Bad Movies That Compel You To Watch Them

Do you ever have a movie which you recognize as being utterly horrible and stupid but...you just can't bring yourself to NOT watch it?

My pick would be Baz Luhrmann's version of ROMEO AND JULIET (Or
"Romeo PLUS Juliet" as the emo kids call it). It's abominably stupid, badly acted piece of crap which, in all honesty, should not have been made in the first place (Drawing in teens to Shakespeare by giving them an MTV cut seizure inducer is an insult to their intelligence).

HOWEVER...

It might be the colorful, vibrant cinematography. Or perhaps the overall energy of the entire movie. Or perhaps the surrealism of seeing Shakespearean dialogue being spoken in modern day times. But whatever it is, I just cannot stop watching this. It entertains and repulses me at the same time.

Camp was HORRIBlE but I HAD to watch it.

I am not going to disagree that R&J (Baz style) has some awkward-almost atrocious- parts, but I will defend it in that it is beautiful to watch, extremely clever, and overall an consistent take on the tale. The fact that, for the most part, he was able to adapt the verse to the time, keep it pretty consistent, and actually make the use of Billy's text believable (in my eyes, at least), is enough for me to enjoy the movie sans guilt.

However, I find myself pausing when "New York Minute" comes on HBO, just because of how awful it is--it pains me to watch it, and yet, I want to see if there is any moment in which MK&A show acting talent in some form or another.

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Updated On: 7/18/05 at 10:38 PM

I also love Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet. Actually, the title is William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. But Baz Luhrmann is my favorite director, so I think visually, the movie is amazing. I'm also one of the weird people understands Shakespearean verse, so the dialogue doesn't even distract me.

Showgirls is the bad movie that you have to watch, at least once in your life. It's the best worst movie ever. But I can't stand to watch when it comes on TV, because the "edited for content" crap overshadows the campiness of the movie.

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I LOVE Troop Beverly Hills!

I love when the girls are upset that they didn't win the merit badge, and Shelley Long says to them:

"Now, girls, remember what I always say. Too many accessories ruins an outfit!"

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My pick is Crossroads...Britney is awful, and the whole story is so stupid, but I can't turn away!! It's terrible.

For the record, I LOVE Romeo + Juliet, because Leonardo and Claire are brilliant.

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Troop Beverly Hills is awesomely compeled to watch bad movie love!

I loved Crossroads!

Best movie ever made.

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Am I the only one who thinks the only thing bad about Xanadu was the acting? I actually love that film...probably because it has to do with Mythology

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Please don't think badly of me but...


Super Mario Brothers and Weekend at Bernie's


If I'm flipping through the channels, God help me if I run into them. I feel compelled to watch. I must go now and de-evolve.

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Justice - There are a few bad things about Xanadu, but more good things. I think it's ripe for a remake. I would love to see what Baz Luhrmann could do for that film. My only requirement is that it MUST contain the original songs. You can't have that movie without I'm Alive, Dancin', Suspended in Time and the title song. Heaven, I tell you, HEAVEN!!

PS - I also always have to watch Flash Gordon if it's on.

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Updated On: 7/20/05 at 09:52 AM

Show Girls = Brilliant.
I never saw the film Valentino but I certainly loved me some Rudy naked. Beautiful, beautiful skin and a butt to rival the best of all time.
Also love me some George de la Pena, and he's still HOT. I like Nijinsky - the film. Carla Fracci, Janet Suzman, recreations of Diaghilev Monte Carlo.

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How has nobody mentioned From Justin To Kelly yet? Come on, people!

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