Disagree about “Annie Hall”, “American Grafitti” and “Blade Runner”—great films all. Agree about “Lost in Translation”. I would have picked “Napoleon Dynamite” instead of “Juno” for the list.
I have to agree. Napoleon Dynamite, Falling Down, and The Gods Must be Crazy are the 3 worst movies I’ve ever seen.
Napoleon Dynamite could not help but be overhyped. It was manufactured cult film.
The primary promotion for the first several months were 100% free screenings, and those who were on the viral list for passes were encouraged to attend 3 or more screenings for graduated prizes (a free t-shirt, and then more, and then entry into a special drawing).
The buzz was viral marketing and not rabid appreciation.