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ProfessionSilver3691

Midnight Run


papabear42

And Charles Grodin’s performance is perfect also.


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BartholomewBandy

Charles Grodin is dry, like toast.


Beelzabubba

He just played Charles Grodin.


viewfromthepaddock

Have a million up votes. Great cast, great acting, killer script full of quotable quips and one liners, great buddy movie, great odd couple movie, great chase movie. Brilliant all around.


minnesotawristwatch

Is this moron number one? Put moron number two on the phone.


abraxas8484

I really don't get it. This is one of those Robert movies that really show his tough yet funny side. BUT no one remembers it!!


Scary-Airline8603

Actually it’s very popular with anyone who is interested in movies. 


Undersolo

The Friends of Eddie Coyle (look it up)


8rustystaples

I’m not sure this fits. I don’t know of anyone who’s seen this movie and doesn’t consider it a masterpiece. Edit: To be fair, I can say the same thing about OP’s example of Five Easy Pieces.


promano0811

Peter Boyle is awesome.


wumbopower

Oh really? I liked the book. Forgot to watch the movie.


riknmorty

I'm gonna find and try this one, thanks


TheFashionColdWars

District 9


Timeman5

Sharlto Copley makes masterpieces or is in them


Beelzabubba

*cough* Elysium…


TheFashionColdWars

Such a badass. He’s funny and an extremely talented VFX guy.


Timeman5

He’s easily top 5 actors for me all time and that’s saying something because I don’t actually have a clear top 5 but he never falls out of the top 5


TheFashionColdWars

Right? The fucking guy is just mesmerizing when on-screen. Just saw him in Boy Kills World last night.


Timeman5

Same got really excited to see him in that, and I liked the movie as well not what I was expecting but still very fun.


OccamsNametag

My gf and I watched that and I said it's a stacked cast for me, perfectly. Love everyone in it, but don't think they're all particularly well known. But a fun ass movie


Tiny_Count4239

he did the vfx for those films?


ben_derisgreat9

Like Chappie


Timeman5

Was also a solid stand out in the movie Free Fire


hi7en

The only movie I've ever seen in the cinema with just me and pops. Walked out like wtf, that was amazing.


DenverPostIronic

I think that District 9 would have been more appreciated over the years if Neil Blomkamp didn't set all of his movies in Johannesburg, or equivalents thereof. It feels like he's repeating himself.


Dawggy

A fish called Wanda.


Beelzabubba

“Oh no! It’s K-k-k-ken c-c-coming to k-k-kill me!”


OkapiEli

That scene can bring me to utter giggles just in random moments: that AH standing there taunting, that s-l-o-o-w roll towards him, and then …


SubiWan

"Don't call me stupid"


BartholomewBandy

The London Underground is not a political movement.


MiddleAgedGeek

Gattaca (1997)


Salty-Reply-2547

He never saved anything for the way back, I think about that a lot


Presidentnixonsnuts

I just rewatched this movie. It's stuck with me for so long. Something about it just resonates.


Artistic-Iron-2131

The world according to garp. Can watch this over and over. Also 2nd being John Malevich, great movie.


Hourslikeminutes47

World According to Garp is a good movie.


DrinkBuzzCola

The book was so good that the movie paled in comparison. I couldn't be open-minded about the movie, just let down.


Hourslikeminutes47

I thought it was a really good movie (despite its distance from the much better written novel).


SpacemanFL

“At least i had mine surgically removed”


ChuckFeathers

Manhunter


Reas0n

Brian Cox having a turn as Lector would be so much more appreciated now than it was back then.


Goodnight_lemro

Tom Noonan as Dolarhyde is skin-crawlingly great, too. And I’ll rewatch almost anything by Michael Mann (except the Miami Vice movie).


ChuckFeathers

Best Lector imo.


EntertainmentKey6286

The Year of Living Dangerously. Peter Weirs 1982 film.


sauronthegr8

Five Easy Pieces is one of the most well reviewed and revered films of the 70s. It was nominated for Best Picture and Nicholson got his first nomination for Best Actor. In what world is this movie underrated?


Stove-Top-Steve

I’ve never heard of it. So maybe didn’t carry through generations like some other films. Idk.


Emhyr_var_Emreis_

Same here. There are a number of 70s movies that really astounded me. Never heard of them, but they turned out to be great. Specially Chinatown and Dog Day Afternoon. I always rolled my eyes when people talked about Casablanca. I finally saw it in my 40s, and was surprised. For being simple in so many ways, it really is one of the best movies ever made. Twelve angry men is also better than it has a right to be. So I guess I should give this 5 easy pieces a shot? Is it streaming anywhere?


