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Diomed · 03-15-2009, 12:38 PM

Looking for lesser known and possibly overlooked movie suggestions,

none of the typical mainstream movies that everyone has already seen but something a little obscure.. this can be foreign movies, period pieces, anything that has some quality.

I'm sure there are some larger foreign films with big budgets that a lot of people haven't seen, even stuff like Amelie, Downfall, etc.. so those are good suggestions too.

Here is a PERFECT example of an overlooked foreign movie - "The Boss of it All".

Doesn't have to be foreign, just a good movie that the average american hasn't heard of.

An example of a good non-foreign (english speaking) overlooked movie - "Two Hands".

I know there is some untapped gold somewhere, and I'm looking for it.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

WWC · 03-15-2009, 12:38 PM

Death Sentence

Diomed · 03-15-2009, 12:44 PM

Diomed · 03-15-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WWC-Raffi

Death Sentence

With Kevin Bacon?

I hope that was a joke.

SBJ · 03-15-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Diomed

I don't think I've seen one of those yet

Diomed · 03-15-2009, 12:48 PM

You are missing some pure gold.

quantum-x · 03-15-2009, 12:52 PM

Amelie is hardly overlooked.

If you want 'overlooked' films in that same genre, check out:
The delicatessen
Un long dimanche de fiançailles [A very long engagement]
City of the lost children
[all same director as amelie, all w/ more substance, imo]

Jeux des enfants [Love me if you dare is the english title, I think]
Different director, great film

pornask · 03-15-2009, 12:53 PM

Romper Stomper - Aussie movie about skinheads with Russel Crowe (super cute girl plays main female role)

Shallow Grave - awesome Scottish movie with Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting) about three friends who take on new roommate who dies of drug overdose in the room as soon as he's moved in. When they find him dead in his room, they also find a suitcase full of money..... Fucking great movie

Run Lola Run - awesome German movie (in German) with that chick who also played in first Bourne movie

donkevlar · 03-15-2009, 12:57 PM

Lone Wolf And Cub
Taxidermia
Lady Snowblood
Happiness
Let The Right One In
Ricky Oh - The Story Of Ricky
Tokyo Gore Police

I could go on for days.

HorseShit · 03-15-2009, 01:03 PM

Swimming Pool

Diomed · 03-15-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by quantum-x

Amelie is hardly overlooked.

If you want 'overlooked' films in that same genre, check out:
The delicatessen
Un long dimanche de fiançailles [A very long engagement]
City of the lost children
[all same director as amelie, all w/ more substance, imo]

Jeux des enfants [Love me if you dare is the english title, I think]
Different director, great film

Amelie is totally overlooked to the average American.

bronco67 · 03-15-2009, 01:15 PM

Freeway with Reese Witherspoon

SBJ · 03-15-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jdavis

Swimming Pool

I loved that movie

Reak AGV · 03-15-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WWC-Raffi

Death Sentence

Very good movie

stickyfingerz · 03-15-2009, 01:23 PM

Pool hall junkies if you like pool

Deej · 03-15-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

Pool hall junkies if you like pool

Id whip your ass at pool !!!!

John-ACWM · 03-15-2009, 01:27 PM

Dirty pretty things
Paris,Je t'aime
Interview
The dreamers
11:14
Lonely hearts
The final cut
Der utergang
Intacto
Criminal
Suicide kings
Driving lessons
The machinist
The dog problem
Celebrity
These are a few movies I really enjoyed and I never heard someone talking about

Max - RiotDesign · 03-15-2009, 01:32 PM

Die Welle, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1063669/
Encounters at the End of the World, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1093824/

I heard these two were good.. I'm getting them in bluray.

