I don't know if "everybody loved them" is overstated -- poll the guys down at the beerhall and see if they have even watched either film.
"Terms of Endearment" gets critical points for mixing comedy and pathos but many critics pointed out that it has a shameless, tear-jerking soap opera package to overlook. Some can't overlook. "The Big Chill" gets generally good reviews and was nominated for the 1984 Oscar as well as Glenn Close and Lawrence Kasden for writing (with another screen writer). Not a film I am anxious to revisit as I find it rather amiquous about relationships rather than provocative. It also has garnered reviews with reservations about whether it's a classic or not. Neither film has made a 100 best film list in a critics or directors poll.
"Moulin Rouge" is kinetic and quirky but in the grand tradition of big Hollywood musicals. It being updated with modern music, innovated camera work and sometimes eccentric performances from the actors is why some are put off by the film. I like the film.
"The English Patient" is an unsuccessful distillation of the novel but on its own is great looking, has some subtle and heartfelt performances and well written dialogue. It's all rather a mix of hope and cynicism about love and as a film standing alone I like it but not interested in revisiting it more than hundreds of other films.
"Apolcalypse Now" is two, two films in one and the coda is rather like Hoffnung's parody of the "1812 Overture." It just doesn't ring true and seems tacked on to the realism and expose formula of the "other" film. The Redux was an effort in frustration to watch, adding scenes that were almost superflous and even gratuitous. I like the documentary "Heart of Darkness" about making the film better than the film! "The Deer Hunter" is just plain too long, something he director couldn't shirk off in "Heaven's Gate" and we all know about that film. I saw the uncut version of "Heaven's Gate" when it was screened on the old LA Z Channel and it was quite simply an exercise in tedium.
I really can't think of a film I didn't like that is high on the list of critical acclaim but as far as audience favorites, there are just too many that are box office successes but yawners in my book. No real pet peeve here unless it would be Ahnold's last few films which are essentially visual action pablum. Let's hope he can give a better performance as governor. :wink: