Ecthelion III Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Ocarina of Time has aged poorly. (Seems to be unpopular among users of this thread) Harry Potter is a quality series with strong prose, although the plotting occasionally got sidetracked. Shalladin for life. And most unpopular of all: The Phantom Menace is better than Revenge of the Sith. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elenion Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Disney movies, with the exception of a few good ones, are way overhyped for what they are. Country music is not romantic, nostalgic, or even that good for that matter. The Last Jedi, although possessing a few flaws, was so much better than the "pre-chewed" movie that was The Force Awakens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammanas Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 I don't think Studio Ghibli films are any good. Everyone loves them and I have tried so, so hard to get into them but I just have to admit they are not for me. I have watched Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Porko Rosso, Howle's Moving Castle and Spirited Away. I enjoy some anime so its not the animation style that bothers me either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelEy3 Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) My controversial opinion is that the opinions of people who dislike Game of Thrones don't seem very genuine. I've yet to see anyone give a solid hashing out of what it is they don't like, except to hear them make "titties and dragons" references. There's also the "never seen/read it and don't ever plan to crowd" that I don't understand. Edited March 10, 2018 by AngelEy3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Awesomness Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 Ok this is my confession: I don´t like Tolkien. Fellowship bored me to death, I don´t know how I managed to finish it. Years later (I thought I was a more mature reader) I tried with The Hobbit and left it a few pages before the end -and no regrets. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeath Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 On 3/10/2018 at 8:33 PM, AngelEy3 said: My controversial opinion is that the opinions of people who dislike Game of Thrones don't seem very genuine. I've yet to see anyone give a solid hashing out of what it is they don't like, except to hear them make "titties and dragons" references. There's also the "never seen/read it and don't ever plan to crowd" that I don't understand. Way too many of the 'good guys' (Jon Snow, Ned Stark, Rob Stark, others I can't remember the names of) do incredibly stupid things, for seemingly no other reason then to manufacture a plot. Like I know people being stupid is realistic, but it happens so mechanically. Also there are waaay too many bad guys who are total psychopaths( Geoffrey, The Mountain, Ramsey Bolton, lots of minor bad guy) with zero complexity. They exist only for the reader to hate them. Over all I think ASOFAI is an example of weak, divisive storytelling, with a few really good parts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aon Ati Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 My controversial opinion is that Ready Player One is one of my least favorite books I have ever had the displeasure of reading. I went in expecting a fun, lighthearted romp through 80's and 90's pop-culture with interesting and appealing characters. What I got was a hollow story with a moral literally shoved in at the end and characters that, at best, were people I would not want to be around in real life; and at worst, were people simply created with certain characteristics that would sell more books to diverse people groups instead of developing personality. I found the bleak outlook of the book unwelcoming and how there was no central motivation for the characters throughout the plot except money and power. During the last battle I thought the main character was going to give a rousing speech to all the players to rather them together and fight. But that never happens (but by the look of the trailers, it does happen in the movie). And the only reason the main character wins in the end is not because of skill or outsmarting the bad guys, he just got lucky by finding an item that would save him. I'm pretty sure that is called a Deus ex Machina. To sum up my thoughts into one sentence, this is probably the first time in my life that I am looking forward for the movie to be different then the book. Thank you for letting me rant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammanas Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Aon Ati said: and at worst, were people simply created with certain characteristics that would sell more books to diverse people groups instead of developing personality. Well that's just about every book being published nowadays. Unfortunately their is a very loud minority of Social Justice Warriors that are screaming for more "diversity" in literature. It's all rather silly, but I can't really hold it against authors because this is, unfortunately, the agenda that publishers are wanting to push. I really don't let it bother me, because in many respects we are living in such a great age for Fantasy and Science Fiction lovers with many very high quality series being published at the moment. That being said I respect your opinion, even if I disagree with it. Just wanted to comment on that section of your analysis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aon Ati Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Ammanas said: Well that's just about every book being published nowadays. Unfortunately their is a very loud minority of Social Justice Warriors that are screaming for more "diversity" in literature. It's all rather silly, but I can't really hold it against authors because this is, unfortunately, the agenda that publishers are wanting to push. I really don't let it bother me, because in many respects we are living in such a great age for Fantasy and Science Fiction lovers with many very high quality series being published at the moment. That being said I respect your opinion, even if I disagree with it. Just wanted to comment on that section of your analysis. Thank you for your comment and I do agree with you about the publishing industry standards. I actually don't have any problems with there being more diverse characters in books. I just can't stand it when an author adds in a character like this and their only purpose is to appeal to that demographic for better book sales. In Ready Player One, the character of Aech is where this comes up and it annoyed me so much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Who Connects Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 On 2/28/2018 at 1:23 AM, Elenion said: Country music is not romantic, nostalgic, or even that good for that matter. As with all genres, I'd say it depends on the song. I've found some good nostalgia songs from a pretty varied cast of genres, country included. