Movies that you have absolutely no idea why you love

Schmidty · 09-08-2008, 09:10 PM

The first one that comes to mind for me is Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I've never done any drugs, but this random movie is watchable every single time it's on for me.

I'm sure I'll come up with others later, but that was the first one I thought of (while watching it for like the 10th time).

Honolulu_Blue · 09-08-2008, 09:28 PM

"A League of Their Own." I have seen that movie well over a dozen times. I used to catch it on cable all the time and always watched it through the end. I know why I like it, though. It makes me laugh.

Mustang · 09-08-2008, 09:28 PM

Sounds like a repeat thread, but I'll say what I said last time I think..

Knights Tale

BrianD · 09-08-2008, 09:40 PM

Hudson Hawk.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 09:41 PM

Uncle Buck. John Candy is a comedic genius.

Comey · 09-08-2008, 09:47 PM

As Good As It Gets. I'm not sure if it holds up over time, and from about the 2/3 mark, it starts to get a bit eh...but Nicholson is fantastic in that movie.

DaddyTorgo · 09-08-2008, 10:03 PM

passenger 57
the rock

Schmidty · 09-08-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Sounds like a repeat thread

Whoopdee doo.

We've been doing this shit for like 8 years. I'll delete it if it annoys you.

Schmidty · 09-08-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Uncle Buck. John Candy is a comedic genius.

I love that dumb movie.

Honolulu_Blue · 09-08-2008, 10:05 PM

Unlce Buck is gold.

sterlingice · 09-08-2008, 10:19 PM

I have a some fun stupid action movies on my shelf: Demolition Man, True Lies (I'll argue that's fairly smart for an action movie), Gone in 60 Seconds, etc

SI

DeToxRox · 09-08-2008, 10:44 PM

Any 80's horror flick.

sabotai · 09-08-2008, 10:46 PM

Starship Troopers.

I know it's bad, but I watch it every time I see it on TV.

Groundhog · 09-08-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

True Lies (I'll argue that's fairly smart for an action movie)

Yeah, I love True Lies. Watch it any time it's on TV over here.

Groundhog · 09-08-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Starship Troopers.

I know it's bad, but I watch it every time I see it on TV.

Is this really considered a "bad movie"? I love Starship Troopers. Very high replay value for me.

rjolley · 09-08-2008, 11:02 PM

Howard the Duck. Dumb movie, but I love it.

Yes, Starship Troopers is considered a bad movie. It has it's moments, but more of a like for me.

Swaggs · 09-08-2008, 11:09 PM

Beastmaster used to be one that I'd always end up watching all the way through. I haven't seen it on for a long time, though.

Jas_lov · 09-08-2008, 11:12 PM

True Lies is awesome, but Kindergarten Cop is an even more awesome Schwarzenegger gem. Arnold turned in an Oscar worthy performance and the movie is now considered a classic. I watch it whenever it's on tv and I've never once regreted it.

Groundhog · 09-08-2008, 11:14 PM

Imdb.com has a user rating of 7.0 for Starship Troopers, which is pretty good. I honestly haven't heard any bad feedback about this movie ever. Everyone I know who has seen it loves it. Strange... I guess it must have fared poorly from the critics or something?

thealmighty · 09-08-2008, 11:19 PM

Notting Hill. Not sure why, exactly, but I must watch whenever I see it's on (no, you cannot have my mancard back).

Mustang · 09-08-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmidty

Whoopdee doo.

We've been doing this shit for like 8 years. I'll delete it if it annoys you.

Thanks for reminding me.

I like 'The Jerk' also.

MrBug708 · 09-08-2008, 11:58 PM

13th Warrior. Antonio Banderas as a Muslim poet turned fighter who battles man-bears in Scandinavia just makes me watch in awe

Groundhog · 09-09-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

13th Warrior. Antonio Banderas as a Muslim poet turned fighter who battles man-bears in Scandinavia just makes me watch in awe

Haven't seen this, but didn't a whole bunch of footage get cut from the final release, making it hard to follow the plot? At least I think it was this movie I was reading about...

Glengoyne · 09-09-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Is this really considered a "bad movie"? I love Starship Troopers. Very high replay value for me.

Oh yeah. Bad movie. Definitely should fit into the guilty pleasure category.

