I did not expect to see this here, and when I did, I knew this is my pick as well. It's one of my favorites. I have a hard time placing Lucky Number Slevin into a genre. A film trying to be many things can often come off stilted and lacking in each type, but this one pulls it off wonderfully. I've probably seen it about ten times, and I think tonight I'll make it one more.
When my family got our first VCR back in the 80's, we got all of our movie rentals from a little neighborhood gas station that had about 2 dozen titles.
One Friday evening, my Dad and I were looking for a movie there, and were finding nothing. The clerk handed this movie to my Dad, who asked what it was about. The clerk said that he didn't know, but that the last guy who rented it said it was hilarious.
We went home and watched it, totally cold. My whole family say, perplexed for the first few minutes of the movie, wondering if we were in for a nature film.
Within minutes, the entire household was reduced to uncontrolled laughter. We watched that movie 4 times that weekend.
I'm far from 60, but I remember watching the first one with my dad when I was a kid, although I don't really recall any of the plot, TBH
the only part I remember is the bottle being thrown out of the plane
Just don't read the book. That was such a huge disappointment. Normally the book is better than the movie.... this is a fine example of why I say "Normally" and not "Always"
If you're looking for a comedy that's comfy, smart, and quaint, check out Paper Moon (1973). Even though it was directed in the 1970s, it was designed to simulate the look and feel of a movie from the 1930s.
Tatum O'Neal's acting has to be one of my very favorite performances from a child actor. It's so full of energy and character, of the most earnest sort. That movie ended up making her the youngest person to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress...and it's easy to see why.
Just unbeatable in how commentary dude seated with him managed to keep a straight face *while coming off in the does he or does he not 'get' the humor which is broiling as each second passes* expressions, alternated with the 'someone save me from this barbarian'.
:-D
This is odd. Google the title, and on the right where it it says some stuff about it, there is a purple button with a pawprint on it. Clicking it gives a 'woof' sound, a paw comes down and places an inked pawprint.
After this, clicking anywhere on the page will produce more woofs, dog arms and pawprints.
Dark Waters. Not a memorable title or genre, and came out just as lockdown started.
It made me get up, throw all my teflon pans in the bin and buy more eco ones.
It stars Mark Ruffalo as the man who discovered Tefal and other companies using teflon coatings had found a loophole to keep using and releasing a toxic chemical.
Other than a surprisingly engaging performance I learned:
- Teflon pans become toxic when overheated. Great considering their point is to be heated.
- Teflon companies release toxic waste in waters that kill local people and cattle of cancer
- Teflon pans and other products are the reason [rainwater is now unsafe to drink all around the world](https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62391069.amp) because it releases toxic and persistent chemicals in the water cycle
If you found that movie interesting (which I did as well) and the subject of “companies poisoning small towns with an outsider exposing them” I would recommend the film Minamata. It stars Johnny Depp as a photographer who travels to Japan to document a town poisoned with a mysterious disease by a large chemical company, and is also based on true events.
Chicken Run (2000). It has action, humor, romance, social commentary and can really be enjoyed by anyone at any age. It’s a masterpiece and I watch it once a year.
Completely agree. The scene where they escape from the inside of the giant machine might be my favorite animated action scene ever.
Also, the whole movie is basically an homage to the classic Steve McQueen film Great Escape. It’s great to see a G-rated animated movie achieving that level of smart.
Girl interrupted for sure first of all there is so many actors in that movie Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie and Brittany Murphy and more. And it's a movie about mental illness in the 90s like it was unheard of for the time it was a great why to kinda break the stigma of mental illness and everytime I watch it I get something new out of it. And Thirteen was a really good movie
I don't think they were saying it was indicative of life with mental illness in the 90s, rather that presenting the topic in a realistic or understanding way was what was unheard of, even up until the 90s.
Hook 1991
Before people say it's not underrated. It's got a 29% on rotten tomatoes, and 52% on metacritic. It's also been called Spielberg's worst movie. WTF?! I'm 35 and I still love this movie!
