History NeedsMoreLove / FIlm

* ''Film/BarryLyndon'': An underrated Creator/StanleyKubrick masterpiece telling the tale of a wandering rogue finding many adventures in war and gambling into nobility. Much lush visuals like a picaresque painting and a charming story too.
* ''Film/BlackDynamite'': It's "the funniest movie you've never seen." It only played in theaters for two weeks and grossed just short of $300,000 on a $2.6 million budget.
** It did eventually find its audience, and even has an AnimatedAdaptation airing on ''Creator/AdultSwim''.
* ''Film/{{Calvary}}'': John Michael [=McDonagh's=] second film, it's a multi-layered drama about religion in modern Ireland rich in symbolism and available analysis. A departure from the [[Creator/MartinMcDonagh brothers']] comedy works.
* ''Film/TheCatFromOuterSpace'': A classic comedy film, often overlooked due to its resemblance to ''Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial'' (despite the fact that it came out years before E.T.). A fine film with many hilarious moments, decent characters and impressive action scenes.
* ''Film/TheElementOfCrime'': Creator/LarsVonTrier's debut movie, a dark, DeliberatelyMonochrome, [[PsychologicalThriller psychological crime thriller]] which simultaneously {{Homage}}s and [[{{Deconstruction}} deconstructs]] FilmNoir, set in the [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] CrapsackWorld of post-UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, [[SceneryGorn destroyed beyond recognition Germany]], with elements of DieselPunk and MindScrew, shot in a style that is essentially GermanExpressionism turned {{up to eleven}}. The result is [[UpToEleven darker than]] ''Film/BladeRunner''. One of the most neglected films of TheEighties.
* The dark satire ''Film/ManBitesDog'' definitely SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove, but it's easy to see why it didn't catch on. A mockumentary about a SerialKiller and the violent crimes he commits? And it's ''funny''? It simply must be seen to be believed.
* ''Film/OnHerMajestysSecretService'' is possibly one of the best Bond films that no one knows about. It's also the closest adaptation of the bunch, sticking to Creator/IanFleming's novel from the explosive beginning, to the absolutely heartwrenching ending. It's just as much a Shakespearean tragedy as it is an action film. Just watch it; Creator/GeorgeLazenby is actually pretty good as Bond.
* ''Film/FunnyPeople''. A thoughtful, quirky comedy with two big name stars, Creator/AdamSandler and Creator/SethRogen, directed by the king of comedy of the moment, Creator/JuddApatow, about a dissatisfied comedian who finds out that he has a terminal illness and has very little time to live. Subtle, with some TearJerker moments and a very contained, nuanced performance by Sandler. Perhaps hurt by the season in which it was released and the fact that it's not Sandler's usual fare.
* It's hard to fathom how the director of ''Film/TheFall'' pulled the movie off with ''no CGI whatsoever''. Just about any scene in the film [[SceneryPorn could be framed and put in an art museum.]] It's ''that'' beautiful. Then you take into account that shooting took 4 years, over 20 countries, and the film becomes a miracle.
* ''Film/MrMagoriumsWonderEmporium''. Most people who saw the ads just shrugged it off as a simple little kids' film, and those who did see it prepared for a CGI fest with a ton of fun scenes, and came out disappointed that it was mostly just conversations. But if you actually listen to the conversations, you'll find it's a smart, charming and delightful movie that ranks right up there with ''Film/ItsAWonderfulLife'' and ''Film/MaryPoppins'' as one of the great family films.
* ''Film/MyFavoriteYear'' is a brilliant comedy that SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove. Creator/PeterOToole plays a drunken former {{Swashbuckler}} movie star who absolutely destroys a young admirer's heroic illusions [[spoiler:(and yet — somehow — also manages to justify them)]] and it's funny ''every single viewing.''
* ''Film/TheWayOfTheGun''. It has a great cast and in a lots of ways is a modern Western, but many people often think that is a Tarantino Rip-off.
* The ''Creator/FeatureFilmsForFamilies'' company produced many obscure and admittedly [[{{Narm}} Narmish]] films. Still, many of these films had fairly interesting plots full of NarmCharm. As well as decent (if perhaps a trifle simple) characters. Also, many of them had a knack for reinforcing traditional family values and morality without coming across as too preachy.
* ''Film/{{Fluke}}'' is probably the most underrated dog movie of all time. It follows the story of a dog named Fluke who is actually a reincarnation of a human who died in a car accident. When he starts to remember, he decides to go look for his family. It might sound silly, but it's filled with so much TearJerker it's not even funny.
* Creator/WaltDisney's ''Film/{{Pollyanna|1960}}'' a charming, thoughtful and upbeat movie, despite its reputation for being a TastesLikeDiabetes film that bombed at the box office.
* Creator/MNightShyamalan's ''Film/WideAwake'' is even more overlooked than ''Film/{{Unbreakable}}''. It had the same kind of heart ''Film/TheSixthSense'' has, Robert Loggia's performance was outstanding, and at the same time it had its little moments like the protagonist's friend faking a huge sneeze to skip class. It had all the depth ''Film/TheSixthSense'' had, yet it was a BoxOfficeBomb.
* ''Film/DemonHunter2005'' is a halfway decent supernatural action flick, but no one knows it exists.
* The films of Creator/JamesGunn. Though often a critically well-received writer and director, his films always seem to end up falling through the cracks or get screwed by the studio with no advertising or because his films aren't very mainstream, with a [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy lone exception]].\\
Examples include:
** ''Film/TromeoAndJuliet''
** ''Film/TheSpecials''
** ''Film/{{Lollilove}}'' (co-starring him and directed by his ex-wife Jenna Fischer)
** ''Film/{{Slither}}''
** ''Film/{{Super}}''
* ''Animation/TheReturnOfHanuman'' is quite different from other Indian films. The movie is also one of the few movies which doesn't revolve around a Hindu god (in this case, Hanuman) in the past, but also in the (Bollywood-esque?) present (and even makes the gods depicted as hilarious). It's also a fine quality 2 dimensional Indian animated movie (though with a bit of ConspicuousCG), which is pretty hard to find nowadays since most present Indian animated films are either 3D or a half-and-half mix of 2D and 3D . The movie overall is hilarious if you actually get it, with some heartwarming and awesome moments.
