To go along with my new signature, I think the Big Lewboski is one of the funniest movies few poeple originaly saw (although more are seeing it now). Dazed and confused was a similar movie for quite a while. What are some other good movies that werent extremely popular? In the drama category, one of the best movies I saw last year was The Red Violin. It is a really good indie flick. Ironically, the one that got popular, The Blair Witch Project I thought sucked. ------------------ Jackie Treehorn treats objects like women!
Dogma was great. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Any movie with Silent Bob is awesome. ------------------ - hoopjunkie "when you come in da HOOD... things change."
Joe vs. the Volcano Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan (as 3 characters) directed by Steven Spielberg. Fans thought it was hokey, but a very spiritual movie despite the humor. ------------------ Save Our Rockets and Comets SaveOurRockets.com
Forgot to add my own. If you haven't seen Being John Malcovich, go rent it TODAY. It's hilarious. However, one thing puzzles me -- how much work went into making Cameron Diaz look THAT frumpy?!? I'd bet it was a chore. ------------------ - hoopjunkie "when you come in da HOOD... things change."
The Man who knew too Little is hilarious, IMO. You're right, The Blair Witch Project did suck. Now, whenever we go camping I always yell 'agghhh, sticks and rocks I'm scared!' The Philadelphia Story w/ Cary Grant is awesome, as is his film His Girl Friday. ------------------ Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning? - Dubyah in Florence, SC. 01/11/2000
A Bronx Tale- DeNiro movie, good flick. Raging Bull-another DeNiro classic. Best boxing movie ever made. These might not fall into the little seen movies, but I know many people who have not seen them yet, so I threw them in. Forgot to add "The Last Temptation Of Christ" A Martin Scorsese film. William Defoe plays Christ and Harvey Keitel plays Judas. Very thought provoking film. ------------------ "Don't think twice, its allright" [This message has been edited by BobFinn* (edited July 31, 2000).]
Farinelli Don't let the subtitles scare you. This flick is awesome. ------------------ stop posting my damn signature
I have to jump in here and back those guys who said Dogma and Being John Malkovich....those were some of the funniest, most original movies Ive seen in a while. ------------------ Jackie Treehorn treats objects like women!
Joes Vs. Volcano was funny. I got to admit. That one did suprise me as being really funny. THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI DANCES WITH WOLVES SHANGHAI NOON was as Funny a movie as I've seen in a long time. I don't know how well BOYZ IN THE HOOD was seen, but it was really good. ANTZ CITY SLICKERS ------------------ humble, but hungry.
Dogma was an excellent flick...The best thing about that flick is that the dude I went to see it with was catholic, and he was laughing more than I was...Add the Clerks/Mallrats/Chasing Amy "trilogy" to this list as well...Some other extremely underrated movies... Weekend at Bernies: This movie used to be shown on HBO 24/7, so a bunch of people might have seen it, but I don't think it made that much money at the box office. One of the few films in which the main character was a dead guy...well, not counting Keanu Reeves's movies, that is... CB4: Chris Elliot, Chris Rock, LL Cool J...an absolutely hilarious spoof of gangsta rap of the early 90's... UHF: A great comedy written and directed by Weird Al Yankovic that got lost during 1989 when the first Batman movie came out...Three words: WHEEL OF FISH!!! Starship Troopers: Am I the ONLY person that liked this movie?? So what if it was a two hour armed forces recruitment video? Take it for what it is, a science fiction movie with great special effects, gory battle scenes, and a plot with fewer holes than The Phantom Menace Four Rooms: The story of a crazy New Year's Eve at a hotel for a late-night bellhop. I guess you really have to be a fan of Quentin Tarantino to like this one, which I am... Pieces: One of the grossest, bloodiest horror movies ever...Put's the Freddy and Jason movies to shame...You MIGHT be able to find it in the horror section of a video store that's been around for awhile ------------------ If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding!! [This message has been edited by A-Train (edited July 31, 2000).]
I happen to like the movie myself but it did not follow the book very well. The book was one of the greatest books ever written. The only other problem I had with it was that by that time(in the future), you would think we would have had better weapons than machine guns to fight the bugs. Heck we got better weapons now The Natural was a great movie that most non-baseball fans do not like. ------------------ Houston Rockets Forever!! In Rudy We Trust
Starship Troopers is the most violent kiddie movie ever made. I call it a kiddie movie not to be insulting, but to be accurate. Starship Trooper had very poor acting, and the brain at the end, c'mon, but the funiest thing it that movie happened when the bug crashed through that guy and killed him, and the blond guy (Busey's kid) smiled and made some smart remark about his death. Funny as hell. it had an element of sly satire that allowed me to endure the whole movie ------------------ humble, but hungry.
Speaking of horror movies... The Evil Dead....the first one, is great...kinda funny really ------------------ Jackie Treehorn treats objects like women!
Starship Troopers was great! The propoganda had me rolling on the floor for hours. A-Train, have you seen Fear of a Black Hat? I don't know if it was ever released in theaters, but it comes on Showtime a lot... Anyway, the film is another hillarious parody of gangsta rap. ------------------ WE WILL WATCH THEM FALL... Next year
Read the book and you will know the story better. The book was written in the 50's and is very imaginative for its time. I agree the acting was poor but Denise Richards sure was hot!!! ------------------ Houston Rockets Forever!! In Rudy We Trust
Has anyone seen Boxing Helena? If you like off the wall flicks, check it out. ------------------ "I've been licking this carpet for hours and I still don't feel like a lesbian!"
