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Originally Posted by Lux
A film I thought was particularly underrated was The Ice Storm. American Beauty was a poor man's/shallow person's unoriginal version of The Ice Storm. There's brilliance in so many elements of it but I couldn't be arsed boring people with it.
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I totally agree, The Ice storm is a gem. I love it and Ang Lee is one of my personal favourites. He's able to fill a scene with so many elements without an hint of arrogance.
I also agree on The Human Stain (Anthony Hopkins can't do wrong for me... well almost never
) and Eyes Wide Shut.
Then:
Spotswood: an Australian movie with Hopkins, Russell Crowe and Toni Collette that's not very known
What?: By Roman Polanski, a movie without the trace of a plot that looks like the director's personal Helzapoppin
Bonfire of Vanities: By De Palma, it's a brilliant satire with some moments of astounding filmaking, I don't know why American critics can't stand it.
The Associate: a very funny comedy with Goldberg and Wiest particularly inspired and a great supporting cast.
Brassed Off: one of the most brilliant mixture of comedy and drama I've seen in the last ten years
El Abrazo Partido: Daniel Burman can speak of feelings with such a grace
Judy Berlin: Great performances and beautifully shot
Fresh: is an unsung masterpiece for me. Hope Yakin would be able to make consistent movies again.
Where The Money Is: Newman and Fiorentino made a wonderful couple.
In The Mood For Love: I don't know if it's underrated in US, but just in case, I put it here, because is a truly magnificent film with two of the best living actors around and an incredible director like Wong Kar-wai.
Just some...
Romy