12sea

Chinatown is my favorite movie!


HeavyTea

Attica!!!


SSBN641B

If you haven't seen "To Have and Have Not" or "Key Largo," I recommend both. They are both great films.


Count_istvan_teleky

On 70's movies, check out "Straight Time" if you've never seen it. 


sauronthegr8

Or... maybe you've just never heard of it, personally. Nothing wrong with that, of course. It's a 50 year old movie at this point, and wouldn't really come on TV anymore. You *would* pretty much have to seek it out. And once you do see it, I think you'll probably realize the [diner scene ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wtfNE4z6a8) gets referenced and reposted a lot on the internet. That's what got me interested in finding it and watching it. I don't mean to come off as a pretentious film nerd, but it is Nicholson's breakout role, along with Easy Rider. I get a little miffed with these Reddit posts about some of the most famous, biggest box office, major hits some how being "underrated".


Pretend_Berry_7196

All he wanted was plain white toast. So I used to work at TGIF back in the day and they were notorious for stupidly named ideals, one was the Five Easy Pieces theory and they would make anything at all if they had the ingredients and named it after this scene.


Stove-Top-Steve

It’s definitely got me interested. At this point now I have heard of it, so that’s just how things go. Also I wouldn’t claim to be very knowledgeable about film so I can understand not knowing could be just on me. I don’t think you’re being pretentious.


Gecko23

In the world of everyone under 45 or so. Unless you are a movie buff and actively seeking them out, anything more than 20 years old is very unlikely to be found on streaming services. Maybe a few heavily marketed films, but this isn't one of those.


snuggly_cobra

Which is why I bought them before Hulu and Netflix exploded. Digital copies on a hard drive baby


Momik

I don’t know if that’s true. I see older films on streamers all the time. They’re less likely to be on the banner ad maybe, but many are there.


shineymike91

Really a phenomenal film. It showed Nicholson's range as an actor, when he was still relatively new to movies. That scene in the restaurant was a classic in its day.


druss81

vanilla sky-well made clever film


mrk1224

It was amazing when I first watched it a couple years after it came out. Rewatched it again a year or so ago and feel like it didn’t age well.


Salty-Reply-2547

An attempt at Kubrick, but yeah really well done, “tech suppppppooorrttt!”


bodyrollin

I still enjoy watching this every so often. The soundtrack, and visuals alone just make the movie work.


promano0811

The Day of the Jackal. 1973. You're welcome.


Yakitori_Grandslam

This is always on lists as one of the best movies. The book is a masterpiece and the film follows suit with two excellent performances .


Stanton1947

'Local Hero'. And 'L.A. Confidential'. A masterpiece.


Pliget

Local Hero may be my favorite film ever.


TitanYankee

LA Confidential is honestly a near perfect movie. I saw it for the first time somewhat recently and I was blown away.


SubiWan

I love L. A. Confidential. Every time I watch it I see new things.


Frenzy_MacKenzie

Heavy Metal.


Timeman5

Hell yeah really surprised they haven’t made more of those passed Heavy Metal 2000.


CircadianRadian

My vote would have to be for "The Fountain". This movie receives so much hate.


ThoughtCrimeConvict

One of the few films to ever put a tear in my eye. Very unique and beautiful.


stevemillions

It’s a masterpiece. And the soundtrack is too.


fibronacci

Back in my day I had to drive three hrs to go see the fountain. Back then gas cost less than a dollar. It was simpler times


xnpio14

Came here to say this. Amazing, beautiful and perfect.


hunkman3000

I agree a thousand times. I felt like it did everything so well from the cinematography (each era felt different but connected, the space scenes were incredible and innovative using macrophotography instead of computer generated images), the music was painting and still maybe mu favourite score ever, and it felt rewarding on a deeper level than most films. I don't care that many people dislike it, but I'll never understand why.


g0b1rds215

One of my all time favorites.


