Well its been a fun journey, but all good things must come to an end. For Overrated Films' final blog entry we decided to create a short video discussing what we think makes a film overrated?
Fantastic Four (2015)
Fantastic Four (2015)
(Image via 20th Century Fox, found at WallpaperFolder) Fantastic Four has been made a few times in the past, but the most recent reboot came out in 2015. We follow the story of Reed Richards, Dr. Franklin Storm, Victor Von Doom, Ben, Sue and Johnny.
The Avengers (2012)
The Avengers (2012)
(Image via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, found at FilmoFilia) The Avengers is one of those movies that when it came out I thought it was amazing, but in hindsight I can now see how average of a movie it was.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
(Image via Roadshow Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures, found at View.co.uk) What description springs to mind when you think: Mad Max. For me personally, I picture Mel Gibson driving down the Highway with a sawn-off shotgun and a GT Ford Falcon Coupe. Fast forward 35 years and not much has changed. Still in the post-apocalyptic wasteland, still got
The Usual Suspects (1995)
The Usual Suspects (1995)
(Image via PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, found at Quotesgram) The Usual Suspects is one of those times where an overrated film isn’t a bad film by any stretch. It was just over-hyped and spoiled by positive accolades.
The Girl on the Train (2016)
The Girl on the Train (2016)
(Image via Universal Pictures, found at The Wrap) The long awaited film adapted from Paula Hawkins best selling novel The Girl on the Train was released in Australia last week.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
(Image via Fox Searchlight Pictures, found at DTLA Renderzvous) Little Miss Sunshine was shot on a relatively low budget and generated a lot of hype when it came in 2006. Little Miss Sunshine was a filmed loved by many but why it’s so popular is beyond me.
Man of Steel (2013)
Man of Steel (2013)
(Image via Warner Bros. Pictures, found at BadMovieVault) From the directive vision of Zach Snyder, (Director of superhero movie “Watchmen”, Hero movie “300” and superhero movie “Legend of the Guardians: Owls of Ga’hoole” … Uh, actually scratch that last one) comes Man of Steel; the attempted rebirth of a nearly destroyed comic book icon… Superman. Now straight off
WALL·E (2008)
WALL·E (2008)
(Image via Pixar/Disney, found at WallpaperCraze) WALL·E genuinely is just one of those films I do not understand why it gets all the praise and critical acclaim it does.
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Toy Story 3 (2010)
(Image via Pixar/Disney, found at Disney Wikia) Most 90’s kids likely grew up watching Toy Story so it was only natural that when Toy Story 3 came out in 2010 that the demographic most excited about the movie would be teenagers. Although the movie gained a lot of praise from critics some even saying that the parents would
Prometheus (2012)
Prometheus (2012)
(Image via 20th Century Fox, found at PSARips) And our next review: Alien 5 … I mean, Prometheus.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
(Image via DreamWorks Pictures, found at SquareEyed) I never had understood why Anchorman became the pop-cultural cornerstone that it did. Sure it had some great quotable moments – many of which have developed a life of their own as online jokes, animated gifs and quotes – but as an actual movie, Anchorman is just plain unfunny.
Gone Girl (2014)
Gone Girl (2014)
(Image via Merrick Morton/20th Century Fox) Expectations were high for the release of the much anticipated Gone Girl directed by David Fincher. The film closely follows the #1 New York Times Bestseller book by Gillian Flynn. The film has an intriguing dark edge, however the plot is sporadic and often unbelievable. Nick become the focus of the media
Disaster Movie (2008)
Disaster Movie (2008)
(Image via Lionsgate, found at YTIMG) The title of a movie plays a big role when one is deciding on a movie to watch. Any movie with the word ‘disaster’ in the title is setting itself a low standard. This movie could go one of two ways; it could either blow it out of the park with how
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
(Image via Fox Searchlight Pictures, found at WUNC) The idea of Birdman was brilliant. A washed up actor (Michael Keaton) known for playing a superhero (*cough* Batman *cough*) wants to finally be taken seriously in his acting (perhaps via a film such as this).
Boyhood (2014)
Boyhood (2014)
(Image via Universal Pictures, found at TMV Tours) Boyhood has received nothing by praise and exultation from many movie critics. The New York Times referred to it as ‘one of the most extraordinary movies of the 21st century’, while Film Comment labeled it ‘wondrous’. Unfortunately, I did not agree, earning Boyhood a place on the list of overrated
Avatar (2009)
Avatar (2009)
(Image via 20th Century Fox, found at KPBS Media) With a star studded cast including the likes of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver (just to name a few) and director James Cameron at the helm, Avatar created a hype and expectation of a blockbuster for the ages. Yet, even with incredible and revolutionary Visual Effects and
Gravity (2013)
Gravity (2013)
(Image via Warner Bros. Pictures, found at Hashem) If you are interested in a movie that essentially gives it all away in the trailer then this is the movie for you.
Mother's Day (2016)
Mother's Day (2016)
(Image via Open Road Films, found at NickisRandomMusings) The idea of watching a movie about a novelty topic, such as Mother's Day, left me wondering how sappy and obvious this movie would be. Just as I was starting to believe that perhaps this movie wouldn't be all that bad, the release date was set on Mother's Day.
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