Didn't American History X get some awards? I wouldn't call an award-winning movie underrated.
What’s your favorite “underrated” movie?
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It might have. I don't think he won it, but Edward Norton absolutely deserved Best Actor for it.
But I guess I was thinking in terms of being underrated bythe general populace. There are lots indie as well as "Oscar bait" movies that hardly anyone watches.
Rushmore was a good one. If you like cynicism mixed with humor I'd also suggest Election.
‘The Town’ with Affleck
‘Once’ with Glen Hansgard of The Frames. A bit obscure, but a nice little international movie. 97% on Rotten.
‘V for Vendetta’ with Hugo Weaving. Government conspiracy theorists would love it so it seems to fit the times. The mask he wore was the predecessor to the iconography that is in the global hit ‘Money Heist’ on Netflix.
‘Once’ with Glen Hansgard of The Frames. A bit obscure, but a nice little international movie. 97% on Rotten.
‘V for Vendetta’ with Hugo Weaving. Government conspiracy theorists would love it so it seems to fit the times. The mask he wore was the predecessor to the iconography that is in the global hit ‘Money Heist’ on Netflix.
"We don't need no f'n practice, Randy! What we need is some payin' gigs."
The Accountant with Affleck was really good too.
The In-Laws (Original) with Alan Arkin and Peter Falk. hilarious
Went out and bought the soundtrack right after watching this movie.
Don't think I've seen it but one of my all-time favorites is Snatch! Subtle humor all over the place
Fargo, when I moved to the upper Midwest I understood it a lot better.
Two underrateds I haven't seen mentioned:
Defending Your Life (1991)
Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn
"When you use more than 5 percent of your brain, you don't want to be on Earth; believe me."
Captain Ron (1992)
Kurt Russell, Martin Short, Mary Kay Place
"He said GORilla! Not GUERilla! GOR! GUER! HUGE difference!"
Defending Your Life (1991)
Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn
"When you use more than 5 percent of your brain, you don't want to be on Earth; believe me."
Captain Ron (1992)
Kurt Russell, Martin Short, Mary Kay Place
"He said GORilla! Not GUERilla! GOR! GUER! HUGE difference!"
The Apostle is a good one as is anything with Duvall. Or Newman. How about Aomebody Up There Likes Me or Cool Hand Luke?
Right? But I’m a Cohen Bros nerd so.
True Romance
It starred Christian Slater, had some great assist roles by Christopher Walken, and the scene with him and Dennis Hopper is one of the best acted scenes in cinema IMO. Brad Pitt does a great job as the stoner roommate… Tarantino wrote it… Just an absolute ultra violence classic.
I watched Layer Cake recently at the suggestion of my roommate. It did not disappoint! I could not believe I had not seen this film…
Gary Oldman was unrecognizable as the pimp… What a classic!
Second Hand Lions..........you will thank me later
That's a good one. Everyone should know a pair of old codgers who can regale the younguns with tales of lost loves and derring-do!
"You're an eggplant. You're a cantaloupe!" Classic! Some of the best scripting I've ever seen especially when Hopper realizes his fate and gives Walken a history lesson on the Scicilians. Incredible. Also the breakout role for James Gandolfini.
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