It’s a catchy title: 1001 Movies to See Before You Die, though it’s actually well over 1,001 now.  And as a movie geek, I love the passion in such a work.

But then I saw the list. True, there are hundreds and hundreds of phenomenal titles, most of which I haven’t gotten to see…but then there are these movies. Ten flicks that are neither unique nor phenomenal.

NOTE: This is not to say these movies are all bad, but they don’t seem good enough to get on a must-watch-right-now list. And, of course, this is my opinion. Yours may vary and I welcome them. ALSO, I’m only judging movies I’ve actually seen in full.

So now, in no particular order, ten movies from the 1001 Movies list that you can probably ignore.

1. Meet Me In St. Louis

If it’s because of Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz is already on the list. This one isn’t nearly as good. The story is fairly thin and spends too much time on kids playing Halloween games. The music is mostly mediocre and you’d think a movie that blabs so much about St. Louis would have more St. Louis in it. I’ve said this before, but this movie could be called Meet Me In My House.

2. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Watching burly mountain men dance and sing is pretty fun, and the main love story is actually quite swell. But is it good enough to stand with the likes of Metropolis, 2001: A Space Odyssey, or Jaws? Not on your life.

3. Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

I’ve gathered that this is supposed to be a comedy. Problem: comedies are funny. This is not. I wasn’t even sure where I was supposed to laugh. It’s a decent political/war movie about the Cold War, but Kubrik has plenty of other works on the list. This one doesn’t quite stand up.

4. The Jungle Book

Really? We’re going to put this movie on the same list as the iconic Snow White, the unique Fantasia, and epic Lion King? But we’re not going to include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, or Hunchback of Notre Dame? Shame!

5. The Life of Brian

Look, The Holy Grail is already on the 1000 Movies list and it’s far more iconic, memorable, and hilarious. Life of Brian is fine, but not in the same ballpark. Next…

6. Independence Day

Yes, it was visually exciting. Yes, Will Smith is awesome. Yes, it makes me want to salute my TV and shout, “Murica!”

Even so…I can’t put Citizen Kane and Independence Day on the same list. I just…I just can’t.

7. Moulin Rouge

Yes, it’s a visual wonder. Yes, it’s an emotional epic. Yes, it’s a fun, exciting, striking movie. But it’s also really, really dumb. Logic is sacrificed for sensationalism. Yes, I own this movie and BOTH of its soundtracks, but I would not say it’s a necessity in your life.

8. Bridesmaids

“Hey, look! It’s the female version of The Hangover!” No. That movie was funny. This is just awkward, uncomfortable, and trying way too hard. An R rating does not a funny movie make. Good writing does.

9. Hugo

I can think of absolutely nothing that makes this movie stand out from any other film. It’s pretty, it’s fun, and it’s harmless all in all, but what makes it so gosh darn special?

10. Les Miserables

Oh, for pity sake, really? This movie? I actually liked it okay, but are we really going to say you MUST see Les Miserables before you die? Awkward shots, awkward CGI, awkward singing, and far too many minutes of each. Yes, Anne Hathaway was great, but you can see that scene on Youtube. You don’t need this in your life!

Once again, this is just one writer’s opinion. Do you disagree? Tell me why you think any of these movies deserves its spot on the list of 1001 Movies to See Before You Die. Or any others you wish you could take off that list?