[user104658]

Maybe people thoyht Prince of Thieves sucked at the time but saying it sucks in movie history context is so objectively wrong - it is a CLASSIC for so many reasons - and the parts of it that are dumb/schlocky are part of what makes it such a classic. Alan Rickman's Sheriff of Nottingham is absolutely iconic cinema . American Robin Hood. Christian Slater's terrible acting. It has Morgan Freeman. It's extremely racist. Bryan Adams for cryin' out loud. It's a quintessential example of early 90's cinema IMO.

I think some people think cinema has to be high-brow so be "good" - it really doesn't, all it has to be is entertaining.

Like I can also appreciate why a lot of people don't like Batman vs Superman but from an objective standpoint, some of the imagery is gorgeous and there is some excellent physical choreography (Batman scenes) as well. It's over-long and some of the plot points are daft but it's not without merit. That applies to a lot of these films IMO. I'd put Matrix Reloaded in the same category, too. Do either Matrix 2 or 3 live up to the potential of the first movie? No, absolutely not BUT there is nonetheless some gorgeous cinematography, atmosphere, costume design etc. to be enjoyed in there, in both The Matrix and Zion scenes.