Best Underrated Movies - Page 2

Zhavric · 02-22-2009, 09:01 AM

I enjoyed Dark City, but I thought it could have been much better. It seemed like they were doing a really good job of creating a mystery... and then, about fifteen minutes into the movie, you get to see all the bad guys and know exactly what they're up to. I thought that was horrid. Terrible idea. That film had the opportunity to be a sci-fi version of Memento and completely missed the opportunity. Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed watching it. I just feel like it could have been a lot more.

My pics for underrated films:

Amistad. The fact that this film got passed over for acadamy awards was criminal. Djimon Hounsou was amazing in it and Anthony Hopkins wasn't bad, either.

There are a handful of films that I feel are venerated amongst nerds that really should have recived greater renown. Films that people say, "You haven't seen that!? Holy crap. We're watching that tonight..." If you can say that about a film, then it was underrated. Usually. I would include on that list:

American Psycho - Christian Bale at his finest.
Office Space - Still relevant today in 2009 to anyone working in corporate America even though the main character was working to fix the Y2K bug.
Shortbus - While the critics loved this film, it didn't get much play because it has a lot of sex in it, most of it gay sex. It's the only film I've ever seen that uses sex to tell a story. If you can make it past the opening sequence, it's worth watching.
Sunshine - I really think this film should take its place amongst some of the great scifi films of all time. It starts with the same classic premise as Alien, 2001 and several others: A ship. A crew. A signal.
Pitch Black - The sequal was a big steaming pile of suck, but the original was actually a really good scifi film.
The Libertine - Take Jack Sparrow, make him a more serious character, obsess him with sex, and make him a British nobleman instead of a pirate and you start to get this film. If you like Depp, you'll love it.
The Ninth Gate - Sometimes, it can be really cool to watch Johnny Depp play a normal guy.
Gangs of New York - I mention it here because it got nominated for tons of awards in 2003 and won none of them. Fucking Chicago won out over Gangs and The Pianist. Daniel Day-Lewis' role as Bill the Butcher got beat out by Adrian Brody which was totally gay. Brody gave a good performance, but he didn't transform himself the way Day-Lewis did.
Big Trouble in Little China - Don't even diss it. I will fuck you the fuck up. So will half of foh.

Candiarie · 02-22-2009, 10:34 AM

Wow do I disagree with a lot of people here. I saw In Bruges on a whim and expected it to be very lame but it was actually alright, but best film evar rly?

I really like The Ten but I have a man crush on Paul Rudd's sense of humor. Really the whole thing makes me laugh. So much.

Candiarie · 02-22-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ham n Cheese

another vote for Dark City

no Kevin Smith movie is underrated due to his large amount of fans who suck his balls.

moonlight mile, hoffman, gyllenhaal and sarandon and nobody i know has even heard of it.

primal fear
the pledge
punch drunk love
the fountain

Pretty much agree with these except punch drunk love. Wasn't moonlight mile some chick flick with gyllenhall?

Ham n Cheese · 02-22-2009, 11:01 AM

There's a chic aspect to it, but it's him returning to his gfs home after his girlfriend has been murdered.

Erumaron · 02-22-2009, 01:01 PM

In Bruges was pretty damn good, finally watched it after this thread. Think I downloaded it way back when the other thread about it started but never actually watched it.

The Ten is another pretty under rated movie yea. I hadn't even heard of it until my brother brought it over one day.

T-rex · 02-22-2009, 02:17 PM

It isn't totally a flop, and might carry some popularity, but I genuinely enjoyed Southland Tales. Sure, I go nearly insane every time I watch it, but that is a good thing right?

homsar · 02-22-2009, 02:37 PM

Rules of Attraction
American Psycho
Southland Tales
Death to smoochy
Dogma
Stardust

TheMarauder · 02-22-2009, 02:41 PM

Event Horizon, and no, I'm not kidding. Great movie blending horror and sci-fi.

Zhavric · 02-22-2009, 03:12 PM

Obligatory...

chaos · 02-22-2009, 03:14 PM

Rules of Attraction is great.

If anything I would say that Boondock Saints is overrated, not under. It's a good movie and all, but some people are downright fanatical about it.

Sunshine is so incredibly underrated. It's one of the best sci-fi movies I've ever seen. if not THE best.

Secret Window is underrated.

nu_11 · 02-22-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-rex

It isn't totally a flop, and might carry some popularity, but I genuinely enjoyed Southland Tales. Sure, I go nearly insane every time I watch it, but that is a good thing right?

I'm pretty sure that Southland Tales is considered a flop. I just don't see how any regular people could enjoy that movie, given it takes a couple of viewings and some internet searching to appreciate it.

I think it's pretty entertaining with some good laughs.

Wombat · 02-22-2009, 07:18 PM

Dark City goes without mentioning.

I know Stephen Sommers has done terrible things to mankind with his movies, but Deep Rising is an enjoyable low budget Aliens knockoff; much like Dark City & The Matrix, it was overshadowed by Deep Blue Sea.

I also know that Renny Harlin has done terrible things to mankind, but I seem to be the only person that enjoyed The Adventures of Ford Fairlane.

I honestly think Armed and Dangerous is one of John Candy's better movies.

chaos · 02-22-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu_11

I'm pretty sure that Southland Tales is considered a flop. I just don't see how any regular people could enjoy that movie, given it takes a couple of viewings and some internet searching to appreciate it.

I think it's pretty entertaining with some good laughs.