D Ghost · 03-15-2009, 01:32 PM

The Dreamers
Ghost Dog

The Ghost · 03-15-2009, 01:43 PM

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
The Hammer (2007)
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Quiz Show (1994)
Last King of Scotland (2006)
Boiler Room (2000)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Just watch "In Brudge" (not sure if thats overlooked yet) and enjoyed it

John-ACWM · 03-15-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ghost

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
The Hammer (2007)
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Quiz Show (1994)
Last King of Scotland (2006)
Boiler Room (2000)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Just watch "In Brudge" (not sure if thats overlooked yet) and enjoyed it

Missed the first and the 3rd.Great movies.
In Bruges was nice too

SBJ · 03-15-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ghost

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
The Hammer (2007)
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Quiz Show (1994)
Last King of Scotland (2006)
Boiler Room (2000)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Just watch "In Brudge" (not sure if thats overlooked yet) and enjoyed it

I love Boiler Room, just watched it the other night and Requiem for a dream is a trippy movie for sure

Bored · 03-15-2009, 01:55 PM

Donnie Darko
Running Scared

Sorry, these are sorta mainstream, but yeah, whatever

FOBOS · 03-15-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

With Kevin Bacon?

I hope that was a joke.

Not a foreign movie but this film was great. I like movies where someone is pissed off and goes on a killing spree. I think every movie should have someone who is pissed off.

The Ghost · 03-15-2009, 02:18 PM

couple more ...

61* (2001 HBO)
Heathers (1988)
Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Ed Wood (1994)
Barton Fink (1991)

itto · 03-15-2009, 02:29 PM

hmm..

The 51st state
Shaolin Soccer
Amores Perros

..are three movies i enjoyed watching again, recently.

LukieD · 03-15-2009, 02:35 PM

La Haine - Great French film. Got shown it when I was at school and didn't appreciate what a good film it was till later on.

Once Were Warriors - Incredible Kiwi film dealing with domestic violence.

Max Potential · 03-15-2009, 02:39 PM

BRAZIL

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_(film)

Brazil is a 1985 film directed by Terry Gilliam. It was written by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard and stars Jonathan Pryce. The film also features Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Bob Hoskins, and Ian Holm. John Scalzi's Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies describes the film as a "dystopian satire".

The film centers on Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce), a young man trying to find a woman who appears in his dreams while he is working in a mind-numbing job and living a life in a small apartment, set in a dystopian world in which there is an over-reliance on poorly maintained (and rather whimsical) machines. Brazil's bureaucratic, totalitarian government is reminiscent of the government depicted in George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, except that it has a buffoonish, slap-stick quality, and lacks any kind of figurehead.

Jack Mathews, movie critic and author of The Battle of Brazil (1987), characterized the film as "satirizing the bureaucratic, largely dysfunctional industrial world that had been driving [Gilliam] crazy all his life."[1] Though a success in Europe, the film flopped upon initial release in North America, even with the extra publicity of the fight with the studio. It has since become an important cult film.

quantum-x · 03-15-2009, 02:46 PM

I second Romper Stomper.
There's also a scene that has 'CaveClan' tags on the wall [ australian exploring community ] - still not sure if they knew the film was going to be shot, or it was wild coincidence.

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Originally Posted by diomed

Amelie is totally overlooked to the average American.

Well, not everyone here is american, and not every american here is average ;)
In anycase, if you want to have a really nice movie experience in similar styles, check the other ones I recommended.

If you're in a for a 4am tired movie experience:
- The quiet earth [ decent apocalypse movie, without the bullshit ]
- Requiem for a dying planet [ this film is amazing ]

If you're in for a bit of a mind fuck
- one point zero
- primer [ I cannot underline how incredible this film is ]

Horror / Gore / Japanese film fans:
- itchy the killer

Elli · 03-15-2009, 02:50 PM

Great movies in this thread! I think I've seen most of them, but I'll try to add a few that people haven't seen.

Dark Days - documentary about people living in abandoned subway tunnels.
The original "The Hitcher" - still one of my favourite horror/thriller movies
Sunshine - Space mind games courtesy of Danny Boyle.

Donfoolio · 03-15-2009, 02:54 PM

The Hillside Strangler - few years old and not known much as far as I know.

The Seven Samurai - probably more known but imo the greatest movie of all time! (kinda obscure to most westerners.)

Kung Fu for Sale - funny old classic with great kung fu in it.

