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You know those pics that you saw a really long time ago and completely forgot about? Or the ones where you hear people mention all the time but never get around to watching? Or the ones critics didn’t dig as much as the audience? These are the movies that often become forgotten, even if they’re great: underrated pics. I’m going to list out some underrated movies I love that I think are worth watching.
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Solaris
This movie is beautiful. The cinematography is pristine and the plot is thought provoking. Director Andrei Tarkovsky truly delivers on this slow but inspiring piece.
Solaris follows a psychologist who is sent to a space station orbiting a distant ocean planet. His mission was to find out what drove the few inhabitants of the station mad, only to be slowly driven mad himself.
Solaris is also rather experimental. The film swithced between black + white, sepia, and color frequently.
There’s not much more to be said about this movie. I hope the plot gives you an idea of how incredible it is. It’s name on the Criterion Collection is worthy.
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Tremors
Featuring one of Kevin Bacon’s early performances, this pic’s a treat. The special effects are great and the dialogue is fun and punchy. The best thing about this movie is how well it balances horror and comedy: one minute you’re laughing your head off and the next you’re holding your breath. This is what a horror comedy is all about.
Tremors follows two slacker residents of the town Perfection as they slowly uncover the mystery behind the gradual disappearances of locals. The answer? Worms. Big worms.
The craft of this movie reaches a standard you wouldn’t have expected. The cinematography is clever, the acting is good, and the special effects are pretty great as well. If you’re in the mood for a fun horror flick, watch Tremors.
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