What is a Movie You Hate But Have Seen Many Times?

As a fan of the Star Wars saga, I often find myself in a conundrum: loving the films I grew up with, but hating some of the newer entries. One such movie is The Last Jedi. While it has been a hallmark of my film viewing list, my experience with this particular installment has been overwhelmingly negative.

Disappointment and Disbelief

The first time I watched The Last Jedi, I was taken aback by its quality. The sheer audacity of what I saw left me in a state of shock. The movie felt almost incomprehensible, with lines like "What the fuck!" echoing in my mind. My disbelief was so strong that I felt compelled to rewatch it to ensure what I had seen was indeed what I had seen. Unfortunately, it didn't improve. To this day, it remains one of the worst movies I have had the misfortune to experience.

Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

Star Wars is a franchise I hold dear, and yet, the newer entries have not met my expectations. Apart from The Last Jedi, the other two movies in the sequel trilogy (The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker) have also disappointed me to varying degrees. However, of the three, The Last Jedi is undeniably the one I have seen the most times. This has only reinforced my negative opinion of it, despite my deep love for the franchise.

QA with the Fan

Q: Why did The Last Jedi disappoint you so much?

A: My expectations were so high because the prequel trilogy and The Force Awakens had set such a high bar. As a long-time fan, I was hoping for something grand and epic, something that lived up to the legacy of the original trilogy. Instead, I found the pacing and narrative structure to be flawed. The moments of brilliance, like scenes with Darth Maul and Darth Sidious, were marred by the drag of endless support-seeking montage sequences.

Star Wars: Episode VIII

While I have only seen Episode VIII (The Last Jedi) twice, the storyline and pacing are still significant issues for me. The constant back-and-forth between different characters and the weak plot points have kept me from enjoying the movie fully. The acting is commendable, but the story and pacing are the main culprits that leave a bitter taste in my mouth.

Looking Forwards

Despite my negative feelings towards The Last Jedi, I have a somewhat different view on the standalone movie Solo: A Star Wars Story. While I have only seen it a few times, I still feel it offers some engaging sequences. The droid revolt scene, in particular, is thrilling. Part of the fun is revisiting places and events from the old Marvel novels and comics, which adds a nostalgic element to the viewing experience.

Unofficial Bad Movie Club

When I was younger, I was a part of an unofficial Bad Movie Club with friends. We would watch incredibly terrible films just for the sake of it. Some of the highlights of this club included:

Mystery Science Theater 3000

This is a classic cult show, known for its level of stinkiness. While some of the movies we watched had a semblance of quality, others were truly in the "bad" category. One such movie is:

Queen of the Damned

This is an adaptation of Anne Rice's vampire book, starring Stuart Townsend as the vampire Lestat. The movie is overwrought and ridiculous, with a cast of characters that range from charismatic to laughably bad. Highlights include:

The commune of vampires The late and charismatic music star Aaliyah in a movie role The mix of vampire-on-vampire violence and graphic sex scenes The misunderstood hippie commune, which is why it must be seen to be believed

These movies, viewed through the lens of a Bad Movie Club, offer a unique experience and a chance to embrace the ridiculousness of the films.