Films you enjoyed but then disliked on second viewing.

[VincentHanna]

Always find it interesting when people go off of a movie they originally enjoyed.

Most of the time it'll be to with maturity and the passage of time. What was cool as a kid or teenager won't hold up in later life.

Sometimes movies just don't have that re-watchability factor (I often find this with comedies)

But occasionally it'll happen with action movies, dramas etc.

Spectre stands out as one of these. I came out of the cinema having thought it was quite decent, but on second viewing I was really bored and found the whole thing dull.

Are there any that stand out in your mind that you first enjoyed and then quickly realised you didn't like?

 

[VincentHanna]

The Matrix is still an excellent film, but I do think the lingering slow-mo 'special effects' shots have unfortunately dated the film to an era of "oooo look at these special effects!"

Not quite what I was after. Films can date significantly due to special effects but like you say, you still enjoy it.

I'm talking about movies that you really liked that you might re-watch and think "Why did I ever like this?"

 

[VincentHanna]

The Deer Hunter. First time I watched it, it was just so cool. The length, the acting, the story - all amazing, stunning, brilliant. Bought the recent anniversary UHD and found it pretty dull

I remember buying it on DVD, as it was one of those "classic" movies you hear about.

Really - it's dull as anything and has one great scene with the Russian roulette...