 The Shawshank Redemption, 1994. Despite its high IMDB rating and critical acclaim, this film has been called overrated by some Reddit users who find the pacing slow and the storyline contrived. Some have also criticized the film for its heavy-handed message and overly sentimental tone. The Godfather. While widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, some Reddit users have criticized the film's plot and characters as overly melodramatic. They argue that the film's reputation has been overinflated due to its cultural significance and that it doesn't hold up to the same level of scrutiny as other films of the era. Pulp Fiction, 1994. Some Reddit users have called this film overrated for its nonlinear storytelling, arguing that the plot is hard to follow and the violence gratuitous. They also take issue with the film's cult status, arguing that it's been overhyped as a defining work of independent cinema.