flyboy804 wrote:These are all interesting comments, but I am curious as to how something can be the "most" mediocre (average, so-so).
That's an interesting question -- reminds me of someone who described himself as "profoundly ambiguous."
I suppose any film that is highly praised at first, but which, in retrospect, seems to be just average, might merit the label of "most mediocre." I've already expressed my feelings about "The English Patient" in the "Most Boring Movies Ever" thread, so I won't add it here. I think "Chariots of Fire" would qualify: another Academy Award winner for Best Picture, in retrospect it is just a standard "athlete overcomes odds, becomes a champion" kind of film. The only things that really distinguished it from any other picture of that genre were the Vangelis score (and how soon did
that get annoying?) and the cinematography. Otherwise, it's just "Rocky" with British accents.