Underrated films

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 31 Jul 2007, 15:39

Xanne";p="900006 wrote:
Oh and to get back on topic;
Enternal Sunshine Of A Spotless Mind...is ONE of my favoruite movies and needs more attention from people.

Very hyped, dont you think? At least when it came out... "Jim Carrey shows a new side" etc etc...

ReverseEngineer · Post by **ReverseEngineer** » 31 Jul 2007, 15:41

Xanne";p="900006 wrote:Enternal Sunshine Of A Spotless Mind...is ONE of my favoruite movies and needs more attention from people.

I wouldn't call that 'underrated,' as it met with quite a lot of acclaim, here
The Science of Sleep, on the other hand...

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 31 Jul 2007, 15:41

Its even listed as #44 out of the 250 best films of all time.

Sure its good, but not that good...

Dress Barn · Post by **Dress Barn** » 31 Jul 2007, 16:24

Gattica (sp)

ReverseEngineer · Post by **ReverseEngineer** » 31 Jul 2007, 16:31

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see, 'cause DNA's four bases are A T C and G
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judasmuppet · Post by **judasmuppet** » 01 Aug 2007, 03:01

I watched Eternal Sunshine because it sounded OK, and my 19 y.o. friends kept saying "man, you've gotta go see it".

I liked it a lot.

Thunder";p="900021 wrote:Its even listed as #44 out of the 250 best films of all time.

Sure its good, but not that good...

Who gives a shit? Letter from Iwo Jiwa rates #139, which is surely largely a result of sentimentality.

A film only has to rate between 7.9 and 9.1 to make the list, and it's mostly films that westerners have good access to be able to see in the first place.

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 01 Aug 2007, 03:36

Im just saying that its not underrated. Many people saw it, most people appreciate it. It was in fact a huge independent success.

I havent seen Letters from Iwo Jiwa yet, but new films, even blockbusters, has a tendency to make the list immediately. Even Spiderman was there, during its big hype. Most films mentioned in this thread rates between 7 and 9 on imdb. That doesnt mean they cant be underrated. Sure Ed Wood is voted as one of the 250 best films of all time, but most people tend to forget about it. It wasnt a commercial success.

Redundant Retard · Post by **Redundant Retard** » 01 Aug 2007, 03:48

Sleepy Hollow.
The ninth gate.
The tennant/ Le locataire
Dance of the Vampires

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 01 Aug 2007, 03:49

If those films were any good, I would call them underrated...

Redundant Retard · Post by **Redundant Retard** » 01 Aug 2007, 03:52

Oh...I see.. you don't care much for Polanski?

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 01 Aug 2007, 04:08

I love some of his films, like Rosemary, Pianist and Chinatown (what a suprise). But the Ninth Gate was weak in my opinion. I havent seen Vampires or The tennant.

I based my harsh comment on the first two films you listed. Thats why I also added

Redundant Retard · Post by **Redundant Retard** » 01 Aug 2007, 05:49

But the ninth gate and Sleepy hollow both stars Depp and are sort of comic horrors. That means you would probably not like Vampires either.

That said, I think Rosemary's baby and the ninth gate are pretty similar.

Second point, not even you rate these films. So, they're underrated.

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 01 Aug 2007, 08:57

Fair enough. I didnt make this thread to argue with anyone.

ReverseEngineer · Post by **ReverseEngineer** » 01 Aug 2007, 15:54

I was all for the Ninth Gate until that wack ending.

Rick Cave · Post by **Rick Cave** » 01 Aug 2007, 15:59

But you got to see that weird chick's ass!

ReverseEngineer · Post by **ReverseEngineer** » 01 Aug 2007, 22:15

I just watched, and quite enjoyed, Zodiac.

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 04 Aug 2007, 19:01

Anyone seen Living in Oblivion?

If not, you should!

Hank · Post by **Hank** » 04 Aug 2007, 19:43

touchy feely";p="899408 wrote:there is nothing underrated about ghost world or boogie nights... those movies have been talked about to death

i really really liked american splendor and nobody i know has seen it/wants to see it.. disappointing

I've always been a Pekar fan from his local writings. The movie didn't disappoint.