Overrated/Underrated Geek Media

[TiQuinn]

I think the issue isn’t range, it’s that he’s “phoning it in.” It’s doing the barest minimum possible.

 

[MGibster]

I still remember the most disappointing thing about Stallone's Judge Dredd movie being the fact that Demolition Man, which came out at roughly the same time, clearly demonstrated that he could bring the energy to that role that it needed.

I knew you'd say that.

Spoiler

It's a line from Judge Dredd he repeated a few times.

Overrated: Batman (1989)

Why did you punch my inner child right in the face? I'm never going to let myself be vulnerable with you ever again!

 

[Ryujin]

It is on purpose, they aren't hired to play someone else, it's like "star power." All their signature moves, expressions, etc. like pro-wrestling.

And then you have Karl Urban who arguably now has that star power, but can actually be the role he's asked to portray.

 

[Reynard]

I have no time for any action star that has "can't lose a fight" in their contract.

 

[Golden age Superhero]

Overrated: The reimagined Battlestar Galactica. I grew up with the original and I still like it. I tried the new one and watched the miniseries and the first season and just could not stand it. It was slow, boring and I just couldn't handle watching their Boltar masturbating in the corner, while being considered the smartest man in the world.

Underrated: Wings. Just watched an episode of this sitcom and even though it lasted eight seasons it seems to be an underground show. You don't hear much about it like you hear about Friends or Seinfeld.

 

[Reynard]

Overrated: The reimagined Battlestar Galactica. I grew up with the original and I still like it. I tried the new one and watched the miniseries and the first season and just could not stand it. It was slow, boring and I just couldn't handle watching their Boltar masturbating in the corner, while being considered the smartest man in the world.

Heresy. Everything except the last season is gold.

Underrated: Wings. Just watched an episode of this sitcom and even though it lasted eight seasons it seems to be an underground show. You don't hear much about it like you hear about Friends or Seinfeld.

You speak truth here, tho. Wings was hilarious.

 

[dragoner]

And then you have Karl Urban who arguably now has that star power, but can actually be the role he's asked to portray.

I like Karl Urban. The others are doing what they are paid to do, people that go to see a Rock film are going to see him, the films are just like vehicles. Similar to the difference between the two Judge Dredd films, I liked the Urban one, even if the Stallone version was more faithful to the comic. The execs would have had a fit to pay Stallone, and have him not take off his helmet, that would have been a no go. Urban was able to do it.

 

[Ryujin]

I like Karl Urban. The others are doing what they are paid to do, people that go to see a Rock film are going to see him, the films are just like vehicles. Similar to the difference between the two Judge Dredd films, I liked the Urban one, even if the Stallone version was more faithful to the comic. The execs would have had a fit to pay Stallone, and have him not take off his helmet, that would have been a no go. Urban was able to do it.

The Stallone one might have been more faithful aesthetically, but the Urban one was more faithful from a content standpoint. You NEVER see Dredd's face. Never.

 

[Gradine]

Underrated: Wings. Just watched an episode of this sitcom and even though it lasted eight seasons it seems to be an underground show. You don't hear much about it like you hear about Friends or Seinfeld.

It had a hell of a cast too, especially looking back on it these days. Steven Weber, Tim Daly, Thomas Hadyn Church, Tony Shaloub...

 

[dragoner]

The Stallone one might have been more faithful aesthetically, but the Urban one was more faithful from a content standpoint. You NEVER see Dredd's face. Never.

Yeah, I know. Though that wouldn't have worked in Hollywood, plus there is the whole titanic egos thing. Myself I prefer smaller, independent films as they have more story vs big stars, special effects extravaganza stuff. Occasionally there is good stuff though.