The BEST Movies Nobody Has Heard Of? - Page 20

I just posted a review of one that would fall into this category probably, called "(Untitled)". Actually look at all of my reviews over the last year, all of them would probably fall into this category.

That is Ricky Bobby's wife...

I didn't know that.
She was good in TN too.

+1 Superb Film, probably in my "top 20" I'd say, perhaps even top 10

I remember enjoying The Crimson Rivers. It's been a while since I've watched it but I remember Jean Reno and Vincent Cassel making this movie worth watching. There was a follow up that was ok, more "Hollywood" then the first one.

For me a great movie that nobody has heard of is The Four Feathers starring Heath Ledger from 2002.

Let the bullets fly, I never came to theater to watch it. But I think it's a good film till I watched it on TV

I would like to recommend you guys a Thai romance horror film, it's Nang Nak 1999. It's base on true story in the mid 1800 century.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDqew5U68Q4

Edited by baipai - 8/19/12 at 11:26am

Hi all,
first time post in this thread, but I like to come here to find great little gems that I'd likely never find anywhere else.

My contribution here is one that I have not seen mentioned. If it has, my apologies.

It's a sly little story of a kidnapping that goes wrong because the kidnappers choose the wrong victim.

The Disappearance of Alice Creed

//www.imdb.com/title/tt1379177/

Speaking of "Gems", it stars hottie British actress, Gemma Aterton as the kidnapping victim and 2 other Brit actors that you've probably never heard of, but they all give fantastic performances and they are literally the only three actors in the film.

Most of the movie takes place in an unknown city in a UK apartment, so the feel of the film is a bit claustrophobic, but to me that did not take away from the tension of the atmosphere, it only enhances it. There are plenty of twists and turns in this film to keep your interest peaked, and even a few "WTF" moments that you probably won't see coming.

This is certainly a very small budget, Indie flick, so don't expect the typical over the top, Hollywood style, dumbing down script, or excessive violence that takes away from the plot of the film.

There is nudity (Ms. Aterton in fine form) and sexual themes, but it is intricate to the plot and does not feel unnecessary (not that any nakedness of Gemma would ever feel unnecessary )

Overall, I'd say this film is certainly worth a rental, but you may catch it on cable, like i did the other night.

Cheers,

C. Wood

All of these films lack substance.



The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish - Bob Hoskins and Jeff Goldblum among a strong cast who all put in great performances. It's not the most amazing movie that came out of the studio system in the early 90s, but it was very good, and had moments that were very very good. What is amazing is that it's never been released on either DVD or Blu-ray. I've been waiting for a long time.

Someone mentioned a film called Seven Ups, which brought to mind a documentary series by Michael Apted that started with Seven Up! in 1964, followed by Seven + Seven Up in '70, 21 Up in '77, 28 Up in 84, 35 Up in '91, 42 Up in '98, 49 Up in '05 and 56 Up in May this year. It follows the lives of a wide range of kids in the UK. Quite a remarkable documentary undertaking. Not sure how obscure it is, though....

Running Scared was a great movie from the mid 80s. Starred Gregory Hines & Billy Crystal in what may be his best role outside of Soap. Think something like a cross between Beverly Hills Cop and Lethal Weapon. Hines and Crystal had fantastic chemistry, and the movie had some fabulous moments.

But the biggest "great movie that no-one's heard of" recommendation I have is a movie from 1980 called "The Falls". By Peter Greenaway. Seems even the Peter Greenaway fans around here haven't heard of it, or seen it or whatever. It didn't get much of a run when it was new, because it was about 3 horus long, and audiences weren't ready for this sort of narrative. It was an early film example of tapestry story telling, where the whole story is gradually revealed through 92 (or so ;-)) shortish vignettes. It's nothing short of brilliant. I had the great fortune to be an apprentice projectionist at an independant cinema that played it for four nights as part of a greenaway festival in the mid 90s, but I haven't seen it since. Sadly, another film that I'm waiting on a blu-ray release. There's a great indie cinema house* that often has retrospectives of directors, I am going to try to convince them to give Greenaway's films a run, and to make sure they include this. That might be my only hope to see this again.


For others in this thread that recommended a movie called Hardware, this cinema will be playing it on the big screen in a couple of months.

I got around to watching Grandma's Boy. Stoner movies I guess will never go out of style. It wasn't one of the best movies ever, but I got a lot of good laughs out of it.

Will check it out tomorrow.

Cube

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123755/

I have a niche film to recommend that I absolutely love - Ip Man.

It's a martial arts movie that takes place in 1940s China. It has a better-than-average story for the genre (based on true events) and has excellent action scenes. The dubbing is competent, but you can read subtitles if that's your thing.

I have to say, it is probably the best martial arts movie for those who don't care for them, as evidenced by three people who I made watch it before they agreed that it is a top quality film. My daughter declared it to be one of her all-time favorite movies after she saw it two weeks ago on Blu.

Check it out if you are the least bit curious. You won't regret it.

Welcome to the Ip Man party (see Blu Ray section reviewed by Ralph); you may like Ip Man 2 also.

Also check out some of Donnie Yen's flicks: Hero's fighting scene in the rain w/ Jet Li, Bodyguards and Assassins and Dragon Tiger Gate (smashing - if you know what I meant).

Enjoy.

Actually both of 2 movies are famous in China.

Here is a French horror flick with a little bit of similarity to Silence of the Lamb.

Room of Death http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0990361/

Guess I got an early start on Halloween. There were many subplots so could be confusing but it's worth a rental. It's rated R, so it's not for kids or the squeamish.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1680133/

I watched this tonite and was thoroughly entertained.

Very cleverly written and well acted.

It's hard to tell which genre this falls into...initially.
However, the last act makes it all clear, and is incredibly Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) .

Part of its charm is it keeps you guessing through out...but in a "good way," not in a cheap manipulated BS way.

Oh, and be sure to watch the "shorts" in the Extras.