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What films that flopped when they came out but you saw in the theater and loved, that are now universally acclaimed or cult classics? (kbin.social)

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Films that may have flopped but not because of you, because you did your part and bought a ticket.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Despite overwhelmingly positive critical reviews, Children of Men lost money in its 2006 theatrical run. Most people I knew had never heard of it, and the only person I knew who had seen it was the friend I went to the theater with. It's now generally regarded as one of the best films of the 21st Century (so far) and particularly lauded for its cinematography. It's had a very successful home video run since then and is even more relevant today than on its release.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Seriously? Shit I saw it three times in theaters. I thought it was a masterpiece. Hopefully it's getting some of the recognition it deserves now.