In terms of bad cinema-going experiences, I don't think I've ever watched a movie that actually made me feel cheated. Disappointed, sure, but not cheated.
Most disappointing movie I've seen was probably Star Wars Episode II. I was a kid back then too, and I was huge into all things Star Wars (yes, even The Phantom Menance). I remember how I lost countless hours reading stuff from the Extended Universe, in anticipation for the movie, and by the time I finally got to watch it, I was a god damn Star Wars encyclopedia.
After the movie was finished, and I walked out of the cinema, I knew that I didn't like what I've just seen, but I couldn't put into words why. Now I can.
I've ranted about this movie before on this site, and I'm not looking to do so again, but long story short: everything was wrong with it. From the horrible and unnecessary use of CGI, to the cringe inducing dialogue, to the very way in which the movie was filmed. It's literally boring to look at, and that, in my opinion, is the worst criticism one can address at a movie.
Since then, I've learned how to manage my expectations, and by "manage my expectations", I mean always expecting the worse whenever I walk into the cinema. Not only have I not been disappointed by a movie in years, but it's also helped me gain an appreciation for certain movies that otherwise I might've written off.
Ectoplasmicz said:
Wayneguard said:
Prometheus... what the fuck did I just watch?
I've heard some people say it's a good, fun film.
But the majority warn me to stay away. I'm assuming I should take the latter advice...
And that's exactly what I'm talking about.
I'll admit my bias. I fucking loved Prometheus.
I'm not entirely sure why so many people dislike it. As far as I can tell, it's a combination of the fact that it's a (very loose) prequel to Alien, and not a prequel to Alien
s (meaning that it's not an action movie, contrary to what some of the trailers suggest), and also the fact that it's not very big on exposition. A lot of important plot details in it are inferred, rather than shown to you, and if you don't pay enough attention, then the movie will make no sense to you whatsoever.
If any of that sounds like it applies to you, then yes, I certainly wouldn't suggest seeing it. If, however, it doesn't, and particularly if you happen to be a fan of movies like 2001, or Contact, alongside the original Alien, then I'd say give it a watch.