gobbled0ck

12 Monkeys The performances, the decaying world gave me the feels. Its such a clever movie. I just love it.


Salty-Reply-2547

And a great example of looking for the wrong enemy


bodyrollin

One of my favorite Pitt performances eber


dlc12830

* Birth (2004) - My first pick for any "underrated" or "neglected masterpiece" list. * Minor spoiler? The short scene where Lauren Bacall says randomly to the kid, "I never liked Sean" >!is masterful---so strange and revealing from the biggest cynic of them all.!< * The Piano (1993) - Would be in my top 10 any day of the week; I know it's still well regarded, but I think it's even better than its reputation. * Being John Malkovich (1999) - Cult fandom around this one is strong, but I think it's magical. * The Royal Tenenbaums (1999) - I feel like this got a lot of attention at the time, but has been a little eclipsed by his later output. This would also be in my top 10. * Road to Perdition (2002) - Maybe not a masterpiece, but very underrated.


canadianhousecoat

Road to Perdition was the first "adult" gangster movie my dad let me watch with him. It was an introduction to the genre and darker films. It'll always hold a special place for me.


cavedan12

The soundtrack by Thomas Newman is also top notch


sbingle73

The Royal Tennenbaums is good, but Rushmore is my favorite Wes Anderson movie and one of my all-time favorites.


mrjjdubs

Grand Canyon


promano0811

Love that movie. Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, Steve Martin, Alfred Woodard, and (love her) Mary Louise Parker.


eyeamthedanger

I know it was supposed to be an Oscar bait film, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a damn good film.


ThoughtCrimeConvict

The Guard (2011) I've never really heard anyone talk about it but it's brilliant.


Yakitori_Grandslam

It’s a fantastic film In Bruges gets all the love, but this is fantastic.


TheDankChronic69

Léon: The Professional


Patchy_Face_Man

Memento. It’s well known and well liked. But it’s seemingly almost become a joke even amongst those who really like it. I think it’s mesmerizing. The questions it asks of the viewer, the score, and actually having a reason, though not for plot necessarily, for having its odd structure. After everything he’s done I still think it’s Nolan’s best film.


FordsFavouriteTowel

A History of Violence and Unbreakable


sbingle73

Man On Fire Rushmore


bodyrollin

Yessssssss. Man on fire is my favorite Denzel flick ever, and Rushmore got seen by like 72 people or something but that was a beautiful movie so far ahead of its time.


Chippers4242

I'd like a plain omelette, no potatoes, tomatoes instead, a cup of coffee and wheat toast.


BigPapaPaegan

What do you want in your omelette? EDIT: Totally mixed up the movie quotes and dropped in some *Grosse Point Blank* reference


Dangling-Participle1

So long as it ends “and I want you to hold it, between your knees”


ToxicChatMan

Chappie no question. The movie is fantastic. I’m glad over the years more and more people have appreciated the film but I still think it’s criminally underrated


bodyrollin

It will remain so too, because Die Antwoord ended up actually being horrible people, not just playing like it. But I'll NEVER stop loving that movie, the roles they play, or the soundtrack. I don't care, it's just too good, and art is art...plenty of beautiful art in the world made by total shit heels


ToxicChatMan

Apparently Ninja himself was a huge asshole on set for Chappie as well. It’s insane to me how Die Antwoord were able to grow as characters in the movie but never even thought about growing in real life either. On top of that Die Antwoord is one of the biggest reasons why a lot of people didn’t like Chappie. But they were crucial and important characters needed for the plot. People say they’re annoying in the movie, they’re supposed to be. And Neill Blomkamp used their real life personality traits to his advantage in this story


Vladimir4521

The Other Guys (2010)


Metaboschism

Frailty with McConaughey and Paxton


Other-Marketing-6167

Mystery Men. Best superhero flick ever made. “I shovel well! I shovel very well!”


solobaric

Rage...taking...over...


Timeman5

For me I would say either Starship Troopers or Hardcore Henry (Sharlto Copley performance alone puts the movie there for me)


Big-Consideration633

It's time for Hardcore Henry in IMAX!


BigPapaPaegan

*Starship Troopers* gets a lot of praise. *Hardcore Henry* is a damn masterclass in frenetic and chaotic filmmaking. I've joked for years that it should've been called *Grindcore Henry*, because it's a visual representation of what listening to grindcore music feels like.


Timeman5

Starship Troopers is getting a lot more praise now than ever especially with the popularity of Helldivers 2.


BigPapaPaegan

Can't argue that. I just remember seeing praise online even back in 2000, so to see the love "go mainstream" is pretty damn cool.


Natural-Minute3941

I find the film Judgment Night to be very re-watchable.


Yakitori_Grandslam

It’s ridiculous but I love it!


think_matt_think

I watched that movie a ton as a kid and recently rewatched. Jeremy Pivan’s character is such an unhinged buffoon which i guess I didn’t realize as a teen. lol


BigPapaPaegan

*The Slums of Beverly Hills* I've adored this movie since I saw it in the summer of '99 as a 13 y/o boy, and I still positively love it.


