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October 30th, 2014 at 10:56 AM ^
I chose films that I've enjoyed and would consider watching to the end, even if I catch the film on TV when it's past the beginning. Then I checked to see how they were rated on Rotten Tomatoes. I chose an 80 rating as an arbitrary cutoff line and then compared the Rotten Tomatoes rating to the rating I would've given to the film, based solely on my personal tastes. If my rating would've been higher than Rotten Tomatoes, I considered the film to have been "underrated," even though an 80 rating on Rotten Tomatoes usually would be considered very good.
As for War Horse, I liked it very much and would've rated it somewhat higher than the 77 it got on Rotten Tomatoes, even though the Rotten Tomatoes audience rating for the film is at 74. As for the film's genesis, War Horse was a 1982 novel that was adapted for the stage in 2007 and for film in 2011. So, the film came after the stage play.
October 30th, 2014 at 11:44 AM ^
Somebody finally actually posts some movies that are underrated and not just movies that are rated extremely well just underseen. Bravo sir, you actually understood what this thread is about.
October 30th, 2014 at 8:22 AM ^
October 30th, 2014 at 8:22 AM ^
Errrr, Ben Hur is arguably the greatest movie of all time. It won more Oscars (11) than any other movie in the history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The record still stands but was equaled by Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King - which I might add is ridiculous because neither of those last two movies can hold a candle to Ben Hur.
October 30th, 2014 at 8:28 AM ^
Punch Drunk Love
Pan's Labyrinth
The Messenger - with Woody Harrelson
Gummo
October 30th, 2014 at 10:09 AM ^
Every time I mention I love Punch Drunk Love everyone says "I thought you hated Adam Sandler?" This is different, as Paul Thomas Anderson is an amazing filmmaker.
October 30th, 2014 at 8:33 AM ^
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011).
It's one part thriller, one part drama, one part horror.
It's immensely original and hits on a ton of themes. Tilda Swinton is remarkable, as is John C. Reilly. Ezra Miller, who plays the teenage Kevin, is amazing and disturbing.
It's not a fun movie, but it is moving and deeply haunting. Good for this time of the year.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242460/
EDIT: Don't read the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Many inexplicably include spoilers right in their title.
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Didn't read the book, so can't say how much I'd recommend it in that case, but like I said, it has some amazing acting performances.
October 30th, 2014 at 8:32 AM ^
Godfather 3
Flight of the Navigator
Spies Like Us
October 30th, 2014 at 8:50 AM ^
Godfather 3
October 30th, 2014 at 8:35 AM ^
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October 30th, 2014 at 1:35 PM ^
Yup, I love how they twist the horror genre on its head. Hilarious, and not too scary but very entertaining.
October 30th, 2014 at 8:42 AM ^
The Way Way Back, Scenic Route, and Kid Cannabis. All are on Netflix and worth a watch.
October 30th, 2014 at 8:42 AM ^
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the chick is HOT.
October 30th, 2014 at 9:12 AM ^
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October 30th, 2014 at 11:03 AM ^
Would you like to buy a monkey?
October 30th, 2014 at 9:18 AM ^
Ladykillers (Tom Hanks)
Boondock Saints - possibly not underrated, but still one of my absolute favorites.
EDIT: I have to share the opening scene of Ladykillers....movie is so under-the-radar-funny and this opening scene cracks me up every time I watch it...
October 30th, 2014 at 9:00 AM ^
The 1951 version of Red Badge of Courage, starring Audie Murphy. While the WWII hero-turned-movie star never was much of an actor, he works really well in this film. It was directed by John Huston, and is very faithful to the book.
October 30th, 2014 at 9:00 AM ^
October 30th, 2014 at 9:04 AM ^
because it is...but I don't think it was very underrated:
October 30th, 2014 at 10:41 AM ^
I would say that the cast at the time was underrated. Everyone knew about Matthew Broderick and some knew about Denzel, but that cast went on to do some great work.
October 30th, 2014 at 9:00 AM ^
Cobb with Tommy Lee Jones. Wolf with Nicholson and M. Pfeiffer.
A couple other underappreciated movies (although critically acclaimed): Lost in Translation and The Remains of the Day.
October 30th, 2014 at 9:18 AM ^
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October 30th, 2014 at 9:27 AM ^
with me on this... I do really like the movie though.
October 30th, 2014 at 1:41 PM ^
I thought it was pretty good when I saw it at the theatre. Tried to watch it at home, and it was almost unwatchable.
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October 30th, 2014 at 1:45 PM ^
it always seemed to me to be a little overrated too. I enjoyed it but thought it was a poor man's Tarantino-esque film. Not bad, but far from classic.
October 30th, 2014 at 9:01 AM ^
October 30th, 2014 at 9:03 AM ^
a few:
Kung Fu Hustle
Just Friends
Beer League (if you have ever played beer league softball you will love this movie)
The Core
A Walk to Remember
October 30th, 2014 at 9:10 AM ^
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Strange Brew
October 30th, 2014 at 9:14 AM ^
Jelly donut for a beer....
October 30th, 2014 at 9:16 AM ^
The Game
Donnie Darko
The Mission
mulholland drive
The prestige
Inside Man
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October 30th, 2014 at 11:22 AM ^
Great choice for The Prestige.
October 30th, 2014 at 11:31 AM ^
George Clooney received an Oscar nomination for this performance in Michael Clayton, and I think it was also up for a couple of other oscars including best screenplay. The narrative and the writing are very strong in that film, and the casting was outstanding. Just a lot of great performances throughout.
I also liked The Game and Inside Man, both very intriuging films that force the audience to guess about the plot without giving away the narrative till the end. Love those kinds of films.
October 30th, 2014 at 12:04 PM ^
MICHAEL CLAYTON has that rarity amongst films: a great, satisfying ending. That George Clooney/Tilda Swinton showdown is worth the price of two admissions.