Most Underated Film In Your Humble Opinion?

[GKar]

For Cinematography, Musical Score and Casting I give EXCALIBUR (1981) the Most Underated Film Award of the 20th Century and 5 Stars. Starring Nigel Terry and directed by John Boorman, no film has been so underrated as this one IMHO. A bold statement, I know. What is your BOLD STATEMENT?

[Faustus]

Excalibur is an awesome film, one of the first I got on DVD really. First was Casablanca, which is not really under rated, but I think its way to ignored by almost an entire generation.

As far as under rated films in my life time. KungPow: Enter the Fist. Nobody I know likes this movie, but its SO DAMNED FUNNY.

[GKar]

Excalibur is an awesome film, one of the first I got on DVD really. First was Casablanca, which is not really under rated, but I think its way to ignored by almost an entire generation.

As far as under rated films in my life time. KungPow: Enter the Fist. Nobody I know likes this movie, but its SO DAMNED FUNNY.

That film was an Ass Blaster, I laughed my ass off during that underrated flick!

[adam]

I don't know if I'd call it the most underrated film, but Arlington Road sure didn't get much attention and its a great movie. Just a really interesting story and a very suprising ending. If you haven't seen it yet then definitely rent it.

Another great sleeper movie was Donnie Darko. Very weird though.

Excalibur was good, especially for the time, but some of the acting just really put me off. I was amazed at how bad Patrick Stewart was, cause I think he's a really great actor even on something like Star Trek that can't showcase his talent. I guess they just had a low budget and had to live with 1st or 2nd takes cause his performance totally blows. I wasn't that impressed with the guy who played Arthur either.

[GKar]

I don't know if I'd call it the most underrated film, but Arlington Road sure didn't get much attention and its a great movie. Just a really interesting story and a very suprising ending. If you haven't seen it yet then definitely rent it.

Another great sleeper movie was Donnie Darko. Very weird though.

Excalibur was good, especially for the time, but some of the acting just really put me off. I was amazed at how bad Patrick Stewart was, cause I think he's a really great actor even on Star Trek. I guess they just had a low budget and had to live with 1st or 2nd takes cause his performance totally blows. I wasn't that impressed with the guy who played Arthur either.

Adam, I just got that one and have yet to watch it...Will be viewing it tonight! What a coincidence!

[Ripper2860]

Razor's Edge w/ Bill Murray. Got panned by the critics, but I thought it was a pretty good film with a pretty good story line.

Just my opion, but I thought it was deserving of more attention.

[gitreel]

SpaceBalls

Mel Brooks is a comic genius.

I laugh my a** off every time I see this movie.

[thayne]

Donnie Darko's great

[Ripper2860]

"Pee Wee's Bigtop Adventure"! A classic which should enter the halls of classic moiviedom. Excellent plot, Cinematography, and acting. Certainly one that was missed by both reviewers and the academy awards. Had me on the edge of my seat. Certainly one of the most over-looked films in recent history!

[GKar]

"Pee Wee's Bigtop Adventure"! A classic which should enter the halls of classic moiviedom. Excellent plot, Cinematography, and acting. Certainly one that was missed by both reviewers and the academy awards. Had me on the edge of my seat. Certainly one of the most over-looked films in recent history!

Probably only overlooked because all the critics ran out of the theatre when PeeWee exposed himself!

[Grimey]

I'd say Maverick. I think it was kinda popular, but no where near as popular as it should be. If you haven't seen it, do so. It's a comedy western with mel gibson. great movie

[888888]

Cobra with Sylvester Stallone.

[offline]

As far as under rated films in my life time. KungPow: Enter the Fist. Nobody I know likes this movie, but its SO DAMNED FUNNY.

That part with the gopher nunchucks... LMAO !!!!!

But my vote for the most underated film in the 20th C
has to be....The Drowning Pool

[holistic]

Quest for Fire

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082484/

UGH !

[thayne]

Quest for Fire

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082484/

UGH !

Oh yeah, that movie was excellent! Rey dawn chung naked didn't hurt either

[tweedledee]

For Cinematography, Musical Score and Casting I give EXCALIBUR (1981) the Most Underated Film Award of the 20th Century and 5 Stars. Starring Nigel Terry and directed by John Boorman,

John Boorman is a fine director. I was driving him around in London when he did "LEO THE LAST" which never made it to general release, but is shown in the art houses. Try and see it if you can.

[Rookie64]

Almost every movie I really like seems to be underrated or sometimes misunderstood.

It's too hard to just pick one since I like so many types of movies.

