Movies that were better than you had expected

*Prowler* · 04-02-2019, 01:59 PM

A lot of times people talk about hyped out movies that turn out to be disappointing, but what about those you didn't really have high expectations for but turned out to be rather good?

The 40 year Old Virgin immediately springs to my mind. I initially expected it to be a movie about a loser ugly guy who lives with his parents still... but he was actually a pretty regular guy who was quite independent and had a nice house and a stable job. Plus, while his friends joked about it, they actually wanted to help him find someone and he did in the end. The movie has its silly moments, but was actually a pretty solid comedy and had a rather happy ending. I thought it was just gonna be a really stupid and empty immature comedy, but it turned out to be a pretty solid movie.

What about you?

*Icebot* · 04-02-2019, 02:38 PM

The ninja turtles movies from 2014 and 2016 turned out better than I expected with the animation, it was incredible!

*Andrew NDB* · 04-02-2019, 02:41 PM

Oh man, so many.

I admit, I was concerned about "Alita: Battle Angel." Turned out to be totally awesome.

Eh, there should be others but none come to mind at the moment. They'll come to me.

*AT-Man* · 04-02-2019, 02:52 PM

Blade Runner 2049 and Ichi the Killer come to mind.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-02-2019, 02:53 PM

The LEGO Movie. The ending really surprised me and I found it added immensely to my appreciation of the movie.

*Wesley* · 04-02-2019, 04:49 PM

Tucker and Dale versus Evil. Didn’t expect it to be so good, as it had a generic title. It became one of my fav horror films.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 04-02-2019, 04:49 PM

So many films today are judged so early.

~~Leo656~~ · 04-02-2019, 05:24 PM

I'm with you on 40-Year Old Virgin. I thought it would be stupid and I really don't like too many comedies in general. But back when I moved furniture for a living we watched it in the truck on a long road trip and I thought it was hilarious, so I went out and bought it. It's pretty good.

"No... it's not about anal pleasures at all..."

I also liked "Kong: Skull island" more than I thought.

*Utrommaniac* · 04-02-2019, 05:24 PM

When Kung Fu Panda first came out, I expected it to be the same kind of situation that plagued Shark Tale.

So I was pleasantly surprised when it ended up being pretty good (and the second one even better!)

*drgon78* · 04-02-2019, 09:27 PM

Both Lego movies come to mind.

Bumble Bee is another one that surprised me.

*ZariusTwo* · 04-03-2019, 01:01 PM

A good chunk of DC movies are this for me.#

I've even had a good time with Batman and Robin lately. Take it as a pastiche on the Silver Age and it's fine, and it actually fits perfectly with what the modern Cinema goer wants now.

*Anarchistguy* · 04-03-2019, 04:47 PM

Alita: Battle Angel
Blade Runner series

*Andrew NDB* · 04-03-2019, 05:00 PM

Rick and Morty, if we count cartoons. It looked f***ing awful and pretentious. 2 episodes in and I was completely riveted and glued.

*AT-Man* · 04-03-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

Kung Fu Panda

Heck yeah. I only watched the first one because of Jackie Chan (who had exactly one line) but ended up loving it. Loved the second one even more. Such an awesome franchise.

*Prowler* · 04-03-2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

I'm with you on 40-Year Old Virgin. I thought it would be stupid and I really don't like too many comedies in general. But back when I moved furniture for a living we watched it in the truck on a long road trip and I thought it was hilarious, so I went out and bought it. It's pretty good.

"No... it's not about anal pleasures at all..."

I also liked "Kong: Skull island" more than I thought.

Pretty much this yeah. I expected it to be a dumb forgettable movie. But it actually has several quotes that I don't think I'll ever forget.

"You're putting the p**** on a pedestal" is one of the greatest movies quotes ever. I'm not even joking.

04-02-2019, 01:59 PM	#1
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Movies that were better than you had expected A lot of times people talk about hyped out movies that turn out to be disappointing, but what about those you didn't really have high expectations for but turned out to be rather good? The 40 year Old Virgin immediately springs to my mind. I initially expected it to be a movie about a loser ugly guy who lives with his parents still... but he was actually a pretty regular guy who was quite independent and had a nice house and a stable job. Plus, while his friends joked about it, they actually wanted to help him find someone and he did in the end. The movie has its silly moments, but was actually a pretty solid comedy and had a rather happy ending. I thought it was just gonna be a really stupid and empty immature comedy, but it turned out to be a pretty solid movie. What about you?

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,561	Oh man, so many. I admit, I was concerned about "Alita: Battle Angel." Turned out to be totally awesome. Eh, there should be others but none come to mind at the moment. They'll come to me. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

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AT-Man I SEEN IT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FIN Posts: 2,206	Blade Runner 2049 and Ichi the Killer come to mind. __________________ Through the Golden Door

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oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,505	The LEGO Movie. The ending really surprised me and I found it added immensely to my appreciation of the movie. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

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Wesley Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Republic of Ireland Posts: 1,597	Tucker and Dale versus Evil. Didn’t expect it to be so good, as it had a generic title. It became one of my fav horror films. __________________ Donatello: The tracker! It might work. Donatello goes to the back of the Turtle Van Raphael: Shrewd move, Donatello. If we ignore the problem, it might go away by itself. (from The Mean Machines)

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Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,225	The ninja turtles movies from 2014 and 2016 turned out better than I expected with the animation, it was incredible!

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Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	So many films today are judged so early.

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~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I'm with you on 40-Year Old Virgin. I thought it would be stupid and I really don't like too many comedies in general. But back when I moved furniture for a living we watched it in the truck on a long road trip and I thought it was hilarious, so I went out and bought it. It's pretty good. "No... it's not about anal pleasures at all..." I also liked "Kong: Skull island" more than I thought.

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Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	When Kung Fu Panda first came out, I expected it to be the same kind of situation that plagued Shark Tale. So I was pleasantly surprised when it ended up being pretty good (and the second one even better!) __________________ DeviantART

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drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,409	Both Lego movies come to mind. Bumble Bee is another one that surprised me.

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ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,500	A good chunk of DC movies are this for me.# I've even had a good time with Batman and Robin lately. Take it as a pastiche on the Silver Age and it's fine, and it actually fits perfectly with what the modern Cinema goer wants now. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

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Anarchistguy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada (This country is too peaceful, Something's up...) Posts: 2,137	Alita: Battle Angel Blade Runner series __________________ M.D.K. Maim! Destroy! Kill!!! "When my time comes, I wanna be buried face down, so those who don't like me can kiss my ass!"

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,561	Rick and Morty, if we count cartoons. It looked f***ing awful and pretentious. 2 episodes in and I was completely riveted and glued. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]