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I changed my mind

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1. Avatar (2009)


Why I never watched it before:
I'm rather skeptical about this kind of films, like they could be poor in ideas and focused only on special effects.

Why I decided to watch it:
It just happened. I was told it was too bad I didn't watch it and it really worthed... So, I surrendered.

Well, what do I think after watching it?
I think special effects are really great. That's why the movie is enjoyable, but I still think the story is too poor and ordinary.
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People who added this item 2203  Average listal rating (1367 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 6.8 
2. The Holiday (2006)


Why I never watched it before:
My usual allergy to love stories.

Why I decided to watch it:
It was on tv, it was Christmas time... And then Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Rufus Sewell...

Well, what do I think after watching it?
It didn't interest me at all. I should rely more on my instincts.
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3. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the B... (2003)


Why I never watched it before:
I first watched it on tv years ago, and after few minutes I got bored, thought it was a little childish.

Why I decided to watch it:
Well... I got a new hi-tech tv :P
I was looking for something spectacular and it came to my mind... Almost everybody says good things about this movie. Why not giving a chance?

Well, what do I think after watching it?
I was looking for something spectacular and it really is. And it's funny too. Too bad sometimes it's a little absurd.
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People who added this item 6927  Average listal rating (4385 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.3 
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)


Why I decided to watch it:
Because I didn't dislike the first movie and thought I could continue watching the series.
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People who added this item 4894  Average listal rating (3142 ratings) 6.9  IMDB Rating
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

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People who added this item 1791  Average listal rating (997 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 6.6 
6. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)


Why did I keep on watching?
Because of Johnny Depp, of course. And because there are evenings I only want to watch something light-hearted.

What do I eventually think of the series?
It's been quite enjoyable, but generally it diappointed me, things seems to be exaggerated for more spectacularity. They overdid, they should have concentraded more on the script and less on absurd scenes. Especially the fourth movie was almost unwatchable. Another lame story and nothing really able to catch me. I found it very very boring. I think the series has run out of ideas and has no more appeal. If Disney will produce other movies I won't watch them.
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7. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)


Why I never watched it before:
I thought it was only for children.

Why I decided to watch it:
I'm so nostalgic that I love things only when they're gone. Seeing all the fuss about the last film made me wanna watch the saga. And I also thought if I'd let some other time pass, I would never tried.

Well, what do I think after watching it?
If I was a child I'd surely say it's awesome. I'm an adult and I say it's surprisingly good.
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8. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)


Why I decided to watch it:
I liked the first film, that's it. And I love Hermione and Ron.
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People who added this item 5362  Average listal rating (3610 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.7 
9. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
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People who added this item 5437  Average listal rating (3585 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.5 
10. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
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People who added this item 4399  Average listal rating (2776 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.4 
11. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
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People who added this item 3230  Average listal rating (1934 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.4 
12. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
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People who added this item 2586  Average listal rating (1583 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 7.6 
13. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
(watching soon)

People who added this item 2464  Average listal rating (1436 ratings) 7.9  IMDB Rating 8.1 
14. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
(watching soon)

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15. The Black Dahlia (2006)


Why I never watched it before:
Maybe because it's based on a James Ellroy novel, but I got a sense it was a bad copy of L.A. Confidential.

Why I decided to watch it:
It was on tv and I took my chance.

Well, what do I think after watching it?
It's just like I thought. I found it confusing, boring and didn't like actors' performances. It lacks irony and all that sensuality can't save the movie.
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16. Alexander (2004)


Why I never watched it before:
To me it seems another plastic Hollywood blockbuster like Troy, and I didn't like that movie at all. Moreover, I think Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie weren't the best choice to play Alexander and Olympias. Especially Farrell is totally unsuitable for that role.

Why I decided to watch it:
It was on tv and, after all, it's still a Oliver Stone work.

Well, what do I think after watching it?
I didn't like it. I find it rather boring and Colin Farrell was totally unsuitable for that role.



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Comments

Posted: 1 year, 8 months ago at Sep 22 15:04
Interesting list!
Posted: 1 year, 7 months ago at Oct 22 9:19
interesting list. yes it happens to me as well, I make an impression of a movie in my mind and most of the times, movies ARE like that but some really surprise you.
interesting idea! :)
Posted: 1 year, 7 months ago at Oct 22 12:06
Avatar Sucks

They made new language in that movie and do expected me to trust what they say in thier freaky language ?

well .. Ain't gonna Happen.

I'll never watch that crap till they made the full ENGLISH version.
Posted: 1 year, 7 months ago at Oct 22 14:11
Should have stopped after the first Pirates movies. I kept going till the third and the other two were totally shit movies.
Posted: 2 months, 2 weeks ago at Mar 8 22:24
I found Holiday quite nice (in spite of Cameron Diaz, who I don't care for) but I'm a sucker for a good romance...wishful thinking that life would be more like that, I suppose.

I loved Avatar myself but I feel as you do about the Pirates movies. They've lost their luster for me and I doubt I'll watch any new ones.

I loved the Potter series and would love to see Rowling do something similar that could be put to film.

And Alexander... yeah, incredibly bad casting and quite possibly one of the most boring movies I've ever tried to watch. ;)

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