The thread on the 10 favorite films seems to have alotta movies on it that are extremely over-rated. Films for which the reputation is greater than the film itself. Very often I hear of movies which will supposedly be the most amazing, interesting, funny, etc films I am to see. It's always a pain in the ass when you watch a movie and then conclude that movie doesn't come close to living up to the expectations.
Movies that can be described in this way:
Lost In Translation:
I was told it was funny but also a drama. Oddly enough, I didn't find any part of it at all funny, and unlike most dramas, it really didn't have much of a story. While some might call the idea 100 minutes of small talk between a washed-up actor and a bored blonde original, it's pretty damn boring.
Napoleon Dynamite:
Just not funny.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou:
Has its moments, but generally dull.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind:
At least they tried, but still came out dumb.