Underrated films

*Slap-Happy* · 04-26-2009, 03:00 PM

There are a Lot of underrated movies that come to mind.
Of the top of my head, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2", "Halloween 2", and the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (Well, to non-fans.) What are some others?

愛 · 04-26-2009, 03:04 PM

I can see this trainwreck from a mile away. But either way...

The only one that comes to mind at the moment is Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. While it was a horrible Final Fantasy film, it wasn't that bad of an overall film. I still pop it in every so often to enjoy the CG animation.

*Cure* · 04-26-2009, 03:44 PM

Speed Racer, man. The last race is incredible.

RAM BAM · 04-26-2009, 08:50 PM

I'd say Manhunter starring William Petersen & Brian Cox.
The prequel to Silence of the Lambs.

Dante Spinotti's cinematography is amazing in this movie.

*Hannah* · 04-26-2009, 09:37 PM

Alice (Něco z Alenky) is absolutely fantastic but I know very few people who have even heard of it.

*Warhorse* · 04-26-2009, 09:44 PM

What about My Bodyguard, with Adam Baldwin (from Full Metal Jacket) and Matt Dillon.

Type 97 Chi-ha · 04-26-2009, 10:57 PM

"Yellowbeard", the 1983 pirate movie parody with John Cleese and Graham Chapman. It isn't a classic, but certainly better than the critics said it was.

*Wes* · 04-26-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannah

Alice (Něco z Alenky) is absolutely fantastic but I know very few people who have even heard of it.

I thought that was a snoozefest, but I'm quite fond of Little Otik.

I'm not sure whether they're technically underrated, but I'm a huge fan of Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. Much love for Waking Life as well!

Aaand let me throw Johnny Suede in, too.

Ginny · 04-27-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheCure

Speed Racer, man. The last race is incredible.

Couldn't agree with you more. I thought that film was visually stunning in general, but that last race was totally amazing.

*Warhorse* · 04-28-2009, 05:12 AM

What about Bad News Bears? Depicting potty mouthed little brats, which today is now common in movies, it was ahead of it's time by at least 2 generations.

*That Matt Guy* · 04-28-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RAM BAM

I'd say Manhunter starring William Petersen & Brian Cox.
The prequel to Silence of the Lambs.

Dante Spinotti's cinematography is amazing in this movie.

Yeah, that's actually a pretty good movie.

I'm going to say The Rocketeer is underrated.

*cowabunga14* · 04-28-2009, 07:33 PM

Most of what I watch, but more specifically: Blood Simple, Onibaba, Kwaidan, Suicide Club, and The Bird with the Crystal Plumage just to name a few.

*ToTheNines* · 05-07-2009, 03:45 PM

Turns out The Godfather is underrated. I brought it up in math class today and some Watchmen loving ADD jack-asses started hating on it, but I **** on all their arguments.

*raphael_is_cool* · 05-07-2009, 03:57 PM

The Godfather is considered one of the greatest films ever. It is usually within the top three on any list. I would not consider it underrated, generally-speaking.

Archon_Turtle · 05-07-2009, 03:59 PM

DeathRace!

*Sewer Bull* · 05-07-2009, 04:00 PM

To each his own. Some of my friends claim "Star Wars" trilogy is high underrated just because not everyone is a fan.

*Hannah* · 05-07-2009, 04:06 PM

What the f*ck is happening? Where did those other posts go and why are we having the same conversation?

**Jester** · 05-07-2009, 04:33 PM

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. I mean come on, it's still better than Superman III...right?

*Sewer Bull* · 05-07-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannah

What the f*ck is happening? Where did those other posts go and why are we having the same conversation?

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=27189

*raphael_is_cool* · 05-07-2009, 05:06 PM

So, wait...he made the joke before and it failed so he's repeated it...only making it far less obvious? Or he believes a few people's opinions count in the whole. I don't know which to believe.

04-26-2009, 03:00 PM	#1
Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Underrated films There are a Lot of underrated movies that come to mind. Of the top of my head, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2", "Halloween 2", and the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (Well, to non-fans.) What are some others?

04-26-2009, 03:44 PM	#3
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Speed Racer, man. The last race is incredible. __________________

04-26-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	Alice (Něco z Alenky) is absolutely fantastic but I know very few people who have even heard of it. __________________

04-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#12
cowabunga14 Lover of Weird Things Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: CA Posts: 4,014	Most of what I watch, but more specifically: Blood Simple, Onibaba, Kwaidan, Suicide Club, and The Bird with the Crystal Plumage just to name a few. __________________ How can something so beautiful shine on something so dreadful?

05-07-2009, 04:00 PM	#16
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	To each his own. Some of my friends claim "Star Wars" trilogy is high underrated just because not everyone is a fan. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

04-26-2009, 03:04 PM	#2
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I can see this trainwreck from a mile away. But either way... The only one that comes to mind at the moment is Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. While it was a horrible Final Fantasy film, it wasn't that bad of an overall film. I still pop it in every so often to enjoy the CG animation.

04-26-2009, 08:50 PM	#4
RAM BAM Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Will O' The Wisp Posts: 472	I'd say Manhunter starring William Petersen & Brian Cox. The prequel to Silence of the Lambs. Dante Spinotti's cinematography is amazing in this movie.

04-26-2009, 09:44 PM	#6
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	What about My Bodyguard, with Adam Baldwin (from Full Metal Jacket) and Matt Dillon.

04-26-2009, 10:57 PM	#7
Type 97 Chi-ha Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brookfield, IL Posts: 1,333	"Yellowbeard", the 1983 pirate movie parody with John Cleese and Graham Chapman. It isn't a classic, but certainly better than the critics said it was.

04-28-2009, 05:12 AM	#10
Warhorse Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 5,544	What about Bad News Bears? Depicting potty mouthed little brats, which today is now common in movies, it was ahead of it's time by at least 2 generations.

05-07-2009, 03:45 PM	#13
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,366	Turns out The Godfather is underrated. I brought it up in math class today and some Watchmen loving ADD jack-asses started hating on it, but I **** on all their arguments.

05-07-2009, 03:57 PM	#14
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	The Godfather is considered one of the greatest films ever. It is usually within the top three on any list. I would not consider it underrated, generally-speaking.

05-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#15
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	DeathRace!

05-07-2009, 04:06 PM	#17
Hannah Once more, with feeling! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,111	What the f*ck is happening? Where did those other posts go and why are we having the same conversation? __________________

05-07-2009, 04:33 PM	#18
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. I mean come on, it's still better than Superman III...right? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-07-2009, 05:06 PM	#20
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	So, wait...he made the joke before and it failed so he's repeated it...only making it far less obvious? Or he believes a few people's opinions count in the whole. I don't know which to believe.