Selling Like Hot Takes: My Controversial Movie Opinions

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some of my controversial movie opinions into the ol’ VCR.

Well, friends, I have some things to get off my chest.

We all have controversial movie opinions, right? There are critically- and audience-acclaimed movies we hate. There are beloved directors we aren’t fans of. There are “classic” movies we haven’t watched.

However, I haven’t shared all of mine with you. Since the B Movies Blog is almost a year old, I think it’s time to confess all of my cinematic sins.

Things in this piece may shock and disturb you, but I hope you’ll be able to see me the same way.

Without further ado, here are some of my controversial movie opinions.

Movies I Hate

I think we just need to rip off the bandaid. Some of the movies on this list won’t be surprising, but I do think a couple will be. I want to go ahead and give my famous disclaimer about how just because I hate a movie doesn’t make it bad, and I think it’s awesome that these films were made and exist; just because they aren’t my jam doesn’t mean other people can’t enjoy them.

In no particular order, here are a few films I hate:

I know this list isn’t too crazy, but I have another confession that may be the hottest take in here. Ready? I think The Lord of the Rings is boring. I’m so sorry. I’ve fallen asleep during them multiple times, and I’ve already admitted that I’m not a fantasy girlie. Please forgive me.

Overrated Directors

I don’t think these opinions are super radical, but I can see some people getting mad at me. First and foremost, I think Christopher Nolan is overrated. In fact, I’ve gone on record to say that Christopher Nolan is Michael Bay with a film degree from NYU.

Secondly, I think Sofia Coppola is super hit or miss. I always roll the dice when deciding whether or not to go see one of her movies. I think her movies are pretty, but I don’t think they always have the substance to back it up.

Lastly, I don’t think Zach Snyder should ever be a director. I think he’s a good cinematographer, and I enjoy his remake of Dawn of the Dead, but I think he needs to stay out of the director’s chair.

Movies I haven’t seen

I’m but a mere mortal, so there are plenty of movies I haven’t seen. But, there’s one series in particular that I still haven’t seen in my 31 years, and I think it’s going to be a little jarring. Okay, here goes. I’ve never seen The Godfather trilogy. Like… ever. Casino, Goodfellas, Scarface, you name it, I’ve seen it. I just haven’t watched any of The Godfather movies, and I almost feel like it’s too late to watch them now.

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