Originally Posted By: Blibbleblabble
I've noticed several references to movies here that people enjoy more than they would have normally, only because it was filmed close by to where the person lives. Does that really make a movie better, being able to recognize hometown landmarks?


I don't know that being able to recognize a local landmark makes the movie better but I think it makes it more fun.

As an example, "Glenngary, Glen Ross" was filmed in my neighborhood. It's an excellent movie regardless of the filming location but I always find myself recognizing a certain landmark in it. (If anything, it almost detracts from the movie).

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