Criminally under-rated films

TwoShedsJackson

My vote for most under-rated/overlooked film of the 90's goes to Arlington Road. I can see why it ws left on the shelf for a year after it was finished and all, but I thought it was superb.

If you want to see a film that doesn't insult your intelligence the way most Hollywood stuff nowadays does, get this out.

Most underrated recently has to be Memento - soon to be out on video - get it out, and that's an order

darthmise

The passion of Darkly Noon....

Figment

While i agree with memento, which was a total genius head fu(k, I just seen arlington road last week on premier and i thought it was good but routine. Very pradictable and hollywood-ized.

Now i know im going to loose all credibility for this but one of my favourite movies that i think is under-rated is Flash Gordon.


Ill get my coat...

Canaboid

.....hands figment his coat.

Belisarius

Arlington road was an amazing film , Itdidnt really do to wel because it dramatised a rather sorepoint in modern Americanhistory , the Whole waco/Oklahoma incidents . Apity as far as i emember it was out at the time of another good film , cant think of it though

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Shrewgar!

ThunderingMike

Being a level 17 nerd with +25 wrist and -30 social life, my favourite under-rated movie is of course, Army Of Darkness.

"Gimme some sugar baby..."

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ThunderingMike Thus conscience does make cowards of us all, And thus the native hue of resolution is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought, And enterprises of great pitch and moment, With this regard their current turns away, And lose the name of action... Nows that's a sig.

Zombrex

Arlington Rd. was fab...one of the best twists since Usual S. And Tim Robbins is one scary f*@ker...

plastic membrane

I thought it was a good film up until the twist, then it just went completely round the twist.

I've got loads of films that i can think of that i love but dont get much attention. Two underrated gems are Jacobs Ladder, if you want a Tim Robbins Head wrecker film, thats your only man. I also thought Ronin was a brilliant action flick, one of the best in recent years. Really old style, like something from the 70's.


Ill probably have to get my coat for this, but i really like 2010. I think its great..

Oh yeah, i cant wait to see Momento...

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Damn it Jim, im a doctor, not a Beefy King !

DeVore

I'm gonna join Figment and lose all credibility and say that one of my fav films that is completely underrated is Truely Madly Deeply. Great flic.

There are others but I cant think of them now.

DeV.

Belisarius

Army of Darkness ...Its a classic , much like Evil dead II , Its all down to bruce Campell though , We wouldnt have Duke Nukem without him . Though I wouldnt call it underrated , its got a huge cult following

-Bel
Self Confessed Cambellite

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Shrewgar!

Wyverne

G'Man figment, i agree,

Flash Gordon and Army of Darkness, two fab films a'ight

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Im Going to Thrash you to within an Inch of your Life.....................
AND THEN TAKE THAT INCH!!!!

TwoShedsJackson

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by DeVore:
I'm gonna join Figment and lose all credibility and say that one of my fav films that is completely underrated is Truely Madly Deeply. Great flic.

There are others but I cant think of them now.

DeV.</font>

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Figment

em! Dev, i thought it was going too far to mention Truly madly deeply, even though its the most watched in my collection Alan rickmen is DA MAN.
Also have to agree with Ronin. One of a few inteligent classy thrillers/action films. Fantastic cast as well.

Yo Mamma

There is just one Film Worth mentioning here, The Big Lebowski.

One O the best films ever made !!

[SN]JAG

IMHO the best underated film i have ever seen
is Pitch black, i was at the edge of my seat each of the 3 times i saw it

Gambler

Jags Right ye know I loved that film

bugler

Carlitos Way, or Le Haine.

Megatron

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by bugler:
Carlitos Way, or Le Haine.</font>

both top notch films yes indeedy
how about ( paints a target on his chest)
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.
ONe of the funnist that and Men at work !!!

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No !!!!! I will crush you with my Bare hands

Evil Phil

The Big Hit with Mark Walburg.

Fuuuuunny!

Miguel_Sanchez

Ah - The Big Lebowski. what a truly hilarious film.

What else is good? Ronin? Average average average.

What about Fearless? There's an intelligent film for you. Great acting, great script, great direction. Brilliant.

Brazil. Another good one.

I'm bored now - bye.

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I'm the Dude

Miguel_Sanchez

Oh yeah - Memento was a top class flick.

Just don't try and see it after a feed of drink. Not recommended.

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I'm the Dude

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BlitzKrieg

uhmm u might diagree but i just finished watching phantoms not great in the acting but as a slightly strange n brainer it was alright.

maybe not be under rated but also just saw Willow(after 12 years before the last time i saw it) kinda funny like star wars except not in space (like ewokes **** for brains)
(oh yeah whoops)

split personnality prob

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BK the KK
Fraggen with a smile:)

neuro-praxis

Man on the Moon
Run Lola Run

Perhaps they are not underrated, just not widely enough seen.

Get 'em both, pronto!

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Give me back my towel. I'll sue.

StarScream

masters of the universe is easily the most underated film ever i mean its HE-MAN even if dolph lungren is in it

Kali

most under-rated of last year was Jesus' Son.. stars Billy Crudup who was in the more recent Almost Famous .
bloody amazing down-to-earth film about a guy struggling to keep his life together after a few too many hits.
dunno if its even available on video at all, if it is do yourself a favour and rent it.

and whats this about Memento being under-rated? I've never seen a bad review for it
its a bloody excellent film.

darthmise

Yep, have to say I loved Man on the Moon, and have re-found my appreciation for Mr. Carrey

'Wag the Dog' also worth the old once over.

amp

In recent memory "Circus" stands out quite strongly. A great script (apart from a loose end or two) and some very good performances from John Hartman, Brian Conly and Eddie Izzard. Keeps you confused till the end.

If you like Pulp Fiction then get this one out. I did, and I plan on buying the t-shirt.

Also special mention for The Cell. Rubbish acting and script but worth watching for the really really artistic set/costume/effects.
Incredibly visual eyeball candy.

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gandalf

Well I've just finished watching the Criterion Special Edition DVD of Spike Lees "Do the Right Thing". I'd forgotten what a great thought provoking film this is.

Oh I agree with CT Arlington Road is a great film with a totally non hollywood ending.

Gandalf.

Paladin

Hudson Hawk.
Hilarious.

amp

Wasn't as bad as the rep it got but still straight to video fodder.

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Elias

This is one subject that will pain my balls trying to keep up with. But Arlington Road was a deadly flick. When I sat down to watch it I thought I detected a hint of cat ****, but yea the Lord did deliver upon us a decent flick. Praise be.