The secret Diary of Sigmund Freud - funny movie and bugged out, another classic imo.

urotsukidoji - Had to put that one there... saw it at 13... bad idea haha

LiveDose · 03-15-2009, 02:58 PM

Dancing At The Blue Iguana
Brother
Lantana

aniloscash · 03-15-2009, 02:58 PM

Filmed in Paris the film that comes to mind is Bitter Moon which is directed by Roman Polanski of China Town fame well probably more famous for his criminal act. I havent seen it in years but I remember loving it. Check it out Bitter Moon.

bronco67 · 03-15-2009, 03:00 PM

There's a few that don't understand the meaning of "overlooked".

qxm · 03-15-2009, 03:37 PM

Well I don't know how much attention "The Prestige" got but I think it was one of the best movies I've seen in a while....

OG LennyT · 03-15-2009, 03:42 PM

Roadhouse w/ Swayze

SordidMedia · 03-15-2009, 04:05 PM

Cinderella Man - set in the 1930`s and about a washed-up boxer who came back to win the title.

Brilliant movie starring Russell Crowe. Probably wrong to say it was overlooked but I believe I`m right in saying that it did not perform particularly well at the box office.

Well worth watching if you haven`t seen.

tony286 · 03-15-2009, 04:17 PM

The woodsman

quantum-x · 03-15-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by qxm

Well I don't know how much attention "The Prestige" got but I think it was one of the best movies I've seen in a while....

This wasn't overlooked by any means.
Reasonable film, tesla rocks ;)

EscortBiz · 03-15-2009, 04:40 PM

bunch of fucking idiots in this thread with the stupid films that look classy that you never understand but its cool to talk about it

yeah here is another
Pu Thu Twa filmed in paris directed by Dejour C'thu the third very deep film about the mind and beatuty of inner cock and balls, amazing director blah blah

gimme a fucking break

recommend films that are sane that people understand not artsy fartsy crap

OG LennyT · 03-15-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SordidMedia

Cinderella Man - set in the 1930`s and about a washed-up boxer who came back to win the title.

Brilliant movie starring Russell Crowe. Probably wrong to say it was overlooked but I believe I`m right in saying that it did not perform particularly well at the box office.

Well worth watching if you haven`t seen.

Got it on DVD.. will watch it thanks to your recommendation

BlackCrayon · 03-15-2009, 04:42 PM

Everythings gone green

ztik · 03-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Pi

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_(film)

quantum-x · 03-15-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EscortBiz

bunch of fucking idiots in this thread with the stupid films that look classy that you never understand but its cool to talk about it

yeah here is another
Pu Thu Twa filmed in paris directed by Dejour C'thu the third very deep film about the mind and beatuty of inner cock and balls, amazing director blah blah

gimme a fucking break

recommend films that are sane that people understand not artsy fartsy crap

Everyone's tastes differ.
Some people, like the OP, like to broaden their horizons.

Film is an amazing genre. Yes, there are some films, made under the guise of 'art' that are fairly atrocious [ "Quest for Fire" is probably one of the best/worst ], but I don't think any of the films listed in this thread are 'artsy fartsy' - and I've seen around 85% of what's listed here.

I'm genuinely sorry to hear your attitude is going to prevent you from seeing some things that might have interested / excited / motivated you.
No matter, Fast and Furious 4 is coming out soon!

Edit: If anyone is still reading this thread, three of the most beautiful 'artsy fartsy' movies I've seen are:

In the mood for love
2046
White Countess

All have extended scenes in Chinese, xenophobes can skip this post now ;)

HorseShit · 03-15-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bored

Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko is a fucking great movie

PornMD · 03-15-2009, 05:24 PM

Most of these aren't foreign or COMPLETELY unknown, but they weren't box office smashes either and most people probably haven't seen them or have forgotten about them, but all really good movies IMO:

Suicide Kings - Hard to call this a dark comedy but god, Walken and Leary make this thriller probably funnier than most comedy movies

Lucky Number Slevin - Watch it all the way through even if you're annoyed by the first half of it - very unique in my opinion in the way it was all laid out and ultimately ended

Phoenix - One of my long-time faves, and you'll see a verrry different Anthony Lapaglia (from Without a Trace) and the sexiest Brittany Murphy you'll ever see, pre-blonde days

Very Bad Things - Verry dark comedy, almost the definition of guilty pleasure

Das Experiment - Based on a true story about a bunch of people volunteering to act out prison life for an experiment...I've only seen this once a long time ago, but it's left a lasting impression, very interesting movie

A Life Less Ordinary - Had to look to make sure this was as little known as I thought because it was advertised a fair amount when it came out, but apparently flopped. Very unique romance movie and actually pretty funny.

