Overlooked Movie Gems
June 17th, 2012 at 11:32:14 AM
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Some movies never achieve the fame and acclaim which they deserve.
see ... O Lucky Man
I still get nightmares over this one.
see ... O Lucky Man
I still get nightmares over this one.
"What, me worry?"
June 18th, 2012 at 12:36:25 PM
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From another Thread, Duel (1972) by Spielburg.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
June 18th, 2012 at 12:46:45 PM
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This will be an unpopular opinion, but I thought Congo (1995) was a great, fun movie.
I think marketing killed it. It was never intended to be a thriller like jurassic park (the film adaptation at least), but was an homage to adventure movies of the 30's and 40's, replete with caricatures and stereotypes, as well as loads of in-jokes and non-sequiturs. I encourage anyone to give it a second viewing from this angle.
I think marketing killed it. It was never intended to be a thriller like jurassic park (the film adaptation at least), but was an homage to adventure movies of the 30's and 40's, replete with caricatures and stereotypes, as well as loads of in-jokes and non-sequiturs. I encourage anyone to give it a second viewing from this angle.
June 18th, 2012 at 12:52:33 PM
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EASY answer (I give this movie an 8.5/10) >> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124595/ (Return To Paradise, 1998)
Ken
Ken
June 18th, 2012 at 1:12:37 PM
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Full Metal Jacket
Craps is the most "Jekyll and Hyde" casino game ever invented!
June 18th, 2012 at 1:23:54 PM
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High Roller -- The Stu Unger Story.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
June 18th, 2012 at 1:35:08 PM
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Quote: Wizard
I've actually saw that movie and it was pretty interesting.
Also, I liked the Congo BOOK much better than the movie..but the movie wasn't bad...
Gambling calls to me...like this ~> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nap37mNSmQ
June 18th, 2012 at 4:33:22 PM
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Based on its time at the box office, and speed to DVD release, I would have to say last year's, "The Grey" with Liam Neeson was overlooked. If you enjoy "Man vs. Wild" survivalist tales, with a "significance of life" sub-plot, this film is worth a look. I think if anyone enjoyed "The Stu Unger Story", they might find parallels in this film.
A tip: Be sure to catch the post credit epilogue. Lot's of folks walked out of the theatre when the credits roll, and miss these little gems.
A tip: Be sure to catch the post credit epilogue. Lot's of folks walked out of the theatre when the credits roll, and miss these little gems.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
June 18th, 2012 at 4:39:48 PM
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Quote: CrapsForeverFull Metal Jacket
I don't know if this amazing film qualifies as "overlooked". It was nominated for an Academy Award, and is recognized on many lists as one of the top films of all time.
My father's friend, a Vietnam vet, said he actually had flashbacks in the theatre while watching this film...
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
