Most Underrated Films

[Drake Tungsten]

For a film that was proclaimed as one of the worst of all time, Waterworld wasn't that bad. Certainly not a classic, but an enjoyable action flick. And you can never go wrong by casting Dennis Hopper.

[Imran Siddiqui]

South Park:The Movie sucked!

****ING HEATHEN!

I loved that movie!

[Tuberski]

Last Action Hero, granted, I saw it after I heard how bad it sucked, so my expectations were low.

ACK!

[monkspider]

Sorry Immerz, but Tennenbaums blew. I liked South Park though.

My votes are for
Death to Smootchy
Gremlins 2
Citizen Kane

[Imran Siddiqui]

Sorry Immerz, but Tennenbaums blew.

Another person that has no idea of great filmmaking .

[cinch]

Sorry Immerz, but Tennenbaums blew.

WHAT?!?

Get... out.

Sick 'im, Imran!

[Tuberski]

The Fifth Element!!!!!

ACK!

[Sikander]

Originally posted by cinch
First of all, kudos to Imran for the Royal Tenenbaums and The Big Lebowski nods. Awesome movies, both.

I agree, especially about Lebowski.

Underrated movies:

Originally posted by cinch
Punch-Drunk Love: Sure, it was acclaimed... but not acclaimed enough .

I haven't seen it, but I'd like to have a blanket party with Adam Sandler as the guest of honor.

Originally posted by cinch
Brazil Why can no one else see that this is probably the best movie of all time? Except for maybe Rushmore , which I won't put on this list, because lots of people recognize its fantasticity.

Brazil isn't even in the top half of Gilliam's movies IMO. I liked Munchausen and Fear and Loathing much better, as well as Time Bandits. I loved Rushmore though.

Originally posted by cinch
A.I. A beautiful film that received an undeserved backlash. Seeing it in theatres is one of my favourite moviegoing experiences. How can everyone love Minority Report , and not this? This was so, so much better.

My best friend is a writer in Hollywood. He says the best way to get into an argument last year in Hollywood was to simply bring up the subject of AI. About half of the people there hated Spielberg's contribution to the film, and about half think the whole thing is brilliant. I didn't see it. I'm torn between seeing a film made by one of the greatest directors of all time and seeing a film finished by one of the greatest schlockmeisters of all time. I like the cast, so I'll probably rent it eventually. I didn't see Minority Report, but I avoid Tom Cruise when possible, even though he's getting the slightest bit cooler by appearing in Magnolia and Austin Powers.

Originally posted by cinch
Beetlejuice Remember how great Burton used to be? I love this movie too much.

This was the movie that started me hating Burton, this and Batman.

Originally posted by cinch
Bottle Rocket Sure, it's no Tenenbaums or Rushmore, but it's still a heckuva fun movie.

A great movie when you consider the budget especially.

Originally posted by cinch
Zoolander Funniest movie in the last 10 years, probably. Too good.

Eh, that's enough for now.

I liked Zoolander, and saw it twice. It is funny, but it doesn't rank up there on any list of the greats IMO. I liked Meet the Parents better actually.

[Imran Siddiqui]

My best friend is a writer in Hollywood.

Able to get any ideas through?

[Sikander]

Originally posted by Tuberski
The Fifth Element!!!!!

ACK!

I never saw this in the theatre because it got such bad reviews. I saw it on video later though. I can't believe that none of those reviewers managed to note that the film is a fvcking comedy! How out of touch do you have to be to miss that one? I laughed my a$$ off, and I laughed my girlfriend's a$$ off too.

[Drake Tungsten]

I liked Munchausen

Munchausen is a weird movie, but strangely entertaining.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Ah, I loved Munchausen as well... very interesting and funny flick .

[Kuciwalker]

Wow. I haven't heard of 3/4 of these movies.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Hence 'underrated' skywalker .

[cinch]

Sik:

I didn't see Minority Report, but I avoid Tom Cruise when possible, even though he's getting the slightest bit cooler by appearing in Magnolia and Austin Powers.

The funny thing is, I'm a big Cruise fan (don't hurt me). And I still was thoroughly unimpressed by Minority Report. I did like Vanilla Sky quite a bit, though.

Which reminds me to make an addition to my list:

Almost Famous : Sentimental? You betcha. But still a wonderful movie that I enjoy everytime I watch it. Billy Crudup and Jason Lee are great, and no one can touch Hoffman.

I liked Zoolander, and saw it twice. It is funny, but it doesn't rank up there on any list of the greats IMO. I liked Meet the Parents better actually.

Meet The Parents was all right, but it's no Zoolander to me. I should say, though, that I may have used hyperbole before... Wet Hot American Summer may actually be the funniest movie of the last ten years for me.

My best friend is a writer in Hollywood. He says the best way to get into an argument last year in Hollywood was to simply bring up the subject of AI. About half of the people there hated Spielberg's contribution to the film, and about half think the whole thing is brilliant. I didn't see it. I'm torn between seeing a film made by one of the greatest directors of all time and seeing a film finished by one of the greatest schlockmeisters of all time. I like the cast, so I'll probably rent it eventually.

See, I know that Spielberg puts out some schlock (some of it enjoyable; see Jurassic Park), but I don't know if he qualifies as a meister. I think Schindler's List is very well done, and Saving Private Ryan is a flawed but still admirable effort.

And A.I. is perfect.