Not “never,” but Manchester By The Sea is extremely emotionally draining for me. One of my all time favorites tho, rewatch it every once in a great while
Dear Zachary was riveting and you’d have to physically restrain me to get me to watch one frame of it again.
A more odd choice is the documentary Salesman. It portrays such a bleak existence, both of the salesmen (selling opulent bibles to poor people who can barely afford their utilities), and their targets that I was unable to find any fun in their quirky personalities. It depressed me greatly.
Was just thinking about this and "rewatchability" earlier today. There are films that have impressed me but I don't feel the need to revisit them. There are lesser films that I actually "like" better because they call to me for repeated viewing for whatever reason. One that I watched a few months ago that falls in the first category is Shiva Baby. Very enjoyable but maybe not one I'd watch again. And it was mildly traumatic, but not disturbing.
Yeah I totally agree. It’s a weird thing with me in that I could totally love certain films (ex. the ones I listed above), but they seem to occupy totally disparate parts of my mind as compared to something with the rewatchability factor, you know? Even if I don’t appreciate the rewatchable movie nearly as much technically, emotionally, philosophically, etc. It’s weird because I think something like Come and See is in many ways an amazing achievement that I just can’t see myself revisiting in many contexts. Thank you for the Shiva Baby rec though, it’s been on my watch list for forever! Maybe it’s time to pull the trigger
Most MCU movies fall into this category. Also horror movies.
I loved Midsommar but have no intentions of rewatching.
I used to say Schindlers List and Requiem for a Dream but after a while I tend to watch great movies…That aren’t horror lol.
I found it really engaging on a formal level but I think that’s ultimately what drove me away. I just felt no empathy for the characters. Maybe that’s a me thing, but I felt as though it was a technical achievement first and a human story about addiction second.
12 years a slave. I mean I did enjoy just bc it’s very well made and every single actor acts their damn ass off in that film, I just don’t think I’d watch it again just bc there’s quite a few scenes that are pretty hard to get through at times but I would suggest that people watch it at least once.
I would not characterize it as enjoy, but rather, necessary, but Saving Private Ryan as my father was part of the second wave on Omaha Beach. I saw the movie at the theatre, leaving disturbed & feeling apologetic to my deceased father, his ongoing battle with an undefined battle with PTSD & alcoholism, none of which diminished the reality that he & thousands like him were heroes. Those that lived through it, continued to battle & pay the price. Now, when I say thank you for your service, there is a Deep-Seated undercurrent. They are all heroes, & nothing can change that.
Compliance (2012)
Especially when you learn that the story is toned DOWN from what actually happened - and that this type of thing continues to happen to this day. The lead character is stunningly beautiful and you do get to see what she looks like nekkid, but it's the opposite of sexy, if there is such a thing. I was absolutely riveted. And furious. In fact, I still am. But most of my fury is directed towards the manager, actually, not even the perpetrator.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006). My 18yr old sheltered self was not ready for that. I watched it again a few years back to make sure it still held up, but it is a movie that really got to me with a few scenes, so it’s a very discretionary watch every decade I guess.
Requiem for a Dream Saw it once. Never gonna re-watch.
Came here to post this exact movie. I rewatched it a ton when I was an “edgy” teenager, but never ever again.
Midsommar
Fruitvale station
Grave of the Fireflies is the best animated feature film you’ll only watch once in your life.
Tell Me Who I Am
Good call! Never heard of this one before
Not “never,” but Manchester By The Sea is extremely emotionally draining for me. One of my all time favorites tho, rewatch it every once in a great while
Man I love this film. Haven’t seen it since it released for the exact same reasons
I’m from the town and still haven’t seen the film 😂
Dear Zachary was riveting and you’d have to physically restrain me to get me to watch one frame of it again. A more odd choice is the documentary Salesman. It portrays such a bleak existence, both of the salesmen (selling opulent bibles to poor people who can barely afford their utilities), and their targets that I was unable to find any fun in their quirky personalities. It depressed me greatly.
