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InOne
06-12-2009, 01:39 PM
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InOne
06-12-2009, 01:40 PM
I think The Color of Money is very underrated

setanta
06-12-2009, 01:45 PM
I hate putting anything down on these lists cuz more often than not I'll come up with others afterwards.

Eh, I'd say Quiz Show, Copland, Donnie Brasco and Strange Days are very underrated. Great flicks.

Enid
06-12-2009, 01:46 PM
Thanks, sweetie. :D

Ghost World - An amazing cult movie more people should watch. It's moral of the story -- Even if you don't know where your life is heading or which direction to take, you'll figure it out in the end. And it's okay to be a bit weird. ;)
Thirteen - A pretty shocking movie about a couple of thirteen year old girls getting pissed, high and having underage sex.
Kids - Pretty much same as the above, but with HIV thrown into the mix.

InOne
06-12-2009, 01:47 PM
Once upon a time in America is a great too very underrated

30stone
06-12-2009, 01:47 PM
Shooter - One of my favourite movies ever, yet 90% of the people i ask about it, havent even heard of it.
Fast and the Furious (the first one)
Crank

Novo
06-12-2009, 01:55 PM
The Princess Bride - Not sure if it was underrated at the time but use to be one of my favourite Movies as a kid Andre the giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Wallace Shawn, Cary Elwes, Robin wright, Also...

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

Quality Film

setanta
06-12-2009, 01:58 PM
Yep, Princess Bride is magical stuff.

InOne
06-12-2009, 01:59 PM
I thought the film of The Jungle Book was good too, the non disney one

Enid
06-12-2009, 01:59 PM
FernGully - Probably the nostalgia kicking in now, but what a ****ing brilliant movie. Parts of that film scared the **** out of me.

Enid
06-12-2009, 02:07 PM
Another one, SLC Punk - A comedy/drama about punk culture in Salt Lake City during the 80's.

30stone
06-12-2009, 02:08 PM
Has anyone actually seen shooter?

setanta
06-12-2009, 02:09 PM
For action stuff or horror I'd go with stuff like Superman 3, Tombstone, Darkman and Total Recall. Is Total Recall underrated? I think a little bit anyway.

setanta
06-12-2009, 02:09 PM
Has anyone actually seen shooter?

Yeah, didn't do much for me Ben, sorry.

Tom
06-12-2009, 02:10 PM
This Is England

Even though my media course in college completely ruined it for me

setanta
06-12-2009, 02:10 PM
This is England is an excellent film. A Guide to Recognising your Saints is great too.

30stone
06-12-2009, 02:11 PM
Yeah, didn't do much for me Ben, sorry.

Think because just after i watched it.
I was really into sniping on call of duty on ps3.

And Tombstone lol, watched that when i was like 9 at my grandads best western.

Enid
06-12-2009, 02:11 PM
This Is England

Even though my media course in college completely ruined it for me
I loved that film when it first came out. I wouldn't say it was underrated though.

GypsyGoth
06-12-2009, 02:11 PM
Silent Hill

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setanta
06-12-2009, 02:12 PM
Think because just after i watched it.
I was really into sniping on call of duty on ps3.

And Tombstone lol, watched that when i was like 9 at my grandads best western.

Tombstone is great fun. It's no classic but it's very underrated as Western/action flicks go, right?

Enid
06-12-2009, 02:12 PM
Silent Hill

http://i35.tinypic.com/5oinbk.jpg
Lol, I'm a huge fan of the games and watched this film at the cinema, even bought the DVD. But in all fairness, it was shite compared to the games.

InOne
06-12-2009, 02:13 PM
True Romance is underrated, loved that film.

Tom
06-12-2009, 02:13 PM
This is England is an excellent film. A Guide to Recognising your Saints is great too.

Channel 4 are making a 4 part sequal to it 4 years later (check the 4 theme :joker:)

I loved that film when it first came out. I wouldn't say it was underrated though.

It was a flop, it only had a cult audience. It only made about £3m. Plus not many have seen it, but generally those that have love it.

GypsyGoth
06-12-2009, 02:14 PM
Lol, I'm a huge fan of the games and watched this film at the cinema, even bought the DVD. But in all fairness, it was shite compared to the games.

I never played the games. I think they'd be too much for me.

setanta
06-12-2009, 02:14 PM
I'm trying to think of ones that bombed commercially or critically that I really loved.

