As genre fans it goes without saying that even if we don't always agree on specific films (and television) we generally lean towards the "larger than life" and the fantastic.
But, of course, many if not most or all of us have other interests besides SF and fantasy. Still, what kind of films do you generally avoid or have practically no interest in...yet perhaps with the occasional exception?
As a guy I've long been disinterested in romantic comedies or outright romances and not mostly because they're considered "chick flicks." I simply find the vast majority of them creatively challenged and unimaginative. They're simply so paint-by-number. And yet once in awhile I have come across the occasional romance or romantic comedy that I have enjoyed.
In terms of rom-coms I've liked The Goodbye Girl, When Harry Met Sally, Something About Mary, Something's Gotta Give and It's Complicated. There's also been the occasional film that while nothing special I thought they were okay.
In terms of romances I'm harder pressed to think of any. The one that comes most immediately to mind is The Bridges Of Madison County and also Titanic. But I also recall seeing some classics such as Now Voyager (not strictly a romance) that I've liked.
I like SF (but certainly not all), but generally I steer clear of fantasy. I never got into the Harry Potter kool-aid. I've only seen the first of the LOTR trilogy. Yet I am looking forward to the new Conan: The Barbarian which is fantasy for all intents and purposes. Superhero films walk a blurry line yet they're pretty much a genre unto themselves.
Action thrillers walk a fine line with me. I'm inclined to dismiss most of them because they're usually just so over-the-top. The first Die Hard is a classic and the second one wasn't bad, but since then I've gotten picky. The first The Transporter was a sleeper out-of-nowhere good outing. I finally got to see the first Speed last week (or most of it) and I laughed myself silly because I thought it was so stupid. There's a fine line. Die Hard was extreme and yet it had a charm and other elements that made it fun. But extreme can also make something stupid if there's nothing else of appeal to hold you.
Anyone else?
But, of course, many if not most or all of us have other interests besides SF and fantasy. Still, what kind of films do you generally avoid or have practically no interest in...yet perhaps with the occasional exception?
As a guy I've long been disinterested in romantic comedies or outright romances and not mostly because they're considered "chick flicks." I simply find the vast majority of them creatively challenged and unimaginative. They're simply so paint-by-number. And yet once in awhile I have come across the occasional romance or romantic comedy that I have enjoyed.
In terms of rom-coms I've liked The Goodbye Girl, When Harry Met Sally, Something About Mary, Something's Gotta Give and It's Complicated. There's also been the occasional film that while nothing special I thought they were okay.
In terms of romances I'm harder pressed to think of any. The one that comes most immediately to mind is The Bridges Of Madison County and also Titanic. But I also recall seeing some classics such as Now Voyager (not strictly a romance) that I've liked.
I like SF (but certainly not all), but generally I steer clear of fantasy. I never got into the Harry Potter kool-aid. I've only seen the first of the LOTR trilogy. Yet I am looking forward to the new Conan: The Barbarian which is fantasy for all intents and purposes. Superhero films walk a blurry line yet they're pretty much a genre unto themselves.
Action thrillers walk a fine line with me. I'm inclined to dismiss most of them because they're usually just so over-the-top. The first Die Hard is a classic and the second one wasn't bad, but since then I've gotten picky. The first The Transporter was a sleeper out-of-nowhere good outing. I finally got to see the first Speed last week (or most of it) and I laughed myself silly because I thought it was so stupid. There's a fine line. Die Hard was extreme and yet it had a charm and other elements that made it fun. But extreme can also make something stupid if there's nothing else of appeal to hold you.
Anyone else?
