Movies You Liked... But Never Want To See Again

[Leo656]

I was reading an article somewhere that got me thinking about this. Sorry if it's been brought up before. Anyways, was there ever a movie you saw, and you really, really liked it, but for one reason or another you don't think you'll ever watch it again?

The first one that came to mind for me is "Million Dollar Baby". I like Clint, I really like Hillary Swank, and boxing movies are usually pretty good. And it was a really, really good movie. But the ending... it didn't "ruin" it for me, as it was tragic, true-to-life and very powerful. It was completely believable and masterfully executed, and it stays with you long after the movie ends. But I don't think I could get through it again. I haven't seen the movie since the first time I watched it, even though I own it. I can't imagine myself watching the movie in its entirety without stopping right before the last fight, and that kind of makes me not want to bother with any of it. It was a brilliant movie, though, I really liked it, I just don't think I could get through it again (and the wife absolutely hates melancholy stuff - "Life is too short to watch sad and depressing stuff on purpose", she says - so even if I did watch it it would have to be while she was out, which is never).

What are some movies you really liked but for one reason or another (Sad, depressing, violent, just plain too long, etc.) don't think you would ever watch again? We always do "Movies You Like/Hate" but I'm not sure we've discussed the in-between as much. I'm curious what people here come up with.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Definitely "The End of Evangelion".

[Leo656]

As a courtesy to those of us who didn't see a certain movie, a few token details as to "Why" would be appreciated. Not mandatory but encouraged. Spoilers OK if tagged as such. Carry on.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Ok then. Watch Bennett the Sage' s review of the film. I think it sums up my reaction to it quite perfectly.

[AT-Man]

Eden Lake kept me on the edge of my seat, but I don't think I'd watch it again, because

Spoiler:

of how it ends

and to me horror/thriller movies usually don't have very high re-watching value, although there are exceptions, but that's usually movies like Evil Dead or The Thing, which I don't like to be thrilled anymore, but just because they're so good for other reasons.

Then, if you want a movie I like a LOT but wouldn't watch again.... probably both of the Dark Knight movies and Inception. They were really good but I don't see me watching them again. I do watch Batman Begins again at times and, like, Memento. I guess there is no 10/10 movie I wouldn't watch again, but 9/10s there are.

[Jester]

Passion of the Christ. It's a very well made film about the last hours of Christ's life...but after seeing it once, I never had the whole, "I'd love to see THAT again!" feeling about it. It's very brutal and hard to just sit down and watch. I don't even think my parents' DVD has been out of the case.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Casino - Well-Acted, Shot and Masterfully Directed by Martin Scorsese. I've seen it multiple times, But that ending always leaves me unsettled.

Spoiler:

Nicky and Dominick are beaten to death in the cornfield

[Bauer536]

Oz, the Great and Powerful - while it was fun in some areas, James Franco was alright, the special effects weren't that special (mostly because of their overuse), and Mila Kunis sucked as the Wicked Witch. I mean, it's not really a great film, that it could have been if only it was done right. Even I think the Star Wars prequels and the Hobbit are always watchable than this.

[Leo656]

Ahhhhhh yeah, good call, Jester. I saw that in theaters, and liked it, but MAN that was uncomfortable. A few women left in tears partway through (C'mon, gang, it wasn't called "Jesus and The Easter Bunny and Rudolph Give Kids Candy On Valentine's Day" ). I liked it, and I may see it again, but I'm in no rush.

I'm not *particularly* religious, so I went in simply curious to see how good of a movie it was. Discussing it with some of the more religious types in my family was awkward, as they somehow confused it with a documentary, repeatedly exclaiming things like "I had no idea they really beat the sh*t out of him so much! Poor Jesus!" when they really meant to say "That was a very graphically violent portrayal/interpretation of a well-known event that may, or may not have, happened in a way similar or identical to how it was portrayed in a big-budget film produced by the guy from 'Braveheart'." Somehow, some people really believed "Passion..." was a literal, step-by-step re-enactment, as if such a thing were even *possible* without some sort of portal that allowed a person to see into the past. But eh, it was a good movie.

