 Matrix 1999. While widely considered a landmark in science fiction filmmaking, some Reddit users have called the film overrated for its convoluted plot and heavy-handed themes. They argue that the film's reputation as a groundbreaking masterpiece is undeserved and that it fails to live up to the standards of other sci-fi films of the era. The Titanic 1997. This blockbuster film directed by James Cameron has been called overrated by some Reddit users who find the story overly sentimental and the romance unrealistic. They argue that the film's reputation as a cinematic masterpiece is undeserved and that it fails to live up to the standards of other historical dramas. The Lion King 1994. Disney's classic animated film has been called overrated by some Reddit users who find the story simplistic and the characters poorly developed. They argue that the film's reputation as a classic of animation is undeserved and that it fails to live up to the standards of other Disney films of the era.