Feb-18-2011, 03:37 PM (UTC)
Stuff you like that others hate, stuff you hate that others like, or stuff you think are okay but overrated. My list below happens to include only movies, but all kinds of fiction are welcome.
Stuff I like that others hate
The Matrix sequels. Sure, they're not as good as the original movie. But I still like 'em, especially Reloaded. It has great action scenes and the scene near the end, with the Architect... I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but it sent shivers down my spine. I thought the ending of Revolutions was clever. The rest of that film not so much, though.
Stuff that I think is overrated (but still okay)
Pirates of the Carribean. All three of 'em. Sure, I like them, but really, are they that fantastic? Is Johnny Depp's performance as captain Jack Sparrow that awesome? I say no, but I do still enjoy them.
Stuff I hate that others like
James Bond. Let me be clear: I have never read the original novels. I have seen movies starring Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. I haven't seen the new Daniel Craig movies.
I understand that James Bond is supposed to be the ultimate male fantasy: he has the cool gadgets and cars, gets to go to fancy parties and sleeps around with lots of beautiful women. But none of these things particularly appeal to me, not even in an escapist way. (Concerning the women: no, I'm not gay. I'm just really, really, really hardwired towards monogamy.)
Stuff I like that others hate
The Matrix sequels. Sure, they're not as good as the original movie. But I still like 'em, especially Reloaded. It has great action scenes and the scene near the end, with the Architect... I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but it sent shivers down my spine. I thought the ending of Revolutions was clever. The rest of that film not so much, though.
Stuff that I think is overrated (but still okay)
Pirates of the Carribean. All three of 'em. Sure, I like them, but really, are they that fantastic? Is Johnny Depp's performance as captain Jack Sparrow that awesome? I say no, but I do still enjoy them.
Stuff I hate that others like
James Bond. Let me be clear: I have never read the original novels. I have seen movies starring Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. I haven't seen the new Daniel Craig movies.
I understand that James Bond is supposed to be the ultimate male fantasy: he has the cool gadgets and cars, gets to go to fancy parties and sleeps around with lots of beautiful women. But none of these things particularly appeal to me, not even in an escapist way. (Concerning the women: no, I'm not gay. I'm just really, really, really hardwired towards monogamy.)
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