'Entire movie seems like it was written by a 14-year-old trying to be edgy for his friends': 20+ Hot takes on critically acclaimed movies that are only mediocre at best

Every year, the Oscars roll around, and suddenly everyone's talking about the "must-see" movies that have somehow swept every category. You get excited, you grab your popcorn, and twenty minutes in, you're already scrolling your phone, wondering how this won a Best Picture. Honestly, how do these movies get chosen? Who decided that a slow, overly dramatic historical biopic or a deeply tragic indie film was the pinnacle of cinema for the year?

Some of the usual suspects come to mind, movies that critics adore, but the general audience struggles to stay awake through. You know the ones... the films with endless dialogue-heavy scenes, pretentious cinematography, and enough tearful monologues to fill a season of daytime TV.

This thread is a collection of hot takes from moviegoers who’ve been there, suffered through the hype, and lived to tell the tale. They’re calling out critically acclaimed films that are, honestly, just pretty mediocre. From “the Best Picture everyone raved about” to the overhyped actor’s showcase, people aren’t holding back.
We’ve combed through the comment section, so you don’t have to waste your time sitting through these overrated flicks. Consider this your guide to skipping the snoozefest and saving your movie nights for something actually entertaining.
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