Movies that didn't get the reception that they deserve
Movies like Transformers are guaranteed money makers because the studios spend so much money on marketing. So if you want to see GOOD movies, instead of movies that are just marketing tools, this is for you.
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- DirectorWoody AllenStarsScarlett JohanssonJonathan Rhys MeyersEmily MortimerAt a turning point in his life, a former tennis pro falls for an actress who happens to be dating his friend and soon-to-be brother-in-law.A slow-burn thriller in the truest form, this is a movie that requires patience. But if you give it a chance, you're in for great acting and superb suspense.
- DirectorAng LeeStarsSihung LungKuei-Mei YangWang Yu-wenA senior chef lives with his three grown daughters; the middle one finds her future plans affected by unexpected events and the life changes of the other household members.This is a delightful confection of likable characters and great food. It's a rare little gem that one might miss unless they're looking out for it.
- DirectorChristophe GansStarsSamuel Le BihanMark DacascosJérémie RenierIn 18th-century France, the Chevalier de Fronsac and his Native American friend Mani are sent to the Gevaudan province at the king's behest to investigate the killings of hundreds by a mysterious beast.Now here is a movie that has everything. And I mean EVERYTHING! Action, horror, suspense, romance, comedy...it even dabbles into the musical genre if you're really generous. If I had to give one movie that's my favorite, this would be it.
- DirectorPaul VerhoevenStarsCarice van HoutenSebastian KochThom HoffmanIn the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.A bonafide thriller with engaging characters and twists you won't see coming. This Dutch WWII thriller is fresh and alive without any formulas.
- DirectorLee TamahoriStarsRena OwenTemuera MorrisonMamaengaroa Kerr-BellA family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.A devastating drama on domestic abuse and alcoholism, this is a movie that everyone should see at least once in their lives. The performances are electrifying and it has a cultural context that makes the story even more original than it already is.
- DirectorJames FoleyStarsMark WahlbergReese WitherspoonWilliam PetersenWhen Nicole met David; handsome, charming, affectionate, he was everything. It seemed perfect, but soon she sees that David has a darker side. And his adoration turns to obsession, their dream into a nightmare, and her love into fear.Scariest movie ever. A horror movie with well-rounded characters, great acting, and a villain capable of anything at any time. Not for the faint of heart, but definitely a must-see for those who love to be scared.
- DirectorJoe WrightStarsKeira KnightleyJames McAvoyBrenda BlethynThirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.A powerful love story. Epic, yet intimate. The acting is first rate, and Knightly is to die for. Joe Wright's imaginative direction went unrecognized, which is shameful.
- DirectorFrank OzStarsMatthew MacfadyenPeter DinklageEwen BremnerChaos ensues when a man tries to expose a dark secret regarding a recently deceased patriarch of a dysfunctional British family.A British comedy that makes the crossover for those who don't like British humor. It may start out slow, but it gets funnier and funnier until the madcap finale.
- DirectorPeter SegalStarsChris FarleyDavid SpadeBrian DennehyAfter his auto-parts tycoon father dies, the overweight, underachieving son teams up with a snide accountant to try and save the family business.Hilarious and heartwarming. Chris Farley and David Spade are hilarious, and they have wonderful chemistry together. It has big laughs, and some unforgettable one-liners.
- DirectorTim RothStarsRay WinstoneAnnabelle ApsionKate AshfieldAn alienated teenager, saddened that he has moved away from London, must find a way to deal with a dark family secret.An absolutely devastating film. No film that I have seen has been more punishing or beautiful. Extraordinarily acted and unflinching in its look at evil. I'm not surprised that it didn't get much reception. It's too painful for many viewers.