Guess the Hollywood blockbuster from one-star reviews – ‘you won’t watch it again’

Like art, the enjoyment of a Hollywood blockbuster can be subjective.

While some are a little hit and miss with audiences, there are others that land favourably with the vast majority. The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) has long been a go to source for film buffs to find out a whole host of information related to, amongst other things, films. And while they are there, there is the option for the ordinary folk to wax lyrical about how little or much their movie experience moved them.

With the sheer volume of reviewers that visit the site, it’s generally a useful tool to inform your decision for that night’s viewing.

However, no matter what the movie, it’s never going to hit all the right notes with audiences, but can you guess what movie they are talking about?

We’ve pulled out a classic movie, which has for the most part been raved about over the years, from their less than favourable reviews made by IMDb users.

To make it slightly interesting we have removed any obvious clues, including actors and the film title itself. All, however, is revealed below. How many reviews before you realise what movie they’re talking about?

One reviewer wrote: “I follow recommendations on this site highly. I rented this movie and wanted my money back.

“Ever been to one of those parties with distant relatives where you don’t know anyone there and just sit in the corner waiting for it to end? If so, you’ve seen 90% of this movie. Throw in a few good scenes that happen so far apart, you forget the last one by the time you see the next one. Might be worth watching once just to say you have, but you’ll probably never watch it again. Definitely not ‘best movie ever’ material.”

Another said: “This movie continues to be praised, but when I rented it I only made it through 45 minutes before I stopped the video. There aren’t many movies that are so bad I don’t watch the whole thing, but *film name* is that bad. I don’t care how much other people may like it. I still say it sucks,sucks,sucks,sucks,sucks,sucks,sucks..”

A third typed: “Overrated movie that romanticizes the mafia. Script is average, the performances and scenography are good, but they don’t wash away the weak script. *main character name* is just a romanticized and unbelievable mob boss.”

And a fourth reviewer shared: “The movie was based on a very bad book with a horrible language and style. It’s no secret that the movie is better than the book, but it doesn’t make it good.

“The story that turns violent ruthless criminals into men of honor and the horrible world of crime into something beautiful and almost royal. It’s unnecessarily violent and why did *actor name* put paper towel in his mouth? I mean I like him as an actor, but this character is absolutely ridiculous. I don’t understand how anyone could give an Oscar for that film! It’s just stupid!”

So, did you get it? In case you’re still guessing, the movie was the 1972 mafia epic, The Godfather. The film that starred Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan and Diane Keaton won three Oscars, including Best Picture.

It was also nominated in a further seven categories, and is still regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made. But, at 52-years-old, it seems to not have the same impact on some modern audience members.

Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk