Know of any movies in Garfield’s description, folks? At the top of my head, Super Mario Bros. (the one with Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Samantha Mathis, and Dennis Hopper).
Very true. I mean, how else do you explain how so many hate The Oscars? ‘Professionals’ are the ones giving the awards to the ones THEY like or are too popular, while most of the true masterpieces get left behind.
As a general rule, if the movie is panned by the “critics” then my wife and I will likely enjoy it. We don’t go to the theater anymore, we rent it and watch it at our leisure. I like the ability to pause the show to get more snacks, etc.
That’s why the box office receipts always trump the critical reviews. I feel about critics much the same way I feel about many wine connoisseurs. They can be useful, I suppose, but they’re not indispensable. I often find their arrogant smugness of their self-proclaimed expertise off-putting. But my untutored taste and palate has served me well enough for nearly nine decades now, so while I might consider their recommendations, I definitely go with what I like.
Back in the ’70’s and ’80’s the Kansas City Star had a movie critic named Butler. My wife and I always read his reviews and went to the movies he hated instead of the crap he liked.
shrugs. I never really trust critics and make my own opinion. the crap “critics” about Strange World from Disney sure proved it how people can be just plain dumb…
First one I thought of was Kentucky Fried Movie. I thought it was hilarious when I first saw it in my 20s, but when I watched it again 30 years later, I was less impressed.
codycab over 1 year ago
Not really, but if you say so, Garfield.
uncle snipe over 1 year ago
I tend to agree with Garfield on this one. sometimes a mindless comedy romp is just what the doctor ordered!
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
Know of any movies in Garfield’s description, folks? At the top of my head, Super Mario Bros. (the one with Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Samantha Mathis, and Dennis Hopper).
Botulism Bob over 1 year ago
History of the World Part 1, especially the part about the Inquisition.
ꜝ over 1 year ago
I didn’t know Jon subscribed to Skinamax
charliefarmrhere over 1 year ago
How to pick a really great movie? Always choose one the critics hate & say is no good.
bigcatbusiness over 1 year ago
Very true. I mean, how else do you explain how so many hate The Oscars? ‘Professionals’ are the ones giving the awards to the ones THEY like or are too popular, while most of the true masterpieces get left behind.
GiantShetlandPony over 1 year ago
Critics do seem to hate some of the most fun movies.
in.amongst over 1 year ago
Yup! all the critics should be put in a museum. That is their only use now.
2AndFour over 1 year ago
That kind of thing happens. Critics didn’t like the new Godzilla movies for some reason. I say that movies are a matter of personal taste.
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Didn’t know that Odie went for those types of movies!
!!ǝlɐ⅁ Premium Member over 1 year ago
…or at least good fun!!
Goat from PBS over 1 year ago
There’s Odie. I haven’t seen him since last year.
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Animal House.
ChristianFilmmakerWannaBe over 1 year ago
Watch Trolland.
Just-me over 1 year ago
As a general rule, if the movie is panned by the “critics” then my wife and I will likely enjoy it. We don’t go to the theater anymore, we rent it and watch it at our leisure. I like the ability to pause the show to get more snacks, etc.
edmund_graham over 1 year ago
I’ve liked several films recently that critics hated. But then I usually ignore their viewpoint unless it’s already a film I was a bit iffy on
Clarence over 1 year ago
I bet the movie they’re watching is either Garfield: The Movie or Garfield 2
walstib Premium Member over 1 year ago
In the 80’s my brainy/Mensa/MBA type buddies and I loved the Stooges, Jim Carrey movies, etc. Our snooty wives thought we were disgusting.
shamino over 1 year ago
Deadpool
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
Some of the greatest movies of all time, were panned by the critics.
The Shining
The Wizard of Oz
Casablanca
Alien
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Psycho
The Thing
Home Alone
It’s A Wonderful Life
The Graduate
Vertigo
All About Eve
Bonnie And Clyde
2001 A Space Odyssey
Ghostbusters
Clueless
And let us not forget….
Star Wars. It was panned mercilessly by the critics in 1972 when it came out.
syzygy47 over 1 year ago
My version is that any movies that merit an academy award is not anything I’d want to see. Only exception is ones for special effects.
zodismoon over 1 year ago
I usually like movies the critics dont.
Bookworm over 1 year ago
That’s why the box office receipts always trump the critical reviews. I feel about critics much the same way I feel about many wine connoisseurs. They can be useful, I suppose, but they’re not indispensable. I often find their arrogant smugness of their self-proclaimed expertise off-putting. But my untutored taste and palate has served me well enough for nearly nine decades now, so while I might consider their recommendations, I definitely go with what I like.
ms-ss over 1 year ago
Back in the ’70’s and ’80’s the Kansas City Star had a movie critic named Butler. My wife and I always read his reviews and went to the movies he hated instead of the crap he liked.
ragsarooni Premium Member over 1 year ago
Critics,shmitics….I’m my own critic & I’ve never been disappointed…..
CaveCat87 over 1 year ago
If Liz were here, would she have the same opinion, or would she think that they’re pigs for watching such a ridiculous movie?
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
They must be watching Netflix.
karmakat01 over 1 year ago
shrugs. I never really trust critics and make my own opinion. the crap “critics” about Strange World from Disney sure proved it how people can be just plain dumb…
pearlyqim over 1 year ago
Critics are useless. It’s just one person’s opinion!
KEA over 1 year ago
De gustibus non est disputandum
billyk75 over 1 year ago
What do critics know anyway?
Zeno2099 over 1 year ago
The differences in audience and critic movie and TV show scores, particularly at Rotten Tomatoes, is often extreme.
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
If the critics adore it, I deplore it; if the critics pan it, I’m a fan of it!
PaintTheDust over 1 year ago
“We’re bachelors, baby!”
paullp Premium Member over 1 year ago
First one I thought of was Kentucky Fried Movie. I thought it was hilarious when I first saw it in my 20s, but when I watched it again 30 years later, I was less impressed.
WentHulk over 1 year ago
Uh oh.
Black76Manta over 1 year ago
Garfield, those are words of wisdom, very true!