As movie lovers, we often turn to reviews and critics to help guide our choices in selecting the next film to watch, but they aren’t always right. Someone recently asked, “what is a movie that critics hated but you actually loved,” and people were quick to respond.
Here are the top 40 answers.
Hook (1991)
“I didn’t realize until recently that it wasn’t received well by critics. That was one of my favorite movie experiences as a child. It really had a magical tone, and I loved the set designs.”
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
“Big Trouble has way too little flannel for a film made in the 90s. Probably because it came out in 1986.”
“I just introduced Big Trouble to my husband a week ago, and he loved it!”
The Village (2004)
“I love the village and don’t understand why it gets so much hate.”
The Beach (2000)
“Love this movie and soundtrack.”
“I remember people ripping on it because it had DiCaprio in his first movie since Titanic, but it is a really good movie.”
The Lone Ranger (2013)
“Critics slammed this movie, but I thought it was quite enjoyable as a 7-year-old and still find it enjoyable even as a 16-year-old.”
Waterworld (1995)
“I LOVED Waterworld. Do not at all understand why people hate it but have accepted it.”
Roadhouse (1989)
“Roadhouse is an absolute riot. The main character is a world famous bouncer and it just gets more ridiculous from there.”
Mars Attacks! (1996)
“Did reviewers not like Mars attacks? That’s insane!”
The Postman (1997)
“With you there. This falls into the movies everyone but us hated, and I don’t care.”
John Carter (2012)
“It’s a crime that the movie didn’t do better. Disney barely marketed it at all. As fans of the books, my dad and I were so excited for it and to see more. Sadly, we’ll probably never get another movie.”
“It’s Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and avatar all rolled into one!”
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
“I don’t find slapstick funny, so I don’t like Will Ferrell/Adam Sandler, etc. films, but my grandad really wanted us to all watch this one as a family, and it was weirdly adorable and pretty damn funny. I unironically loved it.”
Highlander (1986)
“I loved Highlander and for the longest time wanted to grow my hair out to locks like that.”
Constantine (2005)
“Constantine is one of my absolute favorites.”
Van Helsing (2004)
“I didn’t know Van Helsing was poorly rated. That movie is cinematic GOLD.”
“I loved Hugh Jackman as Van Helsing. I couldn’t understand why I didn’t take off.”
Hot Rod (2007)
“Yes! Really funny and insanely quotable.”
“Such a funny movie! So many laughs every time I watch it. Definitely one of, if not my favorite comedy.”
Vanilla Sky (2001)
“Vanilla Sky is like one of my all-time favorites. I don’t understand the hate. The twist. Amazing. Makes you think.”
Batman & Robin (1997)
“I love batman and robin so much!!”
Event Horizon (1997)
“This is the only horror movie to ever really mess with my head. Love it. But I NEVER want to see the directors cut.”
“I love this film, it’s a solid horror film.”
Tommy Boy (1995)
“Wait, critics hated it???? It’s a great movie!”
“Tommy Boy is one of the finest things ever made.”
Bullet Train (2021)
“I second this! Saw it in theaters and had a blast!!”
“I loved almost every second of this movie and am genuinely confused as to why critics panned it. There were a few jokes that didn’t really land for me but other than that, I had an absolute blast.”
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
“Oh! I love this movie! I still own it lol.”
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007)
“Pirates 3 is my all-time guilty pleasure movie. Everybody double-crossing everybody else, insane plot lines, great performances, incredible music, over-the-top action, it’s SO good.”
“I will always stand by my opinion that the first three Pirates films are highly underrated, absolutely delightful and that I wish there were more movies like them.”
The Cell (2000)
“It’s not a bad movie at all, but it’s on my list of creeped-you-out-for-life movies. So many NOPE moments I’ve only managed to see it once. The acting is pretty good.”
Cloud Atlas (2012)
“I freakin’ love that movie. It’s a little confusing on first watch, but I love how the story emphasizes how actions, good or bad, ripple through time.”
Iron Man 3 (2013)
“That was actually my favorite of the 3.”
Super Mario Bros (1993)
“It’s an enjoyable movie through and through. I also love when things deviate from the source material. If I want the original story, I’ll go experience that. Give me something DIFFERENT.”
13th Warrior (1999)
“Didn’t realize it got hate. My friends and I loved it at the time and still do today.”
Scooby-Doo (2002)
“I’ve been trying for decades to convince the world to give Scooby a chance!”
Hudson Hawk (1991)
“Hudson Hawk is genius. I will die on this hill.”
“I LOVE this movie. I mean, it’s just about a guy wanting to get a cappuccino.”
Empire Records (1995)
“Empire Records is a really fun movie.”
Dune (1984)
“Came here to say this. It has a look and feel to it that just completely draw you in. Will remain one of my all-time favorites.”
Grandma’s Boy (2006)
“Who didn’t like Grandma’s Boy?? That movie is perfect.”
Fired Up! (2009)
“this hilarious teen comedy doesn’t get enough love.”
Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
“Gotta appreciate pre-Bucky Sebastian Stan as Blaine in this.”
Predators (2010)
Bad Boys II (2003)
“It’s the perfect sequel.”
“The scene where the Coast Guard stops the speedboat in Miami harbor alone is worth the price of admission.”
Speed Racer (2008)
“Honestly, one of my favorite movies. I was so bummed when they took it off of HBO max. It’s so hard to find the movie to watch.”
Resident Evil (2002)
The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty (2013)
“I love it. The 1st one was so awesome.”
“Yeah saw it when I was younger back in the day and recently saw it for the second time now as an adult. It is such a great film. Really love it.”
Valerian (2017)
“I would recommend it. I’ve seen it twice and enjoyed it each time. Really feels like it should have been a bit longer and/or with a sequel.”
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