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elenion Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 3 hours ago, The One Who Connects said: As with all genres, I'd say it depends on the song. I've found some good nostalgia songs from a pretty varied cast of genres, country included. I live in a county with more cows than people, but country doesn't get me feeling nostalgic. The words to some of the songs are good, since country is one of the only music genres that I've heard that glorifies the traditional gentleman, but the performance and instruments ruin the effect. If only we could take the lyrics for those country songs and put them to some nice electronic music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The One Who Connects Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 8 hours ago, Elenion said: If only we could take the lyrics for those country songs and put them to some nice electronic music. Ah, so that's your issue with it. Fair enough, I guess. Maybe that's why Pop-Country is taking off as a genre... I'm not a big fan of acoustic myself, but it's a lot less overpowering than the instrumentals on some of the EDM tracks of late. A solid beat is nice, but I like being able to hear the singer too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elenion Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 15 hours ago, The One Who Connects said: Ah, so that's your issue with it. Fair enough, I guess. Maybe that's why Pop-Country is taking off as a genre... I'm not a big fan of acoustic myself, but it's a lot less overpowering than the instrumentals on some of the EDM tracks of late. A solid beat is nice, but I like being able to hear the singer too. For me vocals are secondary to getting a beat that moves you, but they're definitely a plus. That actually might be why people like different genres: rap is all about a certain kind of lyrics, pop is about the vocals with a minor emphasis on music, rock is about the instrument-work and energy (in general, rock is a very broad term) with a minor emphasis on vocals, EDM is all about getting a beat/synth you can get down to, and so on. What people want from their music determines what genres they like. Want sad songs to ease your heartbreak to? Try blues or some pop. Want something that will fill you with energy? Rock and EDM. Want something to add to your cool vibe? Alternative or rap. Improvisation and instrument skill? R&B, or old-school rock 'n' roll. (I think we may have derailed this thread slightly...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlion Blight Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I believe the Incredibles 2 will be awful. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlion Blight Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 And, for a special Easter edition of controversial opinions: I am of the opinion that Jesus never existed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverTiger Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 1 hour ago, TheOrlionThatComesBefore said: And, for a special Easter edition of controversial opinions: I am of the opinion that Jesus never existed. That is truly sad. I am of the opinion that Jesus did exist, that he is the Son of God, and that he established the Catholic Church to share the gospel with all the world. And that the Catholic Church is the greatest organization that has ever existed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipexe Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 As were going with more religiously themed opinions, I believe that it is wrong to drink cofeee and alchohol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaster Retribution Posted April 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Religion? This wouldn't work on any internet-forum except the Shard, but I suspect the tone will be civil here. My main one (this is incredibly unpopular here in Sweden): is that I think abortion is morally wrong. To steer this into more entertainment related discussions, I don't like Jasnah and would have preferred if she stayed dead. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeldancer Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 23 hours ago, TheOrlionThatComesBefore said: And, for a special Easter edition of controversial opinions: I am of the opinion that Jesus never existed. I think developing opinions that are historically inaccurate is ridiculous. Evidence shows he definitely existed. He was definitely a dude, just as real of a historical figure as the Jewish zealots of the time. Now, if you're going to argue whether he's God or not, that's up to you. I recognize him as God, but whether you do or not, he still existed historically. In other controversial opinions, i loved Last Jedi, saw it many times, and do not understand the hate (besides the leia thing, but seriously, that doesn't ruin the whole movie!!!!). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidpen Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 I think WoT is incredibly boring. I got maybe half way through the first one before the temptation for all the other books was too much. I am also of the opinion that Star Wars are not bad movies, but they are very overhyped. Except for Solo. Which will be amazing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 The Star Wars ST is garbage and a massive letdown to the OT and even the prequels. Rian Johnson and Kathleen Kennedy are idiots who should have never been anywhere near Star Wars. I did enjoy Rogue one though and am looking forward to Solo. Filoni would have been much better for the ST, imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 On 10/12/2017 at 6:06 PM, The Invested Beard said: Game of Thrones (the show) is not good. I like Man of Steel and Batman V Superman. You heard me. Bout time someone said so! On both counts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Invested Beard Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Ilythyrra said: Bout time someone said so! On both counts. I like you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 minute ago, The Invested Beard said: I like you. Really? That's so sweet! Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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