Feeling Minnesota - You may not like this but I did, and kind of shows my weird taste in movies because people'd see Keanu and get turned off, but honestly this is kind of like a mild unknown Fargo.

Candy - Very moving drug addiction movie with a great Heath performance - the dude can act

The Illusionist - Don't recall this doing too well in theaters but was pretty cool I thought. Edward Norton good as always.

Reindeer Games - Kind of noir action thriller type. I hate Ben Affleck and this movie did flop but it was pretty solid nonetheless. I can't get into CSI:NY because Gary Senise is such a convincing bad guy that it's hard to see him as a good guy in anything, lol.

Ice Harvest - Another noir action thriller of sorts, kind of like the more noirish slick version of Reindeer Games.

A History Of Violence - Probably the most well-known on this list but felt it should be listed just in case you haven't seen it.

Judgment Night - No, not T2. :P Another movie that without Denis Leary would not have "comedy" in my description of it, but ultimately is probably funnier than a lot of comedy movies thanks to him. Pretty cool old "on the run" action thriller though, definitely makes me make sure I know where I'm driving at all times! Interesting to see Everlast get an acting role albeit a pretty wordless one.

Wicker Park - Interesting romance movie, cool cast, ultimately an overall entertaining pleasurable moviewatching experience.

187 - If you've ever seen Dangerous Minds, this is the Samuel L Jackson take on it, except it's most certainly worth watching while Dangerous Minds...er, isn't. With movies like this, I'd wonder why anyone would ever want to teach high school anywhere let alone a rough area. The Substitute is another good one kind of like this, but is more well known and not as good IMO.

mikesouth · 03-15-2009, 05:36 PM

brazil donnie darko 310 to yuma cinderellaman are HARDLY overlooked

try

Audition

Imprint

Heckler

Ethersync · 03-15-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by quantum-x

If you're in for a bit of a mind fuck
- primer [ I cannot underline how incredible this film is ]

Incredible fucking movie! One of my all time favorites!

Max - RiotDesign · 03-15-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EscortBiz

bunch of fucking idiots in this thread with the stupid films that look classy that you never understand but its cool to talk about it

yeah here is another
Pu Thu Twa filmed in paris directed by Dejour C'thu the third very deep film about the mind and beatuty of inner cock and balls, amazing director blah blah

gimme a fucking break

recommend films that are sane that people understand not artsy fartsy crap

I fucking lol'd

Just finished watching 'Die Welle' ... it was decent, but it seemed especially relevant now after the recent school shooting in Germany

Elli · 03-15-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantum-x

I second Romper Stomper.
There's also a scene that has 'CaveClan' tags on the wall [ australian exploring community ] - still not sure if they knew the film was going to be shot, or it was wild coincidence.

Well, not everyone here is american, and not every american here is average ;)
In anycase, if you want to have a really nice movie experience in similar styles, check the other ones I recommended.

If you're in a for a 4am tired movie experience:
- The quiet earth [ decent apocalypse movie, without the bullshit ]
- Requiem for a dying planet [ this film is amazing ]

If you're in for a bit of a mind fuck
- one point zero
- primer [ I cannot underline how incredible this film is ]

Horror / Gore / Japanese film fans:
- itchy the killer

Is this the one you mean?
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0226690/ "zero point one"

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Diomed Converting like it's 1999 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The South Posts: 6,164	Recommend a lesser known/overlooked Movie! Looking for lesser known and possibly overlooked movie suggestions, none of the typical mainstream movies that everyone has already seen but something a little obscure.. this can be foreign movies, period pieces, anything that has some quality. I'm sure there are some larger foreign films with big budgets that a lot of people haven't seen, even stuff like Amelie, Downfall, etc.. so those are good suggestions too. Here is a PERFECT example of an overlooked foreign movie - "The Boss of it All". Doesn't have to be foreign, just a good movie that the average american hasn't heard of. An example of a good non-foreign (english speaking) overlooked movie - "Two Hands". I know there is some untapped gold somewhere, and I'm looking for it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated __________________ 10 years of experience in: CHAT SALES - PAID TRAFFIC - CONVERSION - CREATIVES - CONSULTATION

