Most overrated films of all time

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#541

I think the Shrek the Third title might have been a reference to Blackadder.

Blackadder - Shrek
Blackadder II - Shrek 2
Blackadder the Third - Shrek the Third

But the fourth one breaks the pattern.

I agree with what you’re saying though- I prefer it when sequels don’t just tack a number onto the end of the title, or make a bad pun out of it. (With Blackadder it was okay because each series had a different Blackadder, and the titles highlight this). I prefer it if they have a subtitle or something.

Admittedly this doesn’t always annoy me, (e.g, I don’t mind the Toy Story films being 2 and 3) so I guess I mostly find it annoying if it’s movie I don’t like, like Madagascar.

#542

You might be onto something, as there was Blackadder Goes Forth and the film was supposed to be called Shrek Goes Fourth for years, before settling with Forever After.

#543

I suppose DW’s does that with their sequel titles so it would catch people’s interested. It would be like calling Madagascar 3 something like “Madagascar: 3rd Times the Charm” or something. Also, I would perfer Shrek: Forever After as the title instead of Shrek Goes Fourth.

#544

I know this isn’t a film, but Glee seems pretty popular nowadays. Doesn’t anyone think that’s overrated? I personally can’t judge since I’ve never seen it.

#545

I never saw or knew what Glee was so I can’t offer my opinion about it. From the commercials I’ve seen, it looks too girly.

#546

I have never been a Glee fan, and I didn’t see their movie. Funny thing is, I’m a theatre dude, I love musical theatre, but I hate Glee.

#547

I have never watched Glee.

#548

I’ve seen some of Glee. I think the coach woman is funny in it, but I find a lot of the “serious” scenes quite cheesy. I guess the series has its charms, but I guess it could be called overrated seeing as it isn’t brilliant by any means. But I can kind of see why its fans like it so much- it’s cheery and there aren’t many shows like it on at the moment (I mean ones that are semi-musicals and aimed at a teenage demographic). But it’s probably not good enough to merit the love and attention it recieves.

#549

That happens to me in a lot of TV comedies. Even some I like.

#550

I’m not keen on Glee. My 12 year old cousin likes it, but I found it really cheesy.

#551

I agree. It wasn’t even that much critically acclaimed, but it was still overrated in my eyes.

#552

Like Shrek, DW’s is starting to milk this series to death. I mean, three films and a television spinoff. Hopefully they just end the series with Madagascar 3 instead of pursuing a fourth film.

#553

^Wait, they are making a third?! I liked the first film but the sequel was kinda o_0 …we don’t need a third.

#554

Yeah, it’s supposed to come out a couple weeks before Brave. This one is basically about the animals being part of a traveling circus.

#555

I found that Glee isn’t for everyone. For the most part, you either like it, or you don’t. Appearently, a lot of people find it popular enough for it to be a movie.

#556

Ballboi: Well, it sounds like an interesting but odd plot. I’ll probably end up watching it either way. :stuck_out_tongue:
TSS: Never been a fan of it myself. I like how you describe it as being one of those ‘do or don’t’ things, couldn’t agree more.

#557

It could be an alright DW’s film. I’m not really digging that plot though.

#558

The Mad Max trilogy is way overrated.

#559

I’ve never seen Glee, so I have no opinion of it.

#560

Speaking of Glee, at the end of one of the commercials for the movie, this guy is like, “Save your money. This movie sucks!” I guess they didn’t have much confidence in their movie, huh? 8D