Are you tired of the same old films getting all the recognition and praise? Look no further. According to Reddit, these ten films, though lesser-known, are absolute masterpieces that deserve your attention.
From thought-provoking dramas to visually stunning masterpieces, these films will leave a lasting impression on any cinephile. So get ready to add some hidden gems to your must-watch list.
1. Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Big Trouble in Little China is an action-comedy film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, a truck driver caught up in a battle between rival Chinese gangs in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The film also stars Dennis Dun, Kim Cattrall, and James Hong.
2. Hell or High Water (2016)
Hell or High Water is a crime-drama film directed by David Mackenzie. It stars Chris Pine and Ben Foster as brothers who plan a series of bank robberies to save their family’s farm. The film also stars Jeff Bridges and Gil Birmingham.
3. Burn After Reading (2008)
Burn After Reading is a black comedy film directed by the Coen brothers and starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, and John Malkovich. The film follows the accidental discovery of a disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent and the ensuing chaos as various parties try to claim the information.
4. 28 Days Later (2002)
28 Days Later is a science fiction horror film with Danny Boyle as the director. It stars Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, and Christopher Eccleston. The movie is set in a dystopian world where a virus has turned most of the population into rage-filled zombies.
5. Out of Sight (1998)
Out of Sight is a crime-comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, and Ving Rhames. The film follows a career criminal (Clooney) who escapes from prison and takes a U.S. Marshal (Lopez) as a hostage, but the two eventually develop a romance. The film also starred Don Cheadle, Dennis Farina, and Catherine Keener.
6. School of Rock (2003)
School of Rock is a comedy film directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack, and Mike White. The story follows Dewey Finn, a struggling musician who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school and turns his class of fifth-grade students into a rock band to win a local battle of the band competition.
7. A Scanner Darkly (2006)
A Scanner Darkly is a sci-fi film directed by Richard Linklater and starring Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., and Woody Harrelson. The movie, adapted from the novel of the same name by Philip K. Dick, takes place in a bleak future in which government controls everything, and a powerful new drug called Substance D is wreaking havoc on society.
8. Unbreakable (2000)
Unbreakable is a psychological thriller with M. Night Shyamalan as the director, Bruce Willis, and Samuel L. Jackson as the lead actors. The story follows David Dunn, a security guard who survives a train crash and discovers that he has extraordinary powers, and Elijah Price, a comic book art dealer with a rare genetic disorder, who believes David is a superhero.
9. To Die For (1995)
To Die For is a crime-comedy film starring Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, and Joaquin Phoenix, directed by Gus Van Sant. The story follows Suzanne Stone, a weather girl who wants to be a big-time television personality. She manipulates her lover into killing her husband to further her career.
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10. Mask (1985)
Mask is a drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich and starring Cher, Eric Stoltz, and Sam Elliott. The story follows a mother who raises her son Rocky, who suffers from craniodiaphyseal dysplasia. This rare bone disorder causes his head to be disfigured. Cher achieved the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film.
We hope you enjoyed these Reddit recommendations of masterpiece films that deserve more attention. This article is inspired by the internet and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Boss Level Gamer.
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Nice list Elizabeth. However, Cher did not win an Oscar for “MASK”, she wasn’t even nominated. She did win the Oscar for MOONSTRUCK” though.