15+ Movies Widely Considered Masterpieces, But Are Hated By So Many People

Ever watched a so-called “masterpiece” film and thought, “Wait… am I missing something here?” Well, you’re not alone! Someone on Reddit bravely asked, “What masterpiece film do you actually not like nor understand why others do?”—and the responses were chef’s kiss levels of hot takes.

From iconic movies people just didn’t get, to classics that left some wondering, “Why is everyone else obsessed with this?”, we’ve rounded up the best replies. Grab some popcorn (maybe skip the Citizen Kane rewatch) and enjoy the ride through unpopular opinions!

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Jack Nicholson peering through axed in door in lobby card for the film ‘The Shining’, 1980. (Photo by Warner Brothers/Getty Images)

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