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Most underrated Tom Hanks movie?

Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:36 am
Posted by MrPackSix
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:36 am
Road To Perdition
Nothing In Common

Posted by Boh
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:37 am to
Perdition is really underrated, as well as The Terminal. I liked both a lot
Posted by saintsfan92612
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:38 am to
I thought the Terminal was decent.

Most of his good movies aren't underrated, though...
Posted by Tiger Ryno
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:40 am to
A league of their own
Posted by LSUdm21
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:40 am to
Splash
Money Pit
Posted by ipodking
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:42 am to
That Thing You Do!
Posted by THRILLHO
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:44 am to
Has to be Road to Perdition. Didn't get that much publicity when it came out, and even I forget that it exists sometimes despite owning it. Seems like every two or three years I go through my DVDs looking for something to watch, stumble upon it and eagerly re-watch it. Probably will watch it again sometime this weekend. Money Pit (think that's the name, with him and Shelley Long and the messed up house) was pretty good too and I don't see it talked about that much.
Posted by tduecen
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:49 am to
The Burbs
Posted by the smoke monster
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:52 am to
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The Burbs



plus it has the one and only Corey Feldman


Posted by LSUAce007
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:54 am to
This isn't my answer...I just really wanted to post this pic.
Posted by alajones
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 11:59 am to
A League of Their Own I think is perhaps his most underrated role.

Nothing In Common might be his most unknown really good role and might have been his first attempt at serious drama. He and Jackie Gleason were amazing together. They had a lot of chemistry and it was a nice way for Gleason to "go out".

I would say Castaway but he was nominated for an Oscar so it is hard to call that underrated.

Catch Me If You Can was really lead by Dicaprio.

I'll go with Ladykillers. I know you all hate it, but Hanks owns me in this movie.
This post was edited on 5/27/11 at 12:00 pm
Posted by theunknownknight
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:00 pm to
The Burbs

That's a great movie and should be labeled a classic imo.
Posted by STEVED00
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:02 pm to
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A league of their own


He was $$ in that movie...

"Did anyone ever tell you (Speaking to the ump)that you look like a penis with a little hat on?"

Posted by Al Bundy Bulldog
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:03 pm to
Bachelor Party.
Posted by udtiger
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:04 pm to
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Nothing In Common


One of my favorites. Was the first movie where he showed he had some serious acting chops (not a "straight" comedy). Barry Corbin was hilarious (and Sela Ward..... )
Posted by parrotdr
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:11 pm to
Joe vs. the Volcano

As a movie, often ridiculed but way underrated IMO. Weird premise, but lots of charm. Great multiple roles by Meg Ryan. Joe's character evolution is great to watch, and the scene where he's out on the raft/suitcases and talks to God and the moon is classic.

Go ahead and laugh.
Posted by theunknownknight
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:13 pm to
Posted by taylork37
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:20 pm to
Road to Perdition for me.

I can watch that and catch me if you can over and over again.
Posted by Baloo
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:54 pm to
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Joe vs. the Volcano
Legitimately great. I always bring it up in "underrated" threads.

It's amazing that League of our Own isn't more highly regarded. It's one of the best baseball movies ever made.
Posted by udtiger
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:57 pm to
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It's amazing that League of our Own isn't more highly regarded. It's one of the best baseball movies ever made.


I agree.

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