Most Underrated Movies...
I would have to nominate "Hook"- that 1991 live adaptation of the classic Peter Pan story. It just did <a href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Hook-1038013/" target="_blank">pretty bad</a> with critics, garnering a 25% rotten rating at rottentomatoes.com.
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A subdued Robin Williams and some of the most visually stunning scenes I've ever seen.
Just to clarify, you're thinking more mainstream, major-release stuff, right? A movie by some indie director shown on 15 screens doesn't qualify to me as underrated, no matter how brilliant it is.
Jeff
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It made $60M or so domestically, which is pretty bad considering how everyone and his mom loved it.
And for underrated flicks...i'll go with Ten Things I Hate About You
It's barely rotten on rottentomatoes.com, but Ebert gave it a lowly 2.5 stars. As far as teen comedies go, it actually doesn't suck like the rest of the genre.
<strong>"Frailty" directed by Bill Paxton starring Bill Paxton, Matthew McConaughey. Good characters, incredible story with a twist.</strong><hr></blockquote>
oooh...i just saw this movie this weekend. good movie
But I like everything including Fargo, Millers Crossing Brother Where Art Thou, Blood Simple to my favourite...the Big Lewboski.
the dude abides.
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<strong><a href="http://us.imdb.com/Title?0110005" target="_blank">HEAVENLY CREATURES!</a> What a disturbing movie. I loved it.</strong><hr></blockquote>
It's a fantastic movie, and all the more amazing for the fact that Jackson and his friend George Port did all the CGI with one ageing SGI machine.
Excalibur
Final Countdown (Aircraft carrier goes back in time)
Legend with Tom Cruise
My favorite Cohen Brothers' movie is probably their least appreciated. I love The Hudsucker Proxy. I've probably watched it five times. For comparison I've only seen Fargo once.
<strong>Death to Smoochy only made 8 mil but was critically acclaimed. great movie</strong><hr></blockquote>
That was one of the best movies I have ever seen!
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
<strong>For some reason everyone I ask has never seen Pleasantvile.</strong><hr></blockquote>
good movie
Primal Fear
<strong>Office Space.</strong><hr></blockquote>
"Ok, but that's the last straw."
I'll vote for Bring It On. I thought it delivered on all of its promises. I'll also second the vote for Ten Things I Hate About You.