This list features some genuinely remarkable movies that might have escaped your notice. If you’re sick of hearing about the same old popular movies and want something new, here you go. Despite receiving favorable reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, none of these movies received the general acclaim they deserved.
1. The 2016 film Hunt for the Wilderpeople Director: Waititi Taika Country: United Kingdom, New Zealand Feel-good, humorous, and heartwarming vibes Overview: A peculiar tale about a disturbed young man and his irascible foster dad who end up running away in the wilderness of New Zealand. It’s a fun diversion with its deadpan comedy and endearing acting.
2. Daniel Blake (2016); Ken Loach, director Nation: France, Belgium, United Kingdom Character-driven, melancholy, and sentimental moods Summary: A candid depiction of a blue-collar worker negotiating England’s dysfunctional welfare system, emphasizing social protection issues and empathy.
3. Captain Fantastic (2016), Matt Ross, director Nation: USA Feel-good, inspirational, and thought-provoking moods describe the story of an off-grid family led by a former activist who instills unusual values in their children. They have to reintegrate into contemporary society after catastrophe hits.
4. Icarus (2017) Bryan Fogel, director Nation: USA Feelings: Somber, Educational, Astonishing Synopsis: Initially a personal doping experiment, it becomes an engrossing political thriller as the director unearths a vast state-sponsored doping scandal in Russia.
5. Taylor Sheridan, director of Wind River (2017) Country: France, UK, Canada Feelings: tense, thought-provoking The plot of this spine-tingling mystery, which is set on a Native American reservation, centers on the investigation of the murder of a young woman and the underlying problems that the community is facing.
6. Honeyland (2019) Ljubomir Stefanov, director Tamara Kotevska Nation: Macedonia Moods: Educational Summary: A personal documentary about Europe’s last wild beekeeper, examining her life and the effects of new neighbors on her customs.
7. Hell or High Water (2016) David Mackenzie, director Nation: USA Moods: raw and tense A seasoned Texas ranger is pursuing two brothers who are stealing banks to preserve their family ranch in this contemporary Western. It blends heart-wrenching action with intriguing observations on life .
8. The Handmaiden (2016) Park Chan-wook, director Location: Korea, S. Emotions: Vibrant, Exhilarating, Strange Summary: A sophisticated psychological suspense story with a love triangle and deceitful undertones, taking place in 1930s Korea. The film, which is based on the book “Fingersmith,” is powerful and visually fascinating.
9. The Great Beyond (2017) with Jim and Andy Chris Smith is the director. Country: United States, Canada Moods: somber, thought-provoking, emotional The documentary explores Jim Carrey’s process of playing Andy Kaufman in the movie Man on the Moon. It provides an intriguing insight at Carrey’s commitment and the effect on people around him.
10. Cold War (2018) Paweł Pawlikowski, director Country: UK, Poland, France Moods: tearjerker, romantic, depressing Summary: An exquisite black-and-white movie depicting a passionate but tumultuous relationship against the country taxes Europe’s post-war aftermath. It’s a masterfully written examination of art and love in tumultuous times.
These movies cover a variety of genres and artistic philosophies, highlighting some real hidden treasures that ought to be seen more often. There’s a film on this list for every taste, be it dramatic dramas, funny comedies, or thought-provoking documentaries.