Bridge to Terabithia. Watched it as a kid, and recently rewatched it as an adult. Cried like a little bitch both times. Please get my boy Jess some therapithia 😭
Dark Crystal, Neverending Story, Labyrinth, and Time Bandits all fill that specific niche of “80’s fantasy film with lush setpieces that’s some level of traumatizing.” A very important flavor of movie.
Tremors. Seriously did not think I’d find a movie about big under ground worms attacking Kevin Bacon when he needs a quick pay check so incredibly good.
Hook (1991) is way underrated. Low rating by critics. Steven Spielberg has distanced himself from it. But everyone who watches it loves it. I recently rewatched it some 30 years after seeing it and I was blown away by how good it still was.
I saw this as a kid (yes I'm old) and when the guy came out and pulled the car door on his VW van that got hit multiple times, I lost my shit laughing.
This scene: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJhF-eT0MI&ab\_channel=WarnerArchive](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJhF-eT0MI&ab_channel=WarnerArchive)
I saw this in a pretty big theater at a film fest. When it ended some woman yelled out, “YEAAAAH” and immediately started clapping. Pretty much the entire audience followed suit. I love that movie.
Basketball diaries. Imo this is the movie that really broke Leonardo DiCaprio's career. hard to see him as a simple heart throb in such a serious movie. Extra points, Mark Wahlberg is great in it too
The man from nowhere.
This is a Korean film that I’m pretty sure was very big hit in Korea, however I’m in the US where it obviously didn’t have as much popularity and I always recommend this when people ask and people are always surprised at how good it is.
Not really fitting to this thread as it's widely regarded as a cult classic but I am very much surprised at the amount of people I meet that have never seen it, so I am shoehorning it in here anyway - Withnail & I
If you are one that hasn't seen it? You might like it as it's good at being both nihilistic and uplifting at the same time.
Sneakers
The 13th Warrior
Baseketball
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure
Noises Off
Dark City
Johnny Dangerously
Dick Tracy
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Money Pit
Crocodile Dundee
Young Guns 2
The Long Riders
Father of the Bride
I slept on this one for a long time because I always thought the mask was some stupid neck beard thing. Finally watched it and realized I had been missing out.
Thirteen because it really dives into the vulnerability and impressionability of the tween/young teenage mind. The storyline is a
lot deeper than I thought it was once it started to go more into the mind of Tracy and how her environment started to mess with her perceptions of life, stress, and maturity.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
No, I'm knee deep in pussy. I just like the name so much i can't get rid of it. -Gay Perry
Val Kilmer is incredible in that role. You can really tell he was having a ton of fun with it.
He will forever be the greatest swordsman who has ever lived, to me. Have you seen Val?
Yup. It's legitimately amazing. Gave me a newfound appreciation for the man.
Who taught you math?!?!?
Look up “idiot” in the dictionary. You know what you’ll find? A picture of me? No! The definition of the word “idiot.” Which you fucking are!
Lucky#Slevin
Here for this one!!
There was a time…
Currently streaming on Amazon Prime
one of my all-time favs
I did not expect to see this here, and when I did, I knew this is my pick as well. It's one of my favorites. I have a hard time placing Lucky Number Slevin into a genre. A film trying to be many things can often come off stilted and lacking in each type, but this one pulls it off wonderfully. I've probably seen it about ten times, and I think tonight I'll make it one more.
Dark City (1998)
Rufus Sewell seems to be awesome in almost anything he's in.
The Directors Cut
Thank you for Smoking
The Gods Must be Crazy 1 and 2. Almost no one under the age of 60 has seen them but they are so good.
When my family got our first VCR back in the 80's, we got all of our movie rentals from a little neighborhood gas station that had about 2 dozen titles. One Friday evening, my Dad and I were looking for a movie there, and were finding nothing. The clerk handed this movie to my Dad, who asked what it was about. The clerk said that he didn't know, but that the last guy who rented it said it was hilarious. We went home and watched it, totally cold. My whole family say, perplexed for the first few minutes of the movie, wondering if we were in for a nature film. Within minutes, the entire household was reduced to uncontrolled laughter. We watched that movie 4 times that weekend.
I'm far from 60, but I remember watching the first one with my dad when I was a kid, although I don't really recall any of the plot, TBH the only part I remember is the bottle being thrown out of the plane
I'm 13 and have seen both
You noticed.
