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Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro mare d'agosto (1974)
Interesting marooned on an island theme.
Forget the tawdry remake and the many meet cute films of this kind Swept Away spawned, this is a must watch film for any lover of film, philosophy and sociology. For those in search of a little romance, Swept Away can be seen as a love story, albeit an unconventional one. Its approach will disturb some - that a woman can fall in love with a man who abuses her, both physically and emotionally. However, those who criticize the film on this level are ignoring two important points. First, the female actually starts the abuse with her constant berating of the male on the yacht. Secondly, this "romance" is not taking place in anything resembling a civilized situation - by virtue of their circumstances, the characters have been thrown back into a setting that mimics prehistoric times, when survival (of the individual and of the species) dictated coupling. This is great cinema whether you like comedy, drama or just plain thinking.
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Awesome fast paced war film
Black Hawk Down is an amazing feature film. Scott's movie is fast-paced and riveting. The film will keep the average viewer on the edge of his or her seat, with eyes fixed on the screen. Cinematographer Slavomir Idziak makes frequent, effective use of filters to dampen hues and enhance the "grittiness" of Black Hawk Down's appearance. Hans Zimmer's music is generally effective, although there are times when it calls attention to itself a little too much
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Awesome fast paced war film
Black Hawk Down is an amazing feature film. Scott's movie is fast-paced and riveting. The film will keep the average viewer on the edge of his or her seat, with eyes fixed on the screen. Cinematographer Slavomir Idziak makes frequent, effective use of filters to dampen hues and enhance the "grittiness" of Black Hawk Down's appearance. Hans Zimmer's music is generally effective, although there are times when it calls attention to itself a little too much
Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
(A great man vs nature film from 1972).
In 1972 Robert Redford was at the height of his star power and he decided to make a film very close to his heart- Jeremiah Johnson is shot in his native Utah, in the wilderness and based on a real historical figure by the moniker of "liver eating" Johnson. Directed by his close friend Sydney Pollack this is a good film and it features one of my favorite fight sequences between the Indian gangs and Jeremiah. It is raw, realistic and very well edited. Though the ending might leave some with a feeling of something lacking, I thought this was a great effort. Redford is good as the titular character and the pacing is pretty good, if not a bit uneven.
Trading Places (1983)
One of Aykroyd and Murphy's most underrated films
Trading Places has two stars, at the height of their powers, costarring in a movie directed by a director who would carve an identity for himself in the horror and comedy genre. It is also a take on Mark Twain's famous Prince and the Pauper story. Eddie Murphy and Dan Ackroyd star in this comedy drama where they both interchange their positions in society. Murphy comes from the dirtier poorer side of the street and Ackroyd the wealthier. The moral compass of the film aside it is also funny throughout and the script never lags. This is a great early 80s comedy worth checking out.
Wolf (1994)
A great Nicholson movie
Wolf starring Jack Nicholson is a good movie and contains some pretty awesome sequences. It is quite visceral, and the pacing is good. Nicholson is his usual and pretty Michelle Pfieffer can also deliver her lines rather well. Mike Nichols takes a detour from the kind of films he usually makes and this one is special for it. This is quite different from An American werewolf in Paris and the likes. I wouldn't call Wolf underrated but it is a rather unseen film and many people haven't even heard of it.
Plein soleil (1960)
Watch it for Delon's portrayal and Celement's direction
Purple Noon shot Alain Delon to international stardom. He plays Tom Ripley- a petty criminal who entraps a rich man, kills him and takes his place. The film is based on the Patricia Highsmith novel and anyone who has seen the American films based on the Ripley books will know that everyone from Matt Damon and John Malkovich to Dennis Hopper has played the psychopathic character- each with their own unique interpretation. In my opinion Delon is close to perfection to Highsmith's book, a fact even she acknowledged (she considered him excellent). The cinematography is stunning and truly captures the European lands and Rene Clement's direction is sublime and poetic.
400 Days (2015)
xpected of low budget science fiction.
The effects are so-so but the story lags- as is expected of low budget science fiction. Give this one a miss and watch on whilst streaming and even then, it will seem like a waste of time.
Big Hero 6 (2014)
An underrated animation film destined to be a cult classic
This is an underrated animated film that needs to be discovered. The script is great, characters are very well etched- dare I say I even got emotional. This film may not have a great marketing budget or recognizable voice actors but do not let this interfere with your decision to give it a shot. (An underrated animation film destined to be a cult classic)