"The Butterfly Effect" was another one. It was just ok, but considering it starred Kelso I was pretty shocked at how well-done it was. But I DO remember the entire theater's mood shifted about 5 minutes in

Spoiler:

when they revealed Eric Stoltz making kiddie porn with his very young daughter in his basement whilst her brother gets violently jealous watching someone else nail his sister instead of him... AWK-WARD!

and the next hour and a half was very uncomfortable. The trailers made that movie seem like an "edgier" romantic comedy vehicle for Kelso, with some time-travel shenanigans thrown in; it turned out to be a dark and soul-crushing horror show.

Spoiler:

In the alternate ending, the main character commits suicide in the womb with his own umbilical cord, having decided through his various alternate lifetimes that the entire WORLD would be a better place if he was never born!

Talk about NOT being a chick flick! Everyone walked out like, "I don't know WHAT the f*ck THAT was...." It was kinda funny. Nobody was complaining, but absolutely nobody had seen what they thought they had paid to see, either.

It was weird, but I liked it. But I'm in no rush to see it again.

EDIT: I dug "Oz", but it was under-whelming. It tried to be whimsical and overly-serious at the same time, and it took out some of the potential fun. I'd be up for a sequel.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Originally Posted by Jester

Passion of the Christ. It's a very well made film about the last hours of Christ's life...but after seeing it once, I never had the whole, "I'd love to see THAT again!" feeling about it. It's very brutal and hard to just sit down and watch. I don't even think my parents' DVD has been out of the case.

The Torture Aspect somewhat deterred my enjoyment of the film.

[Leo656]

You just KNOW that it's some family somewhere's traditional Christmas movie, though. Somewhere, every year, someone looks at his wife and says, with no irony, "Honey, it's Christmas Eve. Tonight, before the kids go to bed, let's stoke the fireplace, pop some popcorn, have some hot chocolate with marshmallows and watch ol' Jesus get flogged for a few hours, whattya say?"

[ObiWanFan4life]

Originally Posted by Leo656

You just KNOW that it's some family somewhere's traditional Christmas movie, though. Somewhere, every year, someone looks at his wife and says, with no irony, "Honey, it's Christmas Eve. Tonight, before the kids go to bed, let's stoke the fireplace, pop some popcorn, have some hot chocolate with marshmallows and watch ol' Jesus get flogged for a few hours, whattya say?"

Yeah, Because nothing screams "Family Entertainment" like a 2-Hour long Torture Sequence.

[Leo656]

I ALMOST finished with that exact same line, except saying "Christmas Fun" instead of "Family Entertainment." Wacky.

[Seeks]

Probably Trance and Now You See Me. Both are incredibly cracking films [And both are ones that cannot be talked about without spoiling!], but there's content in it that you can't erase from your mind, meaning upon rewatch it's predictable. Perhaps in a couple of years time I may be able to watch them both again!

[Cure]

Originally Posted by Seeks

but there's content in it that you can't erase from your mind, meaning upon rewatch it's predictable.

Isn't everything predictable upon rewatch? Unless you have a terrible memory. But I guess waiting a few years to watch it again makes sense.

I can agree with everyone who said Passion of the Christ. Good movie, just not pleasant to sit through.

And with that, I'll mention Sleepers, too. Well acted and thought provoking, just awful subject matter.

Spoiler:

It's about kids who get sexually abused in juvenile hall. Messed up.

[ObiWanFan4life]

Originally Posted by Cure

And with that, I'll mention Sleepers, too. Well acted and thought provoking, just awful subject matter.

Spoiler:

It's about kids who get sexually abused in juvenile hall. Messed up.

Sleepers is a great film, but in terms of violence, it's Sesame Street compared to Schindler's List, that movie's just one unsettling scene after another.

*Not to be rude of course*

[Lethal Lullaby]

For me it'd have to be "The Grudge" movies. I've seen all 3 and never want to see them again. They just really freak me out.

[Ninjinister]

More or less, a majority of the films I saw in the 80's and 90's. And then I get crap for not remembering references to these films I've never seen more than once or twice, around 20 years ago.

[Captain PunchYouHard]

Pan's Labyrinth. It was a masterpiece, but I was depressed for days.

[CyberCubed]

Most horror movies. After you've seen them the suspense is gone and the stories usually can't carry them.