I am admittedly a snob when it comes to books and literature. How can I not be, when I was nourished on things like Oscar Wilde and Charlotte Bronte? But I have also been accused of being a movie snob as well, so I'm introducing MovieFlux posts, occasional posts about movies, whether I enjoyed them or not. This time, we delve into the world of movies that I love that everyone else friggin' hates.
1. Sucker Punch
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| We are so feminist! Just look at our feminist midriffs! |
Okay, I get it. There IS a lot to hate about this movie. From the confusing plot to the not-so-feminist "feminism" represented with short skirts, high heels and pigtails, I can tell why people don't like this film. I on the other hand love the hell out of it. I could watch this movie over and over again. I'd like to say that it's because I love anime, and this has a very anime feel to it, or because I believe that Zack Snyder's red-headed stepchild has some kind of deeper meaning. But mostly, I admit, it's because it's just cool looking.
2. Moral Kombat
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| Street Fighter was worse. Admit it. |
There are people out there, mostly big fucking nerds like me, who will argue that there are no good video game movies out there. And others that will argue that you can't film a good video game movie, especially not with established canon that people know and recognize. I have no problem with those arguments. But I still love the Mortal Kombat movie. It was a good old fashioned turn your brain off kind of film, with b-list actors and Christopher Lambert as the lightning god, Raiden. What is not to like? People are kicking each other in the face and just getting up. I also have a little nostalgia for this one, since Mortal Kombat the game was the first game I had for my old gray brick Gameboy. Yes I'm old. Shut the hell up.
3. Cats Don't Dance
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| The only thing missing is a talking hippo that embroid-... never mind. |
When this animated film premiered, it did so to a dull roar, opening the same weekend as the rerelease of
Return of the Jedi and
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, both huge contenders. Needless to say, this movie was quickly forgotten. Hell, I forgot it until I was an adult and caught it on television once upon a time. But by then I was hooked. Aside from the main male protagonist being so two-dimensional that you need a stack of books and wooden plank to stand him up, the movie was brilliant. It had an excellent message about racism hidden behind the mask of animals not being able to work in Hollywood, a memorable villain, beautiful animation, and excellent songs. This was also the last film Cary Grant ever worked on before his death. I will love this movie forever, no matter who forgets it.
4. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
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| I know it's shit, but look how pretty it is! |
This movie has everything wrong with it. It was Japanese dubbed into English so the mouth work is off. The casting director chose big names so you see famous people instead of the characters when they speak. You have to be really REALLY fucking familiar with the game to know what the hell is going on. Oh, yeah, and it makes no fucking sense. At all. And yet, I still love this film. Maybe because I feel like if I wish hard enough and love hard enough, they'll remake Final Fantasy VII for the PS3. Maybe I just like it for all the pretty. I don't know, I just know that I have watched it a ton of times in the privacy of my own home.
5. Center Stage
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| Pretty people with problems. I feel so bad for them. |
Talk about fluff. Girl who is not the perfect idea of a dancer gets into prestigious dancing academy. Falls in love with guy who is not good for her. Falls in love with guy who is so obviously "The One" even while she's with the jerk. Shows the world how magically talented she is. The End. And I goddamn love it. I hate chick flicks, and this one was especially panned because they used soap opera actors and actual dancers for the lead rolls. I've only seen two of the actors go on to do anything else, one of which is Zoe Saldana. Yet, I will sit my ass down and watch this any time it's on television.
So there you go. A short list of movies I absolutely love, and other people just absolutely hate. Everyone has their own list like this though, so wave your "I love this bad movie and you can't shame me out of it!" flag high.
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