Sadly, there are a lot of incredible movies that fly under the radar. They miss out on mainstream success or are undervalued by critics.
Don’t worry, though, because these underrated films have a devoted fan base ready to tell you what you’re missing out on. They may not have won over the masses, but we’re confident that they’ll win you over.
Better Off Dead
Over time, Better Off Dead is becoming recognized for the excellent 1980s comedy that it is. Sadly, it didn’t receive that recognition upon release.
Thankfully, there are plenty of quotes we can still take home today. “I want my two dollars!”
The Nice Guys
It seems cliche to be one of a million people who have called The Nice Guys underrated, but a spade’s a spade. This film is criminally underrated by the masses.
Sadly, despite its originality, it was a box office flop that was drowned out by a sea of sequels, spin-offs, and extended comic book universes.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
I’m convinced that Kiss Kiss Bang Bang failed to resonate with mainstream audiences because it was released in 2005, a time when stars Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer weren’t exactly household names.
If you’re looking for a starting point for when Downey Jr. reminded everyone of his talent, this was it. Plus, Kilmer was great as always.
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Death to Smoochy
Robin Williams as a jealous children’s television star who goes crazy and plots revenge against a Barney lookalike?
You’re telling me this isn’t a breakout hit? Ya’ll are crazy.
World’s Greatest Dad
Let’s talk more about Robin Williams, because he was seriously good at what he did.
I stumbled upon World’s Greatest Dad during a late night movie search on Netflix, and I was glad I did. It’s an excellent black comedy showcasing Williams’ talent as an actor.
Palm Springs
Chalk this one up to the pandemic.
Released on Hulu in 2020, Palm Springs is a modern day Groundhog Day enhanced by the tremendous chemistry between its co-stars, Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Mel Brooks has an impressive library of films that have held up well over time. Sadly, his parody of Robin Hood isn’t as well known or recognized as other movies, such as Blazing Saddles or Spaceballs.
Cary Elwes is perfect in the titular role, but I’m a big fan of Richard Lewis as Prince John.
Cinema Paradiso
I’ve yet to find someone who, after watching Cinema Paradiso, hated the film.
Don’t be turned off by the fact that it’s a foreign language film (Italian). It’s a delight from start to finish, with an incredibly touching ending.
The To Do List
Ever since Aubrey Plaza broke out thanks to her role on Parks and Recreation, it’s been great to see her thrive in the spotlight.
During that period, she starred in the 2013 raunchy comedy The To Do List, a genre that has become a rarity these days. It’s always appreciated when one makes it to theaters, though sadly, despite its impressive cast, this one went under the radar.
Observe and Report
Yes, we joke about this being the rated R version of Paul Blart, but director Jody Hill went on to create several acclaimed HBO shows: Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and The Righteous Gemstones.
Combined with a surprisingly well rounded cast (Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta, Patton Oswalt, Danny McBride, Aziz Ansari, Jesse Plemons, among others), it becomes obvious that we slept on this comedy.
Idiocracy
Everyone knows and loves Office Space, but Mike Judge’s other live action comedy, Idiocracy, deserves more respect.
It’s receiving more time in the spotlight today thanks to possibly doing a little too good of a job predicting the future.
Grandma’s Boy
20th Century Fox.
In 2006, a bunch of Adam Sandler’s best friends got the chance to star in their own movie.
While it didn’t achieve the same mainstream success as Sandler’s best films, there’s still plenty to love in the stoner comedy. Plus, I just have a soft spot for Allen Covert; he always does a great job, and it was nice to see him in a leading role for a change.
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