Eh, Starship Troopers anybody? I think it's great fun and a total piss take.

InOne
06-12-2009, 02:15 PM
Channel 4 are making a 4 part sequal to it 4 years later (check the 4 theme :joker:)



It was a flop, it only had a cult audience. It only made about £4m. Plus not many have seen it, but generally those that have love it.

When is that coming out?? Sounds good?

Deirdre
06-12-2009, 02:22 PM
I think Changeling never got the recognition it deserved. Angelina Jolie's best acting performance imo.

Tom
06-12-2009, 02:24 PM
When is that coming out?? Sounds good?

Filming starts next year so I'd say later in 2010 or maybe in 2011

MissKittyFantastico
06-12-2009, 02:25 PM
Starship Troopers definitely! Brilliant film but everyone laughs at me when I say how good I reckon it is!

setanta
06-12-2009, 02:27 PM
Another two that I know are pretty silly but can't help liking are The Chronicles of Riddick and the latest Rambo.

Oh, and Serenity is a very underrated sci fi flick.

InOne
06-12-2009, 02:28 PM
Another two that I know are pretty silly but can't help liking are The Chronicles of Riddick and the latest Rambo.

Oh, and Serenity is a very underrated sci fi flick.

I thought Serinity was awful lol

setanta
06-12-2009, 02:29 PM
Oh Joseph, Serenity is one of my favs of the last few years, but I think it helped that I was a fan of the series beforehand.

InOne
06-12-2009, 02:34 PM
Mean Streets is underrated for me, for some reason I really liked it lol

Novo
06-12-2009, 02:38 PM
I'm trying to think of ones that bombed commercially or critically that I really loved.

Eh, Starship Troopers anybody? I think it's great fun and a total piss take.

Starship troopers

Amazing Film, the brain bug at the end was pretty lame though he was suppose to be the leader of them all and he is just a massive Blob of ****

Novo
06-12-2009, 02:39 PM
the labyrinth

The film with david bowie in, Still love it now, there was a part where david bowier was dancing around and it looked like he had a sock down his pants

setanta
06-12-2009, 02:41 PM
the labyrinth

The film with david bowie in, Still love it now, there was a part where david bowier was dancing around and it looked like he had a sock down his pants

Apparently that was all to do with Jennifer Connelly starring opposite him, the dirty fecker!

DrunkerThanMoses
06-12-2009, 02:42 PM
Ghost World

Election :)

GypsyGoth
06-12-2009, 02:44 PM
I love this film but no one has seen it
http://i35.tinypic.com/29dzbdi.jpg

DrunkerThanMoses
06-12-2009, 02:45 PM
Oh and the myth of fingerprints!

setanta
06-12-2009, 03:39 PM
The Hellboy flicks and the Last Boy Scout are pretty underrated. Very entertaining stuff.

Rory
06-12-2009, 04:42 PM
I'd have to say The Orphanage. It's a hidden gem that's really quite good. :)

InOne
06-12-2009, 04:43 PM
I'd have to say The Orphanage. It's a hidden gem that's really quite good. :)

Saw that at the cinema!!! An excellent film. I really liked Y Tu mama Tambein too!

Stu
06-12-2009, 04:44 PM
The Matrix Trilogy as a whole was massively underrated. The first one became a huge pop culture phenomenon and thus the sequels were in the mainstream but really they were never intended for mainstream consumption. Most people did not bother to understand them. They just wanted to see 'the black fella in the leatehr jacket shootin'.

InOne
06-12-2009, 04:46 PM
The Matrix Trilogy as a whole was massively underrated. The first one became a huge pop culture phenomenon and thus the sequels were in the mainstream but really they were never intended for mainstream consumption. Most people did not bother to understand them. They just wanted to see 'the black fella in the leatehr jacket shootin'.

Not seen the other two for ages. The trilogy could be worth a rewatch

Enid
06-12-2009, 04:46 PM
Hah Stu, I was way too young to get The Matrix. The only part I enjoyed was the sex scene in the first film. My god, that was hot.

I should really watch them again, if only for the sex.

Stu
06-12-2009, 04:47 PM
Hah Stu, I was way too young to get The Matrix. The only part I enjoyed was the sex scene in the first film. My god, that was hot.

