They are a lot of fun though and a good way to kill some boredom on a lazy afternoon). Belly - Hype Williams directs DMX and Nas in this story of two gangsters looking for a change. Paid in Full - A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience. Sphere - A team of scientists investigate a vessel discovered on the ocean floor when things start to go very wrong. Miller's Crossing - An often overlooked Coen brothers masterpiece. Road to Perdition - Tom Hanks stars as a hit man for the mob during the prohibition. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind - The (true? ) story of Chuck Barris (played by the always brilliant Sam Rockwell), a game show host who claimed to also be a CIA hit man. Directed by George Clooney. A Perfect World - A story about a boy kidnapped by an ex-con on the run. Hunted by a US Marshall, the two form an unlikely friendship. Wag the Dog - A Hollywood producer is enlisted to help the government fabricate a war to cover up a presidential scandal.
A must-see. I could keep going all day but I'll stop for now because I have no idea how this list is going to go over. Cheers. Edited with descriptions of each. Edit 2: I posted this below in the comments but I think it's hidden so I'll just add it up here: My thinking when I started putting this list together was that instead of just downvoting and complaining about the same old, same old, I would try to add a bunch of other films to the discussion and see if it catches on. Maybe it does, maybe it doesn't but at least then I can say I tried. Also, does John Q or The Losers really belong in the same ballpark or even the same state as Elite Squad or Mesrine? No, of course not but if I can get some casual viewers to go, 'you know, I liked John Q maybe I'll give this a shot' then all the better for everyone. I agree for the most part there's been a lot of positive feedback and even the negative has (some) good constructive criticism. I even came away with a ton of new films to watch. I plan on doing this again sometime so I appreciate the input from everyone.
Alpha Dog - The true story of Jesse James Hollywood a young drug-dealer in central California who manages to find his way at the top of the FBI's most wanted list. Stellar performances by Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis, Sharon Stone and Ben Foster. In the Valley of Elah - A compelling film about a retired military investigator who seeks to find out the truth behind his son's disappearance after his return from duty in Iraq. John Q - A blue collar worker is forced to take matters into his own hands after the insurance company denies his dying son a heart transplant he desperately needs. Strange Days - Dystopian Sci-fi starring Julliette Lewis from the director of The Hurt Locker. Master and Commander - The always masterful Peter Weir directs this beautiful epic about a British Navy captain and his crew in the early 1800's. Dark Blue - Set in the 1982, this film looks at the corruption and violence surrounding the acquittal of four officers in the Rodney King trial and the LA riots that followed.
The Faculty - Robert Rodriguez takes on Invasion of the Body Snatchers set in a mid-western high school. Great ensemble cast. Black Death - Sean Bean leads a group of men in search of a town rumored to be unaffected by the bubonic plague during the first outbreak in Europe in the 1400s. Centurion - Michael Fassbender stars as a Roman solider fighting against a mysterious group of warriors known as the Picts who employ unusual and effective guerrilla tactics. Dead Man's Shoes - A British revenge story about a man returning from war to find his mentally challenged brother has been terrorized by local thugs. The Horseman - A father goes on a warpath after discovering the reasons behind his daughter's death in this gritty Aussie flick. I know a lot of you have probably seen most of these, I just wanted to get something somewhat fresh circulating around here, you might not agree with some of the picks I've made, so let me know what you would change, remove or add. Below I've also decided to include some of the better foreign films I've seen in the last year, I'm tempted to mention I Saw the Devil but I know most of us have seen that: Carlos - TV mini-series following the ruthless Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez.
I just like movies, I'm not really a cinephile or anything, I like Deep Blue Sea as much as I like Rashomon. It's why I could never be a film-critic. Even though I'm so passionate about movies, I usually find some aspect that I enjoy in just about everything. Thanks and keep them coming!
Bruce Willis & Denzel Washington star. Adventureland - A surprisingly heartfelt comedy about a recently college grad who takes a summer job at a small town amusement park. Set in 1987, a lot of nostalgia and good performances by Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart make this worth watching. Narc - Gritty thriller about two detectives (Jason Patrick and Ray Liotta) who are investigating the murder of an undercover cop. Cop Land - The sheriff of a suburban New Jersey community populated by New York City policemen slowly discovers the town is a front for mob connections and corruption. Starring Stallone in one of his more dramatic turns. Running Scared - Non-stop action and violence follow Paul Walker as he races around the city to find a gun tied to a mob killing. The Losers - Based on the graphic novel, an ensemble action film with a good mix of over the top action and comedy. (I'm catching a lot of heat for mentioning both this and John Q. I liked them but yes, they might conflict with the title as 'must see' movies.
No es extraño que en la actualidad, gracias a las conexiones móviles cada vez más rápidas, cámaras con más calidad y rendimiento cada vez superior, podamos retransmitir vídeos en vivo desde nuestros móviles. Nos referimos al live-streaming que permite a cualquier empresa emitir vídeos en directo a una gran audiencia, lo que resulta muy interesante cuando se organizan eventos corporativos, celebraciones o presentaciones de nuevos productos. Antes de que la tecnología streaming apareciera en abril de 1995, para emitir contenido Multimedia a través de Internet era necesario tener que descargar por completo el archivo al disco duro local. El problema era que el volumen de los archivos era muy grande y el tiempo de descarga muy lento. Con lo cual, retransmitir un vídeo en directo era una misión prácticamente imposible. Por este motivo, todos los intentos de emitir programas de televisión por Internet fracasaron en los años 90. Con la llegada de Youtube, y la difusión del ADSL volvió a resurgir el interés por el Live Streaming TV.
The Robber - The true story of parolee Johann Rettenberger, a marathon athlete who takes to robbing banks as a means of escape. Mesrine - Yet another true story of French gangster Jacques Mesrine. Featuring an absolutely powerhouse performance by Vincent Cassel. Cold Prey - Norwegian horror film shows us how slashers were meant to be done. Timecrimes - A man accidentally discovers a time machine and puts himself in the center of a paradox. We Are What We Are - A family of cannibals must take to fending for themselves after their father passes away. Sleepless Nights - French action thriller follows a corrupt cop as he tries to get his son back from drug lords who are holding him captive in a posh night club. The Assault - The true story of GIGN officers who are tasked with taking down terrorists holding an Air France jet full of passengers hostage. Elite Squad 2 - A smart and powerful film about the slums of Rio de Janeiro and the corruption faced within the government and the BOPE officials tasked with keeping a lid on the explosive violence.
So my goal in making this post is to talk about films that are outside of the r/movies radar. Yes, we all loved Children of Men, (most of) Sunshine, Equilibrium and Inglorious Basterds but seeing the same 4 or 5 films get mentioned in every thread is a bit discouraging to me. There are so many other great films out there worthy of your time or praise. Of course, any list of underrated (or under-viewed, I guess would be the better term) films is going to be a bit subjective and trying to determine what movies are underrated versus under marketed or just ones that flew under most people's radar is going to be more personal than anything. That said, here are some that I would recommend. I've taken the time and tried to attach the trailers to each one, so please comment and let me know what you think: Arlington Road - Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins star in a thriller about a college professor begins to suspect that his neighbor is a terrorist. The Siege - An eerie predictor about terrorism pre-9/11.