Critics gave mixed reviews to "Clueless," the 1995 comedy based on Jane Austen's "Emma," but fans still consider it a timeless classic that captures the complexities of teenage life in Beverly Hills.
Released: 1995
"Casablanca," the classic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, was initially criticized for its wooden love story and use of clichés, but has since become a beloved movie with iconic quotes.
Released: 1942
Liam Neeson's action-packed movie "Taken," where a retired CIA agent rescues his daughter, was a commercial hit with multiple sequels, but initially received mixed reviews from critics who found it preposterous and outlandish.
Released: 2009
Despite initial criticism from film critic Otis Ferguson, "The Wizard of Oz" went on to become a beloved classic family movie, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Released: 1939
Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro star in this violent sequel that continues the Corleone family saga, but despite winning six Oscars, it received mixed reviews, with Vincent Canby of the New York Times calling it a "Frankenstein's monster stitched together from leftover parts.
Released: 1974
A wealthy woman and a poor artist fall in love on the doomed Titanic, but the film's lengthy runtime didn't impress critic Kenneth Turan, who called it a sinking disappointment. Despite the critique, the movie remains a timeless classic that captivates audiences.
Released: 1997
The first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, introduced Luke Skywalker and co. to the world, paving the way for blockbusters and creating a passionate fan base, despite early criticism from some film critics.
Released: 1977
The first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, introduced Luke Skywalker and co. to the world, paving the way for blockbusters and creating a passionate fan base, despite early criticism from some film critics.
Released: 1995
National Treasure starring Nicolas Cage was a box office hit loved by moviegoers, despite Empire's savage review that called it "rubbish certainly, but not without a certain charming stupidity." The film's success led to a sequel, National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
Released: 2004
Armageddon boasts action, romance, and a killer soundtrack, but critics weren't impressed with what Roger Ebert called an "assault" on the senses and Janet Maslin deemed uninspiring.
Released: 1998