Best ignored movie(s) of the year

[Gary Floyd 0]

Every year, there is a movie, or more than one movie, that comes out, but seemingly ignored not only by crowds, but also by critics. So, what would be your picks for best ignored film, or films, of the year.

[Insane Bump Machine 0]

Spartan was a great thriller with good acting, a great script with plenty of believable twists and brilliant dialogue.

 

Notable Asian movies from 2004 that I've seen:

Zebraman, Fighter In The Wind and INNOCENCE

[Downhome 0]

Spartan was a great thriller with good acting, a great script with plenty of believable twists and brilliant dialogue.

I can second Spartan, but I haven't seen the Asian films you mention...yet. I have Zebraman on my computer though.

 

Many didn't like it, but Windstruck (South Korea) was good in my opinion. I thought Breaking News (Hong Kong) was awesome also, especially the opening. Arahan (South Korea) was just unreal, all of you guys should check that one out.

[Gary Floyd 0]

"Time of the Wolf" an Apocalyptic horror/drama without zombies, but is still great. It was released in theatres here, but went unnoticed and underappreciated, much like 2002's "Trouble Everyday" and 2003's "In My Skin" and "Demonlover"

 

"Calvarie" French Horror film with a male Cabaret singer who finds himself trapped in an motel, as well as in a village with hillbillies that make the one's from

"Deliverence" look like teletubbies. Hopefully will come to the U.S. in 2005.

 

"Dead End" Great, "Twilight Zone" like film with a family that makes a wrong turn on the road.

[Guest Shutterspeed]

I haven't seen it, but I continue to hear good things about Before Sunset, sequel to Before Sunrise. I don't recall it receiving even any domestic publicity whatsoever.

 

I'd put forth more titles but 2004 hasn't been a good moviegoing year for me at all. I'd be lucky to have been to five different films, which has to be an all-time personal low.

[spiny norman 0]

I would have said Before Sunset, but he said ignored by critics and audiences, and I recall the critics really praising that film. But it definitely was extremely good.

 

Anyway, my pick would be the Lars Von Trier film Dogville, with Nicole Kidman and Paul Bettany. Extremely good and interesting movie which didn't do well in the box office, and the critics were fairly polarised with it.

[The Mandarin 0]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.LOL2008

[Lord of The Curry 0]

That's a funny joke, CM.

 

I'll third Spartan.

[Guest Shutterspeed]

I would have said Before Sunset, but he said ignored by critics and audiences, and I recall the critics really praising that film. But it definitely was extremely good.

I recall reading only one review of it, and that was in a publication that specialises in film and never omits something that gets the big screen treatment.

 

How about Sideways? Same deal.

[Downhome 0]

Hmmm, how about Ginger Snaps II and III also.

[BrokenTiger 0]

Many didn't like it, but Windstruck (South Korea) was good in my opinion. I thought Breaking News (Hong Kong) was awesome also, especially the opening. Arahan (South Korea) was just unreal, all of you guys should check that one out.

Windstruck's alright, but probably most people are expecting it to be as good as 'My Sassy Girl' (same director and leading lady - Jeon Ji Hyun. mmm... )

 

Agreed about Breaking News. Never heard of Arahan, though.

[Guest Retro Rob]

I would recommend Spartan, Shade (poker movie, cool card tricks), and A Dirty Shame (new John Water's movie).

[Lord of The Curry 0]

Finders Fee (directed by Jeff Probst of Survivor fame) was a damn good movie. James Earl Jones totally made me remember that he's a good actor and seeing Matthew Lillard and Ryan Reynolds in dramatic roles was cool as both of them managed to surprise me. Kick-ass twist at the end to boot.

[Downhome 0]

Jeon Ji Hyun. mmm... )

There is only room here for one Jeon Ji Hyun mark, and I have that position filled.

 

You really should try to check out Arahan sometime. It's not perfect, it's no all time classic or anything, but I got really into it.

[Insane Bump Machine 0]

Arahan (South Korea) was just unreal, all of you guys should check that one out.

That one would at least be in the run for best fight scenes of the year, but as a movie it was nothing special.

 

And Downhome, you HAVE to check out Fighter In The Wind. It's available via file sharing. Oh, and prepare for a strange experience with Zebraman

[Downhome 0]

Fighter In the Wind is on my list of flicks to check out next, so I'll get to it soon. As far as strange things go, trust me I'm into that. I mean, for the love of God, I'm in the process of watching the live action Cutie Honey film right now.

[Insane Bump Machine 0]

Alright, tell me what you thought of it afterwards.

 

A movie that wasn't totally ignored but didn't fare well at the box office and didn't have the love of the critics was The Chronicles of Riddick. I don't get that, because I think it's great. Loved the character, the universe and the FX. Had quite a Conan vibe going and I loved it.

[Mecha Mummy 0]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.LOL2008

That was ignored by moviegoers for the most part, it seemed, but not by critics.

[Guest Dynamite Kido]

Finders Fee (directed by Jeff Probst of Survivor fame) was a damn good movie. James Earl Jones totally made me remember that he's a good actor and seeing Matthew Lillard and Ryan Reynolds in dramatic roles was cool as both of them managed to surprise me. Kick-ass twist at the end to boot.

I thought this movie was going to be terrible to, but I agree it was surprisingly decent.

[Guest nugget]

Finders Fee (directed by Jeff Probst of Survivor fame) was a damn good movie. James Earl Jones totally made me remember that he's a good actor and seeing Matthew Lillard and Ryan Reynolds in dramatic roles was cool as both of them managed to surprise me. Kick-ass twist at the end to boot.

i actually rented that and it turned out pretty good.

 

my pick would have to be Bubba Ho-tep which i was actually able to catch on the big screen. it had a sizable cult audience, but nothing mainstream, or from the critics

[SamoaRowe 0]

I didn't go to many movies this year... but out of what I saw, I thought Shaun of the Dead deserved more attention.