I should really watch them again, if only for the sex.
:joker:

The second film? You mean the sex scene with all the plugs and holes? :yuk:

setanta
06-12-2009, 04:47 PM
Nah Stu, the other two were comprised of inane pseudo-psychological ramblings that alienated the audience and elevated the whole enterprise to a level of pomposity that actually made them laughable. Loved the first one and was absolutely appalled by the other two. Found it a chore to watch them.

Rory
06-12-2009, 04:50 PM
Saw that at the cinema!!! An excellent film. I really liked Y Tu mama Tambein too!
Y Tu Mama Tambien was good, Alfonso Cuaron is an amazing director. He directed the only Harry Potter I liked and Children of Men.

Tom4784
06-12-2009, 04:50 PM
The Princess Bride - Not sure if it was underrated at the time but use to be one of my favourite Movies as a kid Andre the giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Wallace Shawn, Cary Elwes, Robin wright, Also...

"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

Quality Film

FernGully - Probably the nostalgia kicking in now, but what a ****ing brilliant movie. Parts of that film scared the **** out of me.

the labyrinth

The film with david bowie in, Still love it now, there was a part where david bowier was dancing around and it looked like he had a sock down his pants

Ah I love those films, I've got PB and Labyrinth on DVD somewhere.

Without sounding like a Broken record I think Studio Ghibli's films are Excellent but underappreciated outside of film fans. I think Sweeney Todd deserved more praise then it got, the same with Corpse Bride (not as good as NBC yes but still good in it's own right).

Here's some others I can think of:

Let the Right One In
Grindhouse
The Fountain
Trick R Treat
Boogie Nights
Across The Universe
Stardust (Similar to Princess Bride but still good in it's own right)
Rock and Rule (more nostalgia based then anything)

For soem reason I can only really think of more modern films, I'm gonna have to attack my DVD collection for some more inspiration.

setanta
06-12-2009, 04:51 PM
Y Tu Mama Tambien was good, Alfonso Cuaron is an amazing director. He directed the only Harry Potter I liked and Children of Men.

Yep, he's quality. Children of Men was so good.

Enid
06-12-2009, 04:52 PM
:joker:

The second film? You mean the sex scene with all the plugs and holes? :yuk:
No no, the first between Keanu and that broad. It's probably nothing now, but I was a horny teen with a male libido.

Tom4784
06-12-2009, 04:52 PM
The Matrix Trilogy as a whole was massively underrated. The first one became a huge pop culture phenomenon and thus the sequels were in the mainstream but really they were never intended for mainstream consumption. Most people did not bother to understand them. They just wanted to see 'the black fella in the leatehr jacket shootin'.

I thought the first one was good, the second was fun but I hated the third one really.

InOne
06-12-2009, 04:53 PM
Ong-bak!!! What a film!

setanta
06-12-2009, 04:53 PM
No no, the first between Keanu and that broad. It's probably nothing now, but I was a horny teen with a male libido.

... please continue. Sounded like you were about to tell us a story there!

Stu
06-12-2009, 04:53 PM
Nah Stu, the other two were comprised of inane pseudo-psychological ramblings that alienated the audience and elevated the whole enterprise to a level of pomposity that actually made them laughable. Loved the first one and was absolutely appalled by the other two. Found it a chore to watch them.
That's the point though, your either into it or your not. I don't see how a film is automatically pompous just because it's not a loud, dumb action movie.

Besides, they didn't suddenly become pompous. The entire Trilogy was conceived as just that - a trilogy. The entire thing was written and planned before the first scene of the first movie was ever shot.

As for alienating the audience, that's what I mean by them not really being fit for mainstream consumption.

setanta
06-12-2009, 04:54 PM
Ong-bak!!! What a film!

Lol. It's hysterical stuff.

InOne
06-12-2009, 04:54 PM
Lol. It's hysterical stuff.

The Marital Arts in it is ace though, and the fact it's all real.

Enid
06-12-2009, 04:55 PM
... please continue. Sounded like you were about to tell us a story there!
You just wanna hear more boob talk. ;)

Stu
06-12-2009, 04:56 PM
I'm trying to jog my memory here for a sex scene in the first Matrix :confused:.

Must have been stoned last time I watched it.

setanta
06-12-2009, 04:56 PM
That's the point though, your either into it or your not. I don't see how a film is automatically pompous just because it's not a loud, dumb action movie.

