Top 10 Lesser-Known Good Movies

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
1 Body Heat

Although highly critically acclaimed, it somehow falls through the cracks on most lists of great films of the 1980s, both here and elsewhere online. It's 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.

2 Ran

Among the many visually brilliant films by legendary director Akira Kurosawa, this one somehow either rates lower or is sometimes even forgotten. I believe it to be on a par visually with not only Kurosawa's best work but with the best in the history of cinematography.

Of course, if you have not seen Kurosawa's brilliant "Seven Samurai," I suggest you start there. 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.

3 The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

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.

4 We the Animals
5 Badlands
6 Eyes Without a Face

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 adaptation to the big screen.

7 My Father, My Lord
8 Dark City

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. Even if you have, there's a Roger Ebert commentary included (on select copies) that really explains a lot about 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.

9 The Big Sleep
10 Attack the Block

Saw some of this one online. It was very well done, and I can't wait to get back to it. Thank you for adding.

The Contenders
11 Dog Soldiers
12 Chasing Amy
13 Metropolis
14 Lean on Pete

Surprisingly raw, sad, and beautiful for a boy-and-his-horse movie. Excellent depiction of one face of poverty in America.

15 The Black Cauldron

This movie is so good! I don't know why Disney doesn't want anyone to remember it.

16 The Hot Spot

Very racy, mature audience drama. Well acted. Sneaky good story.

17 North by Northwest
18 Shadow of the Vampire
19 Manhunter
20 The Producers (1968)
21 Red Rock West

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.

22 Luce
23 Diabolique (1955)
24 The Great Mouse Detective
25 Boy

An incredibly moving, authentic movie.

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