Glengoyne · 09-09-2008, 12:59 AM

I'll cast another vote for a Knight's tale.

Remo Williams; The adventure begins.

larrymcg421 · 09-09-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

I have a some fun stupid action movies on my shelf: Demolition Man, True Lies (I'll argue that's fairly smart for an action movie), Gone in 60 Seconds, etc

SI

Demolition Man is a great choice. Still want to know what the three seashells was about.

I agree that True Lies is a solid movie and doesn't belong in this thread.

Izulde · 09-09-2008, 01:31 AM

Another vote for Howard the Duck and my ultimate guilty pleasure movie... Clueless.

AgustusM · 09-09-2008, 01:41 AM

old corny 80's movie - "streets of fire"

Mustang · 09-09-2008, 02:05 AM

Ahh.. thought of another one - Sahara.

I would have said U-571, but realize that I pretty much love any sub movie good or bad. Except K-19 The Widow maker, I did not like that one...

Mustang · 09-09-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AgustusM

old corny 80's movie - "streets of fire"

I looked up Michael Pare on IMDB just to see what he has been up to.. that guy have a license to only work on movies you've never heard up? Holy Hell... of course, found out they are making a 'Far Cry' movie too...

bignej · 09-09-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Demolition Man is a great choice. Still want to know what the three seashells was about.

You really licked his ass.

Uh kicked his ass

Schmidty · 09-09-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

I like 'The Jerk' also.

Dude, "The Jerk" is a classic. I love that movie.

rowech · 09-09-2008, 04:54 AM

Beautiful Girls

Karlifornia · 09-09-2008, 05:05 AM

Booty Call, Pootie Tang, Billy Madison, Stealing Harvard, Freddy Got Fingered, Scoop, Harold & Maude (I love Harold & Maude, but I guess nobody would really imagine how much I love it)

Groundhog · 09-09-2008, 05:53 AM

Well, no Pauly Shore movies yet, which I take a good sign.

CleBrownsfan · 09-09-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

Beautiful Girls

+1 (and not proud to say it)

MJ4H · 09-09-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Well, no Pauly Shore movies yet, which I take a good sign.

Encino Man would fit the topic for me, actually.

Neon_Chaos · 09-09-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Thanks for reminding me.

I like 'The Jerk' also.

Stay away from the cans! He's shooting the cans!

Subby · 09-09-2008, 07:43 AM

St. Elmo's Fire, baby!

3ric · 09-09-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Imdb.com has a user rating of 7.0 for Starship Troopers, which is pretty good. I honestly haven't heard any bad feedback about this movie ever. Everyone I know who has seen it loves it. Strange... I guess it must have fared poorly from the critics or something?

It's a very underrated movie, and far more clever than people give it credit for.

Score one more for "Hudson Hawk", and add "The fifth element" to the list.

gi · 09-09-2008, 08:24 AM

Roadhouse, Over the Top, and another vote for Howard the Duck

MJ4H · 09-09-2008, 08:26 AM

Starship Troopers was quite impressive for a movie that basically changed from one story to another mid-filming.

jeheinz72 · 09-09-2008, 08:33 AM

The Whole Nine Yards

hhiipp · 09-09-2008, 09:01 AM

I don't know why but Mr Holland's Opus. Every time it's on I become mesmerized.

MikeVic · 09-09-2008, 09:33 AM

I have many.

Lorena · 09-09-2008, 09:35 AM

Kung Pow

A lot of ppl we know don't understand why we're so fascinated by it.

Captain2711 · 09-09-2008, 09:40 AM

Weekend at Bernie's. It's fascinating nobody realizes Bernie's gone. He's dead people!!!

Dr. Sak · 09-09-2008, 09:43 AM

Best of Times
Jack
Big Trouble In Little China

PackerFanatic · 09-09-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jas_lov

Uncle Buck. John Candy is a comedic genius.

Heck yes.

Neon_Chaos · 09-09-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorena

Kung Pow

A lot of ppl we know don't understand why we're so fascinated by it.

TOWEL.

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Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Imdb.com has a user rating of 7.0 for Starship Troopers, which is pretty good. I honestly haven't heard any bad feedback about this movie ever. Everyone I know who has seen it loves it. Strange... I guess it must have fared poorly from the critics or something? __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

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