Besides, they didn't suddenly become pompous. The entire Trilogy was conceived as just that - a trilogy. The entire thing was written and planned before the first scene of the first movie was ever shot.

As for alienating the audience, that's what I mean by them not really being fit for mainstream consumption.

Nah, it's was just silliness really, and it didn't help that the actors delivered the lines so earnestly. It was like Jesus of Nazerath meets Mortal Kombat and Tron. Just didn't mix well.

setanta
06-12-2009, 04:57 PM
You just wanna hear more boob talk. ;)

Well if you insist.

Scarlett.
06-12-2009, 04:58 PM
I'm trying to jog my memory here for a sex scene in the first Matrix :confused:.

Must have been stoned last time I watched it.
I dont remember one either :conf:

Stu
06-12-2009, 04:58 PM
Nah, it's was just silliness really, and it didn't help that the actors delivered the lines so earnestly. It was like Jesus of Nazerath meets Mortal Kombat and Tron. Just didn't mix well.
No it wasn't ... it was just the idea of the trilogy. That's what it was. A trilogy designed to make you question the nature of reality and the interchangeable values of good and evil, evolution and causation. To say it was silly is like saying all that ring bollocks in the Lord Of The Rings was silly. Should Keanu Reeves have been on a pogo stick juggling floppy disks when he was questioning The Oracles rhetoric?

You either liked it or you didn't. Marmite.

Enid
06-12-2009, 05:00 PM
Whhhaaat? There must've been, unless I'm exaggerating. I dunno. As I said, horny teen. Could get off to anything back then. Bwaha.

Stu
06-12-2009, 05:01 PM
Well, Trinity lifts up Neo's top and sucks a tracker bug out of his bellybutton in the back of a car, but that's as X-Rated as the first one get's I reckon :hugesmile:.

setanta
06-12-2009, 05:01 PM
No it wasn't ... it was just the idea of the trilogy. That's what it was. A trilogy designed to make you question the nature of reality and the interchangeable values of good and evil, evolution and causation. To say it was silly is like saying all that ring bollocks in the Lord Of The Rings was silly. Should Keanu Reeves have been on a pogo stick juggling floppy disks when he was questioning The Oracles rhetoric?

You either liked it or you didn't. Marmite.

It's nothing to do with the lack of action Stu - it's just that the whole thing had a pooey, reverential tone which made it totally unpalatable.

Stu
06-12-2009, 05:04 PM
It's nothing to do with the lack of action Stu - it's just that the whole thing had a pooey, reverential tone which made it totally unpalatable.
I never said anything about action.

It was meant to have a reverential tone. If it had had a whimsical, slapstick tone the philosophical dialogue would have come off a lot worse.

That's why I'm saying you either had to love the idea of the movies or hate them, but you can't fault the Wachowski's for putting philosophical stuff in there because that was always the intention. Star Wars without space. Shawshank without prison. Matrix without philosophy. It's all the same.

Iceman
06-12-2009, 05:04 PM
Thirteen definately, saw it a few mnths back, great ending to it.

I'd say Fear And Loathing In Las Vega - wasn't a commercial success but became a cult classic.

Also Stand By Me - never gets enough credit.

Enid
06-12-2009, 05:07 PM
This is the scene I was referring to. The whole clip reminds me of a Lords of Acid gig hahah.

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Stu
06-12-2009, 05:08 PM
Yeah that's Matrix Reloaded. The infamous multicultural, United Colours Of Beneton style tribal rave.

That sex scene used to scare the crap out of me. Plugs. Plugs.

:yuk:

setanta
06-12-2009, 05:09 PM
I never said anything about action.

It was meant to have a reverential tone. If it had had a whimsical, slapstick tone the philosophical dialogue would have come off a lot worse.

That's why I'm saying you either had to love the idea of the movies or hate them, but you can't fault the Wachowski's for putting philosophical stuff in there because that was always the intention. Star Wars without space. Shawshank without prison. Matrix without philosophy. It's all the same.

The recent Star Wars flicks suffered from the same lack of heart but at least they were entertaining on some level. The two sequels were really poor - pretentious and overblown. I just can't embrace them at all.

