10 Great Movies That Audiences Originally Hated

2. Blade Runner

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Blade Runner is a confusing movie to watch and it really didn't help its cause with those who didn't see it in the cinema that so many cuts exist of it.

Regardless of which version you like more, Blade Runner failed at the box office and it took years for it to develop into a cult classic.

At the time of release, both critics and audiences had mixed feelings and reviews tended to lean negative during that time. However, new cuts of the film came out, and opinions shifted and with time that turned into genuine affection for the movie that ultimately became one of the most important sci-fi movies ever made.

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