Top 10 Lesser-Known Good Movies
CyberRat C'mon, theres no way any of us could possibly watch all the movies, from all the genres, that are available for us to watch. I am hoping not only to have someone watch a movie I list here, but to myself watch alot of movies that others add. Lets share. I will attempt to keep my original 10 to movies that were at least somewhat popular, at some point, but any film, however obscure, is wecome.The Top Ten
Although highly critically acclaimed, it somehow falls through the cracks on most lists of great films of the 1980's, both here and elsewhere online. Its twisted, and racy, so I would recommend it for more mature viewers. A great movie I feel many my age have at least seen, but even I let it drift for a number of years. I'm glad I re-watched it. - CyberRat
Among the many visually brilliant films by legendary director Akira Kirosawa, this one somehow either rates lower, or is sometimes even forgotten. I believe it to be on a par visually with not only Kirosawa's best work, but in the history of cinematography. Of course, if you have not seen Kirosawa's brilliant "Seven Samurai", I suggest you start there, but that film is often rated the best film of all time by both critics and Hollywood insiders alike, so chances are many here have seen it. - CyberRat
Nicholson shines in this wicked, funny and well produced gem. The cast as a whole is very good. Among my film buff friends, no one brings it up, but when I did, it was lauded on many fronts. - CyberRat
I've seen a few folks here mention this film, but not too many, so I'll add it on the chance many have not seen it. Groundbreaking horror. brilliant adaption to the big screen. - CyberRat
Billy Idol - CedreticFomento
Great list! Informative and interesting.
Added to favourites :D - Ananya
Great homage to the German classic "Metropolis", with its own unique twist. This is fairly recent (1998) comparatively, so I suspect even more will have seen it, but even if you have, there's a Roger Ebert commentary included (on select copies) that really explains a lot of how the film was shot, and gives insight into filmmaking as a whole. Good cast, with Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland and the stunning Jennifer Connelly. - CyberRat
A poetic masterpiece - Y2K
Very racy, mature audience drama. Well acted. Sneaky good story. - CyberRat
Two words: Jennifer Connelly. - truckturner
Lovingly crafted and heartbreaking - Y2K
One of Nicolas Cage's best performances, which in itself is worth the time. Lara Flynn Boyle and Dennis Hopper shine! Very good HBO movie. - CyberRat
The Contenders
Surprisingly raw, sad, and beautiful for a boy and his horse movie. Excellent depiction of one face of poverty in America. - Y2K
Another Nicolas Cage vehicle, but it's the supporting cast and story that really carry this film for me. This is probably the most likely film here that many are familiar with, but if you haven't seen this, its great. - CyberRat
2019 film with some of the sharpest writing out there, exploring race and the model minority stereotype - Y2K
Another somewhat popular, fairly recent film, that seemingly gets little attention here. Ironic, humorous story on relationships, and our universal confusion concerning them. Great soundtrack, with a underground record store as a backdrop. A young Jack Black is hilarious. Great performances throughout. - CyberRat
Taika Waititi's best movie is only well-known in New Zealand - Y2K
I love Tom and Jerry, but I haven't heard of this... It looks like the older ones, which are my favorite. Great time of year to break this out I'm thinking. - CyberRat
My personal favorite out of all of the Tom and Jerry movies, just saying. - PerfectImpulseX
Action-comedy that really pushes boundaries. Clive Own is awesome - Y2K
Great movie. One of my favorites. Highly recommend. - THC13
Best Documentary I've seen. - CyberRat
Great recommendation. One of Scorsese's finest hidden gems. I had totally forgotten it, and will definitely check this out this weekend. Thanks - CyberRat
Excellent. Intense and twisted con man drama. - CyberRat
The Nanoha movies are so underrated (at least in most parts of the world outside of Japan anyways)...
I honestly can't wait for the (possible) StrikerS movie... - PerfectImpulseX
This sounds good. Thanks. I will run it by my daughter. Shes really into Anime as well, but I don't remember seeing any of these Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, but I'll bet she has. - CyberRat
Video game variant was way better - darthvadern
This movie is so good! I don't know why Disney doesn’t want anyone to remember it - Manlypants
A fun little fantasy film made after the original Star Wars movie, one of those many films that tried to capture its magic. It failed the magic of Star Wars, but it has it's own feel to it, with overall not bad acting and a great score from James Horner I'd recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy/sci-fi. I'll warn you about some cheesy effects in it. - Stalin
Yeah, good one, thanks for reminding me... I haven't seen this in many years, it deserves a re-watch. - CyberRat
I like this movie. Thanks for adding it. It is somewhat forgotten, but my step son loves it, so I catch pieces of it occasionally. - CyberRat
Long-winded, but very gripping when it gets going. - PositronWildhawk
Surprised to see this excellent film here. I wouldn't say it was lesser-known at all; especially around Christmastime. It also has some of the most iconic and memorable scenes in film.
No! Not this re-make (Admittedly I haven't seen this one) I mean the original "Papillon" with Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. I think its from like 1972. My bad for not checking it out better before submitting. - CyberRat