Rory
06-12-2009, 05:13 PM
The first Matrix was good, the other two were just awful

Stu
06-12-2009, 05:14 PM
The recent Star Wars flicks suffered from the same lack of heart but at least they were entertaining on some level. The two sequels were really poor - pretentious and overblown. I just can't embrace them at all.


I fail to see how they were pretentious in any way, they were always designed to encourage philosophical discussion, it's not Fast & The Furious, but whatever.

Star Wars. Hmm. Tricky out. I think I can enjoy the second two prequels a lot if I manage to forget how great the original trilogy was for a few hours. That's a mighty hard job to do though!

That first one though was diabolical. What in the world.

I actually think I like the second one the best, even though the popular consensus seems to say III.

Enid
06-12-2009, 05:15 PM
Has anyone mentioned Bronson yet? That didn't get any hype whatsoever. :(

James
06-12-2009, 05:16 PM
Just thought of one, see now it was mentioned above...

Tron. It was well ahead of its time. Sequel next year.

Stu
06-12-2009, 05:17 PM
Just thought of one, see now it was mentioned above...

Tron. It was well ahead of its time. Sequel next year.
Yeah Tron is superb.

If we are going with cult classics that the mainstream did not embrace, then THE BIG LEBOWSKI.

Masterpiece.

InOne
06-12-2009, 05:19 PM
Human Traffic is a good film. Always lifts the spirits.

Stu
06-12-2009, 05:20 PM
Human Traffic is a good film. Always lifts the spirits.
Good shout, Human Traffic was really underrated when you consider how much of a phenomenon Trainspotting was.

Nothing to harrowingly negative in it either. Just some good old fashioned fun.

And when it comes to that, I have to go with Snatch, Lock Stock & RocknRolla too.

InOne
06-12-2009, 05:22 PM
Good shout, Human Traffic was really underrated when you consider how much of a phenomenon Trainspotting was.

Nothing to harrowingly negative in it either. Just some good old fashioned fun.

And when it comes to that, I have to go with Snatch, Lock Stock & RocknRolla too.

Would not say Snatch and Lock Stock are underrated really. They get plenty of credit here, and those are the films you instantly think of when anyone mentions Guy Ritchie

Enid
06-12-2009, 05:22 PM
Snatch, Lock Stock & RocknRolla too.
Lock Stock underrated? No ****ing way!

All amazing films though.

setanta
06-12-2009, 05:24 PM
Rob Roy was underrated when it was initially released because Braveheart stole it's thunder a bit, but I actually think it's a top class film with a wonderful storyline and great performances all round. I fecking love that film.

Tom
06-12-2009, 05:26 PM
The Matrix Trilogy as a whole was massively underrated. The first one became a huge pop culture phenomenon and thus the sequels were in the mainstream but really they were never intended for mainstream consumption. Most people did not bother to understand them. They just wanted to see 'the black fella in the leatehr jacket shootin'.

The same has happened with Pirates of the Caribbean

MissKittyFantastico
06-12-2009, 05:45 PM
The Cube.
Dog Soldiers.

Tom4784
06-12-2009, 05:59 PM
I loved Tron as a kid, I watched it recently though and it wasn't as good as I thought outside of the then-groundbreaking effects.

MeMyselfAndI
06-12-2009, 06:01 PM
The Dark - It was amazing, yet no one has heard of it

James
06-12-2009, 06:07 PM
Yep, he's quality. Children of Men was so good.

Children of Men must be one of my most overrated films. I found Clive Owen very uncharismatic in it. Not sure I like that whole future's-gone-to-pot genre anyway.

Stu
06-12-2009, 06:09 PM
The Dark's current average on Rotten Tomatoes is 33%.

Agree on Children Of Men being pants too.

setanta
06-12-2009, 06:10 PM
Children of Men must be one of my most overrated films. I found Clive Owen very uncharismatic in it. Not sure I like that whole future's-gone-to-pot genre anyway.

I really enjoyed it. Just like that director.

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:15 PM
The Crow
Ichi the Killer
Bullet in the Head
Room for Romeo brass
Come and see
Together
****ing amal a,k,a show me love

Stu
06-12-2009, 10:19 PM
The Crow? Underrated? Great show but it's incredibly overrated. It's really just a straight foward redemption tale and emo's and goths hype it up to be the greatest thing ever! :joker:

Ramsay
06-12-2009, 10:23 PM
Donnie Darko is very underated its so good
Same with Requiem for a Dream

setanta
06-12-2009, 10:25 PM
Hated Requiem for a Dream and Darko wasn't particularly underrated. Great flick though.