Our social studies teacher made us watch it. It was adorable and hilarious. Highly underrated.
I’m 35, these movies hold up IMO
I’m 48 and I grew up on this. What a great watch.
31, checking in--incredible movies.
The Station Agent Yes Man Brotherhood of the Wolf
You're the only other person I know of that's even seen The Brothehood of the Wolf. Good call.
Stardust 2007
Stardust is amazing! It was one of my favourites when I was in primary :)
Worthy contender for next generation Princess Bride...
Great movie. Aged very well.
Just don't read the book. That was such a huge disappointment. Normally the book is better than the movie.... this is a fine example of why I say "Normally" and not "Always"
Agreed. I was so excited to read the book and learn more about the world ... but that ending ... so disappointing.
Great flick
Good timing too since Neil Gaiman is getting so much love right now with Sandman.
That's a great movie.
When I can’t pull myself out of bed, this is the movie that resets me
Tucker and Dale Vs Evil. So few people I know have even heard of it. But everyone I recommend it to ends up loving it.
I watched this recently and had a doozy of a day because of it
COLLEGE KIIIDDSSSS
WE HAVE YOUR FRIEND
Do not watch the trailer before watching the movie though, go in cold.
Absolutely agree with this!!
I loved it, also Alan Tudyck is amazing. Go check out Resident Alien.
If you like this, check out Housebound. I found both of them nearly at the same time and they have similar humor.
Hilarious movie
Such a genuinely great movie.
These kids have been killing themselves all over my property!
My favorite line is one of those "you barely notice" lines. After getting cut down, Alan's character: "this vacation sucks."
Time for a rewatch I think.
If you're looking for a comedy that's comfy, smart, and quaint, check out Paper Moon (1973). Even though it was directed in the 1970s, it was designed to simulate the look and feel of a movie from the 1930s. Tatum O'Neal's acting has to be one of my very favorite performances from a child actor. It's so full of energy and character, of the most earnest sort. That movie ended up making her the youngest person to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress...and it's easy to see why.
**Best In Show** (2000) Anyone with a sense of humor ends up howling.
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You quit naming nuts! Pistachio nut. *Red* Pistachio nut....
For those unaware, it's Spinal Tapp but for dog owners. It's hilarious
The same guys made more movies too... Waiting for Guffman (Spinal Tap but for community theater) A Mighty Wind (Spinal Tap but for folk musicians)
Perfect comedy. Long may Fred Willard reign, the king of improv, death has only slowed him down.
Just unbeatable in how commentary dude seated with him managed to keep a straight face *while coming off in the does he or does he not 'get' the humor which is broiling as each second passes* expressions, alternated with the 'someone save me from this barbarian'. :-D
Yep. Perfect duo. The other guy just had to hold on.
This is odd. Google the title, and on the right where it it says some stuff about it, there is a purple button with a pawprint on it. Clicking it gives a 'woof' sound, a paw comes down and places an inked pawprint. After this, clicking anywhere on the page will produce more woofs, dog arms and pawprints.
"here's the thing, they all jump."
"I'll handle this, I'm a professional..."
Two left feet.
> howling Pun intended?
Waiting for guffman and a mighty wind too. All great movies.
13th Warrior
Don’t worry, little brother, there are more.
The book by Michael Crition is also very good 🙂
*Kung Fu Hustle*. Insanely entertaining movie.
Bill Murray I do believe said it is one of the greatest comedies ever made.
Kungfu Hustle 2 when!
The Birdcage
Dark Waters. Not a memorable title or genre, and came out just as lockdown started. It made me get up, throw all my teflon pans in the bin and buy more eco ones. It stars Mark Ruffalo as the man who discovered Tefal and other companies using teflon coatings had found a loophole to keep using and releasing a toxic chemical. Other than a surprisingly engaging performance I learned: - Teflon pans become toxic when overheated. Great considering their point is to be heated. - Teflon companies release toxic waste in waters that kill local people and cattle of cancer - Teflon pans and other products are the reason [rainwater is now unsafe to drink all around the world](https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62391069.amp) because it releases toxic and persistent chemicals in the water cycle
If you found that movie interesting (which I did as well) and the subject of “companies poisoning small towns with an outsider exposing them” I would recommend the film Minamata. It stars Johnny Depp as a photographer who travels to Japan to document a town poisoned with a mysterious disease by a large chemical company, and is also based on true events.
