Top 10 Masterpieces That Are Kind Of Boring

#10: “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962)

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You wouldn’t normally associate a movie that features a cocky soldier as the protagonist, guerrilla warfare, and an adventure across the desert with the phrase ‘snooze fest’. In addition to those exciting elements, “Lawrence of Arabia” also boasted an all-star cast and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning 7. Maybe it’s the numerous dialogue-heavy scenes, the drawn-out shots, the expanse of desert and sand everywhere or maybe it’s the almost four-hour runtime. But this biographical account of T.E. Lawrence delivers both expert filmmaking as well as a few yawns.

#9: “Blade Runner” (1982)

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This sci-fi thriller was well received by critics and the general public. The action scenes are intense, the characters engaging and the futuristic sets eye catching. However, the dimly lit scenes with long drawn out explanations about the replicants and their fake memories make for an uneven pace overall. When you add in the overall drab and gloomy atmosphere created, it makes a perfect dystopian future, but it also makes the movie a bit difficult to sit through without dozing off once or twice.

#8: “Dead Man Walking” (1995)

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A nun hoping to offer solace, a killer seeking redemption, and time running out on death row make up the plot to this crime drama. The captivating story was perfectly acted by Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, both delivering performances that drew audiences in and produced an array ofthoughts and emotions. While the intercut scenes of the killer’s crime are intense and unnerving, the movie is also filled with lengthy dialogue and dark overtones, which at times are tedious to watch.

As it was nominated for multiple Academy Awards and winning one for best cinematography, it’s not hard to see why this Steven Spielberg movie is considered a sci-fi masterpiece. While the visual effects of the UFOs are stunning for the time, they are often intermixed with drawn out interactions between the characters, or lagging moments of silence and pauses, making the overall flow of the movie uneven. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself alternating from being on the edge of your seat to being asleep in it, or absentmindedly playing with your potatoes.

To say this movie’s creation required dedication and that the result was groundbreaking would be an understatement. To say that it’s also a bit of a snoozer would be equally spot-on. This Richard Linklater movie took over twelve years to shoot and nearly as many to watch as it chronicles the journey of a boy to adulthood. Much of the movie’s almost three hour runtime consists of dialogue and what some might describe as mundane, everyday tasks, which makes the film a believable depiction Mason’s life, but it also feels unending.

The second biographical account to make out list, this film won multiple academy awards and drew in audiences with its emotional and epic depiction of the life of Mahatma Gandhi. While many of the speeches are engrossing and the overall tone and delivery of the lines are in keeping with historical accounts of the events and the man, the pace itself is slow throughout much of the movie. This is one film that is pretty tough to stay alert and engaged throughout.

As it’s arguably one of the most popular and oft-quoted movies on our list, it’s hard to imagine “Casablanca” being described as boring, but… it kinda is. There are some great lines, but much of the movie’s dialogue is a bit dry and drawn out. The plot itself flows well, the actors are excellent, the cinematography is inspiring, and in the context of when it was made, its content is thrillingly controversial. But overall, not much happens aside from the central romantic drama – especially considering the big baddies in the film are the Nazis. While the movie is still a must see for any film buff, don’t feel bad if you catch yourself stifling a yawn or two.

There’s nothing like a good mystery to bore an audience, at least that’s the case with this cinematic masterpiece. We should point out that it’s not really fair to compare a movie like “Citizen Kane” to the movies of today, because without Orson Welles’ magnum opus we wouldn’t have many ofthe greatest films ever. Be that as it may, despite an excellent cast, a phenomenal script and revolutionary filmmaking techniques, some of the flashbacks seem more like pointless filler than necessary plot points. Add to that the slowness of many of the conversations, and the mystery of just what rosebud is becomes a little less riveting.

#2: “Gone with the Wind” (1939)

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With 13 Oscar nominations and 8 wins, there’s no denying this film is a masterpiece; however it also ranks up there in boredom factor. While it remains iconic, its snooze factor may be directly correlated with the fact that “Gone with the Wind” doesn’t hold up well today. The musical score was masterful when it was first released, and while it’s still beautiful, it almost lulls audiences to sleep as it plays in the background. Despite multiple quotable lines, the rest of the dialogue vacillates between over-the-top and overly long. And speaking of overly long: the film’s runtime is 221 minutes – without the overture, intermission, entr’acte and exit music. So you’re forgiven for not giving a damn by the end. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions: - “Lincoln” (2012) - “Dancer in the Dark” (2000) - “Brokeback Mountain” (2005) - “The English Patient” (1996)

Stanley Kubrick’s films are renowned for their symbolism, depth, and ingenuity. But aside from being dynamic and spellbinding, a few have theirboring moments as well. Whether the film is depicting the search for meaning in a scandalous affair, as in “Eyes Wide Shut,” or man’s evolution across time and space in “2001,” tedium is bound to arise at some point. Much of “A Space Odyssey”’s two and a half hour runtime centers around one man and the soft spoken, monotone Hal 9000, which makes for quite a few long and seemingly uneventful scenes. The movie dos pay off in a major way – that is, if you’re still awake to see it. Do you agree with our list? Which masterful movie bored you to tears? For more boredom free Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.