* Creator/MilosForman's adaptation of ''Literature/DangerousLiaisons'', Valmont, came out one year after Stephen Frears' and fell through with the audience. Both are excellent films, but the latter's darker approach had shaped the perception of the story so far that the former seemed tame and naïve in comparison. Despite of being a completely legitimate [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation interpretation]] of de Laclos' novel.
* ''Film/ReignOfFire''. Come on, Creator/ChristianBale fights dragon alongside his best buddy, Leonidas of Sparta. The movie's only fault was that it was half an hour too short.
* Creator/DavidMamet's ''Film/TheSpanishPrisoner''. It's a little slow for the first twenty minutes or so, but once things start to happen it pulls you right in and will keep you guessing at what's really happening up until the end!
* ''Film/ResurrectingTheChamp'', a boxing drama based on a true story about the relationship between a sportswriter trying to get promoted and his story, a homeless man who may have been a championship boxer many years earlier. Actually has a good performance from Josh Hartnett.
* ''Film/TheRocketeer''. Everybody thinks all superhero movies are either ''Film/TheDarkKnight'' or ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'' in terms of quality. Well, ''The Rocketeer'' has the right balance between seriousness and good-natured fun.
* ''Film/SubjectTwo'' is a small, sci-horror movie about a MadScientist's new assistant being repeatedly killed and brought back to life in a remote cabin in the mountains.
* Creator/TimothyDalton's portrayal of Film/JamesBond in ''Film/TheLivingDaylights'' and ''Film/LicenceToKill''. He gets ragged on too often, but he was just what the Bond franchise needed after ''12'' years of Roger Moore: tough, hard-edged, not too comical, [[SeinfeldIsUnfunny all the things]] Creator/DanielCraig [[SeinfeldIsUnfunny is getting praised for today]].
* ''Film/TheSaltonSea'' is a taratino-esque crime film that really showed off Creator/ValKilmer as an actor. It's not talked about very much and is a bit divisive in it's reception, but it's a dark and very well made film.
* Another Creator/ValKilmer flick, called ''Film/{{Spartan}}''. Labeled by many as the 'thinking man's thriller', it's both a moody and incredibly atmospheric film. Lot's of Spy Speak and Mamet Dialogue, and some really memorable moments.
* ''Film/{{Narc}}'' is a gritty crime film that was done on a modest budget. Some have said it's like a darker version of ''Film/TrainingDay''. The film has some amazing acting and a powerful ending.
* ''Film/FishStory'' is a Japanese film composed of vignettes beginning with the world waiting for an apocalyptic comet to strike, and then going back in time to some college guys out on a group date, a doomsday cult that's 13 years too early, a ship hijacking, and finally back to the recording of a song we've heard several times thus far, and how it saves the world. Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, and enjoyable to watch the pieces come together, it's available for instant viewing on Netflix.
* ''Film/{{CRAZY}}'' is a 2005 French-Canadian film that takes place from the 1960's-1980's. It's about Zac, a gay man who [[ArmoredClosetGay denies his sexuality his entire life]] because of his strict father and devout Catholic mother who believes him to be a miracle child due to being born on Christmas day. It has strong characterizations, great dialogue, [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic incredible music]], and amazing cinematography. Plus the actor who plays Zac is pure MrFanservice and [[ShirtlessScene always seems to be in his underwear]].
* ''De Laatste Zomer (The Last Summer)'' is a very under the radar low-budget film about four teenagers spending their last summer together. The acting and writing is of a really high quality, and even parts or aspects that should feel predictable somehow don't.
* ''Gummo'' is a very divisive film due to it's weirdness and disturbing nature, but it's managed to build up a cult following. It could be seen as a case of style over substance, but it's a highly original film and has some very memorable scenes.
* ''Film/TheAssassinationOfRichardNixon'' is a clever and fair look at how a person can be broken down and driven to violence. The main character (who is based off a real person) is one of the greatest losers ever in a film, and even at the end of the film it's hard not to empathize with him. Great acting from Sean Penn as well.
* ''Film/BenX'' is a very believable and emotional look into autism and what a struggle it would be to live with on a daily basis. It also covers themes such as bullying and escapism, and makes an interesting statement towards the end.
* The 2007 Australian film ''Noise'' has been seen by few, but it's a fantastic crime film with a great atmosphere and interesting characters.
* ''Suicide Club'' might seem like little more than Gorn, but it also has some great black humor and a unique atmosphere. It's plot is rather confusing (and it's sort of successor didn't help much), but if you can handle the violence then there's an interesting experience to be had.
* ''The Messenger'' is a war drama that shows the lives of two soldiers as the do Casualty Notification service. Because of this there's not really any combat, nor does it contain a strong political message. Instead it's more of a character study, and it has some brilliantly acted and heartbreaking moments.
* The 1995 film ''Safe' is about a housewife who developers multiple chemical sensitivity disorder and must seek treatment. It's an interesting look at mental illness, how it's treated in society and functioning in different sorts of social settings.
* Whilst it is a film that will be too raw for some people, ''Nil By Mouth'' deserves to be seen by a few more people. It's one of the most believable/realistic in it's portrayal of domestic abuse and London street life.
* ''Film/StrangeDays'' a fantastic cyberpunk film that failed to find an audience when it was released, and it sucessfully blends elements of drama, romance, action and science-fiction. The POV-cam SQUID scenes are all very well made and immersive, and despite the occasional corniness it provides a darker look into humanity. Creator/RalphFiennes does a great job acting as the sleazy Lenny Nero, and it also has a great soundtrack that fits perfectly with most of the scenes.
