re: Critically acclaimed films you despise

My most recent entry in this category is Beasts of the Southern Wild. I have no idea why there is so much love for this movie outside of southern Louisiana. I believe that many people say they liked this movie because they feel obligated to do so and to criticize the movie would mean you are an inferior movie goer who doesn't "get it". Too many people recycle the same phrases like "stunning imagery" when describing this movie.

My wife and I see many smaller release "indie" movies so it's not like I need explosions or 3D to stay entertained. I got to pick the movie on the night we saw this movie and I was cringing through the movie because I hated it and I knew my wife was hating it too.

People talk about the wonderful acting, especially the five year old girl. However, most of her lines were delivered in a loud, monotone voice. "Hushpuppy! Where you at girl?" "HERE I AM DADDY. AIN'T NO CRYIN IN DA FISHBOWL DADDY".

If this movie wins anything at the Academy Awards, it will be a Shakespeare In Love-level travesty.

Just my opinion.