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Frazod · 10-24-2005, 05:57 PM

The Batman thread got me thinking about this. When I was in Missouri last weekend, I saw a movie called Equilibrium on DVD at a friend's house. Never heard of it, right? Neither had I. Well, this movie, which was released in 2002, stars Christian Bale (Batman), Sean Bean (LOTR) and Angus McFayden (Robert the Bruce from Braveheart), and is one of the better movies I've ever seen. Part Matrix, part Logan's Run, with a little Blade Runner and a dash of Fahrenheit 451 (and even a little Kill Bill swordplay at the end), this movie may not be terrribly original, but it ROCKS, with dazzling action sequences and great dramatic performances. I really don't want to give anything away, but suffice to say if you haven't seen it, you should. Blockbuster has it, you can buy at on Amazon, and if you get really lucky you might be able to find it at Best Buy. I instantly bought it when I found it. IMO, it's BETTER than Batman Begins.

This movie got two thumbs up from Ebert and Roeper, and I'm assuming it got good reviews from other critics as well. How this wasn't a multi-million dollar summer blockbuster I can't imagine. I also can't imagine how the motion picture industry will activly pimp crap like Bewitched and then sweep great movies like this under the rug (and then bitch about not making enough money).

Anyway, I thought perhaps some of you might know of some other unknown, unseen diamonds in the rough out there that never got the marketing they deserved. Any contributions/recommendations (other than DONNIE fuckING DARKO

) will be appreciated.

Frankie · 10-25-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Great Movies That You've Never Heard Of

Speaking of "Great Movies That You've Never Heard Of," did you ever watch "Point Blank" on your TIVO?

Frankie · 10-25-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by luv2rite

Payback - Mel Gibson

I had never heard of it before I watched it.

Funny my post should go right after yours. "Payback," I understand, is an inferior remake of "Point Blank." Lee Marvin rocks in PB.

AirForceChief · 10-25-2005, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AZChiefFan

I thought it had theatrical release over in Europe then aired on the SciFi. I have the unedited DVD lotsa blood. Not the best SFX but really effective.

I believe you are correct, Dog Soldiers was released in Europe prior to a US release (direct to DVD - I believe)...

Frankie · 10-25-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm having a lot of trouble thinking of good movies that I've never heard of.

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**penguinz** · 10-25-2005, 11:48 AM

Brazil

Fezzic · 10-25-2005, 12:56 PM

Some of these aren't exactly secrets, but I'm constantly suprised by the people I run across that have no idea wtf they are:

Run Lola Run - mandatory viewing material....German with English subtitles

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - great flick, and I'm suprised constantly at how many people haven't seen this. Word for word from the book. Beautifully done by Depp and Del Toro.

Primer - Yes. That is all.

Safe Men - Great comedy with Sam Rockwell (loved his stuff before he got "discovered") and Steve Zahn. SEE THIS MOVIE. It's kind of hard to get ahold of, but well worth it. Imdb entry

:edit: spelling~

DeepPurple · 10-25-2005, 02:26 PM

"The Hunger" I saw it on HBO about 1985, it came out 1983. Stars David Bowie as a vampire who needs a constant supply of new victims for their blood or he begins to age, it's got a real slick production style. If your a fan of Bauhaus, Peter Murphy performs "Bela Lagosi's Dead" in a night club scene. It's made by Tony Scott, same guy that made a bunch of popular films later like "Top Gun".

"Blood Simple" I saw it on HBO about the same time. The Coen Brothers first flick, they made it for $800K borrowed from family and friends. Stars Francis McDormand, quirky film with Hitchcock type photography, it's right up there with Fargo and Raising Arizona.

"Joe" saw it in the theaters in 1971, came out 1970. It was Peter Boyle's first lead role, he plays a super red neck that shoots his mouth off at a bar the whole flick and ends up doing something bad. I haven't seen it in almost 35 years but I still remember it.

**Bowser** · 10-25-2005, 03:41 PM

It took 163 posts to get 2 Days in the Valley up here? For shame!

Teri Hatcher and Charlize Theron in a catfight is almost worth it, and James Spader nails his role as an assassin.

Megbert · 10-25-2005, 04:16 PM

Safe Men - Great comedy with Sam Rockwell (loved his stuff before he got "discovered") and Steve Zahn. SEE THIS MOVIE. It's kind of hard to get ahold of, but well worth it. Imdb entry

"Sweet 'stache man" "Thanks!" I love this movie.

onescrewleftuntwisted · 10-25-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Thanks for the recommendation Frazod... I've added it to my NetFlix Queue.

Have you seen "Cube"?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/630...s=dvd&v=glance

the cube is fugging awsome

**CosmicPal** · 10-25-2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AZChiefFan

Safe Men - Great comedy with Sam Rockwell (loved his stuff before he got "discovered") .

I believe he was in a movie called Box of Moonlight which was a pretty good movie.

chiefsfan1963 · 10-25-2005, 05:29 PM

Read thru all replies. Did not see Laurel Canyon. Absolutely a sleeper in I believe late 2002 or early 2003 with Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Frances McDormand, and Alessandro Nivola. Great flick! Hilarious ending!

Check it out. Let me know.