InOne
06-12-2009, 10:26 PM
Dunno, about Donnie Darko, it could have been a cult classic but Gary Jules having a number 1 hit with 'Mad World' spoilt it.

Rob
06-12-2009, 10:26 PM
daylight.

setanta
06-12-2009, 10:29 PM
daylight.

Is that Stallone's one? Lol, yeah I enjoyed it.

Stu
06-12-2009, 10:29 PM
Dunno, about Donnie Darko, it could have been a cult classic but Gary Jules having a number 1 hit with 'Mad World' spoilt it.
Still, Echo & The Bunnymen in the opening scene!

But yeah, everyone jizzed all over Darko. not underrated at all really.

InOne
06-12-2009, 10:29 PM
Still, Echo & The Bunnymen in the opening scene!

Yeah, in the directors cut he changed the song though. :/

setanta
06-12-2009, 10:30 PM
Still, Echo & The Bunnymen in the opening scene!

Absolutely class. I think the films great anyway. Stuff the Matrix - Darko deals with the fragility and chaotic nature of human existence in a much more resonant and subtle manner. Loved it.

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:31 PM
The Crow? Underrated? Great show but it's incredibly overrated. It's really just a straight foward redemption tale and emo's and goths hype it up to be the greatest thing ever! :joker:

the film with Brandon Lee is very under rated its dark and michael wincott as the baddie is epic

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:32 PM
Yeah, in the directors cut he changed the song though. :/

the commentary with Kevin smith is great

i liked it but like Garen state and Lost in translation very very over rated

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:33 PM
Hated Requiem for a Dream and Darko wasn't particularly underrated. Great flick though.

its great for the way it was shot and for its soundtrack
also ellen brustyn was great in that film

30stone
06-12-2009, 10:33 PM
Starship Troopers definitely! Brilliant film but everyone laughs at me when I say how good I reckon it is!

Remember that!

was quality film.

setanta
06-12-2009, 10:35 PM
its great for the way it was shot and for its soundtrack
also ellen brustyn was great in that film

Ah yeah, but I'd never watch it again.

Stu
06-12-2009, 10:35 PM
Absolutely class. I think the films great anyway. Stuff the Matrix - Darko deals with the fragility and chaotic nature of human existence in a much more resonant and subtle manner. Loved it.
That's because The Matrix never dealt with the fragility and chaotic nature of human existence, it questioned what human existence was/power/causality etc. Two totally different ideas. Besides, you have to admit, if you are going to call The Matrix pretentious, a lot of people consider Darko to be just as bad. It's completely lost on some folks.

Not me though, I loved it!

the film with Brandon Lee is very under rated its dark and michael wincott as the baddie is epic
Fireitup Fireitup!

Ever see that one with the feller from Angel and the chick from Scrubs? And Edward Furlong as the Crow? Get stoned and watch it, it's the funniest bad film you will ever see!

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:37 PM
Ah yeah, but I'd never watch it again.

is it too distrubing or you hate it?

InOne
06-12-2009, 10:37 PM
The Hustler is underrated. Great Newman classic.

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:38 PM
That's because The Matrix never dealt with the fragility and chaotic nature of human existence, it questioned what human existence was/power/causality etc. Two totally different ideas. Besides, you have to admit, if you are going to call The Matrix pretentious, a lot of people consider Darko to be just as bad. It's completely lost on some folks.

Not me though, I loved it!


Fireitup Fireitup!

Ever see that one with the feller from Angel and the chick from Scrubs? And Edward Furlong as the Crow? Get stoned and watch it, it's the funniest bad film you will ever see!

there was another one with Iggy pop in it too awful :)

setanta
06-12-2009, 10:39 PM
[QUOTE=Stu;2740439]That's because The Matrix never dealt with the fragility and chaotic nature of human existence, it questioned what human existence was/power/causality etc. Two totally different ideas. Besides, you have to admit, if you are going to call The Matrix pretentious, a lot of people consider Darko to be just as bad. It's completely lost on some folks.

Not me though, I loved it!


QUOTE]

They were to do with existential themes though and Darko was more poetically and movingly dramatized for me.

setanta
06-12-2009, 10:39 PM
is it too distrubing or you hate it?