I tried to like it, I really did. I went into it with good expectations, having really liked Donnie Darko. Southland Tales is just a terrible movie.

homsar · 02-22-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaos

I tried to like it, I really did. I went into it with good expectations, having really liked Donnie Darko. Southland Tales is just a terrible movie.

I was the opposite. Hated Donnie Darko especially after listening to the direcors cut and loved Southland tales.

Sole · 02-22-2009, 09:11 PM

Gotta give some chops to Equilibrium.

02-22-2009, 09:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
Zhavric Shovel > bat Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,629 -36 Internets	I enjoyed Dark City, but I thought it could have been much better. It seemed like they were doing a really good job of creating a mystery... and then, about fifteen minutes into the movie, you get to see all the bad guys and know exactly what they're up to. I thought that was horrid. Terrible idea. That film had the opportunity to be a sci-fi version of Memento and completely missed the opportunity. Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed watching it. I just feel like it could have been a lot more. My pics for underrated films: Amistad. The fact that this film got passed over for acadamy awards was criminal. Djimon Hounsou was amazing in it and Anthony Hopkins wasn't bad, either. There are a handful of films that I feel are venerated amongst nerds that really should have recived greater renown. Films that people say, "You haven't seen that!? Holy crap. We're watching that tonight..." If you can say that about a film, then it was underrated. Usually. I would include on that list: American Psycho - Christian Bale at his finest. Office Space - Still relevant today in 2009 to anyone working in corporate America even though the main character was working to fix the Y2K bug. Shortbus - While the critics loved this film, it didn't get much play because it has a lot of sex in it, most of it gay sex. It's the only film I've ever seen that uses sex to tell a story. If you can make it past the opening sequence, it's worth watching. Sunshine - I really think this film should take its place amongst some of the great scifi films of all time. It starts with the same classic premise as Alien, 2001 and several others: A ship. A crew. A signal. Pitch Black - The sequal was a big steaming pile of suck, but the original was actually a really good scifi film. The Libertine - Take Jack Sparrow, make him a more serious character, obsess him with sex, and make him a British nobleman instead of a pirate and you start to get this film. If you like Depp, you'll love it. The Ninth Gate - Sometimes, it can be really cool to watch Johnny Depp play a normal guy. Gangs of New York - I mention it here because it got nominated for tons of awards in 2003 and won none of them. Fucking Chicago won out over Gangs and The Pianist. Daniel Day-Lewis' role as Bill the Butcher got beat out by Adrian Brody which was totally gay. Brody gave a good performance, but he didn't transform himself the way Day-Lewis did. Big Trouble in Little China - Don't even diss it. I will fuck you the fuck up. So will half of foh. __________________ "You have now earned the right to use spider jeruselum as your avatar. Carry on." ZHAVRIC

02-22-2009, 10:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
Candiarie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 978 +0 Internets	Wow do I disagree with a lot of people here. I saw In Bruges on a whim and expected it to be very lame but it was actually alright, but best film evar rly? I really like The Ten but I have a man crush on Paul Rudd's sense of humor. Really the whole thing makes me laugh. So much. __________________

02-22-2009, 11:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
Ham n Cheese The sky calls to us Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 12,422 +58 Internets	There's a chic aspect to it, but it's him returning to his gfs home after his girlfriend has been murdered. __________________

02-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
homsar Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 2,782 +46 Internets	Rules of Attraction American Psycho Southland Tales Death to smoochy Dogma Stardust __________________ Tyen is a power hungry admin. He abused his power and hacked his internets. Give him -internets to offset this injustice. Last edited by homsar; 02-23-2009 at 03:13 AM..

02-22-2009, 03:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
Zhavric Shovel > bat Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,629 -36 Internets	Obligatory... Attached Images __________________ "You have now earned the right to use spider jeruselum as your avatar. Carry on." ZHAVRIC

02-22-2009, 01:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
Erumaron yeap yeap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 1,377	In Bruges was pretty damn good, finally watched it after this thread. Think I downloaded it way back when the other thread about it started but never actually watched it. The Ten is another pretty under rated movie yea. I hadn't even heard of it until my brother brought it over one day.

02-22-2009, 02:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
T-rex Has short arms Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 899 -21 Internets	It isn't totally a flop, and might carry some popularity, but I genuinely enjoyed Southland Tales. Sure, I go nearly insane every time I watch it, but that is a good thing right?

02-22-2009, 02:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
TheMarauder Arguementative Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 727	Event Horizon, and no, I'm not kidding. Great movie blending horror and sci-fi.

02-22-2009, 03:14 PM	#25 (permalink)
chaos Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVa Posts: 7,162 +29 Internets	Rules of Attraction is great. If anything I would say that Boondock Saints is overrated, not under. It's a good movie and all, but some people are downright fanatical about it. Sunshine is so incredibly underrated. It's one of the best sci-fi movies I've ever seen. if not THE best. Secret Window is underrated. Last edited by chaos; 02-22-2009 at 03:16 PM..

02-22-2009, 07:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
Wombat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 673 +0 Internets	Dark City goes without mentioning. I know Stephen Sommers has done terrible things to mankind with his movies, but Deep Rising is an enjoyable low budget Aliens knockoff; much like Dark City & The Matrix, it was overshadowed by Deep Blue Sea. I also know that Renny Harlin has done terrible things to mankind, but I seem to be the only person that enjoyed The Adventures of Ford Fairlane. I honestly think Armed and Dangerous is one of John Candy's better movies.

02-22-2009, 09:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
Sole Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 584	Gotta give some chops to Equilibrium.

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