* ''Clean, Shaven'' provides a realistic and objective look into schizophrenia by showing us the abstract images and sounds the protagonist is experiencing. This makes it quite a MindScrew, and it's not a particularly uplifting experience either. But for the right tastes it's a perfect film.
* ''Castaway on the Moon'' is a very under the radar Korean film about a suicidal man turned castaway and his communication with a hikikomori. It's an unusual premise, but it's much better than it sounds and despite appearances has little in common with ''Cast Away''. Even though the story can seem a bit absurd it's a very touching and enjoyable film.
* ''Film/{{Breakdown}}'' is a thriller with Creator/KurtRussell playing the lead, and it manages to be both intense and believable throughout.
* Another highly underrated Creator/KurtRussell film, ''Film/{{Stargate}}'', the film that spawned the highly successful (not to mention long-lasting) ''Series/StargateSG1'' series as well as the entire Franchise/StargateVerse as a whole, has been eclipsed by its descendants. Which is sad because it really is a good sci-fi adventure, drama (with a pinch of comedy) film in its own right.
* ''The Seventh Continent'' is one of Creator/MichaelHaneke's lesser known films, but it's also one of his best. There are lots of shots of the main family doing mundane activities to emphasize the emptiness and loneliness that they are going through. It's never melodramatic nor does it milk the audience for emotions, and [[spoiler:their suicides at the end is incredibly tragic and powerful]].
* Gasper Noe's ''Enter The Void'' is a uniquely visceral and ground breaking film. It's quite disturbing to watch (as expected from Gasper) due it's all it's strange and sexual imagery. But from it's POV scenes to the protagonists out-of-body experiences it's a film like no other. Enter The Void was Gasper Noe's dream film, but unfortunately it did very poorly financially.
* ''Drugstore Cowboy'' is one of Matt Dillon's most prized films and often considered one of the best films of 1989. It's also unfortunately one of the most forgotten. It's about four people that rob drugstores for narcotics and the fallout that happens after. It can be watched on Netflix's instant stream.
* ''Film/SpeedRacer''. When it was released in 2008, it was a critical and commercial flop. Now, it is becoming a cult classic, with many now calling it underrated, one of the most faithful adaptations ever, and groundbreaking in terms of visuals.
* ''Film/WhaleRider'' is a fictional film about the spiritual lives of contemporary Maori trying to hold onto past traditions of gender and power. A girl, Pai, rises to the challenge of being the new chief for the village, but the current chief, her grandfather, refuses to allow a girl to be trained for the role. She trains behind his back with their family members while chaos occurs in the form of a [[spoiler: massive whale beaching. The only way the whales find the will to live is when Pai reenacts the Maori creation legend of riding a whale]]. Can be watched on Netflix Instant or Website/YouTube.
* The oddball Italian supernatural flick ''Film/CemeteryMan'' premiered on only six screen in the US, got trashed by critics, made a pitiful box office gross, and came very late to the DVD market with a bland cover that gives no hint how surreal and unique it is. It's a comedic zombie movie with a romantic subplot, over ten years before ''Film/ShaunOfTheDead'' advertised itself as such, and it skillfully balances the three elements to create a dizzying and stunningly complex narrative that delivers both funny gags and gross-out moments as well as metaphorical analysis on the nature of life, death, love, friendship, happiness, and reality. It's considered one of the best horror films of the 1990s by the few people who have seen it, but it will likely never be as well-known as it deserves to be.
* ''Film/SantaSangre'' is a surreal little slasher-thriller-romance from director Creator/AlejandroJodorowsky that ''absolutely'' deserves your attention. It's so strange, so graceful, so over-the-top and yet so quiet -- a whole lot of contradictions stuffed together to make a really captivating story about a circus magician named Fenix and his domineering mother. Fenix is an intensely charming protagonist who holds my heart throughout the entire movie, even when he reaches his darkest points, and woven amidst all the blood and vice is an incredibly sweet love story. Sort of David Lynch meets Guillermo del Toro.
* ''Film/{{Adam}}'' is one of the most honest love stories ever released. It shows the problems of a man with Asperger's syndrome, Adam (Hugh Dancy) who isn't socially involved in society. He falls in love with his neighbor Beth (Rose Byrne), who is the only person who helps Adam get out. Everyone involved in the project did their homework regarding how someone with Asperger's syndrome is supposed to act. Unfortunately, due to limited release, Adam bombed at the box office. That means many people have missed out of one of the most honest love stories released to theaters. For more persuasion, see what [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_7s3QyJdqM an internet reviewer with Asperger's syndrome himself]] has to think about it.
* The Spanish-French film called ''La luna en botella'' (''The Moon in the Bottle'') is not well known, but still remains a hidden gem of sorts. This film is set mainly in a cozy vintage-style café, and its overall atmosphere feels somewhat like [[WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs very absurdist and surreal version]] of ''Film/{{Amelie}}''. Aside for random [[BigLippedAlligatorMoment BLAM]]-style comic scenes, sometimes involving [[MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces making love in inappropriate places]], the film tells us a set of different people's stories and how they overcome difficulties in their lives, be them troubles with love life, work or others, by [[FollowYourHeart following their dreams]]. It also features great soundtrack, and has some musical numbers featuring an antique detuned piano.
* ''Film/TrickRTreat'' is claimed by many critics to be the "best horror anthology in years". Produced by Bryan Singer, it was originally released at the Austin-Butt-Numb-A-Thon in 2007, before being officially released in 2009... on DVD. It has an interest story featuring a high principal moonlighting as a serial killer, a school bus massacre revisited, Anna Paquin as a supposed 'young virgin', and trick-or-treating demon attacking an old man. Everything connects back to each other at the end. Many have even called it the best Halloween themed movie ever. Unfortunately, it wasn't given its well deserved official theatrical release.
