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I re watched The Grey with Liam Neeson in last night and it reminded me of how underrated that film is ...
Certainly not my favourite ever but what films that kinda flew under the radar do you think are underrated?? |
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In the hospital sequence. His actual wife in real life had recently passed. So it was quite incredible he filmed that so soon after
The grey is a great film but so many missed the purpose of the movie wanting it to be man vs wolf action yomp |
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"In the hospital sequence. His actual wife in real life had recently passed. So it was quite incredible he filmed that so soon after
The grey is a great film but so many missed the purpose of the movie wanting it to be man vs wolf action yomp "
Totally agree .. Far more to the film than that , when he's on the riverbank calling for God  |
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"In the hospital sequence. His actual wife in real life had recently passed. So it was quite incredible he filmed that so soon after
The grey is a great film but so many missed the purpose of the movie wanting it to be man vs wolf action yomp "
To be fair though, that's exactly how it was advertised and marketed, or at least a large chunk of it. |
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I can recommend 4 films where the story is about one central character and no one else is actually directly involved. Also the location is not varied...mostly set in one place. Locke, Oxygen, Buried and All is Lost. Castaway is the most obvious comparison but most people have heard/seen it. |
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I rather liked The Grey 
There’s a brief (and rather important!) after credits scene that many viewers are unaware of.
::Spoiler alert for anyone not wishing to know::
In the said final scene Liam’s character is seen with his back to the camera laying against the fallen alpha wolf.
The scene is left deliberately ambiguous but clearly Liam has managed to at least mortally wound the fearsome beast.
It is not clear if Liam’s character has actually survived the fight himself however.
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"I rather liked The Grey
There’s a brief (and rather important!) after credits scene that many viewers are unaware of.
::Spoiler alert for anyone not wishing to know::
In the said final scene Liam’s character is seen with his back to the camera laying against the fallen alpha wolf.
The scene is left deliberately ambiguous but clearly Liam has managed to at least mortally wound the fearsome beast.
It is not clear if Liam’s character has actually survived the fight himself however.
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Indeed yes .. I have seen the Easter Egg haha |
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American History X
I Love Edward Nortons portrayal of Derek Vineyard and the change he goes through during the movie. It broaches in a tough subject matter in a fairly brutal way, while still being compelling viewing. |
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"American History X
I Love Edward Nortons portrayal of Derek Vineyard and the change he goes through during the movie. It broaches in a tough subject matter in a fairly brutal way, while still being compelling viewing. "
A brutal film agreed  |
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By *aizyWoman 45 weeks ago
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Session 9, it is the best psychological horror film I have ever seen. Not only is the brilliant Peter Mullan in it, it was filmed in a massive creepy abandoned insane asylum, the whole film from start to finish is creepy and scary and it has one of the most terrifying voices in it I have ever heard, what the voice says at the end of the film haunts me!! |
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"American History X
I Love Edward Nortons portrayal of Derek Vineyard and the change he goes through during the movie. It broaches in a tough subject matter in a fairly brutal way, while still being compelling viewing.
A brutal film agreed "
The curb scene gets me every time  |
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"Slade in Flame, it was about inside the music industry, not just one of these fluffy pop group movies"
Theres a mid 90's HipHop film in a similar vein to this/Spinal Tap called 'Fear of a black hat' (although not an actual band like Slade, so more like Tap)- deliciously funny, rips the piss out of the whole genre, culture and industry from start to finish (and the music is way better than the shite out now) |
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By (user no longer on site) 45 weeks ago
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"American History X
I Love Edward Nortons portrayal of Derek Vineyard and the change he goes through during the movie. It broaches in a tough subject matter in a fairly brutal way, while still being compelling viewing.
A brutal film agreed
The curb scene gets me every time "
And the ending finishes me off, I nearly always find I have something in my eyes. |
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"Session 9, it is the best psychological horror film I have ever seen. Not only is the brilliant Peter Mullan in it, it was filmed in a massive creepy abandoned insane asylum, the whole film from start to finish is creepy and scary and it has one of the most terrifying voices in it I have ever heard, what the voice says at the end of the film haunts me!!"
Now this is my kinda film .. Is it on Prime or Netflix?? |
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By *aizyWoman 45 weeks ago
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"Session 9, it is the best psychological horror film I have ever seen. Not only is the brilliant Peter Mullan in it, it was filmed in a massive creepy abandoned insane asylum, the whole film from start to finish is creepy and scary and it has one of the most terrifying voices in it I have ever heard, what the voice says at the end of the film haunts me!!
