Great movies that are kind of well known but not really. . .

[Loiosh]

My absolute favorite movie of all time. It's hard to recommend because it's a bit slow and almost nobody likes it the first time, but it's a gem. Also, brillant score by Mark Knopfler.

The very last scene is either heart wrenching or hopeful; I've seen it fifty times and I can't decide. Nobody I know on Sherdog has seen it, and I dearly wish someone would.

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Local Hero is a 1983 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Bill Forsyth and starring Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay, and Burt Lancaster. Produced by David Puttnam, the film is about an American oil company representative who is sent to the fictional village of Ferness on the west coast of Scotland to purchase the town and surrounding property for his company. For his work on the film, Bill Forsyth won the 1984 BAFTA Award for Best Direction.

An incredibly charming and funny film. Epic ending.

Two Scottish friends become local folk heroes and tourist attractions when they start holding up tour buses with novelty items.

Pretty good movie with an absolutely slamming finish. When I saw this for the first time I could not get to sleep afterwards because I realized the ending was me and how I would have behaved.

 

[JonnyBoy321]

I *really* want to second the film "Brick" mentioned by Viva. Absolutely awash in unique dialogue in a familiar setting, you will most likely want to watch it again.

 

[bortt]

 

[Goodfella86]

Midnight Run

Hero (with Dustin Hoffman)

The Drop (it might be too fresh, but if this thread is made in another 5 years, it will fit)

 

[BenRichards]

the original version of oldboy (so fucking good they made a US remake and the director gets gigs in hollywood now)
under the skin (best thing scarlett ever put her name on)
enter the void (just because)
bronson (the movie that made tom hardy)
snowpiercer (best thing chris evans ever put his name on)

 

[Sampsonsimpson]

Barry Lyndon.

 

[Kick Strickland]

The ninth gate an amazing athmosphere movie with Nice plot twist a mix of book collecting and a serious way to approach the existense of the devil. Nothing feel fantasy or forced.

Good call on The Ninth Gate and The Spanish Prisoner. The Ninth Gate especially is a film that I've really appreciated and enjoyed over the years. It's such a unique and interesting story and there's something about the whole world of book collecting that I find kind of fascinating.

Agree. The atmosphere in the Ninth Gate is incredible. One of my top 5 GOATS.

I thought I was the only one. Something about that little world of rare book collecting was really interesting. I would love to have a job like that.

 

[Viva]

This sounds very interesting, just the sort of thing I like I think, downloading it now.

Its an odd one.

But a very good take on Western films.

I'd also check out Holy Mountain, another Jodorowsky flick.

 

[AGGAMEMNON66]

Midnight Run

Hero (with Dustin Hoffman)

The Drop (it might be too fresh, but if this thread is made in another 5 years, it will fit)

Just watched 'The Drop' recently.. really dug it.

Hardy is a damn good actor, dude has shit tons of range.

 

[Furious77]

Double post. Oops

 

[Furious77]

Echo park is pretty bad.

 

[ufcfan4]

Don't know if it fits the bill, but Sidney Lumet's The Prince of the City is a pretty terrific film. Even better than the more well-known, similarly themed and arguably more highly-lauded Serpico in my opinion.

Sea of Love with Pacino, Ellen Barkin and John Goodman is solid stuff.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

I Am Curious (Yellow)

While it had an international release, notoriety, and was a box office success in 1967, and has a following among movie buffs, I have never personally met anyone who has seen it, nor have I ever seen it discussed on any forum.

It was a Swedish film, followed by a parallel film/prequel/sequel I Am Curious (Blue). The (Yellow) and (Blue) in the titles are references to the colors of the Swedish flag.

It is a commentary on the Swedish class system in Sweden at that time, and a leftist's dream. Graphic sex scenes (for the time), political themes, feminism, social disobedience are among the things you will witness, as well as an appearance and interview with Dr. Martin Luther King, himself.

What is interesting about it being kind of forgotten among the later generations is that it is pretty much single handedly the reason for all of the violent and/or extremely sexual films (including porn) that came to follow in the United States. Initially banned in certain locales and the cause of theater burnings and unrest, it's notoriety eventually turned into "celebrity chic," as many celebs of the time were known to have seen the film, and eventually the general public followed suit. One instance of banning was repealed, and was the reason for debate about rating systems, which eventually led to the institution of the "X" rating.

A lot of history behind this film, yet seemingly forgotten, at least in the US. Perhaps it is better known in Europe? I'm unsure.

Available on Hulu+.

 

[Kneepocalypse]

 

[theincognito]

Sling Blade

 

[greygoose]

Going with my favorite movie of all time... Collateral. Did well in the theaters and was critically acclaimed, but I don't know anyone who's seen it and I never see it brought up in movie conversations.

I remember seeing it with my gf/wife, and thought it was terrible. I mean, she thought it was so bad, i got a beej in the empty theatre. Maybe that makes it the best movie then?

 

[Cuffmeister]

Kiss kiss bang bang
Brick
Easy A
Lucia y el sexo (Spanish film,.was.on.Netflix)

 

[Irenaeus]

Thanks to the TS for reminding me that I meant to see The Apostle. And it makes me glad to see Way of the Gun getting its props.

Miller's Crossing
Barry Lyndon
Under the Skin
Stalingrad
City of Lost Children
Shallow Grave
The Duellists
When Trumpets Fade
Election
The Name of the Rose
Underground
The Machinist
Shadow of the Vampire
Locke

My absolute favorite movie of all time. It's hard to recommend because it's a bit slow and almost nobody likes it the first time, but it's a gem. Also, brillant score by Mark Knopfler.

The very last scene is either heart wrenching or hopeful; I've seen it fifty times and I can't decide. Nobody I know on Sherdog has seen it, and I dearly wish someone would.

I saw it a few months ago, and don't quite know what to make of it, to be honest. I have a lot of quirky movies that I like a lot, but I can't say I appreciated it a lot. It was certainly different, though, and it kind of makes me glad that it exists, but so far, that's as far as I'm willing to go. I understand your reluctance in reccomending it.

What makes it your favourite movie?

 

[cberasi]

Does this qualify?

Others that I don't believe I have seen mentioned:

 

[Konquest]

I'll second and/or add the following:
-Enter the Void (disturbing, like nothing you've ever seen)
-Dark City (very underrated sci fi flick)
-Brick (already been discussed)
-Goon (fun, well done for a goofy, dumb sports movie)
-Half Nelson (Changed how I look at Ryan Gosling. Legit acting chops.)
-The Foot Fist Way (absolutely hilarious low budget comedy)
-Kill List (disturbing)
-Snowtown (VERY disturbing, Daniel Henshall is just an incredible villian in this one.)