Underrated films

khfreek · 05-02-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by toretorden

Then it seems he suddenly only plays in movies like Mrs. Doubtfire, Flubber and Bicentennial Man.

If you're saying that's a bad movie, you're out of your mind. Though if you're just saying it's a role where he can't stretch his comedic or dramatic wings, then I agree.

Guybrush · 05-03-2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by khfreek

If you're saying that's a bad movie, you're out of your mind. Though if you're just saying it's a role where he can't stretch his comedic or dramatic wings, then I agree.

Not saying any of those movies are bad (I never even saw flubber), but if you've seen awakenings, fisher king and dead poets society, you'll understand the comparison.

I think he's really quite good at drama, his "feelings" usually come across as very sincere on screen. What fails for me in his movies is sometimes his comedy .. like his part in Baron Munchhausen which is that movie at it's most embarassing.

boo boo · 05-03-2009, 11:41 AM

Mrs. Doubtfire is good, Flubber is horrible and Bicentennial Man is just ok.

simplephysics · 05-03-2009, 01:30 PM

Mrs. Doubtfire is a classic! I've seen that movie so many times I've lost count.

~~The Unfan~~ · 05-04-2009, 02:15 PM

Scrapbook gets my vote for underrated film. Jackhammer mentioned it in his horror thread some time back. The movie is somehow a combination of inspiring, empowering, beautiful, disgusting, and hard to watch. I'm pretty sure only Eric Stanze could make some of those scenes as tasteful as they are, and Emily Haack's acting is top notch. The movie was well recieved by some of the more underground critics and did well in film festivals, but the mainstream rejected the film.

NSW · 05-04-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by [Paranoid.Android]

Too few people have seen this beautiful, beautiful movie.

I absolutely adore this movie! It's been years since I've seen it, but I recently bought it and have been meaning to watch it again soon. Great pick!

jackhammer · 05-04-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Unfan

Scrapbook gets my vote for underrated film. Jackhammer mentioned it in his horror thread some time back. The movie is somehow a combination of inspiring, empowering, beautiful, disgusting, and hard to watch. I'm pretty sure only Eric Stanze could make some of those scenes as tasteful as they are, and Emily Haack's acting is top notch. The movie was well recieved by some of the more underground critics and did well in film festivals, but the mainstream rejected the film.

The subject matter would indeed turn people off it but the performances are astonishing. An excellent film.

Thrice · 05-04-2009, 04:04 PM

I enjoyed both TFK and Timer Bandits. I love Robin Williams, I have never heard a negative comment about him until now. Awakenings was killer, but I also liked him in Doubtfire and Patch Adams. I think range of character is what makes a great actor and I think he shows that well. Bi....man on the other hand was just awful all around.

simplephysics · 05-04-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by [Paranoid.Android]

Too few people have seen this beautiful, beautiful movie.

I absolutely loved this movie too, but I don't think it's underrated, even the packaging says it's a cult classic. Cort and Gordon were a great on screen pair, which made their situation A LOT less awkward than it could have been, and I loved the ending.. it really was beautiful. Plus a soundtrack of nothing but Cat Stevens? Can't argue with that!

Bulldog · 05-04-2009, 05:00 PM

I don't know if it's been mentioned before, or even if it's that underrated, but nonetheless...

^ Probably the best portrayal of alcoholism I've ever seen in a movie. Terrific film.

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Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	I enjoyed both TFK and Timer Bandits. I love Robin Williams, I have never heard a negative comment about him until now. Awakenings was killer, but I also liked him in Doubtfire and Patch Adams. I think range of character is what makes a great actor and I think he shows that well. Bi....man on the other hand was just awful all around. __________________ Lew Harrison, who looked like an anarchist with his red eyes and fierce black beard, had been writing furiously in one corner of the room. "That's good—happiness by the kilowatt," he said. "Buy your happiness the way you buy light."

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~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	Scrapbook gets my vote for underrated film. Jackhammer mentioned it in his horror thread some time back. The movie is somehow a combination of inspiring, empowering, beautiful, disgusting, and hard to watch. I'm pretty sure only Eric Stanze could make some of those scenes as tasteful as they are, and Emily Haack's acting is top notch. The movie was well recieved by some of the more underground critics and did well in film festivals, but the mainstream rejected the film.

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Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I don't know if it's been mentioned before, or even if it's that underrated, but nonetheless... ^ Probably the best portrayal of alcoholism I've ever seen in a movie. Terrific film.