* ''Film/TheThinRedLine''. Specifically, the 1998 one, directed by Creator/TerrenceMalick. Though it did make back nearly half its budget, the reason it is on here is because its [[DuelingMovies main competitor]], ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', is more well known, and considered by some to be the better film. While it did get modest reviews, and was nominated for several UsefulNotes/{{Academy Award}}s, it won none, losing some to the aforementioned ''Saving Private Ryan''. The film takes the trope WarIsHell UpToEleven, and often adds philosophical narrations based around said trope. It also features an AllStarCast, who all give outstanding performances. Though it could be a few minutes too long, if you want a war film that will have you moved, riveted, [[TakeAThirdOption or both]], this is for you.
* ''Film/YoungSherlockHolmes''. It got mixed reviews and moderate box office on release, but it could be a cult classic, especially now that Sherlock Holmes is so popular now.
* ''Film/InspectorClouseau'' is actually very good. Creator/AlanArkin brings his own version of the favorite from ''Franchise/ThePinkPanther'' to different measures that Creator/PeterSellers could only hint at.
* ''Film/MrNobody'', a fantastic film with an interesting plot and take on the idea of omniscience and choices, that outside of Belgium is pretty much unheard of.
* Creator/TerryGilliam's obscure classic ''Film/TheAdventuresOfBaronMunchausen'' is a classic film that is often overlooked due to it bombing at the box office and having troubled productions. However, despite all that, this film remains to be extremely whimsical, have many hilarious moments with the characters and is entertaining for fans of folktales and fairy tales in general.
* ''Film/RedEye'' did pretty well when it was released, but hardly anyone remembers it. No clue why--''two'' big name actors at the top of their form (Creator/RachelMcAdams as a mild-mannered hotel clerk taken hostage by a charming but terrifying assassin played by Creator/CillianMurphy), great action, lots of psychological drama, and a healthy dose of (horrifying) FoeYay.
* ''Film/TheLivingWake'' is a film of acquired taste for some. A BlackComedy following two {{Cloud Cuckoolander}}s through a WorldOfHam with Creator/MontyPython-esque humor as they search for the meaning of life before one of them drops dead. Tonight. At precisely seven-thrity. ''[[MundaneMadeAwesome After a musical number]]''.
* ''Wish Upon a Star'', an underrated 1996 film that aired several times on Disney Channel throughout the late 1990s, and puts a 1990s spin on the FreakyFridayFlip trope. Starring [[Series/GreysAnatomy Katherine Heigl]] and [[Franchise/{{Halloween}} Danielle Harris]] as two sisters who magically swap bodies after a titular WishUponAStar comes true, they first use it to sabotage each other in school before learning to appreciate and help out each other. It's a funny film with tons of heart as the characters mature.
* ''Film/{{Roxanne}}'', a hysterically funny and cute romantic comedy from the late 80s. It's a surprisingly good modernized retelling of the play ''Theatre/CyranoDeBergerac'', starring Creator/SteveMartin and Creator/DarylHannah. It was nominated for a Golden Globe for Martin's leading role, and is described by critics to this day as one of his funniest performances ever.
* ''Film/StarTrekTheMotionPicture'' comes in for its fair share of criticism, due to its overuse of SceneryPorn and some questionable aesthetic choices, and being followed by what is widely regarded as the [[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan franchise's best film]]. Those problems aside, though, it has some awesome cinematography and special effects, significant character development for Kirk and Spock, and a more cerebral, humanistic theme which sets it apart from its more action-oriented, villain-of-the-week focused successors, all underscored by some of Jerry Goldsmith’s best SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic.
* ''Wild Bill'': A British crime drama which follows a man being released from prison and finding that he has to take care of his two boys who want nothing to do with him. The film is smartly written with well developed characters and came out to rave reviews from critics. Despite this it bombed at the box office and is still quite obscure to this day.
* ''Film/{{Pixels}}'', an excellent sci-fi tribute to pop culture of TheEighties, mostly video games like ''VideoGame/PacMan'' and ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'', with [[SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome outstanding visuals]] and many [[ActuallyPrettyFunny amusing moments]]. It's pretty much a summer blockbuster, but it's really worth its price and Creator/AdamSandler is not only bearable here, but actually a pleasure to watch. Despite this, it was a critical and commercial dud and has garnered a large {{hatedom}}, mainly for Sandler's involvement.
* ''From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money''. Many people have instantly ignored it for not having any of the talent from the original ''Film/FromDuskTillDawn'' directly involved and being a direct to video release. However, it's far better than it has any right to be. It does something different than the original (a heist crew are being turned into vampires while performing a bank job) while still having the same tongue in cheek spirit as the first. It has interesting (though admittedly simple) characters. You actually do care about this heist and are intrigued as to how it'll go down with a vampire in the midst. It's surprisingly intense as each crew member gets turned. It has a fun climax at the end (with a particularly genius scene of a man hoarding off vampires in a fog filled room with only a cross) and it even turns the rising sun scene on its head. Overall, not the greatest but it's certainly a fun time to have and it's definitely faithful in tone to the original.
* ''The Seventh Sign'' is one of Creator/DemiMoore's lesser-known films but it's very suspenseful and scary, and has [[FourLinesAllWaiting a few complex plots]] that perfectly weave together by the end. And it has one of the most {{bittersweet ending}}s you'll ever see.
