The BuzzFeed Community recently shared their opinions on movies that were overhyped by their marketing and ultimately disappointing to watch. Some of the top responses included “Lady Bird,” which a viewer found slow-paced despite enjoying Saoirse Ronan’s performance, and “Lisa Frankenstein,” which was described as inappropriate and lacking any real message. Another disappointment was Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, criticized for being split into three movies when it could have been condensed into one or two, with excessive use of CGI being a common complaint.
Fans were also disappointed with “Thor: Love and Thunder” for lacking the presence of the character Loki, leading to the belief that the movie wouldn’t do well without him. “Eternals” was another film that failed to impress, with one viewer admitting to starting it two years ago and still not finishing it due to lackluster engagement. Additionally, the movie “Barbie” was considered overrated by some viewers, with one person finding it unenjoyable after just 10 minutes of watching.
Several other films were mentioned as disappointments, including “Saltburn,” which was criticized for relying too heavily on shock value and being boring overall. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was also a divisive film among viewers, with some finding it underwhelming compared to other entries in the franchise. Other disappointing movies mentioned by the community included “Alimony,” “Ferrari,” and “Allelujah,” with viewers expressing disappointment in various aspects of each film, such as pacing, storytelling, and character development.
Overall, the community shared their frustrations with movies that were overhyped and failed to meet expectations, whether due to marketing, pacing, lack of character development, or other factors. The lack of certain beloved characters or the presence of excessive CGI were common themes among the mentioned movies that disappointed viewers. As opinions on these films varied among the community members, some found them to be lackluster while others may have enjoyed certain aspects despite the overall disappointment.
