30+ Controversial Movie Takes That Will Leave You Reconsidering Your Opinions
Sometimes, just because someone likes a movie does not automatically mean that it is a great movie.
Movies have been significant restarters of pop culture throughout history, and anyone who views movies as mere entertainment has likely never seen one that they truly loved or enjoyed. People are highly entertained by stories, and movies provide a fantastic avenue for producers, writers, and directors to convey messages to the public without being overly explicit.
There are as many bad movies as there are great ones, but it all depends on the viewer's preferences. Some people may enjoy a particular movie, share their reactions and reviews on social media, only to discover that others did not appreciate it as much.
That being said, you will always find controversial opinions in the corners of the Internet regarding these films, and most people would not have agreed with them if it weren't for the fact that they prompt a reevaluation of their own thoughts. Certain opinions can provoke strong reactions (by Internet standards) due to their absurdity, while others may garner total agreement.
When a Redditor asked the question, "What's your most controversial movie take?" on the platform, people quickly chimed in with their thoughts. The post has now gathered over 10,000 comments and has been upvoted by about 7,000 people.
Check out some of the best responses below!
1. Liking a movie does not mean it should include all the technicalities behind it. If it entertains you, it entertains you.
Sometimes, movie buffs ridicule people for enjoying "basic" movies, which is why some individuals keep their love for lighter films to themselves.
Reddit2. Again, it's okay to like any movie as long as it keeps you entertained!
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4. Molly should have died at the end of Ghost
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5. Scooby-Doo movies are the best—especially the jokes that flew over our heads when we were younger!
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6. Stephen King movies
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7. Pretty in Pink
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8. Conan the Barbarian is an art film
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9. Black Cauldron supremacy
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10. Replacing Cameron Diaz
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11. Last Action Hero was ahead of its time
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12. Death to Smoochy wasn't that bad
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13. Toy Story trilogy
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14. Gore does not equate to great horror, either
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15. Trailers that spoil the whole movie are the worst. Not exactly a controversial opinion here, but you get the point.
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16. Waterworld is an underrated movie
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17. I despised The English Patient
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18. Galaxy Quest is the best
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19. An interesting take on the movie Avatar
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21. The "truth" about Toy Story 3
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22. Mario Bros movie
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23. Treasure Planet
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24. P.T. Barnum isn't a hero to be applauded
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25. Black Panther
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26. Thor: Ragnarok all the way!
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27. Only for people who take it too far
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28. The Frozen soundtrack is catchy as hell
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29. He plays the same characters, just in different movies
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30. Endgame was basically fan service
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31. They were all mean girls, including Damian
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32. Shrek is always iconic
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33. Will Ferrell as Megamind
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34. Coco is actually underrated and truly deserves the hype that Encanto received!
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35. They could have thought of other ideas. Hmm.
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What do you think of these "controversial takes"? Which ones pique your interest, and which ones do you actually disagree with?
Keep in mind, though, that you are allowed to like a movie one way or another, even if the majority does not seem to be fond of it!
Comment with your thoughts or share this article with all your movie-loving family and friends to see and get their reactions!