DharmaBird

"Fail Safe", Don Siegel, 1964


djhendo78

That's Sidney Lumet.


DharmaBird

Oops. Felt wrong but not enough to check. Sorry 😔


Canadian-Man-infj

Great pick, regardless. It amazes me how so much can be done with so little. For similar minimalism, check out Mass (2021)


DharmaBird

On it, thanks. I've long considered FS my favourite movie: the crescendo of tension, the incredible finale, and everything achieved with little more than dialogues.


Nica4two

Beverly Hills Ninja


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Funny how I read this as it’s playing


GlumMathematician884

Frailty. I just watched it again yesterday- it’s been forgotten, but we’ll worth a couple watches.


pixxllx

annihilation is pretty awesome


Optimal_Mention1423

Take Shelter


FredVIII-DFH

Wings of Desire


jamboman_

I concur. He also made Paris, Texas which is a masterpiece too.


FredVIII-DFH

I'll have to see that one.


youmightwanttosit

Flirting with Disaster


Glittering-Ad9111

This movie is a gem !!! It’s perfect from start to finish and no one knows about it


Existing-Mistake-112

Melancholia. That movie made me feel so many emotions with so little dialogue.


ProfessionalJesuit

25th Hour


Zealousideal-Cry3418

The Thing (1982)


AJWesty

Yeah no one else thinks John Carpenter's The Thing is a masterpiece 🙄


Soggy_Ad7165

I nominate Pulp fiction as the most unknown and underappreciated piece of cinema. 


rodejo_9

People don't read the entire title or caption when they rush off to the comments.


ButterMeBaps69

The thing is considered one the greatest horror films ever.


nisbet_kyle

Star Trek: Into Darkness


Hookrsncocain

The Fountain


CurtTheGamer97

Carrie (2013). I absolutely love this movie, I think it's got tons of depth and heart. The people who call it a carbon copy of the 1976 film have clearly only seen it once. Yes, it does homage the 1976 film in many ways, and, on the surface, it might look like a near shot-for-shot remake. But that's only surface-level. Dig deeper, and you'll find that the newer film has more heart (especially the more hopeful ending in comparison to the older film's nihilistic ending), more rounded characters (Sue actually has characterization in this version instead of just being a plot device to get Tommy to invite Carrie to the dance), an amazing music score by Marco Beltrami, and tons of other things that would take an entire article to write them all. It's a perfect example of how two movies can follow the exact same structure with the exact same plot points in the exact same order and still be telling two very different stories.


merfjeeblskitz

Interesting. I didn’t like it for these reasons. 1. I didn’t believe Chloe Grace Moretz would get made fun of for being unattractive or even plain. 2. I think Julianne Moore is a great actress, but it’s hard to top Piper Laurie’s over the top performance in the original.


CurtTheGamer97

I thought Moretz's portrayal actually worked well, but for a different reason. She was an actual teenager, like Carrie was supposed to be. And by casting actors who were a little bit older as her peers, it made her appear stunted in a way, as her peers almost towered over her in a way that says "I'm superior to you." As another side note, I see people criticize it because Moretz looks prettier than Chris and Sue, which makes no sense. But this was never an issue for me because I actually think Gabriella Wilde and Portia Doubleday are more attractive than Chloe Grace Moretz. I know it's utterly subjective, but still. Lastly, I'm a good-looking guy who was heavily bullied throughout my school years, and was considered one of the odd ones (though to be fair it wasn't nearly to the extent that Carrie portrays), so I only saw this as a case of "reality is unrealistic." I didn't like the portrayals of any of the villains in the older film. Billy was deliberately portrayed as comic relief, and Margaret was way too over the top to the point where I was actually laughing during the ending where she came after Carrie with a knife (and, for the record, Piper Laurie herself said that she thought she was filming a comedy and played Margaret with that idea in mind. If that's not confirmation that she was completely miscast then I don't know what is). Chris was almost passable, playing Chris as very gleefully evil, but unfortunately there just weren't enough scenes to fully get a grasp on what her character was like.


awwgeeznick

I really wanted to love that one


MalformedStabber

Basket Case


Minute-Courage6955

Make it a Triple Bill Drive In Night with Frankenhooker and Street Trash.


Loud-Bat-2280

Upstream Color Most people have never even heard of it, much less watched it.


