The Most Boring Movie You Have Ever Seen - Page 32

I agree that Hancock was eminently forgettable. The Shining, though, was another Stanley Kubrick masterpiece, it seems to me and 195,000 IMDb voters. So many of them have given it a high mark The Shining is No. 49 on IMDb's list of the Top 250 films. In fairness to you, though, The Shining is weird, so it's not surprising that many viewers hated it.

Like most Kubrick films, I thought The Shining was more pretentious than watchable. It's considered a "classic" because it was a "crazy" and unexpected film for the time period. Like most "classics" though it doesn't quite hold up for anyone not from that era who is seeing it for the first time. While I wouldn't call it boring, I certainly wouldn't call it a masterpiece either. But that is for another thread.

I'd be willing to concede that The Shining drags in the middle. There's about 30 minutes of Jack sitting at the typewriter writing the same sentence over and over and scenes of the kid riding his tricycle through the halls that could have been drastically cut down without hurting the film.

But overall I'd give it a thumbs up.

I had never seen Blade Runner until I saw it in the theater when they did the Ridley Scott Final Cut. I had no clue what it was about going in and came out of the theater saying, "What the hell was that?!" It stayed with me and I ended up buying one of the soundtracks and buying the DVD when it was released. I also bought the "Ultimate Collector's Edition" briefcase thing, too. Obviously, I really like it!

Back to the main topic.... the movie Shadow of the Vampire, to me, was booorrrinnng.

Second in Command..a Vann Damme movie..I love JCVD but it took me 3x to finally get through that movie

Oh my god, Im glad Im not the only one because after the telecast ppl were saying how good it was blah blah and I was like WHAT? I could not believe what I was seeing, Hathaway was trying too hard and Franco was nervous as hell and pretended like he wasn't there it was a joke. I've seen better host jobs on Nickelodean award shows. And in the past they would start out with something like best supporting actress to get the show warmed up but this year some bozo decided on something nobody cares about like short film or something.

And there were no cool tributes or live performances either. I've never seen any oscar or award show this pathetic. I honestly hope they fire everyone who was involved in the production and decision making with this year's program. And one good thing from all this is that I know for sure after something this horrible they will compensate for it next year by doing the exact opposite and getting somebody like Donald trump or SI swimsuit cover girl. Btw why not use someone with solid hosting skills like that Billy bush and what's her name Nancy Odell from Access Hollywood who have done Miss Universe. Or someone who has great STand up like comedians not introverted actors & actresses.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1470827/

Monsters. Total snooze fest.

Dinner with Andre.

Well I didn't really "watched" it because I quit after 3 minutes. The whole film is about 2 guys talking in a dinner (man they sure saved$ in sets). Ebert was raving about the film so I had to look at it at least, but just 3 minutes, that's all I lasted.

I'm not from the era and I think it's one of the greatest horror movies ever made, and have from my first viewing of it when I was a young adult. It's not perfect (it has some really sloppy editing and I think Nicholson's performance should have been toned down during the initial chapters), but it does contain what may be one of the most unnerving scenes in horror history (not for its shock value, but for the way it gets under your skin after the lights are out), plus that slow grind feeling of isolation that is really the movie's greatest accomplishment.

I liked My Dinner With Andre but admit that it is talky, static, and pretentious. Why do I like it then? Other than my fondness for Wallace Shawn's performances I have no idea why I like it.


As noted in an earlier post, I like The Shining a lot, too, although it is not Kubrick's best effort. Still, as you note, it maintains a consistent sense of dread, which often erupts into outright terror. Nicholson did eat a lot of scenery in The Shining but I thought it worked because it showed us a man with only a tenuous grip on sanity, lose that hold and slip into outright madness. Brrr!

I like the way you describe it, and yes, I totally agree. The atmosphere within the movie is one of consistent dread. If viewed in a proper home theater, the sound of the wind howling in and of iteself can be downright unnerving.


One of Stephen King's complaints about the movie was that Nicholson seemed crazy from the beginning, whereas his book was a parable about the psychological dangers of alcoholism wherein Jack didn't really become a nut until he started drinking. However, unlike many King fans (I count myself among them), I actually prefer the movie to the book, while at the same time recognizing them as wholly distinct experiences.

Just saw this on tv and boy are you right. I would have walked out at a theater and did much fast forwarding. Still crappy.

I would add Rango to this list..boring, uninteresting characters. Was very disappointed with this impressive PQ animation. Could be the 1st animation not entertaining for kids, what a waste IMO.

Yeah, for sure, though this movie has several fans around here. I couldn't get through it myself; I kept literally falling asleep.

Gulliver's Travels (2010) put me to sleep in about 20 min.

Paranormal Activity. Dullsville.