Both really.

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:39 PM
The Hustler is underrated. Great Newman classic.

along with Cool hand luke the best thing he done

when Newman played losers or rebellious characters he was as goods as anybody

also watch slap shot funny as hell

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:41 PM
Both really.

some peopel think its over directed and too stylish for its own good

thats true but the acting is great all around including marlon wayans:shocked:

i have a love hate reltionship with the film i think PI is a better film

InOne
06-12-2009, 10:44 PM
along with Cool hand luke the best thing he done

when Newman played losers or rebellious characters he was as goods as anybody

also watch slap shot funny as hell

Cool Hand Luke does get alot of credit though, nobody hardly ever mentions The Hustler, or The Color of Money.

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:47 PM
Cool Hand Luke does get alot of credit though, nobody hardly ever mentions The Hustler, or The Color of Money.

true but damn he was good in all 3 movies also Nobody's fool is his last great film

Hello Joe how are you:wavey:

InOne
06-12-2009, 10:49 PM
true but damn he was good in all 3 movies also Nobody's fool is his last great film

Hello Joe how are you:wavey:

Not too bad man, how about you?? You have a good weekend?

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 10:53 PM
Not too bad man, how about you?? You have a good weekend?

went out last night but came home early just a bit tired from all week drinking ;(

watched all the dirty harry films today

InOne
06-12-2009, 10:54 PM
Haha nice one, good think do to on a Sun really!! Yeah I only really go for it with drinking like once or twice a week now.

James
06-12-2009, 11:04 PM
Probably doesn't count as underrated but Kelly's Heroes was on TV earlier. It is great.

arsenalforever
06-12-2009, 11:09 PM
Probably doesn't count as underrated but Kelly's Heroes was on TV earlier. It is great.

clint eastwood,telly slavas and donal sundreland great film

also the thin red line is very under rated

Alf
07-12-2009, 03:12 AM
the cable guy
dead mans shoes

King Gizzard
07-12-2009, 03:39 AM
Gummo

Ross
07-12-2009, 04:06 AM
Starship Troopers. I thought that was quality, I have it on DVD.

Cast Away. I thought was amazing? I know alot of people hated it because it's just another sad film with Tom Hanks in it.

Silent Hill. I also thought this was amazing for me it is one of the most effective horrors ever.

Van Helsing. Now anything to do with vampires I must see and this captured it well. Brilliant movie; Kate Beckinsale and Hugh Jackman work well together too.

The Mist. I enjoyed it alot and the ending had me emotional for some time.

Vanilla Sky. Tom Cruise scared me in this but I do enjoy watching it, it scares me in parts but parts make me laugh.

Harry!
07-12-2009, 07:11 AM
I adore Spice World - Yes it is about the Spice Girls but its a very underated film imo and I love it every time I watch it.

Vladimir
07-12-2009, 08:26 AM
Legally Blonde. :joker:

setanta
07-12-2009, 08:39 AM
the cable guy
dead mans shoes

Good call with The Cable Guy.

Shaun
07-12-2009, 12:34 PM
The Hole. 90s horror with Thora Birch and Keira Knightley...was genuinely scary without the need for goregoregore.

InOne
07-12-2009, 12:45 PM
The Hole. 90s horror with Thora Birch and Keira Knightley...was genuinely scary without the need for goregoregore.

I remember that, was quite a good film actually.

Also Catch me if you can, that was a good one.

setanta
07-12-2009, 01:05 PM
Starship Troopers. I thought that was quality, I have it on DVD.

Cast Away. I thought was amazing? I know alot of people hated it because it's just another sad film with Tom Hanks in it.

Silent Hill. I also thought this was amazing for me it is one of the most effective horrors ever.

Van Helsing. Now anything to do with vampires I must see and this captured it well. Brilliant movie; Kate Beckinsale and Hugh Jackman work well together too.

The Mist. I enjoyed it alot and the ending had me emotional for some time.


Vanilla Sky. Tom Cruise scared me in this but I do enjoy watching it, it scares me in parts but parts make me laugh.



You nicked them off Total Films top 20 list, you swine you.

InOne
07-12-2009, 01:10 PM
I did like Vanilla Sky actually.

Ross
07-12-2009, 05:54 PM
You nicked them off Total Films top 20 list, you swine you.