CanadaKC · 10-25-2005, 06:51 PM

The River's Edge -- Keanu actually good in this film
Magic -- A part that nearly sent Hopkins over the bend
The Sweet Hereafter -- Atom Egoyan's story of life after tragedy
Evil Dead -- Scary
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark -- The scariest TV movie ever made

Fishpicker · 10-25-2005, 07:45 PM

where the buffalo roam - Bill Murray as Hunter S. Thompson

**chefsos** · 10-25-2005, 07:56 PM

"Body Heat"- 1982(?) Rented it years ago just to see Kathleen Turner's titties, but the story really drew me in. She owned William Hurt in this one, in more ways than one.

10-24-2005, 05:57 PM
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $2735085	Great Movies That You've Never Heard Of The Batman thread got me thinking about this. When I was in Missouri last weekend, I saw a movie called Equilibrium on DVD at a friend's house. Never heard of it, right? Neither had I. Well, this movie, which was released in 2002, stars Christian Bale (Batman), Sean Bean (LOTR) and Angus McFayden (Robert the Bruce from Braveheart), and is one of the better movies I've ever seen. Part Matrix, part Logan's Run, with a little Blade Runner and a dash of Fahrenheit 451 (and even a little Kill Bill swordplay at the end), this movie may not be terrribly original, but it ROCKS, with dazzling action sequences and great dramatic performances. I really don't want to give anything away, but suffice to say if you haven't seen it, you should. Blockbuster has it, you can buy at on Amazon, and if you get really lucky you might be able to find it at Best Buy. I instantly bought it when I found it. IMO, it's BETTER than Batman Begins. This movie got two thumbs up from Ebert and Roeper, and I'm assuming it got good reviews from other critics as well. How this wasn't a multi-million dollar summer blockbuster I can't imagine. I also can't imagine how the motion picture industry will activly pimp crap like Bewitched and then sweep great movies like this under the rug (and then bitch about not making enough money). Anyway, I thought perhaps some of you might know of some other unknown, unseen diamonds in the rough out there that never got the marketing they deserved. Any contributions/recommendations (other than DONNIE fuckING DARKO ) will be appreciated.
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Fezzic ... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $7542464	Some of these aren't exactly secrets, but I'm constantly suprised by the people I run across that have no idea wtf they are: Run Lola Run - mandatory viewing material....German with English subtitles Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - great flick, and I'm suprised constantly at how many people haven't seen this. Word for word from the book. Beautifully done by Depp and Del Toro. Primer - Yes. That is all. Safe Men - Great comedy with Sam Rockwell (loved his stuff before he got "discovered") and Steve Zahn. SEE THIS MOVIE. It's kind of hard to get ahold of, but well worth it. Imdb entry :edit: spelling~ __________________ If bad pitching was a video game, Albie Lopez would be the final boss. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to miss that sign for the suicide squeeze. I'm just a caveman. Your world confuses and frightens me. I hear you refer to the Green Monster and I think to myself, "My God, that huge wall is going to attack me ... - Bill Simmons (ESPN page 2 Sports Guy) on Johnny Damon and his Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer look
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10-25-2005, 02:26 PM	#157
DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	Great Movies That You've Never Heard Of "The Hunger" I saw it on HBO about 1985, it came out 1983. Stars David Bowie as a vampire who needs a constant supply of new victims for their blood or he begins to age, it's got a real slick production style. If your a fan of Bauhaus, Peter Murphy performs "Bela Lagosi's Dead" in a night club scene. It's made by Tony Scott, same guy that made a bunch of popular films later like "Top Gun". "Blood Simple" I saw it on HBO about the same time. The Coen Brothers first flick, they made it for $800K borrowed from family and friends. Stars Francis McDormand, quirky film with Hitchcock type photography, it's right up there with Fargo and Raising Arizona. "Joe" saw it in the theaters in 1971, came out 1970. It was Peter Boyle's first lead role, he plays a super red neck that shoots his mouth off at a bar the whole flick and ends up doing something bad. I haven't seen it in almost 35 years but I still remember it.
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Megbert New and shiny. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: KC KS Casino cash: $9270260	Safe Men - Great comedy with Sam Rockwell (loved his stuff before he got "discovered") and Steve Zahn. SEE THIS MOVIE. It's kind of hard to get ahold of, but well worth it. Imdb entry "Sweet 'stache man" "Thanks!" I love this movie.
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10-25-2005, 05:29 PM	#162
chiefsfan1963 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2001 Casino cash: $10005060	Read thru all replies. Did not see Laurel Canyon. Absolutely a sleeper in I believe late 2002 or early 2003 with Christian Bale, Kate Beckinsale, Frances McDormand, and Alessandro Nivola. Great flick! Hilarious ending! Check it out. Let me know.
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CanadaKC Lord of the SB Rings Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Casino cash: $6528668	The River's Edge -- Keanu actually good in this film Magic -- A part that nearly sent Hopkins over the bend The Sweet Hereafter -- Atom Egoyan's story of life after tragedy Evil Dead -- Scary Don't Be Afraid of the Dark -- The scariest TV movie ever made
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chefsos Fifty eight sixty two... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Felton, DE Casino cash: $8467676	"Body Heat"- 1982(?) Rented it years ago just to see Kathleen Turner's titties, but the story really drew me in. She owned William Hurt in this one, in more ways than one.
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