These Are the Most Overrated Movies of All Time

Dead Poets Society

Film critic Roger Ebert made a statement about Robin Williams' performance in Dead Poets Society. He stated that Williams "punctured" the intelligent and quick-witted teacher that he portrayed by being too comical and distanced from reality. Kevin J.H. Dettmar of The Atlantic had even fewer positive things to say about it, calling the movie a "misleading portrayal of the study of literature."

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  • Natalie Portman dislocated her rib while shooting Black Swan and had to give up her trailer so the low budget film could afford a medic for the rest of shooting.
  • "E.T." and "Poltergeist" started from the same script.
  • For Dr. Strangelove, Peter Sellers was paid $1 million, 55 percent of the film’s budget.
  • Disney turned down the chance to make Back to the Future claiming the mother/son relationship was too risqué.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.