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Name Some Under the Radar Movies You’ve Seen & Liked
Posted on 7/30/12 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 7/30/12 at 1:58 pm
The last time I saw a thread on sleepers, or movies that came and went without major fanfare but were still good in your opinion, there were several quality movies mentioned that I’ve just recently found the time to watch.
I’ll name a few decent under the radar movies I’ve just seen from the last thread on this awhile back and then name a fairly new one to hopefully start a new list.
The best was “Kick-arse”. I don’t know how I missed this one, it was really outstanding. I’ve watched it twice and could watch it again and I rarely watch a movie more than once. I hope the next one is good.
“Hot Rod” might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it was a rather corny stuntman movie, but the whole wanting to kick his father-in-law’s arse even though he’s dying and the AM radio thing kept me entertained.
“Trailer Park Boys” the movie was so bad it was good and worth watching. I wonder if any of the other movies they’ve made are good?
“Lars And The Real Girl” although creepy as hell, keeps your attention because it’s so out there and you don’t know what’s going to happen next.
Okay, now for my sleeper.
I really enjoyed “Goon”, the hockey movie based on a true story. I don’t think many people saw this because I think it had a limited run. It’s an action-packed comedy, pretty much non-stop from start to finish. Labeled an outcast by his family, a bouncer overcomes long odds to lead a team of under performing misfits to semi-pro hockey glory, beating the crap out of everything that stands in his way.
Alright, it's definitely tldr now, but I’m hoping to get a few more under the radar classics to watch if you’ve seen any good ones here lately, new or old.
I’ll name a few decent under the radar movies I’ve just seen from the last thread on this awhile back and then name a fairly new one to hopefully start a new list.
The best was “Kick-arse”. I don’t know how I missed this one, it was really outstanding. I’ve watched it twice and could watch it again and I rarely watch a movie more than once. I hope the next one is good.
“Hot Rod” might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it was a rather corny stuntman movie, but the whole wanting to kick his father-in-law’s arse even though he’s dying and the AM radio thing kept me entertained.
“Trailer Park Boys” the movie was so bad it was good and worth watching. I wonder if any of the other movies they’ve made are good?
“Lars And The Real Girl” although creepy as hell, keeps your attention because it’s so out there and you don’t know what’s going to happen next.
Okay, now for my sleeper.
I really enjoyed “Goon”, the hockey movie based on a true story. I don’t think many people saw this because I think it had a limited run. It’s an action-packed comedy, pretty much non-stop from start to finish. Labeled an outcast by his family, a bouncer overcomes long odds to lead a team of under performing misfits to semi-pro hockey glory, beating the crap out of everything that stands in his way.
Alright, it's definitely tldr now, but I’m hoping to get a few more under the radar classics to watch if you’ve seen any good ones here lately, new or old.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 1:59 pm to HerbEaverstinks
Not sure if you saw any advertising for it, and it's not talked about much on the board but TDKR was decent.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:03 pm to Jumbeauxlaya
My wife has developed a fascination with Michael Fassbender so weve been watching all his movies lately.
"Shame" and "Fish Tank" are both disturbing psychoanalytic dramas that are brilliantly acted but tough to watch. Wouldnt exactly call it entertainment, but if you like to see pain and suffering and human tragedy I recommend them both.
"Shame" and "Fish Tank" are both disturbing psychoanalytic dramas that are brilliantly acted but tough to watch. Wouldnt exactly call it entertainment, but if you like to see pain and suffering and human tragedy I recommend them both.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:06 pm to HerbEaverstinks
Cheats
it is one of my favorite movies of all time and a lot of people have never heard of it.
it is one of my favorite movies of all time and a lot of people have never heard of it.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:06 pm to Jumbeauxlaya
Another Earth - billed as sci-fi, it's a thought-provoking human drama at redemption. The performance by the lead actress is worth the price of admission. Really good movie.
The Woman - this movie by Lucky Mckee is disturbing dark dark comedy at its most challenging - hugely weird and entertaining; I don't know why it was completely missed by audiences. Trailer
The Woman - this movie by Lucky Mckee is disturbing dark dark comedy at its most challenging - hugely weird and entertaining; I don't know why it was completely missed by audiences. Trailer
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:15 pm to HerbEaverstinks
i can list a ton of foreign movies...the same ones i always do. nobody watches them thought :(
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:15 pm to Zamoro10
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Another Earth
pretty good. ethan from lost was good in it, too
good ending
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:16 pm to HerbEaverstinks
The Good Thief (2002)- Great film. Nick Nolte is brilliant in this movie.
Choke (2008)- Black comedy starring Sam Rockwell. Odd film yet very interesting.
Choke (2008)- Black comedy starring Sam Rockwell. Odd film yet very interesting.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:18 pm to TigerRad
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"Shame" and "Fish Tank" are both disturbing psychoanalytic dramas that are brilliantly acted but tough to watch. Wouldnt exactly call it entertainment, but if you like to see pain and suffering and human tragedy I recommend them both.
Have not seen them, need to check those out as well as several others being mentioned.
Another movie someone put on another thread I started about something else was Requiem For A Dream and it was rather disturbing Don't know how I missed that one either. I take it these may even be even more.
This post was edited on 7/30/12 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:19 pm to SlowFlowPro
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i can list a ton of foreign movies
Let's hear it
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:20 pm to SlowFlowPro
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i can list a ton of foreign movies...the same ones i always do. nobody watches them thought :(
Have you seen Mesrine parts 1 and 2? French movie about that French gangster dude in the 60s/70s...Good shite.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:21 pm to Zamoro10
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Another Earth - billed as sci-fi, it's a thought-provoking human drama at redemption. The performance by the lead actress is worth the price of admission. Really good movie.
No doubt. Another Earth is a really good movie.
I'll recommend the same one I always do in these threads: Cadence. Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, and Larry Fishburne (I believe that's how he's billed). Charlie is in a military prison and has to adapt to being the only white dude in an all-black bunk. Martin Sheen is the warden. Great movie.
Also, Moon is a board favorite and isn't very commonly known by many people. It's Sam Rockwell working on the moon harvesting and he is awesome in the movie.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:22 pm to HeadChange
Has anyone seen Everything must go?
Will Ferrell?
watched the dvd this weekend...it was actually really good and dramatic with some humor...ferrell was really really good in it
eta: i cannot spell
Will Ferrell?
watched the dvd this weekend...it was actually really good and dramatic with some humor...ferrell was really really good in it
eta: i cannot spell
This post was edited on 7/30/12 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:30 pm to HerbEaverstinks
Valhalla Rising
Pontypool
Brick
Pontypool
Brick
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:30 pm to stapuffmarshy
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Has anyone seen Everything must go?
Sorry but I thought this movie blew hard.
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:32 pm to ManBearTiger
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Sorry but I thought this movie blew hard.
ok
I enjoyed it, very restrained yet humorous ferrell performance and I "felt" the story
we're all different.....hopefully
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:33 pm to stapuffmarshy
I'll add Dead Man's Shoes and This is England
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:34 pm to HeadChange
I thought layer cake was good, wasn't expecting much and the ending was great
Posted on 7/30/12 at 2:35 pm to HerbEaverstinks
In Bruges
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
Boy Wonder
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
Boy Wonder
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I really enjoyed “Goon”
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