* ''Film/SonOfTheMask'' gained a considerable notoriety for its {{sequelitis}} and [[SpecialEffectFailure poor special effects]], but it works fine as a standalone film as well as a love letter to Creator/TexAvery and other golden age cartoonists, and there's a ''ton'' of moments that are ActuallyPrettyFunny. And how could we forget about Alan Cumming's performance as Loki?
* ''Literature/TheLastSong''. Despite being a Nicholas Sparks film, it has a surprisingly invigorating plot, and Music/MileyCyrus really shows off her acting chops.
* ''Film/MuppetsFromSpace'', while the least popular theatrically released Muppet film by a long shot, still has [[ActuallyPrettyFunny the usual standard of silly Muppet moments]], while simultaneously packing on a reasonable amount of heart via Gonzo's depression and [[TheWoobie woobie]] status.
* ''{{Film/Heartbreakers}}'' made money at the Box Office but it's hardly remembered. A real shame because it features three great performances from actors PlayingAgainstType (Sigourney Weaver as a conning seductress, Jennifer Love Hewitt as her abrasive daughter and Creator/JasonLee as the OnlySaneMan in the cast). It's a genuinely funny movie with a fun story, great gags and a great deconstruction of AllMenArePerverts.
* ''Film/ARoyalNightOut'' is a fun 'what if' scenario about Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret going out to celebrate on VE Night. It's not exactly historically accurate but the RuleOfFunny is in full swing. Picture how much funny it is when the resident HardDrinkingPartyGirl is the ''princess'' (and the familiar stumbling home at dawn to disapproving parents happens at ''Buckingham Palace''). Also features some genuine SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments regarding the recreation of the VE celebrations - and some stellar performances from Sarah Gadon, Jack Reynor and ''especially'' Bel Powley.
* ''Film/SunshineCleaning'' - a beautiful and heartfelt SliceOfLife from the makers of ''Film/LittleMissSunshine''. Featuring stellar performances from Amy Adams and Emily Blunt, as well as a fun gimmick.
* ''Film/MyNameIsEmily'' - an Irish film directed by Simon Fitzmaurice. He was suffering from motorneuron disease and directed the entire film through eye-recognition software. It's a very compelling story about mental illness featuring a magnificent performance from Creator/EvannaLynch, showing that she can do far more than just [[Film/HarryPotter Luna Lovegood]].
* The 1982 Australian horror film ''[[Film/NextOfKin1982 Next of Kin]]'' (not to be confused with the Patrick Swayze film of the same name) isn't exactly well known outside its country of origin, which is a real shame as it boasts some incredible atmosphere, excellent acting and cinematography, and a fine score courtesy of electronic music legend Klaus Schulze.
* ''Film/TheAdventuresOfRockyAndBullwinkle'' was blasted upon release for being corny and nonsensical - which is ''exactly what its [[WesternAnimation/RockyAndBullwinkle source material]] was''. It doesn't take itself seriously one bit, and this isn't getting into the constant [[BetterThanABareBulb lampshading]] and [[NoFourthWall fourth wall breaking]] that the original series was known for. In all, it better captures the feel of the show than most of the other live-action adaptations of older cartoons that seemed to pollute theaters during the time period.
* ''Film/AChristmasHorrorStory'', despite being released direct-to-video, has received praise as one of the best Christmas horror movies to be released. It has a unique take in regards to the anthology genre of horror films where it cuts back and forth between different stories instead of showing one story at a time. Easily the best segment of the anthology series would be the Santa segment where he fights off Zombie elves. The surprise comes during the twist ending where [[spoiler:who we were watching wasn't actually Santa, but it was actually Norman the weather man who had a psychotic break and started murdering everyone at the mall]]. Also, William Shatner as a radio DJ.
* ''Film/{{North}}'' is one of the most infamous movies ever made, chiefly for its blatant stereotyping and questionable messages, not to mention the fact that its director Rob Reiner wanted to make his own ''Wizard of Oz''-type fantasy (unaware that he already made one in the form of ''Film/ThePrincessBride''). But people missed that it was supposed to be a ''parody'' of these types of morality tales for and about children and that it ''is'' ActuallyPrettyFunny if you view it from that angle.
* ''Film/{{Stoker}}'' was a BoxOfficeBomb, and it's sort of easy to see why -- not only did it have a limited release, it's a ''very grim'' story, dripping with murder, incest, betrayal, and obsession. And yet... there's a reason this film has a small-but-dedicated fanbase online. The two lead actors (Matthew Goode and Creator/MiaWasikowska) have absolutely incredible chemistry together, and Wasikowska manages to play her [[EmotionlessGirl near-emotionless]] character to perfection. Also, the aesthetic of this film is simply ''gorgeous'' -- the costumes, the sets, the cinematography, all of it -- and the soundtrack is to die for. If you like dark, slow-building thrillers and [[BigScrewedUpFamily utterly screwed-up families]], check it out. (And, hey, it was directed by the guy who directed ''Film/{{Oldboy}}'' and ''Film/TheHandmaiden'', so you ''know'' it's good.)
* ''Film/TheYellowHandkerchief'' is a beautiful road movie from 2008 - featuring early performances from Kristen Stewart and Eddie Redmayne right before they were famous. It concerns three strangers bonding over a road trip as they travel through post-Hurricane Katrina Louisiana. Also features truly top drawer work from veteran actors William Hurt and Maria Bello, some nicely understated cinematography, and an absolutely lovely score.
* Creator/GeneKelly proved he could direct a film with his arthouse experiment ''Invitation to the Dance''. This film has three segments told entirely through dance and music, and the third segment has great animation by Hanna-Barbera.
* ''Film/TheHole'' is a British thriller from 2001 with some really great twists and turns - all thanks to a very layered screenplay. Creator/KeiraKnightley who starred in it right before her big break in ''Film/BendItLikeBeckham'' still calls it "fantastic" and urges more people to watch it.
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* ''Film/DemonHunter'' is a halfway decent supernatural action flick, but no one knows it exists.

