The Set-Up (1949) - a decent boxing film with an excellent sequence.
I hope when it's remade, they will go with the original story, which features a black boxer (he's white in this film adaptation). Either way, it's worth watching if you're into boxing or editing. Or Robert Ryan, of course.
Who's Minding the Mint? (1967) - heist/caper + low-key comedy + a touch of surrealism. Jim 'father of Timothy' Hutton shows here why he was one of most liked actors during his time. RIP, Hutton.
Larceny, Inc. (1942) - Edward G. Robinson + low-key comedy = sublime.
I'm going to go for three more recent films that seem to be underrated or overlooked:
- Moon - Starring Sam Rockwell. Seems to be getting more exposure now thanks to Source Code by the same director, but this debut film for the director is better and Sam Rockwell himself is a massively underrated actor. The film uses old school movie making methods - such as models instead of CGI - and it has a great story and lead actor.
- Rush - Semi-fictional biopic about racing driver James Hunt. Easily the best film of last year IMO. The feel of the movie is very good, the re-enactments of the events are spot on, the casting, particularly the two leads, is perfect and the film has an amazing soundtrack and story. Even a non-racing fan could watch this and enjoy it IMO.
- Locke - Starring Tom Hardy. It got a limited release in the UK and those that have seen it (besides the critics) are slating it when in reality its a decent movie and massively underrated. At its core is a simple plot - yes, but the way its filmed is good and Tom Hardy's performance is immense, I can't picture another actor holding your attention for 90minutes whilst he drives.
I'm going to go for three more recent films that seem to be underrated or overlooked:
- Moon - Starring Sam Rockwell. Seems to be getting more exposure now thanks to Source Code by the same director, but this debut film for the director is better and Sam Rockwell himself is a massively underrated actor. The film uses old school movie making methods - such as models instead of CGI - and it has a great story and lead actor.
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That film totally wrecked my head and I was sober when I watched it
Seeing that it's October and i'm in horror movie mode:
The Changeling
Stir Of Echoes
Pandorum
Black Christmas
House
Burnt Offerings
Alice Sweet Alice
Race With The Devil
The Collector
30 Days Of Night
The Relic
Daybreakers
Stage Fright
Outlander
Frailty
The Reaping
Phantoms
Slither
Night Of The Creeps
Halloween 3: Season Of The Witch
My favourite film of 1998, so when I showed it to a group of who I thought were like minded friends and only half of them loved it I was more than surprised.
Seeing that it's October and i'm in horror movie mode:
30 Days Of Night
Frailty
Halloween 3: Season Of The Witch
I think a lot less people would be critical of Halloween 3: Season of the Witch had it been classed as a film in its own right instead of part of the Halloween franchise. A lot of the criticism is due to the absence of Michael Myers, but it's actually a great little film that deserves a lot more respect.
I find the film "The 13th Warrior" to be very underrated.
To me, it was a highly atmospheric film with brilliant performances and an intriguing plot that alluded to many things, but didn't feel the need to shove any of them down your throat.
Well my favourite all time movie is 12 Angry Men but i don't think that is under rated. However, one film i love which i think is is - The Assassination of Richard Nixon with Sean Penn. Great film.
I find the film "The 13th Warrior" to be very underrated.
To me, it was a highly atmospheric film with brilliant performances and an intriguing plot that alluded to many things, but didn't feel the need to shove any of them down your throat.
I liked that film as well. Quite a few friends hated it, though. They made fun of the part where he learnt their language.
I thought superman returns was very much underrated, i watched every movie over the course of 2 days recently, and you know what, it wasnt at all bad, the music was amazing, and spacey and Routh captured their characters perfectly, the only mis step casting wise was Louis lane being too young.
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But seriously... Batman Begins - the best comic book movie ever made. Yes, even better than The Dark Knight and the Avengers.
But it doesn't get the acclaim of the original.
Out of Sight.
Palookaville.
Telstar
Silent Running
Enemy Mine
DragonSlayer
The Fog (Original)
Repo Man
The Last Stafighter
I hope when it's remade, they will go with the original story, which features a black boxer (he's white in this film adaptation). Either way, it's worth watching if you're into boxing or editing. Or Robert Ryan, of course.
Who's Minding the Mint? (1967) - heist/caper + low-key comedy + a touch of surrealism. Jim 'father of Timothy' Hutton shows here why he was one of most liked actors during his time. RIP, Hutton.
Larceny, Inc. (1942) - Edward G. Robinson + low-key comedy = sublime.
The Night Listener
The Rose
Chicago Cab
The Shipping News
Friends with Money
Deep End
The Girl from Petrovka
Yep. Even Final Destination 2 made me smile, but then I think they are up to about number 6 so what do I know?
Outside Providence with Alec Baldwin, Amy Smart and Shaun Hatsowy
This is one of the most beautiful heartwarming films I've ever seen.
- Moon - Starring Sam Rockwell. Seems to be getting more exposure now thanks to Source Code by the same director, but this debut film for the director is better and Sam Rockwell himself is a massively underrated actor. The film uses old school movie making methods - such as models instead of CGI - and it has a great story and lead actor.
- Rush - Semi-fictional biopic about racing driver James Hunt. Easily the best film of last year IMO. The feel of the movie is very good, the re-enactments of the events are spot on, the casting, particularly the two leads, is perfect and the film has an amazing soundtrack and story. Even a non-racing fan could watch this and enjoy it IMO.
- Locke - Starring Tom Hardy. It got a limited release in the UK and those that have seen it (besides the critics) are slating it when in reality its a decent movie and massively underrated. At its core is a simple plot - yes, but the way its filmed is good and Tom Hardy's performance is immense, I can't picture another actor holding your attention for 90minutes whilst he drives.
That film totally wrecked my head and I was sober when I watched it
The Changeling
Stir Of Echoes
Pandorum
Black Christmas
House
Burnt Offerings
Alice Sweet Alice
Race With The Devil
The Collector
30 Days Of Night
The Relic
Daybreakers
Stage Fright
Outlander
Frailty
The Reaping
Phantoms
Slither
Night Of The Creeps
Halloween 3: Season Of The Witch
My favourite film of 1998, so when I showed it to a group of who I thought were like minded friends and only half of them loved it I was more than surprised.
I think a lot less people would be critical of Halloween 3: Season of the Witch had it been classed as a film in its own right instead of part of the Halloween franchise. A lot of the criticism is due to the absence of Michael Myers, but it's actually a great little film that deserves a lot more respect.
Frailty and 30 Days of Night are both brilliant.
To me, it was a highly atmospheric film with brilliant performances and an intriguing plot that alluded to many things, but didn't feel the need to shove any of them down your throat.
I liked that film as well. Quite a few friends hated it, though. They made fun of the part where he learnt their language.