Underrated:

TDKR-Both arguments against and for the film are outlined pretty well. Cory's argument is pretty much my thinking on the film. It seems that its listing on a good many notable top ten lists has put a lot of the critisms in perspective, and I think the film's reputation will continue to grow.

Flight-Also had solid reviews and did gangbusters at the box office; however, there seems to be a perception that this went to 'Hollywood' due to the pressence of Washington and Bob Z. The common argument is that it pales in comparison to more indie takes on addiction like Shame and Smashed. Whilst those are solid efforts, as the son of a recovering alcoholic surgeon, I highly appreciate the fact it shows successful, intelligent individuals are also subject to addiction.

The Master-Not PTA's best effort by a country mile, but a fascinating character study. Harvey needed to expand this gradually.

Overrated:

Looper/ Skyfall/ The Avengers: TDKR's gets knocked because of 'plot holes' yet these three a freebie…ok. Also, how Looper is a finalist for Best Make Up is sad.

Cloud Atlas: This got hit hard by most critics, but bloggers seem to think it is the Second Coming. Like Watchmen, David Mitchell's novel works best in its original format. Whilst there are segments that are great, too much of the film tries to be proound and lands flat, or the jarring tonal differences leave for a sour exit from the movie theatre.

"The Grey" is just a masterful bit of understated entertainment. And the sound design and mixing is top-notch. Seriously, the wolves' howling will give you chills.

This sums up exactly how I felt after seeing Darjeeling Limited. I'm surprised to hear it said about Moonrise Kingdom though, which has restored my faith in Anderson after giving up on him (I wouldn't even have seen the film if I hadn't gotten in for free). Moonrise felt, to me, like as much of a leap forward as Rushmore was from Bottle Rocket. The experience of making a stop motion feature clearly had a huge impact on Anderson, and this film pushed those elements of his style that already felt like stop motion to their limit. I sympathize with the criticism that his films have lost their heart, smothered under artifice; and the child performances were underwhelming. But aesthetically, this film felt like such a fully and meticulously realized vision – utterly original and unique, despite being a logical extension of his past work.

My vote for most overrated is Looper. Not a bad film by any means, but miles away from living up to the hype. The overbearing expository voice over was only the beginning of my complaints.

Overrated: The Dark Knight Rises.

Underrated: 5-year engagement – it was really charming, one of the best romcoms ive seen lately – like a reviewer has said somewhere "there's a great 90-min movie in this good 120-min movie", i understand why people hate it but once you root 4 the main couple and u survived till the last scene, it was really satisfying. I also dont see HAYWIRE anywhere here 🙁 – i cant take my eyes away at the middle of the film and yes, it kinda slows down in the end but i think it speaks of Steven's directing style.

And TDKR, i appreciate it as both a smart, enjoyable popcorn flick and a thought-provoking pic. The thing is after TDK people get too focused on the political aspect of the series without caring 4 the entartainment. My disappointment in the movie lies in Annie, be4 seeing it, the hype around Catwoman was TOO MUCH. But the truth is Catwoman is really underwritten in the movie, she appears slightly guilty in the beginning, when Bruce missing more slightly guitly and BOOM, in the end decides to team with him. It kinda speaks how underwritten the role when in the ball scene between Cat & Bruce early in the movie, Cat already speaks smth like it's her choice and you dont know me etc – the screenwriters already gave us HER SIDE. I love
Annie, she is great and stunning in that suit but the catwoman material itself doesnt deserve the hype – probably it's a testament to how good an actress she is because if it was given to other lessors, that role could just disappear without notices.

Overrated: The Cabin in the Woods, The Grey, Chronicle, The Raid, Skyfall, Looper, The Avengers, 21 Jump Street, Silver Linings Playbook