What are some movies that you've seen that you think did NOT get either the credit or the box office that it deserved?

I'll start with two that I've seen recently. The Rundown and Formula 51.

Searching for Bobby Fischer did not get anywhere near the attention it deserved. I saw it again the other day, and it get better each time I see it. Great movie.

I heart Huckabees. Who here can say that they've seen it. It was wonderfully acted. Had a unique direction style and some of the most original dialogue to ever appear on screen in my opinion.

I am assuming that were not including cult films or indie style films that filmmakers and film enthusiasts enjoy but didn't make it big in the mass public.

The Final Cut. I thought this was one of the few movies Robin Williams did well in that involved no comedy whatsoever.

Also, doesn't it piss you off where the critics draw the line between a movie that's just fun to watch and a movie that holds actual production value? i.e. Schindler's list vs. xXx. Personally, I think all of them are good entertainment, but obviously one got better ratings than the other.

I Heart Huckabees was a pleasant surprise, I really did not know anything of it and expected nothing from, one of the few films I've seen in a theatre (hollywood released) that was good.

Land of the Dead. It took Romero 20 years to finally come back and give us another movie, and while it still lacked, it was a great movie and gave the Dead series new life(no pun intended). For having a budget of only 15 million, and only recieving about 20 domestic box office, it did fairly well, though the main reason it didn't hit 50 is because it went head to head with War of the Worlds after its first week. That was so unfair.

I don't know if this qualifies, but I would add The Quiet American. I seem to recall it did get good reviews but I don't think it was widely watched.

Also I would say The Zero Effect, I don't know too many people that liked it, but I thought it had its moments.

speaking of Dustin Hoffman's career, I think the version he did of Death of a Salesmen was great!

I had to watch that version of Death of a Salesman in english class. I didnt really catch much of it, because I slept throught most of it. I should try to get a hold of it and actaully sit down and watch it all the way through.

Oh yeah, I forgot to add The Outlaw Josey Wales. Not as talked about as Eastwood's other westerns but a solid movie. And it had one of my favorite lines in a movie..."Now get in line before I kick you so hard you be wearin' your ass for a hat"

I thought Hoffman's Death of a Salesman was horrible. I absolutely hated how they made it like a play within a movie, with the stupid sets and lights, etc. It showed a complete lack of imagination on the filmmaker's part, and made the whole thing really dull.

I thought the Transporter kicked ass, and it did horribly in the theatres. I'm a sucker for Luc Besson and anything he tends to be involved with.

I didn't care much for the set either, JW, but the way the film transitioned between fantasy and reality was well done imo.

I think Empire of the Sun (Spielberg, 1987) is really under rated. I loved it but most people dont seem to have seen it.
Also Ed Wood, Road to Perdition, Man on the Moon, and The Cat in the Hat.
And from a huge Eastwood fan, I'll throw his recent Blood Work into the mix.

Totally agree with you on Empire of the Sun. A fantastic movie, and when I ask peoeple about it, they respond "What's that?".

The 2003 remake of Willard. It did horrible in theatres, but it is definitely in my top 10 favorite movies. Crispin Glover was brilliant.

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Speaking of crispin glover watch this. Its funny crispin glover drops acid before going on letterman. Its old but funny and an eye opener, kinda.

Have funn tell me what you think

ehhh, I hate watching people trip on acid. Its disturbing to me. for a few moments I get sucked into their state of mind. I couldnt imagine going on a talk show spinning like that. At least he didn't freak out, anyone ever seen someone freak out on acid? Oh man, the look they have in their eyes, you know they're having a bad one.

Anyone seen Crispin's "What is it?" Looks interesting.

I think the Ernest films are under rated. I think they are hilarious, but again, not a lot tend to agree. They made that many sequels that most people just assume they aren't good, but films such as "Ernest in the Army" and "Ernest Scared Stupid" were great. (I'll admit that Slam Dunk Ernest was a bit dodgy) Jim Varney had the best facial expressions.

My favorite was ether Ernest Rides Again (loved that opening!) or Ernest goes to Jail. I'd say Kim Varney was underrated... the movies were hilarious, but I must admit, awful.