Kind of lame to be entering this thread after it is so old and the comments I'm responding to are so old, but here goes anyway:



I am so glad to see You Can Count on Me mentioned at AVS. Thanks, Josh. It is one of my favorite films, but I haven't been able to get anyone close to me to sit though it or enjoy it. I especially like the scenes with just Laura Linney and Mark Ruffalo (the first film in which I noticed him and his talent) in which they just talk, and sometimes the moments of silence shared between them more than the dialog can. It's a very smart, insightful film, and it's great that Matthew Broderick has a small, but very funny and understated role in it too. Unfortunately, this kind of thing doesn't appeal to a broad demographic. I'm very happy that some independent filmmakers get to do projects like this one. You can count on me to appreciate them when I get a chance to see films like this.


Wow. I was so captivated by Atonement the first time I saw it, I watched it again every night for about a week after that. I've seen it about 12 times now, and I love it more each time. It's a masterpiece, and I consider James McAvoy's performance in it to be one of the finest examples of British understatement ever captured on film. His performance is pitch perfect.

Even if you do not enjoy the tragic story, Joe Wright put together what may be the single greatest tracking shot on film in the scene at Dunkirk. Also, from many of the shots and scenes, it's clear Wright is a fan of David Lean's style of cinematography, and I consider that high praise.

I'm sorry some people find brilliant, truly epic cinematic films boring. To me, this will always be a masterpiece of English film making at its finest.

This movie is soooo bad, it doesn't realize it falls into a completely different genre than what it is aiming for.
Boring, stupid, and a perfect candidate for Mystery Science Theater:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479997/

I realize Nic Cage has been having some $$$ troubles lately....but....

This film is simply horrid on every level: poor performances, worse casting, laughable writing.

Recently, I had bitched about Scott Glenn in Sucker Punch for being miscast....
However, Mr. Cage has exceeded that clusterfudge with Season of the Witch.

NOT for a second would any sane person believe him to be the knight the script calls for.
Every time he delivers a line, the viewer has to suppress a reaction to LOL.

The dialog must have been written by a 12 year old.
Unbelievably cringy.

I have no idea what Mr. Cage has done with bajillions, but I hope he never has to be so desperate as to grab a paycheck like this again....

I love Atonement, too. I bought the DVD the day it came out. Let's face it, its tragic point of view is anathema to some viewers. I loved everything about it, though. It had a large and brilliant ensemble cast, an intriguing story, and was beautifully filmed by Joe Wright. I have seen a lot of boring movies but Atonement was not one of them.

Quality time at realestalker blog might solve a portion of the query.

Interesting. As usual, Zoey, our tastes differ quite a bit. I found Rango to be incredibly involved and made very well from a storytelling standpoint. Much better than the typical sugary animated fair we usually get.

You are right that many viewers are totally turned off by downers. I expect that many at this forum are film lovers, however, and appreciate great film making regardless of whether they leave the film feeling chipper and all warm inside or not.

BTW, based on your made posts I've read about various movies, I think you and I have very similar tastes in films. Whether you are praising or criticizing a film, I usually find myself nodding in agreement with your comments about them. The only big point of contention I've had with you was during an excellent discussion about The Hurt Locker, and that was only about whether Jeremy Renner's EOD sergeant would be a desirable soldier to have in your command or not (I wouldn't want him due to his refusal to work well as a team member, his disregard for the safety of the other members of his unit, and his recklessness, whereas you admired and respected his cowboy tendencies and dedication, skillfulness, and passion for his technical job -- certainly fair points).

Anyway, I'm always glad to read your posts. It's clear that you are an avid film lover with the ability to appreciate many genres and styles.

That's what I enjoy about this thread, many "boring" movies others like.

I thought Rango was tame the first time I watched it but subsequent viewings I have enjoyed the witty writing and lines. My wife and teenage daughter never got into it and CRINGE every time my five year old puts it on - and she has re-watched it now at least 10 times.

Blockbuster has been out of this but was hoping it would be passable genre fair - maybe with an extra micro brew...

Thanks for your kind comments. As for The Hurt Locker's Sergeant First Class James, you have a point. James was great when he and his men were in a tight spot as they were in the desert when they and the Brit mercenaries came under attack by the Hajis. His conduct was less admirable, however, when he accidentally shot one of his own men in a dark alley as as he led them in a chase of the Hajis who had setoff an IED. As admirable as his goal was, his methods were somewhat less so. James was a fascinatingly ambiguous character. I guess whether he should be characterized as a good soldier would turn on the job you needed done.

Link?

Won't work, I tried.

I may still give it a shot.

You'll need several shots. The movie really is that bad.

Lately, my favorite shots during movie time has been Bushmill's Black Bush Irish Whiskey.....mmmmm, so smooth goin' down.

I don't believe I've had the pleasure of the Bushmill's Black Bush Irish Whiskey. I may have to pick up a bottle for the weekend. It still won't make Season of the Witch any better though.