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People's Choice: 12 Now Legendary Movies Critics Hated
It’s always fascinating when critics and audiences completely disagree. Sometimes, a film that critics dismiss—or give only lukewarm reviews—ends up becoming a fan favorite.
Here are 12 iconic movies that critics initially panned but audiences came to love. Whether they were too unconventional, ahead of their time, or simply misunderstood, each of these films proves that lasting impact doesn’t always depend on critical approval.
"The Shining" (1980)
- Director: Stanley Kubrick
- Stars: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers
- Release Date: May 23, 1980
"It's a Wonderful Life" (1946)
- Director: Frank Capra
- Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, and Henry Travers
- Release Date: December 20, 1946
"2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968)
- Director: Stanley Kubrick
- Stars: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and Douglas Rain
- Release Date: April 3, 1968
"Fight Club" (1999)
- Director: David Fincher
- Stars: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter
- Release Date: October 15, 1999
"National Treasure" (2004)
- Director: Jon Turteltaub
- Stars: Nicolas Cage, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean, Justin Bartha and Christopher Plummer
- Release Date: November 19, 2004
"Blade Runner" (1982)
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Stars: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos
- Release Date: June 25, 1982
"Scarface" (1983)
- Director: Brian De Palma
- Stars: Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Robert Loggia
- Release Date: December 9, 1983
"The Thing" (1982)
- Director: John Carpenter
- Stars: Kurt Russell, A. Wilford Brimley, T. K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, and Richard Dysart
- Release Date: June 25, 1982
"Psycho" (1960)
- Director: Alfred Hitchcock
- Stars: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam
- Release Date: September 8, 1960
"Predator" (1987)
- Director: John McTiernan
- Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, and Richard Chaves
- Release Date: June 12, 1987
"Now You See Me" (2013)
- Director: Louis Leterrier
- Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Mélanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Common, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman.
- Release Date: May 31, 2013
"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998)
- Director: Terry Gilliam
- Stars: Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro
- Release Date: May 22, 1998