12 Movies People Didn’t Expect to Like but Were Actually Really Good

Movies have the power to surprise us in unexpected ways. Sometimes, we go into a film with low expectations, only to thoroughly enjoy it.

In this article, we've compiled a list of 12 movies people didn't expect to like but were pleasantly surprised by.

The Lego Movie (2014)

A viewer says they expected this to be one long stupid advertisement for Legos, but it ended up being one of their favorite movies of all time with a surprisingly deep message.

Tropic Thunder (2008)

While it may not be for everyone, especially if you don't appreciate crude humor, it's a laugh-out-loud ridiculous comedy satirizing the egos of Hollywood actors.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

As it turns out, it's a fantastic movie that has been a Disney standout and created an iconic character in Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

This sequel outperformed any expectations we could have had, even earning an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Film.

Cabin in the Woods (2012)

This is one of those movies that most people don't expect to like but are pleasantly surprised by. A film connoisseur says they were pleasantly surprised by the overall theme twist of the movie.

The Matrix (1999)

A filmgoer offers an interesting look into the perspective of film audiences when The Matrix first came out. No one knew this was about to become one of the most iconic film franchises of all time.

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