* The Spanish-French film called ''La luna en botella'' (''The Moon in the Bottle'') is not well known, but still remains a hidden gem of sorts. This film is set mainly in a cozy vintage-style café, and its overall atmosphere feels somewhat like [[WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs very absurdist and surreal version]] of ''Film/{{Amelie}}''. Aside for random {{BLAM}}-style comic scenes, sometimes involving [[MakingLoveInAllTheWrongPlaces making love in inappropriate places]], the film tells us a set of different people's stories and how they overcome difficulties in their lives, be them troubles with love life, work or others, by [[FollowYourHeart following their dreams]]. It also features great soundtrack, and has some musical numbers featuring an antique detuned piano.

* ''Film/TheYellowHandkerchief'' is a beautiful road movie from 2008 - featuring early performances from Kristen Stewart and Eddie Redmayne right before they were famous. It concerns three strangers bonding over a road trip as they travel through post Hurricane Katrina Louisiana. Also features top drawer work from William Hurt and Maria Bello, and some nicely understated cinematography.

* ''Film/{{CRAZY}}'' is a 2005 French-Canadian film that takes place from the 1960's-1980's. It's about Zac, a gay man who [[ArmoredClosetGay denies his sexuality his entire life]] because of his strict father and devout Catholic mother who believes him to be a miracle child due to being born on Christmas day. It has strong characterizations, great dialogue, [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome incredible music]], and amazing cinematography. Plus the actor who plays Zac is pure MrFanservice and [[ShirtlessScene always seems to be in his underwear]].

* ''Film/StarTrekTheMotionPicture'' comes in for its fair share of criticism, due to its overuse of SceneryPorn and some questionable aesthetic choices, and being followed by what is widely regarded as the [[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan franchise's best film]]. Those problems aside, though, it has some awesome cinematography and special effects, significant character development for Kirk and Spock, and a more cerebral, humanistic theme which sets it apart from its more action-oriented, villain-of-the-week focused successors, all underscored by some of Jerry Goldsmith’s best CrowningMusicOfAwesome.

* ''Film/{{Pixels}}'', an excellent sci-fi tribute to pop culture of TheEighties, mostly video games like ''VideoGame/PacMan'' and ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'', with [[VisualEffectsOfAwesome outstanding visuals]] and many [[ActuallyPrettyFunny amusing moments]]. It's pretty much a summer blockbuster, but it's really worth its price and Creator/AdamSandler is not only bearable here, but actually a pleasure to watch. Despite this, it was a critical and commercial dud and has garnered a large {{hatedom}}, mainly for Sandler's involvement.

