*This post is meant to be a second part of the previous one, so go check it out in case you haven't already.*
Welcome back! I'm hoping everyone is having a nice Sunday. For today's post, I will be giving a continuation to last week's post. In that one I wrote about movies I hated that everyone seems to love. This time is for the movies I love, despite a lot of people hating them.
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Let's get started!!!
#1 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
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| Violet was my spirit animal. Sorry not sorry. |
Okay, hear me out! The original will always be the best one, obviously. It has the songs, the charm, the childhood nostalgia, and the built-in sets. But I think the Tim Burton version gets too much hate. I wasn't a fan of Johnny Deep's acting, but still- the movie is beautiful! It's plot is closer to the book's, much more than the original. Side characters were better developed (in my opinion) and the dark traits of the four villain children were more fleshed out. I really appreciated how these four rascals (Violet, Mike, Augusts and Veruca) took the screen by storm. My only problem with this movie is the flashblack scenes and the too-long ending. Aside from that, I love this movie a lot!
#2 The "Star Wars" Prequels
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| Oh my god. |
Yes, I know Jar Jar Binks is the most annoying character in the history of humanity. Yes, the quotes are not always the best (looking at you Anakin with your hate towards sand). Nonetheless, the prequels of the "Star Wars" franchise get too much hate in my opinion. The score is majestic, most of the battle effects look great, Obi Wan steals the hearts of the viewers, how Anakin descended into the dark side was heartbreaking, and Padmé delivers both strength and vulnerability beautifully. The plot is not always the best, but it doesn't develop as bad as people make it out to be.
#3 "Avatar"
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| I wanted to shoot at some colonialists too. Just saying. |
It isn't the best movie, I know. Some people say it's like a remake of "Pocahontas", and they're not far from reality. But still, "Avatar" is still great! It teaches some very valuable lessons about respecting nature and becoming one with it. It has some amazing action sequences, and the visuals are breathtaking. Also, this concept of the humans taking the shape of the aliens' bodies was super cool in my opinion. I do get why a lot of people don't like it, but I do. I rest my case.
#4 The "Ghostbusters" 2016 Remake
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| YES GIRL! WORK IT HONEY! |
I agree that the originals were better in many ways. I also agree that many of the remake's jokes didn't work. But I do believe this remake is important in its own way. First of all, it is extremely important for female heroes to continue appearing on the screen; I saw pictures of the movie's premiere, and it was heartwarming and inspiring to see so many young little girls dressed as the Ghostbusters. Second, the dynamic among the four women was great! Their history together was believable and at some points relatable, and I loved their chemistry. Last but not least, I liked how the black member of the group received more recognition and participation in this take of the story, compared to the originals.
#5 "Charlie's Angels" 2019 Sequel
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| I wanted to be one of Charlie's Angels when I was a kid. I said what I said. |
Yes, this movie is a sequel. People were expecting to see a movie like the ones with Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore, which I believe affected their perception of the movie before it was even released. Also, people judged Kristen Stewart way too harshly, and all because of her role in the "Twilight" franchise, without even giving her the benefit of the doubt. I think people jumped into the hate wagon way too fast, and I even heard comments saying that because they weren't very tall or all white, they didn't look like Angels... they do know that Lucy Liu wasn't white either, right?? Anyways, I thought the movie was super fun, smart, with a great soundtrack, and a beautiful message of sisterhood.
#6 "Bee Movie"
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| Barry B. Benson was a whole mood. |
I was surprised when I learned that many people hate this movie. But then again, it's all a matter of taste. I love every single aspect of "Bee Movie" from the dialogues, the lessons, the visuals, the plot and much more. I actually learned a lot about bees and their importance watching this movie, as it had never been taught to me before. I do get why some people don't like it though, especially considering the weird "romance" between the bee protagonist and the human (even though I never saw it as a romance). Nevertheless, it remains one of my favorite animated movies of all time.
#7 "Clash of the Titans" 2010 Remake
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| Be still my heart! |
Again, this was another one that took me by surprise when I learned that many people don't like it. I adore this movie to pieces! Even though it's yet another inaccurate representation of Greek mythology in many ways, it was still an amazing journey. I'll never be over the way the Kraken looked when it was about to eat Princess Andromeda, and how Perseus saved her. Also, the Medusa incarnation in this movie was perfect, equally beautiful and frightening.
#8 "Watchmen"
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| I wanted to be Silk Specter just so I could wear those high-heeled boots. |
Of course the comic was better! But the movie did try its best, and I appreciate it a lot. The plot didn't change much, which was great (except for the way the ending was executed). The acting was not always the best, true, but it wasn't as bad as people make it seem. It had some very fun sequences, a brilliant opening scene, and it introduced many people (myself included) to the dark and complicated world of the Watchmen. I don't believe it deserves all the hate it receives when there are even worse adaptations out there- looking at you Percy Jackson!
#9 "Love Actually"
| So beautiful. So misunderstood. |
This romantic comedy starred some known and beloved stars, such as Emma Thompson and late Alan Rickman. This is yet another movie that gets too much hate. Yes, the plot can be a little over the place sometimes. Some lines are just not the best, true. Despite these things and some others though, I love watching this movie. I find it to be heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time, funny, and sometimes too close to some of my realities. Alan Rickman was brilliant as he always used to be, and Emma Thompson delivered a performance that made me cry.
#10 "Sucker Punch"
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| A very dark and misunderstood fairytale. |
Hold on, before you stop reading. "Sucker Punch" is for me a very misunderstood movie. It has an amazing message, delivered in a very smart and sort-of poetic way. I do get why so many people hated it, as it is a very weird movie, and it's kind of hard to comprehend everything the first time you watch it. Nonetheless, the visuals can be breathtaking, and the score is chillingly beautiful. The main girls had a great chemistry among them, the villains were creepy and despicable, the ending was unexpected and heartbreaking, and the metaphors were absolutely brilliant in every way. I believe people ought to give this movie a second chance, and try to appreciate it for that it is.
Alright, so that would be the end for this Sunday's post. Thank you so much for reading me again, and I'll see you next week. I hope you liked this post, and that you'll come back for more. Stay safe out there!
P.S I'm still considering writing twice in a week. What do you guys think?
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