but the story just never really grabbed me that much, it never really interested me. “
In fairness, the film’s complex narrative may have been diluted by the polarizing and incoherent sequels, particularly the recently released ones The Matrix Resurrectionsbut that doesn’t change the fact that the original movie was revolutionary and many action movies released today aren’t that impressive.
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