* Creator/WaltDisney's ''Literature/{{Pollyanna}}'' a charming, thoughtful and upbeat movie, despite its reputation for being a TastesLikeDiabetes film that bombed at the box office.

* ''Film/AChristmasHorrorStory'', despite being released direct-to-video, has received praise as one of the best Christmas horror movies to be released. It has a unique take in regards to the anthology genre of horror films where it cuts back and forth between different stories instead of showing one story at a time. Easily the best segment of the anthology series would be the Santa segment where he fights off Zombie elves. The surprise comes during the twist ending where [[spoiler:(who we were watching wasn't actually Santa, but it was actually Norman the weather man who had a psychotic break and started murdering everyone at the mall)]]. Also, William Shatner as a radio DJ.

* ''Film/AChristmasHorrorStory'', despite being released direct-to-video, has received praise as one of the best Christmas horror movies to be released. It has a unique take in regards to the anthology genre of horror films where it cuts back and forth between different stories instead of showing one story at a time. Easily the best segment of the anthology series would be the Santa segment where he fights off Zombie elves. The surprise comes during the twist ending where [[spoiler:(spoilers:who we were watching wasn't actually Santa, but it was actually Norman the weather man who had a psychotic break and started murdering everyone at the mall)]]. Also, William Shatner as a radio DJ.

* ''Film/AChristmasHorrorStory'', despite being released direct-to-video, has received praise as one of the best Christmas horror movies to be released. It has a unique take in regards to the anthology genre of horror films where it cuts back and forth between different stories instead of showing one story at a time. Easily the best segment of the anthology series would be the Santa segment where he fights off Zombie elves. The surprise comes during the twist ending where [=[[spoilers: who we were watching wasn't actually Santa, but it was actually Norman the weather man who had a psychotic break and started murdering everyone at the mall]]=]. Also, William Shatner as a radio DJ.

* ''Film/AChristmasHorrorStory'', despite being released direct-to-video, has received praise as one of the best Christmas horror movies to be released. It has a unique take in regards to the anthology genre of horror films where it cuts back and forth between different stories instead of showing one story at a time. Easily the best segment of the anthology series would be the Santa segment where he fights off Zombie elves. The surprise comes during the twist ending where [[spoilers: who we were watching wasn't actually Santa, but it was actually Norman the weather man who had a psychotic break and started murdering everyone at the mall]]. Also, William Shatner as a radio DJ.

* It's hard to fathom how the director of ''Film/TheFall'' pulled the movie off with ''no CGI whatsoever''. Just about any scene in the film could be framed and put in an art museum. It's ''that'' beautiful. Then you take into account that shooting took 4 years, over 20 countries, and the film becomes a miracle.

* Not so much for a show as for a character, the DVDCommentary for the S1 finale of ''Series/RobinHood'' has most of the cast talking about how sorry they feel for Guy of Gisborne. After a few minutes of this, Jonas Armstrong speaks up in defence of Robin: "Why does everyone feel sorry for Gisborne? He's a murderer! What about poor Robin?!"

* ''Film/WhaleRider'' is a fictional film about the spiritual lives of contemporary Maori trying to hold onto past traditions of gender and power. A girl, Pai, rises to the challenge of being the new chief for the village, but the current chief, her grandfather, refuses to allow a girl to be trained for the role. She trains behind his back with their family members while chaos occurs in the form of a [[spoiler: massive whale beaching. The only way the whales find the will to live is when Pai reenacts the Maori creation legend of riding a whale]]. Can be watched on Netflix Instant or YouTube.

* ''Film/TheThinRedLine''. Specifically, the 1998 one, directed by Creator/TerrenceMalick. Though it did make back nearly half it's budget, the reason it is on here is because it's [[DuelingMovies main competitor]], ''Film/SavingPrivateRyan'', is more well known, and considered by some to be the better film. While it did get modest reviews, and was nominated for several UsefulNotes/{{Academy Award}}s, it won none, losing some to the aforementioned ''Saving Private Ryan''. The film takes the trope WarIsHell UpToEleven, and often adds philosophical narrations based around said trope. It also features an AllStarCast, who all give outstanding performances. Though it could be a few minutes too long, if you want a war film that will have you moved, riveted, [[TakeAThirdOption or both]], this is for you.

* From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood money. Many people have instantly ignored it for not having any of the talent from the original ''Film/FromDuskTillDawn'' directly involved and being a direct to video release. However, it's far better than it has any right to be. It does something different than the original (a heist crew are being turned into vampires while performing a bank job) while still having the same tongue in cheek spirit as the first. It has interesting (though admittedly simple) characters. You actually do care about this heist and are intrigued as to how it'll go down with a vampire in the midst. It's surprisingly intense as each crew member gets turned. It has a fun climax at the end (with a particularly genius scene of a man hoarding off vampires in a fog filled room with only a cross) and it even turns the rising sun scene on its head. Overall, not the greatest but it's certainly a fun time to have and it's definitely faithful in tone to the original.

