People flock to multiplexes around the world by the millions to view the latest blockbusters. Every year, however, many great movies go unseen. Some lack the marketing dollars provided by Hollywood's mega-studios, while others feature unknown actors yet to garner mainstream appeal. It's important to note that some outstanding movies are being made every year that somehow fail to reach a mainstream audience that would love them if given the chance. The 25 films below are prime examples of the masterpieces that routinely fall through the cracks and out of the average movie-goer's consciousness. According to the numbers, not many Americans have seen these great films. The next time you're at Family Video and you're just not convinced that the latest Will Ferrell sports comedy is what you're in the mood for, try one of these. In most cases, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and in some cases, you'll be mesmerized.
1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
2. Once (2007)
3. The Fountain (2006)
4. Everything is Illuminated (2005)
5. Brick (2006)
6. Waitress (2007)
7. Away from Her (2007)
8. The Believer (2002)
9. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
10. The Machinist (2005)
11. Starter for 10 (2007)
12. Thank you for Smoking (2006)
13. Primer (2004)
14. The Proposition (2006)
15. Sunshine (2007)
16. 3 Burials of Melquades Estrada (2005)
17. The New World (2005)
18. Hard Candy (2006)
19. Green Street Hooligans (2005)
20. Shattered Glass (2003)
21. The Ice Storm (1997)
22. Ghost World (2001)
23. Mean Creak (2004)
24. Serenity (2005)
25. Shop Girl (2005)
1 comment:
Hey wait a minute. I'm offended! I've seen everyone of those 25, and most of them multiple times!
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