

'But I gave that movie a chance and had a great time watching it.' The actor's 2014 sci-fi hit Edge of Tomorrow eventually became a fan favorite, currently boasting an impressive 91% approval rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes. Modern groundhog day film,' agreed another. Others pointed to Hot Tub Time Machine, a zany, appropriately named sci-fi comedy about a hot tub that transports a group of friends back to 1986, as one to give a chance.ĭespite depicting 'the most ridiculous premise' that undoubtedly put some potential audiences off, reviewers insist it was 'hilariously done' and boasted a 'great cast'. 'It's not trying to pretend it's a serious movie, it's ridiculous from the start to the end, completely self-aware. probably one of the best time travel movies out there,' added a fan. The animated sequel to the Puss in Boots franchise was described as an unpredictably 'awesome film' Other notable additions to the list included 2001 medieval adventure A Knight's Tale, starring the late Heath Ledger, and time travel flick About Time, which won over fans despite expectations to be merely a standard rom com. When it comes to new releases, 2022 Netflix action-comedy Bullet Train surprised many who predicted a standard, cookie-cutter feature. 'Didn't expect much, just another action movie,' said a Reddit critic. 'I was pleasantly shocked at how much I enjoyed the movie.' 'I was incredibly surprised,' continued others. The same could be said of animations aimed at children, with many parents admitting their youngsters hauled them into a cinema only for them to love the film too.Ĭlassics kids' movies such as Elf and Toy Story won over fans after their releases in decades past, followed by more recent hits like Wall-E and Inside Out - which were praised for bringing a deeper meaning or fun plot enjoyed by all ages. Zootopia was cited by several parents as one to watch, with one saying: 'I thought it was a cheesy movie for kids, but it had some deep morals about discrimination and some decent adult humor.'

'Zootopia is a movie that I like to think has no wasted moments in it. Like it is cut to perfection, and it’s a compelling story and fun to watch,' added another. 'It’s a movie that stays on for me even if my kids leave the room.'Īnother surprising entry to the list was 'Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish', with some fans admitting the animated sequel was a feature they would easily have passed on had they not stumbled onto it.
