While everyone loves a good movie, there are a few films that you might want to avoid admitting you like, or else you could end up having a pretty awkward discussion.
The film that sparked a Netflix apology
There’s no easy way to say that you love Cuties. That’s because most people know the film because of the backlash surrounding it, which came after people saw some of its suggestive dance scenes involving young girls.
In fact, the criticism got so bad that Netflix actually apologized for its promotional artwork, and it’s one of the many controversies people remember the film for. Telling someone you love it is only going to lead to questions over how you view minors.
The romance that raises questions
People will definitely laugh if you tell them that Twilight is your favorite movie. The jokes about the acting in the film have been pretty infamous, whether they’re about Robert Pattinson’s intense staring or Kristen Stewart’s awkward pauses.
We can’t forget about the melodramatic dialogue or the sparkly vampires themselves. Yes, really, sparkly vampires. The movie has been an easy target for years, and anyone who’s still defending Edward Cullen is going to get judged.
The billionaire boyfriend problem
It’s a similar story with Fifty Shades of Grey. The film started life as Twilight fan-fiction, and its reputation as a film hasn’t been much better than Twilight. No, it’s been worse, and it’s all thanks to the wooden dialogue, as well as the awkward chemistry.
Try telling someone that you like this movie. You can be sure that people will have a few things to say, and none of them very nice, because a movie about a controlling billionaire’s romantic life isn’t exactly a masterpiece.
The doctor’s disturbing experiment
The main reason that The Human Centipede is so well-known is because of its awful premise, and not so much its filmmaking. It involves three people being surgically connected to create, well, a human centipede. That’s enough to turn most people off from watching it.
Saying you actually enjoyed watching it will make your friends question what you consider entertainment. It’s not exactly a movie people usually put on for a relaxing Friday night, after all. The truth is, people assume you love watching disgusting scenes if you like this movie.
The comedy nobody could defend
It’s no surprise that Jack and Jill won several categories at the 2012 Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture. It’s just so terrible. The film features Adam Sandler playing both Jack and his irritating twin sister, Jill. He gives Jill a deliberately grating voice to match.
There’s nothing wrong with liking bad movies, but it’s very telling if you like a movie like this one. People will assume your sense of humor hasn’t really developed. They’ll think you only find loud voices and silly disguises funny, making you seem rather immature.
The unforgettable feline appearance
The weird thing about Cats is that it was made to be taken seriously. But it’s hard to take a movie with CGI as bad as this seriously, no matter how many major Hollywood actors it might also feature. The criticism was almost as notorious as the film.
Yes, the weird visuals and awkward musical performances were pretty widely ridiculed. The movie became one of the biggest box-office bombs, and that’s why people judge you for liking it. They’ll assume that you have very poor taste.
The movie even censors struggled with
A Serbian Film has quite a negative reputation, and it’s pretty well-deserved. The film features a lot of extreme violence and several disturbing scenes involving children. The storyline itself gets crueler with every second.
In fact, British censors actually required numerous cuts before the film was approved for release. Don’t be surprised if people get disturbed after you tell them you like this movie. It’s disgusting.
The heroes nobody wants to celebrate
People who like The Birth of a Nation will say it’s because the film is a groundbreaking piece of movie history. That’s true. But it’s also an incredibly racist film that portrays the Ku Klux Klan as heroes and acts like deeply racist stereotypes were historical truth.
The average person only knows the film for its prejudice, and not its technical achievements. So, even if you appreciate its filmmaking, people will probably look at you sideways for loving this film.
The documentary full of conspiracies
Zeitgeist: The Movie is one that some people claim changed their entire understanding of the world. But anyone who says that is going to be judged. The film presents a bunch of wild conspiracy theories about religion, 9/11, and international finance.
It presents completely unsupported claims as truth. Anyone who’s a fan of it is going to be seen as either gullible or conspiracy-obsessed. They might say that ordinary news outlets are hiding the truth, and sure, maybe they are. But it’s not a truth you’ll find in this movie, that’s for sure.
The musical with a singing problem
There’s nothing technically wrong with Mamma Mia. It features Hollywood legends like Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, after all, as well as some classic ABBA songs. The problem is, it’s just such a cheesy movie.
It’s sweet to the point of making you feel sick, and people will judge you if you tell them that it’s your favorite movie. They’ll think you have rather questionable taste, and that you’re easily impressed with anything that has a catchy song and a happy ending.
The jokes that upset an entire community
The issue with The Dictator has less to do with its offensive stereotypes and more to do with the quality of the film itself. Most of the humor revolves around crude jokes and toilet humor, along with offensive stereotypes. That can be funny sometimes, yes.
But this film is the kind of comedy that teenagers might find hilarious, even if plenty of adults have grown tired of those jokes. People might give you a side-eye if you tell them you love it, questioning whether your sense of humor has ever developed.
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