Hudson Hawk. Criminally underrated.
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Loads of classics in this thread, worth bookmarking to revisit later. Let me add one of my own that I haven't seen mentioned:
Babe: Pig in the City (1998) - The first movie I saw in the theater by myself, because nobody could be arsed to come along. In the end I was glad, because I cried so much.
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Dredd (2012) is a near perfect 80s/90's style, over the top action movie made 25 years too late.
Well shot action scenes.
Excellent soundtrack.
Pretty darn well paced.
Good helping of action hero one liners.
Plot is simple enough for idiot, explosion go boom, brain to follow, but also takes itself seriously enough to present the horrors of its world via interactions with minor characters.
Karl Urban manages to do more acting with only his mouth and chin, and line delivery, than many other actors do with their whole face.
Olivia Thirlby is also very, very good, I do not understand why some other director has not cast her in an action oriented role since... now that Nintendo seems to actually allow their IP in films: Make her blonde again and she is Samus Aran.
EDIT:
In case you haven't seen it... this is a bit spoilery, but here's a decent 4 minute representative sample to give you an impression of the movie.
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Empire Records.
I make references from that movie all the time and nobody ever gets it. Doesn't stop me.
Okay, I've got one that no one has mentioned.
Without clicking the link, just imagine what it might be.
Got it pictured?
Yes. It is exactly what you imagined.
It's Star Wars and Space Balls splashed across Trucker stereotypes. It's affordably made, except when it's trying to be gross - when no expense is spared.
But somehow it's also... just all around...good? It's good. I can't explain it. But... it's just... a pretty good movie.
The characters are relatable. The acting is professional and effective. It's easy to root for the main cast, and against the badguys. All the story beats land where and how they should.
I want to see someone do one of those high minded film making analysis on "Space Truckers", because I suspect it is better on every level than it has any right to be.
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Big Trouble in Little China
Not shitty. An absolute classic. One of Carpenter's finest.
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Treasure Planet. There's weird plot choices, but I loved the mixed animation, the music, the characters.
An actually bad but amazing movie would be Miami Connection. Karate rock band sings about friendship fights motorcycle drug ninjas. Fuck yeah bro.
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Did you know Angels in the Outfield has a 31% on rottentomatoes? I'm scared to watch it again because I remember it as a perfect movie.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space needs no defending. It's just a terrible great time.
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If you'll notice the arterial nature of the blood coming from the hole in my head, you can assume that we're all having a real lousy day.
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If you remember the 80s at all, then "Hot Tub Time Machine" is the greatest comedy ever created.
If you don't remember the 80's, then " Hot Tub Time Machine" is the greatest comedy ever created.
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The Last Starfighter is not a shitty movie. Now go back to sleep, Louis, before I tell ma about your Playboys.
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I unironically love Armageddon and The Core. Yes, they're both stupid and unrealistic movies, but that works in their favor about as often as against. Something about the way they play with the core concepts makes me love them.
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- Big Trouble in Little China
- Escape From New York
- Iron Sky
- Sucker Punch
- Punisher (Dolph Lundgren)
- Red State
- Kung Fury
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Titan A.E. Is a masterpiece.
The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen. Peak Gilliam, and always a joy to watch. Wish I could find a higher resolution version.
Nacho Libre. Everything about that movie makes me giggle.
Hot Rod! I can quote pretty much the whole movie. It’s such a fun ride.
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