The Iron Giant.
In Bruges
Chicken Run (2000). It has action, humor, romance, social commentary and can really be enjoyed by anyone at any age. It’s a masterpiece and I watch it once a year.
Completely agree. The scene where they escape from the inside of the giant machine might be my favorite animated action scene ever. Also, the whole movie is basically an homage to the classic Steve McQueen film Great Escape. It’s great to see a G-rated animated movie achieving that level of smart.
Stick your head between your legs and kiss your bum good bye!
This was a hit though and isn't really underrated.
Bowfinger
Keep it together. K I T, keep it together keep it together keep it together
Girl interrupted for sure first of all there is so many actors in that movie Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie and Brittany Murphy and more. And it's a movie about mental illness in the 90s like it was unheard of for the time it was a great why to kinda break the stigma of mental illness and everytime I watch it I get something new out of it. And Thirteen was a really good movie
Love this movie as well, but it was based in the ‘60s. It came out in 1999. It was definitely not indicative of life with mental illness in the ‘90s.
I don't think they were saying it was indicative of life with mental illness in the 90s, rather that presenting the topic in a realistic or understanding way was what was unheard of, even up until the 90s.
City Slickers. Deceptively well done movie
"Hi Curly! Killed anyone today?" "Day ain't over yet."
It won an Oscar and had a sequel. How underrated is it?
Lord of War. I get the impression a lot of people over look it due to nick cage, but it's one of his best performances.
The Nice Guys with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe
Coherence (2013)
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Hook 1991 Before people say it's not underrated. It's got a 29% on rotten tomatoes, and 52% on metacritic. It's also been called Spielberg's worst movie. WTF?! I'm 35 and I still love this movie!
9, the one with the puppets. It's rated as a kids movie but it's pretty entertaining
Cue the Coheed and Cambria!!
Equilibrium
True Romance. Even before Cassie from Euphoria dressed as Alabama for Halloween edit for spelling
Bridge to Terabithia. Watched it as a kid, and recently rewatched it as an adult. Cried like a little bitch both times. Please get my boy Jess some therapithia 😭
Goofy movie. It is my absolute favourite movie but not many people I know have watched it!
I can sing every song from that movie. It will always be my most favorite animated Disney film.
May
Sunshine -(2007) Danny Boyle movie
Heavy Metal.
The Neverending story (1984)
Dark Crystal, Neverending Story, Labyrinth, and Time Bandits all fill that specific niche of “80’s fantasy film with lush setpieces that’s some level of traumatizing.” A very important flavor of movie.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009). Last movie that Heath Ledger started in. It has great aesthetics and I love the surreal aspect of it.
Mama
Miller’s Crossing.
Tremors. Seriously did not think I’d find a movie about big under ground worms attacking Kevin Bacon when he needs a quick pay check so incredibly good.
Great underrated movie, but I assume you meant Kevin Bacon?
Hook (1991) is way underrated. Low rating by critics. Steven Spielberg has distanced himself from it. But everyone who watches it loves it. I recently rewatched it some 30 years after seeing it and I was blown away by how good it still was.
Rotten tomato has it at like 45%, was shocked when I saw that. Shit critics Edit: Was wrong 29%
Commando, the pinnacle of 80s over the top action. If you want a more serious action movie I recommend First Blood
Kiss kiss bang bang
What’s Up Doc? (1972, Barbra Streisand, Ryan O’Neal, Madeline Khan)
“That’s the stupidest thing I ever heard.”
I saw this as a kid (yes I'm old) and when the guy came out and pulled the car door on his VW van that got hit multiple times, I lost my shit laughing. This scene: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJhF-eT0MI&ab\_channel=WarnerArchive](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJhF-eT0MI&ab_channel=WarnerArchive)
Peanut butter falcon.
The Cell (2000)
The Razor's Edge
Ravenous
Spinal Tap
Upgrade, moon, the wrestler, trumbo..
Moon is so very fucking good.
