I'm pretty sure this was posted a few times, but Moon was possibly the most epic film ever. And it didn't even seem like it was an expensive film to make. Just a really mind-blowing story. Def recommended.

The Prestige was also quite amazing. Also, another posted one.

The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Decent movie that you'll like if you enjoy films about love and stuff.

The Girl Next Door - This film looked stupid at first when it came out. I checked it out one bored day.. and it was pretty cool.

I definitely will check out some of the films posted here. Also will update if I find more!

eatmyshorts5

United States1530 Posts

June 24 2010 23:18 GMT

#602

I don't know if this was a surprise and i'd bet it's already been posted, but I found "Brick" to be a very good movie. It's kind of confusing and hard to follow at times but it's got a nice pace and is real interesting. Check it

tofucake

Hyrule19267 Posts

June 25 2010 03:25 GMT

#603

On June 25 2010 05:34 Tabbris wrote:
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One of my Favs!!!!

Jamie Foxx + Tom Cruise is about as far away from "a hidden gem" as you can get....

And @ the guy who said Bicentennial Man...even Robin Williams makes fun of how awful that movie is...and he starred in it.

Cadgers

United States514 Posts

June 26 2010 09:10 GMT

#604

I just watched a great documentary called The World Without US. It explores what might happen if the United States were to leave the international arena, rescind its global reach and become an isolationist nation. The filmmaker also goes around the world asking citizens how the US is viewed. I was very surprised by this and everyone should check it out.
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Myv382

China31 Posts

June 26 2010 21:38 GMT

#605

This movie will put anyone in a good mood, very enjoyable.

Warrior Madness

Canada3791 Posts

June 27 2010 01:20 GMT

#606

Guys, I just finished watching the most powerful documentary I've seen. By the end of it I bursted into tears. If it doesn't win the oscar for best documentary next year I'm going to be very surprised.

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bostic

Australia41 Posts

June 27 2010 01:48 GMT

#607

Nice thread, some good movie recs posted here.

I saw this recently, don't know if most would consider it a 'hidden gem', since Nicholson stars, but I for one hadn't heard anything of it until I saw it on Jack's wikipedia page. 'Five Easy Pieces'. The movie gives an interesting and moving perspective on humans. The whole movie - directing, plot, acting, themes examined - is incredibly well done.

edit: +1 for Moon; that I would definitely call a hidden gem. Great story and again insight into humanity.
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Miss_Cleo

United States406 Posts

June 27 2010 03:33 GMT

#608

I just watched this film. Oh man, I've never really felt emotional after watching a movie and I nearly teared at the end. Incredible film, please go watch it. You won't be disappointed.

butchji

Germany1531 Posts

June 27 2010 03:57 GMT

#609

"Click" Above average Sandler movie imo.

Egnarts

Denmark33 Posts

June 27 2010 04:59 GMT

#610

Fast food nation was pretty good, didnt really expect much of it, but it turned out to be well worth my time.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460792/

Mr.Brooks pretty much gave me a shock, I was expecting it to be rather crappy(Partly because I'm a bit biased towards Mr.Costner), but it's just really good.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780571/

keNNabis

Canada159 Posts

June 27 2010 05:09 GMT

#611

i dunno if anyone mentioned it yet or not
but if you want a hidden gem, i suggest
Shawshank Redemption

edit to the post above me,
Yeah Mr. Brooks was a really good movie.
I was taken aback by both costner's and cook's performance
great movie

Divinek

Canada4045 Posts

June 27 2010 05:12 GMT

#612

On June 21 2010 12:31 Wintermute wrote:

"Doctor Strangelove:"
Stanley Kubrick, so I guess I can't say it's unknown, but it's black and white, which I think causes a lot of people to over look it. Black Comedy set during the cold war. Peter Sellers plays multiple roles, lots of classic lines. Smart and funny at the same time.

ok there's saying something might be not 'unknown' then there's calling a movie like that a hidden gem

"In 1989, the United States Library of Congress deemed the film "culturally significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry"

"The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and also seven BAFTA Awards, of which it won four."

"In addition, the film won the best written American comedy award from the Writers Guild of America and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
Kubrick himself won two awards for best director, from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists, and was nominated for one by the Directors Guild of America."

but yeah kids these days might not watch old classics so fair game i guess this is turning into name a good movie thread anyways

either way you have to watch this movie to understand all the references that come from it.

WniO

United States2706 Posts

June 27 2010 05:14 GMT

#613

just watched "network" its a must see. just picked it up at random at the store.

Wings

United States999 Posts

June 27 2010 05:20 GMT

#614

On June 05 2010 23:30 Tsumi wrote:
Antitrust
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Had to watch this in Computer Science a couple of years back when I was in High School. It was surprisingly good imo.

oh. my. god.

thank you for reminding me, this was my favorite movie for a while when I was like in... middle school?

I know some people will absolutely freak, but I walked into this movie expecting stupidity and blood and gore, but was unbelievably blown away by the cinematography and surprisingly great finish of this movie:

+ Show Spoiler +

completely surprised.

also, this movie was really, really, really great, despite how little it must have cost (lol), I was NOT expecting to love this movie as much as I did. EVERYONE should watch this movie if you've got half a brain.

FreshVegetables

Finland513 Posts

June 27 2010 05:25 GMT

#615

On June 27 2010 14:09 keNNabis wrote:
if you want a hidden gem, i suggest
Shawshank Redemption

WHAT?! You gotta be fucking kidding me...

http://www.imdb.com/chart/top

Starfox

Austria699 Posts

June 27 2010 05:26 GMT

#616

On June 27 2010 14:09 keNNabis wrote:
i dunno if anyone mentioned it yet or not
but if you want a hidden gem, i suggest
Shawshank Redemption

Indeed an awesome movie, but 2 facts:
Nominated for 7 Oscars and it is the only movie on IMDB with a higher rating than "The Godfather"
Not what I'd call hidden :D

keNNabis

Canada159 Posts

June 27 2010 05:29 GMT

#617

haha w0w i had no idea it was that high profile
i stand corrected

but yeah
fucking awesome movie
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

0neder

United States3733 Posts

June 27 2010 05:32 GMT

#618

Ditto for Twelve Angry Men. Everyone should watch that movie at least once. Very powerful.

jacen

Austria3644 Posts

June 27 2010 08:23 GMT

#619

something i remembered:

Muttertag:

A very good example to point out differences between germany and austria and how they are different. Watch only if you are either interested in austria or know german very well. That's also the reason why this movie is so popular in austria.

Tpb has seeds or get it from amazon.de:
http://www.amazon.de/Muttertag-Standard-Eva-Billisich/dp/B000K15FYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1277626673&sr=8-1
sadly, amazon.com hasn't have it listed.

Free Rainer - reclaim your brain:

moritz bleibtreu in a low-key production focusing on the moral good.

Tbp has seeds or get it from amazon.de:
http://www.amazon.de/Free-Rainer-Dein-Fernseher-Directors/dp/B0016APX5K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1277626941&sr=8-1
sadly, amazon.com hasn't have it listed.

moon`

United States372 Posts

June 27 2010 09:15 GMT

#620

On June 27 2010 14:29 keNNabis wrote:
haha w0w i had no idea it was that high profile
i stand corrected

but yeah
fucking awesome movie
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

Yup. Well, for those less into older films, SR is quite obscure. However, it is definitely a good film about intellect, morality, and overall the true nature of each individual.