I did but as you can see I listed them as my favourites. ;)

Stu
07-12-2009, 06:26 PM
I adore Spice World - Yes it is about the Spice Girls but its a very underated film imo and I love it every time I watch it.
:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

teabag.
07-12-2009, 08:17 PM
YOUvUV69PzA
Nothing to lose! simply one of the funniest films ever.

Harry!
07-12-2009, 09:07 PM
:joker::joker::joker::joker::joker::joker::joker:

Its true I am still (sort of) a big fan of the band and I still watch it. Though I would watch it by myself and not with company.

arsenalforever
08-12-2009, 01:51 AM
Brotherhood( a korean film about their civil war)
violent cop
Hana-bi

King Gizzard
08-12-2009, 01:54 AM
Yep the brotherhood is an underrated film

anything with us Knights in it should be no.1 in the box office

arsenalforever
08-12-2009, 01:56 AM
Yep the brotherhood is an underrated film

anything with us Knights in it should be no.1 in the box office

this is a top film about real men:joker:

Novo
08-12-2009, 04:29 AM
The Hole. 90s horror with Thora Birch and Keira Knightley...was genuinely scary without the need for goregoregore.

Great Film

think i may watch it in a bit

InOne
08-12-2009, 10:05 PM
American Beauty

American History X

Dr.Gonzo
09-12-2009, 07:57 AM
American Beauty

American History X

I love American Beauty - great film to get stoned to.

setanta
09-12-2009, 11:05 AM
Ok, although it's acclaimed by the critics and in reality just a souped up documentary, I have to mention Grizzly Man on this thread because for me it has to be one of the best films of the decade. Think Into the Wild, with an egocentric and troubled man on the edge of sanity, and a film drenched in pathos. Just brilliant.

Billy
09-12-2009, 09:54 PM
Cruel Intentions

InOne
10-12-2009, 12:30 PM
Antz, I thought it was better than A Bugs Life

arsenalforever
10-12-2009, 01:13 PM
Antz, I thought it was better than A Bugs Life

Antz was very under rated a bit too adult for kids though

InOne
11-12-2009, 02:51 PM
Remember the Titans

Wildcat!
11-12-2009, 02:54 PM
Remember the Titans

Great movie! I am surprised to see someone British like it! :)
Its so much about Football. BUt its very compelling, so good call.
ANd its got Denzel Washington, and Hayden Panettiere (CHeerleader from heroes), who was a much better actress, as a child. :)But really, remember the Titans, was not underrated in the US. It was, and still is, a very popular movie.

InOne
11-12-2009, 02:57 PM
Great movie! I am surprised to see someone British like it! :)
Its so much about Football. BUt its very compelling, so good call.
ANd its got Denzel Washington, and Hayden Panettiere (CHeerleader from heroes), who was a much better actress, as a child. :)But really, remember the Titans, was not underrated in the US. It was, and still is, a very popular movie.

Yeah, watched it years ago, it's just one of those films that hits you really.

BB_Eye
14-12-2009, 03:51 PM
Drugstore Cowboy... a masterpiece. The best drugs movie ever made.

Trainspotting doesn't hold a candle to it.

arsenalforever
15-12-2009, 11:30 AM
Drugstore Cowboy... a masterpiece. The best drugs movie ever made.

Trainspotting doesn't hold a candle to it.

Good pick Eye :)

Its got Matt dillion in his best performance and is really downbeat
best film Gus van sant has done so far

also Clean with Heath ledger is very under rated

arsenalforever
15-12-2009, 11:31 AM
Remember the Titans

good movie not great Joe

Friday night lights is far better

InOne
15-12-2009, 01:34 PM
Pans Labyrinth

setanta
19-12-2009, 11:44 PM
JFK Whatever you think of Stone's theories and conclusions, I defy anyway to criticize this film on a technical or creative level.

setanta
22-12-2009, 08:37 AM
The Abyss. I fecking love this film and it's so undervalued in comparison to Cameron's other blockbusters.

InOne
25-12-2009, 03:25 AM
Y tu mama Tambien

Jords
25-12-2009, 08:00 AM
the cable guy
dead mans shoes

The Cable Guy is great!

InOne
29-12-2009, 05:06 PM
Oliver! I think in think in the last decade it's not got as much recognition as it deserves. Too many crappy kids films about these days :nono: