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TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underrated)
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:48 pm
by particle-jim
As a counterpoint to the overrated movies thread:
1) Mr Nobody (don't know anyone else that has seen it but it's really really fucking good... despite having jared leto in it)
2) The Darjeeling Limited (Just makes me really happy whenever i watch it, rarely gets mentioned though)
3) Rubber (really surreal, obscure film but made me laugh like fuck)
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:51 pm
by Duffman
Sweet Smell of Success (Best noir I've ever seen)
Jackie Brown (As said below, Tarintino's finest)
Dead Man's Shoes (One of the best British films I've ever seen, if not the best).
EDIT: Can't forget The King Of Comedy ( De Niro's character in this much better and more interesting than Travis in Taxi Driver).
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:51 pm
by wub
1) From Russia With Love (one of if not the best Bond film)
2) Jackie Brown (QT's finest work)
3) Eastern Promises (Russian gangster film with Viggo Mortensen)
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:53 pm
by cityzen
Didn't think much of Eastern Promises.
Anyway, Peeping Tom gets my vote.
Edit - underrated coz Psycho came out three months later and it's now remembered as one of the best psychological thrillers. Psycho, although very clever, has never scared me whereas Peeping Tom definitely is more chilling.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:56 pm
by JBoy
1.) Mad Max 2 (set the standard for chase scenes)
2.) The Road (great adaption of a great book)
3.) Westworld (classic)
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:56 pm
by murky21
Donnie Brasco
Pi
Ghost dog Way of Sumarai
(within the right circles they are well regarded, but no where near earning the widespread classic acclaim they deserve!)
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:57 pm
by Forum
Magnolia
Sword in the Stone
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:58 pm
by Riddles
hobo with a shotgun
basil the great mouse detective
the pianist
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:04 pm
by wub
JBoy wrote:1.) Mad Max 2 (set the standard for chase scenes)
Preferred the original TBH - the open chase with the Night Rider is amazing

Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:06 pm
by JBoy
^ all three are classics, i just preffered the second one personally.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:07 pm
by kingldub
Riddles wrote:hobo with a shotgun
Nah, it sucked.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:09 pm
by Dead Rats
murky21 wrote:i
Ghost dog Way of Sumarai
This film belongs where it is. It's okay, but overall it's a pretty mediocre movie.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:10 pm
by apmje
The King of Comedy deffos. I fucking love that film.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:15 pm
by hutyluty
8 Femmes
Around the world in 80 days feat. Jackie chan and Steve Coogan

The White Ribbon
JBoy wrote: Westworld
geat film
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:15 pm
by cityzen
Dead Rats wrote:murky21 wrote:i
Ghost dog Way of Sumarai
This film belongs where it is. It's okay, but overall it's a pretty mediocre movie.
No, you just don't understand it's brilliance!
Oh, and LA Confidential. Never really hear it spoken about but it's wicked imo
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:16 pm
by Forum
southstar wrote:Magnolia
Sword in the Stone
+ 25th hour
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:28 pm
by Dead Rats
cityzen wrote:Dead Rats wrote:murky21 wrote:i
Ghost dog Way of Sumarai
This film belongs where it is. It's okay, but overall it's a pretty mediocre movie.
No, you just don't understand it's brilliance!
Are you being serious or sarcastic? I really can't tell on this forum.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:32 pm
by fassyman
southstar wrote:Magnolia
Sword in the Stone
magnolia's wank. 2 hours of depression and nothing else.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:35 pm
by cityzen
A bit of both.
I'm fascinated with eastern philosophy so that film means a lot to me.
Re: TOP 3 UNDERRATED MOVIES (& why you think they're underra
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:49 pm
by Forum
Tremors