These are my favorites though:

Buster and Billie
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071258/

Blood In, Blood Out... Bound by Honor
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106469/

March or Die
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076175/

Soldier Blue
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066390/

Dirty Little Billy
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068487/

Bad Company (1972) - not to be confused with the more popular film with the same title
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068245/

Emperor of the North Pole
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070030/

Gaby: A True Story
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093067/

Housekeeping
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093225/

3 Women
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075612/

Shy People (the title is a bit deceiving )
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093964/

Black Widow
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090738/

Chinese Boxes
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087052/

Heaven Help Us
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089264/

Lost in America
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089504/

I Wanna Hold Your Hand
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077714/

Backbeat
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106339/

Five Corners
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093029/

Barfly
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092618/

Cat People
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083722/

Magic
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077889/

Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979 version)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079641/

The Beast
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072752/

Black Christmas
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071222/

The Sender (1982)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084658/

Homebodies
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071617/

Straw Dogs
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067800/

The Fox
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062990/

The Shaming
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079228/

On the Yard
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079665/

Scarecrow
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070643/

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073601/

Mass Appeal
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087688/

Cry for Me, Billy
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068429/

'Tis Pity She's a Whore
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069678/

Three Sovereigns for Sarah - much better version of this story than The Crucible
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090164/

A Bronx Tale
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106489/

Girlfight
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0210075/

I Shot Andy Warhol
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116594/

Flesh for Frankenstein
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071508/

The Gods Must Be Crazy
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080801/

[Rookie64]

For Cinematography, Musical Score and Casting I give EXCALIBUR (1981) the Most Underated Film Award of the 20th Century and 5 Stars. Starring Nigel Terry and directed by John Boorman,

John Boorman is a fine director. I was driving him around in London when he did "LEO THE LAST" which never made it to general release, but is shown in the art houses. Try and see it if you can.

I have that and Excalibur on VHS
Leo The Last has been shown on cable a lot recently.


Boorman is probably best known for directing Deliverance
and he did the disappointing sequel to The Exorcist
He also directed Zardoz with Sean Connery, which was pretty popular in the '70s.

[sacajaweeda]

The original Star Wars Trilogy

[Faustus]

I loved Donnie Darko also, but considering the huge clut following it has, and the fact that they are releasing a directors cut to the THEATERS soon I'd hardly call it underrated, just not noticed.

If Donnie Darko counts so does fightclub, almost nobody I knew went to see that film when it came out. I saw it in a dollar theater.

[dxj40c]

"The Mission" with Robert Deniro.

[gshelley61]

Blade Runner. At the time it was released, the film had limited success both at the box office and among critics. Over the years, it has turned out to be one of the most influential sci-fi flicks of all time.

[flaninacupboard]

Blade Runner. At the time it was released, the film had limited success both at the box office and among critics. Over the years, it has turned out to be one of the most influential sci-fi flicks of all time.

I would really like to see the non-directors cut of this, as that's all thats available today. i'd also like a decent DVD of it to be released....

[gshelley61]

I would really like to see the non-directors cut of this, as that's all thats available today. i'd also like a decent DVD of it to be released....

Criterion laserdisc (CAV and CLV) are available on eBay... I've got one of each, plus the Embassy pan & scan 4:3 LD. All have the narration and the happy ending; the Criterion versions are from the European release and have some additional blood and violence, too.

[Guest]

"Shakes the Clown"
Bobcat is awesome in this one

also
KingPin

[Ripper2860]

"Shakes the Clown"
Bobcat is awesome in this one

also
KingPin

KingPin is DISTURBINGLY FUNNY !!!!!

Another under-rated movie ...

Phenomenon -- w/ John Travolta

[flaninacupboard]

I would really like to see the non-directors cut of this, as that's all thats available today. i'd also like a decent DVD of it to be released....

Criterion laserdisc (CAV and CLV) are available on eBay... I've got one of each, plus the Embassy pan & scan 4:3 LD. All have the narration and the happy ending; the Criterion versions are from the European release and have some additional blood and violence, too.

Found the CAV criterion on ebay UK, runs around $60....
Maybe next month.

[gshelley61]

Yeah, those Criterion CAV Blade Runner laserdiscs go for between $35 and $75 a set here in the US, depending on what kind of shape they are in. I don't buy pristine collectibles... if the discs themselves are in decent condition, that's good enough for me.

[GKar]

I did it the budget way and bought the narrated version of Blade Runner on VHS and made a DVD out of it. I have to admit when it came out this was one of the most underrated film of it's time. It was considered a flop by some bozos. No F@#$ing way. It is still a film that can be watched over and over. Rutger Hauer made his career on this one, best role he ever acted out IMHO.

[redwudz]

Billy Bob Thornton in 'Slingblade'. I just love those independent films. First time I saw it, I didn't know who BBT was. I was convinced the main character was 'challenged'. That impressed me.

Bladerunner is also a favorite.