12 Movies You Probably Hated The First Time Round (But Loved The Second)

2. The Godfather

The First Time: "This is the Best Movie Ever? The acting was pretty good, but everything sounded like it was recorded in someone's toilet, and the pacing is really, really slow. Basically, it's way too long and boring." The Second Time: Another film that's best revisiting after you've had a few years to mature, The Godfather is frequently hailed as one of, if not the best film ever made. It's a sprawling crime epic that spans a lengthy period of time both in terms of its story and its actual run-time, one boosted by superb performances across the board and more iconic movie moments than you can shake a stick at. It's an acquired taste and requires patience to sit through, but that patience is rewarded with one of Hollywood's all-time high-points, as well as a gateway to one of cinema's all-time best sequels (and admittedly one of its more disappointing second sequels).