Now this is my kinda film .. Is it on Prime or Netflix?? "
Is was on Prime not sure if it still is tho tbh, I bought the dvd just so I can watch it over and over again, never get bored of it! |
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"Session 9, it is the best psychological horror film I have ever seen. Not only is the brilliant Peter Mullan in it, it was filmed in a massive creepy abandoned insane asylum, the whole film from start to finish is creepy and scary and it has one of the most terrifying voices in it I have ever heard, what the voice says at the end of the film haunts me!!"
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The Grey is a really good film. Seen it a few times, my daughter loves it too. It has Wolves in it so it's win from the start!
Not sure about underrated but under the radar perhaps.
Come and see
Enter the Void
Sin Nombre
Das Lieben Der Anderen
Amores Perros
REC
Das Welle
Lilya 4-ever
Man Bites Dog
Land and Freedom
Wind that shakes the Barley
Comrades |
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"For an underrated gem, I’d wholeheartedly recommend K-Pax starring Kevin Spacey.
Most folk I have mentioned this superb film to have sadly never even heard of it(!!!)
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I bloody live this film! The books are great too |
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"American History X
I Love Edward Nortons portrayal of Derek Vineyard and the change he goes through during the movie. It broaches in a tough subject matter in a fairly brutal way, while still being compelling viewing.
A brutal film agreed
The curb scene gets me every time
And the ending finishes me off, I nearly always find I have something in my eyes. "
Definitely! |
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"Session 9, it is the best psychological horror film I have ever seen. Not only is the brilliant Peter Mullan in it, it was filmed in a massive creepy abandoned insane asylum, the whole film from start to finish is creepy and scary and it has one of the most terrifying voices in it I have ever heard, what the voice says at the end of the film haunts me!!
Now this is my kinda film .. Is it on Prime or Netflix??
Is was on Prime not sure if it still is tho tbh, I bought the dvd just so I can watch it over and over again, never get bored of it! "
I'm home now so will have a look |
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By *aizyWoman 45 weeks ago
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"Session 9, it is the best psychological horror film I have ever seen. Not only is the brilliant Peter Mullan in it, it was filmed in a massive creepy abandoned insane asylum, the whole film from start to finish is creepy and scary and it has one of the most terrifying voices in it I have ever heard, what the voice says at the end of the film haunts me!!
Now this is my kinda film .. Is it on Prime or Netflix??
Is was on Prime not sure if it still is tho tbh, I bought the dvd just so I can watch it over and over again, never get bored of it!
I'm home now so will have a look "
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"For an underrated gem, I’d wholeheartedly recommend K-Pax starring Kevin Spacey.
Most folk I have mentioned this superb film to have sadly never even heard of it(!!!)
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Good shout. |
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"Recently watched Dogma and enjoyed that."
I like Dogma!
Stranger Than Fiction is a little known favourite of mine. I also really like the remakes of The Thomas Crown Affair and The Italian Job if you take them as standalone films rather than comparing them to the originals.
J |
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By *mma29Couple 45 weeks ago
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"Recently watched Dogma and enjoyed that.
I like Dogma!
Stranger Than Fiction is a little known favourite of mine. I also really like the remakes of The Thomas Crown Affair and The Italian Job if you take them as standalone films rather than comparing them to the originals.
J"
Not actually seen them but I'll give them a go. |
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"Recently watched Dogma and enjoyed that.
I like Dogma!
Stranger Than Fiction is a little known favourite of mine. I also really like the remakes of The Thomas Crown Affair and The Italian Job if you take them as standalone films rather than comparing them to the originals.
J
Not actually seen them but I'll give them a go."
Dogma is great!! Jay and Silent Bob |
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"Recently watched Dogma and enjoyed that.
I like Dogma!
Stranger Than Fiction is a little known favourite of mine. I also really like the remakes of The Thomas Crown Affair and The Italian Job if you take them as standalone films rather than comparing them to the originals.
J
Not actually seen them but I'll give them a go.