* ''Film/TheElementOfCrime'': [[Creator/LarsVonTrier Lars von Trier's]] debut movie, a dark, DeliberatelyMonochrome, [[PsychologicalThriller psychological crime thriller]] which simultaneously {{Homage}}s and [[{{Deconstruction}} deconstructs]] FilmNoir, set in the [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic]] CrapsackWorld of post-UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, [[SceneryGorn destroyed beyond recognition Germany]], with elements of DieselPunk and MindScrew, shot in a style that is essentially GermanExpressionism turned {{up to eleven}}. The result is [[UpToEleven darker than]] ''Film/BladeRunner''. One of the most neglected films of TheEighties.

* ''Film/OnHerMajestysSecretService'' is possibly one of the best Bond films that no one knows about. It's also the closest adaptation of the bunch, sticking to Ian Fleming's novel from the explosive beginning, to the absolutely heartwrenching ending. It's just as much a Shakespearean tragedy as it is an action film. Just watch it; Lazenby is actually pretty good as Bond.
* ''Film/FunnyPeople''. A thoughtful, quirky comedy with two big name stars, Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, directed by the king of comedy of the moment, Judd Apatow, about a dissatisfied comedian who finds out that he has a terminal illness and has very little time to live. Subtle, with some tearjerk moments and a very contained, nuanced performance by Sandler. Perhaps hurt by the season in which it was released and the fact that it's not Sandler's usual fare.

* ''Film/MrMagoriumsWonderEmporium''. Most people who saw the ads just shrugged it off as a simple little kids film, and those who did see it prepared for a CGI fest with a ton of fun scenes, and came out disappointed that it was mostly just conversations. But if you actually listen to the conversations, you'll find it's a smart, charming and delightful movie that ranks right up there with ''Film/ItsAWonderfulLife'' and ''Film/MaryPoppins'' as one of the great family films.
* ''Film/MyFavoriteYear'' is a brilliant comedy that SugarWiki/NeedsMoreLove. Peter O'Toole plays a drunken former {{Swashbuckler}} movie star who absolutely destroys a young admirer's heroic illusions [[spoiler:(and yet — somehow — also manages to justify them)]] and it's funny ''every single viewing.''
* Not so much for a show as for a character, the DVD commentary for the S1 finale of ''Series/RobinHood'' has most of the cast talking about how sorry they feel for Guy of Gisborne. After a few minutes of this, Jonas Armstrong speaks up in defence of Robin: "Why does everyone feel sorry for Gisborne? He's a murderer! What about poor Robin?!"
* ''Film/TheWayOfTheGun''. It has a great cast and a in a lots of ways is a modern Western, but many people often think that is a Tarantino Rip-off.

* The films of James Gunn. Though often a critically well-received writer and director, his films always seem to end up falling through the cracks or get screwed by the studio with no advertising or because his films aren't very mainstream, with a [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy lone exception]].\\

* Miloš Forman's adaptation of ''Literature/DangerousLiaisons'', Valmont, came out one year after Stephen Frears' and fell through with the audience. Both are excellent films, but the latter's darker approach had shaped the perception of the story so far that the former seemed tame and naïve in comparison. Despite of being a completely legitimate [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation interpretation]] of de Laclos' novel.

* ''Film/TheSaltonSea'' is a taratino-esque crime film that really showed off Val Kilmer as an actor. It's not talked about very much and is a bit divisive in it's reception, but it's a dark and very well made film.

* ''Film/{{Narc}}'' is a gritty crime film that was done on a modest budget. Some have said it's like a darker version of Training Day. The film has some amazing acting and a powerful ending.

* ''Film/StrangeDays'' a fantastic cyberpunk film that failed to find an audience when it was released, and it sucessfully blends elements of drama, romance, action and science-fiction. The POV-cam SQUID scenes are all very well made and immersive, and despite the occasional corniness it provides a darker look into humanity. Ralph Fiennes does a great job acting as the sleazy Lenny Nero, and it also has a great soundtrack that fits perfectly with most of the scenes.
* ''Clean, Shaven'' provides a realistic and objective look into schizophrenia by showing us the abstract images and sounds the protagonist is experiencing. This makes it quite a Mind Screw, and it's not a particularly uplifting experience either. But for the right tastes it's a perfect film.

* Another highly underrated Creator/KurtRussell film, ''Film/{{Stargate}}'', the film that spawned the highlyly successful (not to mention long-lasting) ''Series/StargateSG1'' series as well as the entire Franchise/StargateVerse as a whole, has been eclipsed by its descendants. Which is sad because it really is a good sci-fi adventure, drama (with a pinch of comedy) film in its own right.

* ''Film/InspectorClouseau'' is actually very good. Alan Arkin brings his own version of the favorite from ''Franchise/ThePinkPanther'' to different measures that Creator/PeterSellers could only hint at.

* "Wild Bill" A British crime drama which follows a man being released from prison and finding that he has to take care of his two boys who want nothing to do with him. The film is smartly written with well developed characters and came out to rave reviews from critics. Despite this it bombed at the box office and is still quite obscure to this day.

* ''{{Film/Heartbreakers}}'' made money at the Box Office but it's hardly remembered. A real shame because it features three great performances from actors PlayingAgainstType (Sigourney Weaver as a conning seductress, Jennifer Love Hewitt as her abrasive daughter and Jason Lee as the OnlySaneMan in the cast). It's a genuinely funny movie with a fun story, great gags and a great deconstruction of AllMenArePerverts.