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03-15-2009, 03:37 PM	#35
qxm Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NoHo Posts: 5,970	Well I don't know how much attention "The Prestige" got but I think it was one of the best movies I've seen in a while.... __________________ ICQ: 266990876

03-15-2009, 03:42 PM	#36
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03-15-2009, 04:05 PM	#37
SordidMedia So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.K Posts: 283	Cinderella Man - set in the 1930`s and about a washed-up boxer who came back to win the title. Brilliant movie starring Russell Crowe. Probably wrong to say it was overlooked but I believe I`m right in saying that it did not perform particularly well at the box office. Well worth watching if you haven`t seen.

03-15-2009, 04:17 PM	#38
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03-15-2009, 04:40 PM	#40
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03-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#42
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	Everythings gone green __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

03-15-2009, 04:45 PM	#43
ztik Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nomad Posts: 5,196	Pi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_(film) __________________ .

03-15-2009, 05:24 PM	#46
PornMD Mainstream Businessman Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,291	Most of these aren't foreign or COMPLETELY unknown, but they weren't box office smashes either and most people probably haven't seen them or have forgotten about them, but all really good movies IMO: Suicide Kings - Hard to call this a dark comedy but god, Walken and Leary make this thriller probably funnier than most comedy movies Lucky Number Slevin - Watch it all the way through even if you're annoyed by the first half of it - very unique in my opinion in the way it was all laid out and ultimately ended Phoenix - One of my long-time faves, and you'll see a verrry different Anthony Lapaglia (from Without a Trace) and the sexiest Brittany Murphy you'll ever see, pre-blonde days Very Bad Things - Verry dark comedy, almost the definition of guilty pleasure Das Experiment - Based on a true story about a bunch of people volunteering to act out prison life for an experiment...I've only seen this once a long time ago, but it's left a lasting impression, very interesting movie A Life Less Ordinary - Had to look to make sure this was as little known as I thought because it was advertised a fair amount when it came out, but apparently flopped. Very unique romance movie and actually pretty funny. Feeling Minnesota - You may not like this but I did, and kind of shows my weird taste in movies because people'd see Keanu and get turned off, but honestly this is kind of like a mild unknown Fargo. Candy - Very moving drug addiction movie with a great Heath performance - the dude can act The Illusionist - Don't recall this doing too well in theaters but was pretty cool I thought. Edward Norton good as always. Reindeer Games - Kind of noir action thriller type. I hate Ben Affleck and this movie did flop but it was pretty solid nonetheless. I can't get into CSI:NY because Gary Senise is such a convincing bad guy that it's hard to see him as a good guy in anything, lol. Ice Harvest - Another noir action thriller of sorts, kind of like the more noirish slick version of Reindeer Games. A History Of Violence - Probably the most well-known on this list but felt it should be listed just in case you haven't seen it. Judgment Night - No, not T2. :P Another movie that without Denis Leary would not have "comedy" in my description of it, but ultimately is probably funnier than a lot of comedy movies thanks to him. Pretty cool old "on the run" action thriller though, definitely makes me make sure I know where I'm driving at all times! Interesting to see Everlast get an acting role albeit a pretty wordless one. Wicker Park - Interesting romance movie, cool cast, ultimately an overall entertaining pleasurable moviewatching experience. 187 - If you've ever seen Dangerous Minds, this is the Samuel L Jackson take on it, except it's most certainly worth watching while Dangerous Minds...er, isn't. With movies like this, I'd wonder why anyone would ever want to teach high school anywhere let alone a rough area. The Substitute is another good one kind of like this, but is more well known and not as good IMO. __________________ Want to crush it in mainstream with Facebook ads? Hit me up.

03-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#47
mikesouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: My High Horse Posts: 6,334	brazil donnie darko 310 to yuma cinderellaman are HARDLY overlooked try Audition Imprint Heckler __________________ Mike South It's No wonder I took up drugs and alcohol, it's the only way I could dumb myself down enough to cope with the morons in this biz.