Dogma is great!! Jay and Silent Bob "
Catholicism WOW |
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The Fundamentals of Caring - Great little comedy and heart-warming film
Green Book - Hugely inspiring and just a brilliant story
In Bruges - Hilarious and my favourite dark comedy
Tucker and Dale Vs Evil - Excellent film and one I would recommend to anyone and provides a good comedic twist on a generic horror film |
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In Pursuit of Honour. Don Johnson. Never officially released outside of the USA. True story of how when the US Military switched from horses to tanks, and chose to shoot them all in mass graves. 3 US Cavalry officers stole 10,000 of them in Texas and rode to Canada to release them, chased all the way by the US Army. Brilliant film. But a real tear jerker. |
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"Paddy Considine Is one of my face actors.."
I've had Considine firing a double-barrelled shotgun at me from about 10 feet away - take after take after take!
Even with blanks (or ESPECAILLY with them), you mind just replays how Brandon Lee died! |
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"Paddy Considine Is one of my face actors..
I've had Considine firing a double-barrelled shotgun at me from about 10 feet away - take after take after take!
Even with blanks (or ESPECAILLY with them), you mind just replays how Brandon Lee died!"
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By (user no longer on site) 43 weeks ago
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"For an underrated gem, I’d wholeheartedly recommend K-Pax starring Kevin Spacey.
Most folk I have mentioned this superb film to have sadly never even heard of it(!!!)
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Yes !! It's been years since you mentioned this here again 
I do love his acting. |
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"Gregory’s girl
Kes
Rita Sue and bob too
Definitely these 3 and after watching Kes go and watch Greg Davies' documentary 'looking for kes' about the book/film
And to add another film, 'Memento'"
Memento, definitely.
Lucky Number Slevin
A History of Violence
Zombieland
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The Stepfather (1987).
Classic thriller which had a lot of critics praising it over the mighty Fatal Attraction.
It came with one reasonable sequel, along with a bloody awful third film. Avoid the dreadful, bloodless 2009 remake at all costs! |
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"coyote ugly
Bloody love that film !
It is a awesome feel good story
I love it and burlesque...both have great soundtracks "
The soundtrack is definitely awesome leann rimes definitely done a wonderful job on it |
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"coyote ugly
Bloody love that film !
It is a awesome feel good story
I love it and burlesque...both have great soundtracks
The soundtrack is definitely awesome leann rimes definitely done a wonderful job on it "
Definitely x |
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By *ornyguyMan 42 weeks ago
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"Recently watched Dogma and enjoyed that.
I like Dogma!
Stranger Than Fiction is a little known favourite of mine. I also really like the remakes of The Thomas Crown Affair and The Italian Job if you take them as standalone films rather than comparing them to the originals.
J"
Another Dogma fan here.
I like Stranger than Fiction too, it was interesting to see Will Ferrell in a role that wasn't comedy based. |
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"Event Horizon
Not that well received at launch, but has gained quite a cult following other last couple decades."
I can't help thinking the director of trainspotting ( can't remember his name right now) must have been a huge fan , his movie 'Sunshine' is practically a sub standard copy of it. |
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The crow - the film is beautiful and always makes me cry.
Mosquito coast- I'm not sure I really like the movie that much, but it's almost like an acting masterclass, and easily harrison fords and river phoenix's best career performance. |
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"Event Horizon
Not that well received at launch, but has gained quite a cult following other last couple decades.
I can't help thinking the director of trainspotting ( can't remember his name right now) must have been a huge fan , his movie 'Sunshine' is practically a sub standard copy of it."
Danny Boyle I think directed trainspotting |
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"But most under-rated for me is Murder In the First, a star turn from Kevin Bacon and loosely based on a true story too."
A pity that they changed the ending so drastically just for the sake of shock value, as it dilutes the film. In reality, Bacon's character was paroled and evaded authorities for the rest of his life. |
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Did I happen to mention K-Pax? 
Ahhh ok….
Anyway, another one: Riki-Oh: The Story Of Ricky.
A truly heartwarming tale of an innocent man’s struggles after being incarcerated in a particularly cruel penitentiary…..  |
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"I've not mentioned it yet but Tucker and Dale V Evil is a great film.
A funny spin on the creepy looking hicks attack attractive teens trope found in horror films. "
A superb film!
The scene with the wood chipper was my favourite |
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"I've not mentioned it yet but Tucker and Dale V Evil is a great film.
A funny spin on the creepy looking hicks attack attractive teens trope found in horror films.
A superb film!
The scene with the wood chipper was my favourite "
Hidey Ho officer... We have had a doozy of a day! |
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