Hidden gems of movies 15:45 - Apr 18 with 8290 views | BrixtonBlue | What are some really great movies that are perhaps less well known? My vote goes to Chronicle (2012). It's a 'super-powers' movie, but nothing like a regular super-powers movie. Done in a handheld camera documentary style (but not shaky) it's about some teens who find some weird crystals and begin developing super powers (and one of them chronicles the events as they unfold on his handheld camera). What makes this different is that they don't solve crime or save the world from aliens (which is why I said super-powers rather than superhero). Instead they lark about pulling pranks, just like real teens would. This is what I love about it; the realism. They act like teens would if they started developing the ability to fly, telekinesis etc. If you liked District 9 and Arrival in how they attempted to portray alien invasion in a realistic way, then this is the 'humans gaining super powers' equivalent. It's quite dark as well, as one of the teens starts to go a bit crazy... but I won't spoil it by saying any more. Whenever I mention Chronicle most people have never heard of it, so this is my vote for 'hidden gem'. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 15:46 - Apr 18 with 4216 views | davblue | Whiplash | | | |
Hidden gems of movies on 15:48 - Apr 18 with 4186 views | GlasgowBlue | Drop Dead Fred. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 15:51 - Apr 18 with 4189 views | MattinLondon | A good sci-fi film which seems to be forgotten is ‘Dark City’. It’s a big different and very entertaining | | | |
Hidden gems of movies on 16:00 - Apr 18 with 4165 views | solemio | Support Your Local Sheriff | | | |
Hidden gems of movies on 16:03 - Apr 18 with 4156 views | BrixtonBlue |
Hidden gems of movies on 15:46 - Apr 18 by davblue | Whiplash |
Great film but I wouldn't say it's a 'hidden' gem. Won a stack of awards including 3 Oscars and 3 Baftas. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 16:05 - Apr 18 with 4152 views | jeera | | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 16:05 - Apr 18 with 4146 views | BrixtonBlue |
Hidden gems of movies on 15:51 - Apr 18 by MattinLondon | A good sci-fi film which seems to be forgotten is ‘Dark City’. It’s a big different and very entertaining |
Good shout. Very weird but very good. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 16:08 - Apr 18 with 4141 views | Warkystache | A Field in England All the President's Men On Chesil Beach - watched it on Netflix the other day, really enjoyed it. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 16:16 - Apr 18 with 4125 views | Herbivore | Safety Not Guaranteed is very good. The Fundamentals of Caring also very good. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 16:19 - Apr 18 with 4121 views | eireblue | Midnight Sting | | | |
Hidden gems of movies on 16:20 - Apr 18 with 4121 views | BanksterDebtSlave | No idea how well known it is but... Once Were Warriors | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 16:46 - Apr 18 with 4092 views | NewcyBlue | Arrival is a bloody good film. I watched it when I was on my last ship and thought it was utterly brilliant. Thanks for Chronicle, I’ll check that out later. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 16:58 - Apr 18 with 4059 views | Fixed_It | Any of these on Amazon Prime? I need to start making the most of this... | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 17:03 - Apr 18 with 4039 views | Chrisd | The wife and I watched 'True Story' on Netflix last weekend and we both thought that was a hidden gem. Certainly keeps you intrigued right until the very end. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 17:05 - Apr 18 with 4038 views | BarcaBlue | Two films directed by Aki Kaurismäki Leningrad Cowboys Go America I Hired A Contract Killer Not sure I've seen any of his other films but with time on my hands I'll see what's available. | | | |
Hidden gems of movies on 17:10 - Apr 18 with 4024 views | footers | | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 17:21 - Apr 18 with 3994 views | BrixtonBlue |
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That would be a pretty good name for a movie. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 17:52 - Apr 18 with 3928 views | Lord_Lucan | The Falcon and the Snowman Into the Wild Naked Lunch Defending your Life | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 18:07 - Apr 18 with 3908 views | Radlett_blue | "Driven", the dramatised version of John de Lorean's fall from grace. Picked it up on a flight a few months ago. Superb performances from Jason Sudeikis as Jim Hoffman & Lee Pace as John DeLorean | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 18:08 - Apr 18 with 3909 views | sparks | Hobo with a shotgun | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 18:38 - Apr 18 with 3878 views | GeoffSentence | Wild - film about someone a bit fvcked up going walking Leave No Trace - Film about a fvcked up dad living in the wild with his daughter but it all goes a bit wrong. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 18:38 - Apr 18 with 3873 views | hampstead_blue | I give you.... Martyrs - is the sickest horror I have ever seen. It is deep. Whoops Apocalypse - the funniest British comedy I have ever seen. I wee myself. Please watch these utter gems. [Post edited 18 Apr 2020 18:48]
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Hidden gems of movies on 18:42 - Apr 18 with 3864 views | Funge | Glengarry Glen Ross. It's the absolute tits. Pacino, Kevin Spacey, Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris - and Alec Baldwin in easily his best ever role. It's utterly brilliant, and not many people talk about it. Get involved. [Post edited 18 Apr 2020 18:43]
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Hidden gems of movies on 18:49 - Apr 18 with 3835 views | monytowbray | Cuck. Snow Piercer. Eurotrip (really silly 00s teen comedy that’s aged bad but a hangover easy viewing fav) Children of Men. | |
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Hidden gems of movies on 18:50 - Apr 18 with 3833 views | hampstead_blue | @BrixtonBlue I remember seeing Chronicles. A bunch of kids with hitherto unknown powers. I think it needs a rewatch as it left me flat the first time. One lad lost the plot entirely. A kind of 'realistic' Magneto.... Good call to start the thread. | |
| Assumption is to make an ass out of you and me.
Those who assume they know you, when they don't are just guessing.
Those who assume and insist they know are daft and in denial.
Those who assume, insist, and deny the truth are plain stupid.
Those who assume, insist, deny the truth and tell YOU they know you (when they don't) have an IQ in the range of 35-49.
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