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Seriously Underrated films I own in no particular order
Leon [DVD] [1995]Leon [DVD] [1995]
Buy used from: £3.19
One of the most amazing film experiences imaginable. Jean Reno is a superb actor and he delivers a fine performance, as does Gary Oldman. Luc Besson is a masterful director. Highly recommended.
The Crow : Special Edition [DVD] [1994]The Crow : Special Edition [DVD] [1994]
Buy new: £6.78 / Used from: £2.96
A stunningly atmospheric film. Given added poignancy by the tragic death of the great Brandon Lee. He embodies the Crow exactly the way the comics portray him. The best comic adaptation.
Long Weekend [DVD] (1978)Long Weekend [DVD] (1978)
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.99
One of the creepiest, relentless films I have ever seen. This film is the silent inspiration for so many modern acclaimed films. An experience. Check my review.
Harvey [DVD] [1950]Harvey [DVD] [1950]
Buy used from: £5.00
James Stuart is amazing in this film. A great actor and a decent man, this film is touching and sentimental without being soppy. A highly recommended film. Pure cinema magic.
Peeping Tom [DVD] [1959]Peeping Tom [DVD] [1959]
Buy used from: £2.78
Carl Boehm delivers a strong performance as the title character. One of the best psycho performances ever, often overlooked due to Psychos release at the same time, but just as good as that film.
The Long Riders [DVD] [1980]The Long Riders [DVD] [1980]
Buy new: £5.68 / Used from: £2.90
An overlooked Western featuring great performances by several acting familys (Baldwins are not included!). The violence is nihilistic and very brutal, portrays Outlaws accurately.
Southern Comfort [DVD] [1981]Southern Comfort [DVD] [1981]
Buy used from: £2.35
Another Walter Hill film with a great atmosphere and sense of unease. This is a mood film though and has to be viewed as such.
Secretary [2002] [DVD]Secretary [2002] [DVD]
Buy used from: £4.50
James Spader is a greatly underrated actor and this film is both quite disturbing, humorous and intriguing all at the same time.An underrated modern film.
Ghost Dog - The Way Of The Samurai [DVD] [2000]Ghost Dog - The Way Of The Samurai [DVD] [2000]
Buy used from: £2.34
Forest Whitaker is an amazing actor and doesn't receive the credit he deserves. I detest hip hop and that scene, but this film is such class and so well acted that you can easily ignore it.
Cape Fear [DVD] [1961]Cape Fear [DVD] [1961]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £2.00
Robert Mitchum, what can I say? One of the best, most menacing actors of all time. An acting master class in this film.
Carlito's Way [DVD] [1994]Carlito's Way [DVD] [1994]
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £1.30
Al Pacino is superb in this film. Overlooked due to the success of Scarface, but personally I prefer this film.
Donnie Brasco [DVD] [1997]Donnie Brasco [DVD] [1997]
Buy new: £6.48 / Used from: £0.74
Al Pacino again in another great gangster performance. Johnny Depp is excellent and the film is very watchable due to the fact it is based on a true story.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence [2001] - 2 disc set [DVD]A.I. Artificial Intelligence [2001] - 2 disc set [DVD]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.60
The effects are amazing, the story is very imaginative and the Teddy bear is one of cinemas best creations. HaleyJoel Osment puts in an excellent performance, you really feel for him.
Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don [DVD] [1996] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don [DVD] [1996] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £2.41
Armand Assante is a legend of cinema and one of the most underrated actors. He could act toe to toe with DeNiro or Pacino easily.
Boss of Bosses [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Boss of Bosses [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £17.00
Excellent film, well acted and very watchable. Chazz Palminteri is always a great talent to watch on film.
King Of New York [DVD] [1991]King Of New York [DVD] [1991]
Buy used from: £3.28
Christopher Walken as a Gang boss trying to do good, featuring an all star cast, decent acting and a brilliant script. An underrated gangster gem.
Killing Zoe [DVD] [1994]Killing Zoe [DVD] [1994]
Buy new: £6.48 / Used from: £0.88
A great film by Roger Avery. Eric Stoltz is brilliant.. A tad too much heavy drug use for my liking but the robbery is brilliant. Breathtakingly clever finale.
The Believer [DVD] [2001]The Believer [DVD] [2001]
Buy new: £4.58 / Used from: £2.34
Ryan Gozling is one of cinemas rising talents and he deserves to do well, he puts in alot of emotion and genuine thought into his portrayal of the skinhead in this film. Worth watching.
Clerks - 10th Anniversary Edition (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [DVD]Clerks - 10th Anniversary Edition (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [DVD]
Buy used from: £2.10
The first outing for Kevin Smith is brilliant in its simplicity. The rawness of the film is part of what makes it so appealing, as is the great twenty something humour. Recommended
Mallrats [DVD]Mallrats [DVD]
Buy new: £3.88 / Used from: £1.21
For me this is THE Kevin Smith film. Excellent story, again very simple but very effective. Jason Lee is fantastic and hes not as recognised an actor as he should be. Highly recommended.
The Prophecy [DVD] [1995]The Prophecy [DVD] [1995]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £1.71
Christopher Walken as Gabriel and Viggo Mortensen as Lucifer are two of the highlights in this little known, excellent horror film about the Civil War in heaven. Eric Stoltz as Simon is superb also.
The Car [DVD]The Car [DVD]
Buy new: £3.98
A film brimming with a foreboding and tense atmosphere. All the actors play their parts well. The Car is an amazing looking creation. One of my all time favourite films and a great horror film.
Stephen King's Storm of the Century [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Stephen King's Storm of the Century [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
Buy used from: £2.70
Colm Feore is such a menacing villain and a seriously underrated actor. This film really builds on the atmosphere of the storm and the dark secrets people hide behind closed doors. Great horror film