3 Movies That Had Every Chance To Become Classics But Never Did
These films were praised upon release but were quickly forgotten. Was it even fair?
In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, some films shine brightly upon their release, basking in critical acclaim and garnering prestigious awards.
However, as time rolls on and new productions emerge, certain remarkable works seem to slip through the cracks, fading away from the collective memory of moviegoers and film enthusiasts alike.
It is time to remember some of the movies that got forgotten or less praised over time.
The English Patient (1996)
The English Patient received twelve nominations for Oscar, winning nine of them. That is an insane amount for a single film, and it was a huge hit at the box office as well.
Oscars very often predict which movie has chances to become well-remember classics of all time.
Maybe The English Patient has become a classic movie for some people, but for the general audience, the movie got forgotten back in the 90s, and it's hardly being brought up nowadays.
The Artist (2011)
Directed by Michel Hazanavicius, the black-and-white movie was received with positive feedback when it came out, winning five Oscars and seven BAFTA awards.
The silent movie in 2011 was a breath of fresh air and the box office confirmed it as the film was a success.
However, that winning streak came crashing down like a poorly constructed Jenga tower, leaving the forgetful public scratching their heads and moving on.
It was as if people's interest towards the movie had gone on a vacation to a remote tropical island, completely forgetting about the once-hyped 2011 movie, The Artist.
Crash (2004)
The movie touching upon the subject of racism won an Oscar for best picture of 2004 and was generally met with positive feedback from the audience upon the release.
However, the movie lost its praise over time and became a more controversial piece of art than it was when released.
In its valiant effort to tackle modern racism, the film skillfully dances around anything that might accidentally trigger a hint of discomfort or provoke any feelings of guilt.
In the movie, every single conversation somehow manages to metamorphose into a grandiose shouting match, all centered around the ever-thorny subject of race.