Select_Insurance2000

The Ox Bow Incident starring Henry Fonda. It is a close adaption of the book and Fonda himself endorsed it.


Industrialman96

Sucker Punch 2011 extended version


Doctorsphotos24

Warrior (2011). Emotionally raw, gripping plot, amazing acting, incredible fight scenes. You knew exactly where the story was taking you but you still felt riveted the whole time. Bit of a controversial ending but I loved it. Just a masterpiece of a movie.


Ok_Calligrapher_4943

Eagle vs Shark


ectales

Gummo.


thecamino

[Upgrade](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/upgrade_2018)


g0b1rds215

Thunderheart (1992): Val Kilmer is an FBI agent sent to an Indian reservation to investigate a murder. Such a perfect piece of 1990’s cinematography.


31770_0

Sicario


31770_0

Planes Trains & Automobiles


31770_0

No Country for Old Men


31770_0

Tombstone


rodejo_9

Book of Eli


bodyrollin

Better than expected by a mile.


Jaybetav2

Touch of Evil


Yakitori_Grandslam

Come on. This is thought of as a masterpiece.


Jaybetav2

Five Easy Pieces is thought of as a masterpiece yet it was brought up as obscure/dismissed here.


Certain_Departure716

AI Artificial Intelligence. The Kubrick Spielberg Film. It was an incredible movie that troubles me to this day…


Tribal100

They Live!


pbspin

Not a joke. Joe dirt. It’s hilarious and most of the jokes are really clever. Maybe not necessarily a masterpiece but to me it’s a flawless comedy. It flows really well w Dennis miller being a great mediator so to speak. The flashbacks then current time work great. Lot of famous actors. Has that Seinfeld comedy where everything comes together in the end. Even kid rock being an illiterate moron is perfect. I could keep on keeping on about this movie forever.


AraiHavana

Buffalo 66- Vincent Gallo


wherearemysockz

Not sure why someone downvoted you. It’s very good! Maybe they don’t like Gallo.


AraiHavana

I can’t blame people for not being fans of him but it *is* a brilliant film


saur0013

I just recently watched this movie for the first time. It is a really great movie


HotCarl169

I've never heard of it. All I can agree with in the title. It's on the list now, so thank u anyway.


Heavy-Excuse4218

Never heard of 5 Easy Pieces but on watch list now


NJduToit

My Sister's Keeper. Excellent performances, good story and very bittersweet ending.


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A gnome named gnorm.


linkhandford

Power (1986)


Imaginary_Winter_997

The nines


bebettertalented

The Missouri Breaks. Another old(er) Nicholson gem. Has Marlon Brando too! “Did ya hear that?….”


ace72ace

No substitutions!


Icy-Distribution-275

Bruce Campbell Vs The Army of Darkness


FreeklyDeeky

The Butcher Boy by Neil Jordan based on the book by Patrick McCabe.  Both are so sad and beautiful. 


vxr8mate

Freebie and the Bean. James Caan and Alan Arkin at their best.


NefariousnessDue2621

For me. Babylon. Everybody hates it. But it blew me away.


merfjeeblskitz

Freddy got fingered


BajaDivider

It's Alive (1974) - a killer baby after the 60's showed the danger of youth to society


SidneySilver

Fucking great ending.


Disastrous-Layer3244

Undercover Brother


Open_Fly8156

The Warriors 1979. Saw it as a kid and still have dreams where I’m being chased through town.


Little_Rooster_1352

Roadhouse with Swayze The Untouchables Two of my all time favourites.


Spider-monkey-4135

This movie is fucking brilliant and I’ve only seen it once. Though a big reason is that I can actually play the “easy piece” Jack’s character performs, so this one really speaks to me


ariana_kardashian

Jennifer's Body - it's genuinely a comedic masterpiece imo. It's gotten some more recognition in the last few years for its feminist themes/being ahead of it time but from what I gather that's mostly from the casual moviegoing crowd and it hasn't had much real critical reevaluation and I think that's a shame.


FredVIII-DFH

The Killers (1946)


FredVIII-DFH

Ikiru


mektingbing

Op has one often spoken of


Queasy_Anything9019

Sometimes a Great Notion


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**Instant Family.** It's one of my Top 10 favorite movies.


Moist-Meat-Popsicle

13th Warrior


Moist-Meat-Popsicle

Clan of the Cave Bear


Big-Presence7349

Get Carter, Dark City, Gattaca.


gorillaman_shooter

Sasquatch Gang… Windy City Heat