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What are some films that you enjoyed WAY more than you thought you would?

posted 3 years ago by M1sterDoct0r (4565)
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Like you went in with low expectations or you didn't even know what to expect. Here are a few of mine;

1. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) - Yeah, I never cared for Cap. But this film just elevated his character for me. Still my favorite film in the entire MCU.

2. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - Another Superhero flick. Never read any of their comics. I had no idea what to expect from it. It absolutely blew me away.

3. Sicario (2015) - Saw some previews for it & I thought it looked pretty meh. Couldn't tell what the hype was all about. Watched it, then I found out. It deserves all the hype & praise. Absolutely fantastic film

4. Jackie Brown (1997) - This is probably the only time I went into a Tarantino film without knowing much about the film. The end results was just wow. Enjoyed it waaay more than I thought I would. It's my second favorite film of his. After Pulp Fiction.

5. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011) - I never cared about the Mission Impossible franchise THAT much before this one. I could take it or leave it. Then this came along & just blew me away. It's still my favorite one in the franchise

6. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) - Another one I didn't know anything about. Had an absolute blast with this one!

7. Memento (2001) - I somehow never heard of this movie. And then I just caught it on tv one day. Still my absolute favorite Nolan film

8. Hot Fuzz (2007) - This was my introduction to Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg. The promo I saw for it made it look so dumb but the film was absolutely brilliant.

[–] Wint3rFir3 (7386) 3 years ago

Stretch (2014). Didn't even know what to expect, but I gave it a shot and what I got was pretty great.

[–] M1sterDoct0r (4565) 3 years ago

That's one of the rare time that I watched a film that I didn't know ANYTHING about. I just caught it on tv one night. Recognized Patrick Wilson & I was like, I'm just gonna watch a few minutes of this.

Somehow ended up watching the whole thing. Genuinely surprised me. Wish I could go into other films blind like that

[–] Wint3rFir3 (7386) 3 years ago

A friend recommended it to me, so I watched it based on that recommendation alone, knowing nothing. Going in blind can work out sometimes, for sure.

[–] TheLovelyAnomaly (619) 3 years ago

Ditto on Guardians of the Galaxy. Also, Megamind (2010) I thought was going to be mediocre, or at most "okay," but I ended thoroughly enjoying it.

[–] jekporkins (1985) 3 years ago

Off the top of my head...

Jumanji (remake) - gave it a shot after hearing buzz, and was going in with massive reluctance because I hate remakes of movies I love. I am also not a Jack Black guy. Not only was it hilarious, but Jack Black was the best part of it.

Stillwater - I had no idea what it was about and all I heard it leaned right-wing and Damon sucks for some reason. I couldn't sleep and tossed it on because of the controversy. I was absolutely riveted from start to finish. Damon should get an award or two for that one.

Hereditary - not a huge horror guy but it was on Prime and someone recommended it. Tossed it on when scrolling around to try a few minutes. Ended up canceling dinner plans and watching it through. Makes me think I need to check it out again as I just finished the director's other effort, Misommar, which was similarly creepy.