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Post by itheman on May 14, 2010 13:02:39 GMT -5
Does the popularity of any kind of show affect your opinion on a movie?
For myself, I don't let tell me whether or not a movie is bad or good. However, sometimes the popularity will put me off watching a movie simply because of certain kinds of attitudes that go along with it. For example, I won't see the movie Titanic or "X-Men Origins, Wolverine because of the extreme populairty of these movies.
Here's why X-Men Origins bothers me. Because of the popularity of the character of Wolverine, he gets star billing in any X-Men show. For example, the first X-Men movie was not about the X-Men as a team, it was about Wolverine finding himself. For me, I like to see stories about the other team members as well. I like Cyclops and Storm for example, and would've loved to see more on them. But instead they all got to find out what Wolverine was all about.
The cartoon Wolverine and the X-Men is another prime example. It's all about him, and not the team.
Now, I don't mind the character itself and I don't mind that he had a comic series for him, but when you're part of a team, there's no I in team.
But because of this popularity, I just won't see the movies or cartoons or such.
Now, that does not necessarily mean the movies themselves are bad or good movies. I won't form that kind of a movie or show unless I actually
see it.
So does popularity influence your opinion on a movie or a show?
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Post by Mlle Antéchrist on May 14, 2010 14:07:29 GMT -5
I always hated Cyclops and Storm (although her comic version was infinitely better than the cardboard Halle Berry version). Rogue, on the other hand, was cool in her comic incarnation; too bad they turned her into a boring, whiny wuss in the films.  I find that movie hysteria always sets me up for disappointment. There have been a lot of good movies that were ruined for me because everyone made them out to be the greatest thing ever, as if my entire life was going to change simply by sitting down and watching it. I don't necessarily avoid films simply because they're popular, but I do tend to approach them with greater skepticism. Origins was actually pretty good, even though I was sick of Wolverine by that point. I would even say that it was better than the X-Men movies. |
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Post by unskilled78 on May 14, 2010 14:40:14 GMT -5
I know that most people see movies for the durr-hurr pretty moving lights, and that's what Hollywood panders to. (To the point that I don't think they really can make movies without plotholes the size of the Grand Canyon anymore)
So I just don't watch movies in the cinema anymore.
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Post by Mira on May 14, 2010 14:59:14 GMT -5
I used to be a non-comformist until it got too popular
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Post by Dragon Zachski on May 14, 2010 15:03:37 GMT -5
I used to be a non-comformist until it got too popular Can I sig this? |
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Post by Mira on May 14, 2010 15:20:36 GMT -5
Feel free!
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Post by Yaezakura on May 14, 2010 15:50:49 GMT -5
Popularity has never affected my decision on anything regarding entertainment.
Some things are popular because they're genuinely good. Some are popular because they pander to the LCD. If you avoid everything popular just to avoid the latter, you also end up avoiding lots of good material.
Everything should be judged on its own merits. How popular it is with the masses isn't one of its merits.
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Post by The_L on May 14, 2010 17:11:22 GMT -5
Popularity has never affected my decision on anything regarding entertainment. Some things are popular because they're genuinely good. Some are popular because they pander to the LCD. If you avoid everything popular just to avoid the latter, you also end up avoiding lots of good material. Everything should be judged on its own merits. How popular it is with the masses isn't one of its merits. This.  Plus, some really stupid popular things are unintentionally hilarious. |
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Post by Tempura on May 15, 2010 3:55:11 GMT -5
Popularity does nothing. I watched many very good movies that make me think and feel, that only get average rating of 4-5 on IMDB, for example.
About the X-men, oh how I loved the 80's comics. I loved the first two movies. X2 is, for me, the best Marvel-movie ever made. X3 had another director and the movie was rushed and had more stupid moments, but I guess it was ok. And the cast, I think they nailed it. Jackman is a very good Wolverine, loved him from the start, it's just up to writers and director how they handle him. Captain Picard as Xavier? Perfect as well. McKellen as Magneto? Great.
But X-men origins: Wolverine...I don't know. I bought it, and I 've watched it three times, so obviously there is something that I like about it, but something is missing.
Really looking forward to the next X-men movie, First Class. Singer is not directing, but is at least producing it, which is a good thing. I always liked Cyclops and Colossus when I was a kid, they were my favourite ones besides the obvious Wolverine, so I'm hoping to see more of them (at least some) and a good movie.
And talking about popularity...was Blade Runner hailed as THE sci-fi movie in early 80's? I think not. But I think I'm deraililng a bit.
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Post by Rime on May 15, 2010 21:56:21 GMT -5
Yes. The more popular it tends to be, the less enthusiastic I am about it. Most of the folks I know are getting almost rabid about Diablo 3's release. I have yet to work up anything more than a tepid amount of interest.
It's not a 100% thing, but generally the more it's hyped, the less I like it.
EDIT: Oh, TV? I don't have/want cable. Its sole purpose in life is a display for the Wii.
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Post by HarleyThomas1002 on May 16, 2010 0:34:21 GMT -5
I always liked Rogue & Shadowcat. They should totally get their own movie... As a couple in love...
Now if you really want to asks for opinions on popularity, go into any mens locker room at your nearest high school and pass around a survey about Megan Fox.
Then shoot everyone.
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Post by The_L on May 16, 2010 6:04:17 GMT -5
Yes. The more popular it tends to be, the less enthusiastic I am about it. Most of the folks I know are getting almost rabid about Diablo 3's release. I have yet to work up anything more than a tepid amount of interest. It's not a 100% thing, but generally the more it's hyped, the less I like it. EDIT: Oh, TV? I don't have/want cable. Its sole purpose in life is a display for the Wii. When I move out, I'm not getting cable either. My tv will only be used as a display for movies and video games. Or if I get one of those nice monitor/TV combos, an alternative screen for my lappy. |
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Post by Mlle Antéchrist on May 16, 2010 10:01:47 GMT -5
The main reason I have cable is because it somehow ended up being cheaper to bundle my phone, internet and cable into a package than paying for just phone and internet.
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Post by rookie on May 17, 2010 12:00:48 GMT -5
While popularity doesn't have too much to do with what I like or dislike (for example, I don't like South Park. I don't think it's funny. At all. Not even unintentionally.) I get unhappy when something I'd like to see, but want to wait till it comes out on DVD, comes out and is a big hit. Da Vinci Code, I'm looking at you. A lot of my friends who have more disposable time and income go see it and will tell me how AWESOME it is and how I HAVE to see it and how much I'll LOVE and how it KICKS ASS. Then, when I get around to seeing it I thought it was decent. But it didn't live up to the hype.
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Post by Whore of Spamylon on May 18, 2010 0:04:25 GMT -5
I used to be a non-comformist until it got too popular Yeah, you can't be a non-conformist if you don't drink coffee. |
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