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Movies you liked better 2nd+ time around

Discussion in 'Misc. Films' started by Sundancer, Apr 20, 2006.

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  1. Sundancer

    Sundancer Cynicist

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    Ever see something in the theater that disappointed you, but you liked it better on DVD, TV etc? I've seen several that that didn't meet my expectations, but when I saw them again, I enjoyed them more.

    Maybe it's because I don't always watch in one sitting like in theaters, or because I know what to expect. Here's a couple I didn't like at first but now think are at least fairly fun to watch.


    Hulk

    Tomb Raider

    Dumb and Dumber

    Zoolander

    Wonder Boys (why isn't this on DVD anymore?)

    Death to Smoochy
     
    #1 Sundancer, Apr 20, 2006
  2. green

    green fear is the mind killer

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    I hated The Matrix (first one) when I saw it in the theatre. I thought it was an over rated piece of garbage.


    I have since completely changed my mind.
     
    #2 green, Apr 20, 2006
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    Chronicles of Riddick. I hated it in the theater...but the more I've watched it the more I like it.
     
    #3 huskerwebhead, Apr 20, 2006
  4. WorthyStevens

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    Napoleon Dynamite
     
    #4 WorthyStevens, Apr 20, 2006
  5. fallenAngel

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    X men. Hated it the first time. or at least felt a little cheated. I now love it.
     
    #5 fallenAngel, Apr 21, 2006
  6. Wilhelm-Scream

    Wilhelm-Scream Avenger

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    definitely Land of the Dead.

    If you're a Romero-Freak who was disappointed, I suggest you buy it and watch it again. Now it's one of my favorites.
    One reason it felt off in the theater is that it seemed like an 80's movie, which I percieved as the short-comings of an out-of-touch old George Romero.
    Now that's why I love it.
     
    #6 Wilhelm-Scream, Apr 21, 2006
  7. Katsuro

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    Serenity. I thought it was a decent sci-fi flick, but nothing special the first time around. Then I watched Firefly, the series it's based on, on DVD, since then Serenity is one of my favorite films.
     
    #7 Katsuro, Apr 21, 2006
  8. Mic

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    Anchorman.
     
    #8 Mic, Apr 21, 2006
  9. blind_fury

    blind_fury Avenger

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    Kung Pow
     
    #9 blind_fury, Apr 21, 2006
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    haha me too! i must have been in a bad mood the first time. birdy birdy birdy TIGER!
     
    #10 Spider-Face, Apr 21, 2006
  11. Super_Ludacris

    Super_Ludacris Avenger

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    Batman Begins (thought it was ok first time)
    Hellboy
    Collateral
    Ocean's 12
    Constantine
    KIll Bill 2
    V for Vendetta
     
    #11 Super_Ludacris, Apr 21, 2006
  12. nite-owl

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    Seven
    Fight Club
     
    #12 nite-owl, Apr 21, 2006
  13. Nathan

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    Scary Movie 1. Couldn't laugh for even a second when I watched it the first time in theaters.

    A year later when It aired on TV suddely I thought it was funny.
     
    #13 Nathan, Apr 21, 2006
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    Matrix Reloaded
    Matrix Revolutions
    Underworld
    Daredevil
     
    #14 Super_Ludacris, Apr 21, 2006
  15. Ultimate Movie-Man

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    The Village
     
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  16. blind_fury

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    The Machinist
     
    #16 blind_fury, Apr 21, 2006
  17. Super_Ludacris

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    Jersey Girl
     
    #17 Super_Ludacris, Apr 21, 2006
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    Anchorman and Zoolander.

    Conversley, I loved Van Helsing at the cinema, bought it on DVD and realised how much it sucked.
     
    #18 A.J.Rimmer(BSC), Apr 21, 2006
  19. Odin's Lapdog

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    daredevil (although it was the director's cut) and the hulk are the real growers that stick out.

    saying this, T2 gets better with every viewing, so do thomas crown affair, the big lebowski and meet joe black.

    top gun is just always on top no matter what
     
    #19 Odin's Lapdog, Apr 21, 2006
  20. Carmine Falcone

    Carmine Falcone So it goes.

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    The first time I didn't like Goodfellas that much (I'm not kidding)
     
    #20 Carmine Falcone, Apr 21, 2006
  21. KingOfDreams

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    Hey, is there a thread for movies you thought were worse the second time? Because I know the answer to that question.
     
    #21 KingOfDreams, Apr 21, 2006
  22. Super Flight

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    i didnt like the matrix 2 and 3, becasue i didnt understand what they wree talking about, then when i watched it again i completely changed my mind, I love the movies now and understand how smart it actually is once you understand everything,

    I also liked ET better the second time i saw it
     
    #22 Super Flight, Apr 21, 2006
  23. Stringer

    Stringer CHAMPS AGAIN!

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    Batman Begins
    Aliens (at first I didnt think there was enough action)
    Predator 2 (liked it after I realized it was not as good as the first)


    X2 (didnt like it as much second time I saw it)
     
    #23 Stringer, Apr 21, 2006
  24. Johnny Drama

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    The first time I saw The 40 Year Old Virgin it was such a depressing movie. Now I watch it like once a week.
     
    #24 Johnny Drama, Apr 21, 2006
  25. PWN3R

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    Batman Begins.

    I saw it first day, and was like wow good movie.

    Then I saw it the second time, and....why can't all comicbook movies be that good?? :(
     
    #25 PWN3R, Apr 21, 2006
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