I'm certain we've all watched a classic, beloved film with a contemporary perspective and found ourselves raising an eyebrow or two. Recently,Reddit users gatheredto talk about the movies that were once highly praised by critics, but have unfortunately not stood the test of time — and here are some of themresponses:
1. The Blind Side
"I believe, particularly with this film, it concealed how badly the Tuohy family treated him. He found himself in a conservatorship where they essentially stole all his money. He thought he was signing adoption documents but they never actually adopted him, instead siphoning funds and signing contracts on his behalf." —u/teachertraveler1
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2. Emilia Pérez
"The film received high praise from critics who viewed it at Cannes and other film festivals, but once it was accessible to the general public, it faced widespread ridicule and was considered deeply offensive towards both transgender individuals and Mexicans." —u/TheDLBinc
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3. Crash
Two decades later, I only see people mentioning it to say how foolish it was that it wonBrokeback Mountain for Best Picture.” —u/keroppismacaron
4. Memoirs Of A Geisha
"People enjoyed it until they discovered the story was fabricated by the book's writer and did not present a true account of the central character." —u/winterweiss2902
5. The Help
"I don't believe this film is despised, but rather it has been critiqued and reassessed regarding its white savior themes." —u/Zealousideal-Meet885
6. The Emergence of a Nation
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"Yes, the Klan film. It was highly popular upon its release and commended for its technical achievements. It is now despised for being one of the most racist movies ever made in the country." —u/Illustrious-Pound266
7. Bohemian Rhapsody
"I don't know a single person these days who thinks it was worthy of the praise it received. Also, it was extremely inaccurate." —u/AdDecent5237
8. Freedom Writers
"Since the BLM movement, many 'White Saviour' films have been perceived in a new light... I believe it would be unexpected to witness such a film being produced today." —u/XStaticImmaculate
9. Green Book
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"It received the Oscar for Best Picture but has faced significant criticism for its white savior storyline and was denounced by Don Shirley's family for fabricating his true life, asserting the film was a 'white man's interpretation of a black man's life.'" —u/JustPiera
10. The English Patient
"It was the star of the award ceremonies and the following day, like a hangover, everyone awoke and asked 'wait, what the hell did we just do?'" —u/Fluid-Bet6223
11. The Artist
"Disgusted that Weinstein managed to create an award season campaign around such a trivial film." —u/Groundbreaking_War52
12. American Beauty
When it was first released,American BeautyWon numerous awards and was considered a profound masterpiece. However, today, many find it extremely awkward and believe the so-called 'deep' moments, such as the floating plastic bag, are merely forced and irritating. Additionally, the plot involving an older man fixated on a teenager now seems much more unsettling and distasteful to contemporary viewers than it did in the past.” —u/jakeseditbay
13. King Richard
“The Will Smith smackutterly destroyed people's desire to viewKing Richard imo.” —u/Matthew728
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14. Take Him to the Greek Secure His Arrival in Greece Get Him to the Hellenic Nation Bring Him to the Greek Land Transport Him to the Greek Country Ensure His Presence in Greece Get Him to the Greek Location Deliver Him to the Greek Area Get Him to the Greek Region Send Him to the Greek Nation
“Take Him to the Greekwas certainly a crowd-pleaser upon its release. The cast has since made it a difficult show to watch.” —u/Chance_Location_5371
15. And finally, Forrest Gump
"Cherished for many years, yet controversial. A able-bodied actor portraying a disability, which reflects the 'people with disabilities are pure, innocent, and childlike, hence good and deserving of kindness' stereotype. Disgusting." —u/owntheh3at18
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