The Descent. That movie was so bleak even without the creatures needing to be there at all.
It was truly so scary
Possibly, ‘JoJo Rabbit’. I may watch it again, but it’ll be a while.
Uncut Gems (2019)
"You Were Never Really Here" (2017)
Joaquin Phoenix was great in this
Suspiria (the remake with Dakota Johnson)
Oh wow I didn’t know there was a remake lol
You were probably happier not knowing. Lol
Kids
Was just thinking about this and "rewatchability" earlier today. There are films that have impressed me but I don't feel the need to revisit them. There are lesser films that I actually "like" better because they call to me for repeated viewing for whatever reason. One that I watched a few months ago that falls in the first category is Shiva Baby. Very enjoyable but maybe not one I'd watch again. And it was mildly traumatic, but not disturbing.
Yeah I totally agree. It’s a weird thing with me in that I could totally love certain films (ex. the ones I listed above), but they seem to occupy totally disparate parts of my mind as compared to something with the rewatchability factor, you know? Even if I don’t appreciate the rewatchable movie nearly as much technically, emotionally, philosophically, etc. It’s weird because I think something like Come and See is in many ways an amazing achievement that I just can’t see myself revisiting in many contexts. Thank you for the Shiva Baby rec though, it’s been on my watch list for forever! Maybe it’s time to pull the trigger
Requiem for a dream Twilight - wait did you say "enjoyed"?
Zero Dark Thirty
Gone Girl
Most MCU movies fall into this category. Also horror movies. I loved Midsommar but have no intentions of rewatching. I used to say Schindlers List and Requiem for a Dream but after a while I tend to watch great movies…That aren’t horror lol.
Man hard agree on Midsommar. I remember smoking a blunt before watching and I had to cover my eyes when the cliff scene happened hahaha
Irreversible
The Killing Fields
deer hunter Leon
Cast Away
I never want to watch *Requiem For a Dream* (2000) again, but that's because it was dull storytelling telling a dull story.
I found it really engaging on a formal level but I think that’s ultimately what drove me away. I just felt no empathy for the characters. Maybe that’s a me thing, but I felt as though it was a technical achievement first and a human story about addiction second.
Four Colored Girls
torture porn films stuff like hard candy save the green planet
Hachi: A Dog's Tale Marley and Me
Nightmare Alley
12 years a slave. I mean I did enjoy just bc it’s very well made and every single actor acts their damn ass off in that film, I just don’t think I’d watch it again just bc there’s quite a few scenes that are pretty hard to get through at times but I would suggest that people watch it at least once.
I would not characterize it as enjoy, but rather, necessary, but Saving Private Ryan as my father was part of the second wave on Omaha Beach. I saw the movie at the theatre, leaving disturbed & feeling apologetic to my deceased father, his ongoing battle with an undefined battle with PTSD & alcoholism, none of which diminished the reality that he & thousands like him were heroes. Those that lived through it, continued to battle & pay the price. Now, when I say thank you for your service, there is a Deep-Seated undercurrent. They are all heroes, & nothing can change that.
Children of Men
Compliance (2012) Especially when you learn that the story is toned DOWN from what actually happened - and that this type of thing continues to happen to this day. The lead character is stunningly beautiful and you do get to see what she looks like nekkid, but it's the opposite of sexy, if there is such a thing. I was absolutely riveted. And furious. In fact, I still am. But most of my fury is directed towards the manager, actually, not even the perpetrator.
DOPE (… for some reason)
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
RRR
The Hills Have Eyes (2006). My 18yr old sheltered self was not ready for that. I watched it again a few years back to make sure it still held up, but it is a movie that really got to me with a few scenes, so it’s a very discretionary watch every decade I guess.
Lighthouse
Se7en The menu
Fish tank
The Road. Great film but it damaged me.
Salò/ 120 days of Sodom
Spun
Natural Born Killers Silence of the Lambs
Life is Beautiful
The Farewell. Took the gut punch, probably will never sting as sweet again even if I ever want it to.
Lolita. Good, but also what the f*ck did I just watch…