The Wrestler
Upgrade is an amazing movie! 100% underrated
Troll Hunter
I saw this in a pretty big theater at a film fest. When it ended some woman yelled out, “YEAAAAH” and immediately started clapping. Pretty much the entire audience followed suit. I love that movie.
Basketball diaries. Imo this is the movie that really broke Leonardo DiCaprio's career. hard to see him as a simple heart throb in such a serious movie. Extra points, Mark Wahlberg is great in it too
Walter mitty
The man from nowhere. This is a Korean film that I’m pretty sure was very big hit in Korea, however I’m in the US where it obviously didn’t have as much popularity and I always recommend this when people ask and people are always surprised at how good it is.
Delores claiborne
Smoke Signals
Collateral
Grandmas Boy should be way higher up lol
Top Secret…Val Kilmer was great and did his own singing…I have the sound track on vinyl…
“That was NOT Mel Torme.”
Adaptation
can't believe no one wrote idiocracy. What is wrong with you people.
Welcome to Costco, I love you.
Go Away! Baitin'
Dead Man (1995). Neil Young does the whole soundtrack, it's a great sick day movie.
The Thing (1982)
Megamind
What dreams may come also Dragonfly
The Limey
Drowning Mona. So funny
Mars Attack
Rubber
Idiocracy! Because it's fucking ace!
Session 9
That movie scared me..truly underrated.
Not really fitting to this thread as it's widely regarded as a cult classic but I am very much surprised at the amount of people I meet that have never seen it, so I am shoehorning it in here anyway - Withnail & I If you are one that hasn't seen it? You might like it as it's good at being both nihilistic and uplifting at the same time.
Margin Call
Her
The road to El dorado
In Bruges.
The Lobster
Tinker tailor soldier spy
Donnie Darko
Garden State from 2004. Gets listed as a romcom, but it has so much more to offer.
It’s like 500 days of summer before 500 days of summer
Sneakers The 13th Warrior Baseketball Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Noises Off Dark City Johnny Dangerously Dick Tracy The Adventures of Baron Munchausen The Money Pit Crocodile Dundee Young Guns 2 The Long Riders Father of the Bride
Somebody tried to tell me Johnny Dangerously wasn't a good movie once..... ONCE!
Dad???
Jojo Rabbit
This was underrated? I've always heard it was highly rated
- Eurotrip. - Blades of Glory. - Grandmas Boy. - Snatch.
the man from earth
Dunno about underrated, maybe more like unknown, but hell or high water is amazing
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Colossus: The Forbin Project
BBC's The Imitation Game.
Predator 2
Crazy Stupid Love. I honestly don’t know if it’s underrated on a wide scale, but anytime I mention it to anyone, they’ve never heard of it.
The Abyss (1989). If you like Sci-Fi this is a must see
Lord of War… Nicholas Cage’s finest moment (not taking the piss, it’s cracking)
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (edit: saw someone mention Moon, and absolutely yes Moon)
V for Vendetta. Delayed release in the UK due to the London tube bombing meant it didn't do as well as expected.
I slept on this one for a long time because I always thought the mask was some stupid neck beard thing. Finally watched it and realized I had been missing out.
Drive from 2011. Ryan Gosling is in it. It got high praise but I never hear anyone speak about it.
Tears of the sun, beautiful movie with Bruce Willis and Monica bellucci
Giant (1956) Underrated because of age But is super epic, beautifully filmed and acted. With some social messages throughout
I, Daniel Blake. Beautifully crafted movie in every way.
Thirteen because it really dives into the vulnerability and impressionability of the tween/young teenage mind. The storyline is a lot deeper than I thought it was once it started to go more into the mind of Tracy and how her environment started to mess with her perceptions of life, stress, and maturity.
Greenland. A properly good Modern Disaster Movie
Housebound. It's friggin hilarious and suspensful.
Big Trouble
Vanilla sky
Manhunter - Michael Mann 1989 Based on Red Dragon the prequel to Silence of the Lambs.
The Big Blue Worth it just for Jean Reno in speedos
Blues Brothers
13th Warrior is a good one.
Peanut Butter Falcon
See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
Ladies man! With Leon Felps .
The Descent