Complex's 25 Movies That Bombed in Theaters But Are Actually Great

[porque]

I know their site layout sucks (and dont go there without adblock) but what do you think of their selections?

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2013/02/25-movies-that-bombed-in-theaters-but-are-actually-great/
http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/...aters-but-are-actually-great/adventures-baron

 

[courtdog]

I know their site layout sucks (and dont go there without adblock) but what do you think of their selections?

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) — 25 Movies That Bombed in Theaters But Are Actually Great | Complex

I peep'd it, its a good list somewhat. The title is a little misleading because it makes you think movies that flopped in general. Then you see very popular movies... just that they didn't do well in theaters.
I wanna talk about one of those movies, but for a different reason than this threads topic. Scott Pilgrim, I noticed that certain "groups" of ppl try to claim things that don't belong to "them" like...

Proof that Internet buzz does not a blockbuster make, the fans were all over this movie from announcement to the eve of its release. And then it opened—and flopped like the awkward kid trying to impress his "friends" at the swimming pool. out and it flopped right on its face. The audience was just too niche. If you weren't a nerd, so many of the references will fly right by you. Which is why it's a freaking awesome movie.

Based on the beloved comic book series, Scott Pilgrim features Michael Cera's finest work post Arrested Development. He plays the titular character who must fight off the evil ex-boyfriends of the dreamy new girl he's dating. Existing at the epicenter of so many fanbases—comics, video games, anime, manga—Scott Pilgrim was pop culture overload for unprepared moviegoers just looking for a funny rom-com. Which is a pity, because a film this inspired has to be seen.

I've noticed since G4TV has its run for about 1yr, they started having commercials saying shyt like "Its a nerds world"
Then you see sexy bytches saying "Yo, I love nerds"
Now you got ppl saying what I quoted. I don't think playing a NES = nerd
Anime is nerdy if you take it too far, but enjoying watching a series here n there (not the entire series you nerd) is only natural since Anime runs cartoons even TODAY
Just sayin...

 

[BIGDENNIS10UK]

Ain't looked at the list, but I remember reading shawshank didn't do well at theatres, but people went crazy for it as soon as it hit video stores.

Strange.

 

[Liquid]

Missing a couple such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Blade Runner

 

[Hersh]

post the list.. fukk complex layout

 

[courtdog]

post the list.. fukk complex layout

Too much work, I was gonna do it for him.. then after I peeped them all I was like

It did make me want to see The Fountain.. probably will see if I can find a blu-ray of that
And also that movie staring the midgets... seemed interesting :manny2x:

 

[porque]

Too much work, I was gonna do it for him.. then after I peeped them all I was like

It did make me want to see The Fountain.. probably will see if I can find a blu-ray of that
And also that movie staring the midgets... seemed interesting :manny2x:

The Fountain is also on my to watch list after the Mindfukk thread

I had never head of the Batman movie or Sorcerer both of which Ive downloaded for later watching

 

[porque]

from #25 to #1

Event Horizon (1997)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Slither (2006)
Sorcerer (1977)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
Office Space (1999)
The Fountain (2006)
Heathers (1989)
Seeking a Friend For the End of the World (2012)
Freaks (1932)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
Harold and Maude (1971)
Fight Club (1999)
Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
Grindhouse (2007)
Idiocracy (2006)
Dredd (2012)
The Iron Giant (1999)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Vertigo (1958)
Citizen Kane (1941)

 

[Dwolf]

Scott Pilgrim movie was not that good. Dude was a terrible human being.

 

[BIGDENNIS10UK]

I'm surprised wizard of oz was a bomb.

 

[Majestic Pape]

Scott Pilgrim movie was not that good. Dude was a terrible human being.

fukk outta here. That was a GREAT movie, very funny.

 

[Bud Bundy]

I didn't see the neverending story on that list.

 

[Jello Biafra]

The only movie I haven't seen on that Top 25 list is Sorcerer; think I might have to check it out, William Friedkin is a great director.

 

[Monoblock]

Scott Pilgrim movie was not that good. Dude was a terrible human being.

Scott Pilgrim was dope as fukk. It was the only true representation of how a good video game movies should be done.

 

[Lil Bape the PostGod]

donnie darko is one of the most overated movies of all time

and i hate the term "cult classic"