Unbreakable
M. Night Shyamalan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM-Xo8aSbcI

I love this movie because it brings superheros back down to earth from the over computer animated films we have now. It was very artfully produced. I think it just missed the target market because it's a quieter movie, less action than expected in most superhero films.

best movie quote ever too:

"I bet my dad can beat up your dad"

I didnt like the movie, because of the Samuel L Jackson idiot. I hate his acting, his face, his ... Face.

The number one movie for me under this category would be Children of Men. If you haven't seen it I recommend it and try to pay attention to the shots. They are brilliant. Then afterwards look for the making of the film. It puts things into perspective.

After that one there are a bunch of films I believe don't get the recognition that they deserve.

Off the top of my head though...

The City of Lost Children
A History of Violence and Eastern Promises
Gran Torino
Solaris
Tideland
The Jacket
Half-Nelson
Wristcutters
Winters Bone
Better Off Dead
Grosse Point Blank
The Ten
Thank You for Smoking
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
Stranger Than Fiction
The Tunnel
GROOVE
Human Traffic
Animal Kingdom
Chopper
Romper Stomper
Candy
The Square

The Salton Sea is probably the best movie I ever watched that I hadn't heard of beforehand.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235737/

Also, the last time I can remember seeing Val Kilmer still looking good.

I think I'll be dling that one. ;-)

with all of you on the ones mentioned ... 'Unbreakable' was terrific for me it's one of those films that I can just watch anytime but Val Kilmer being mentioned reminded me of his movie with Robert Downey Jr ... 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' ... I thought it was hilarious and a good thriller at the same time ... one more ... John Cusack in 'Identity' small thriller but packs a punch both of these films were well written and very well acted by all ....... fav moment in 'Unbreakable' when the dad and the kid look at each other and then they get more 'stuff' to put on the weight bar to see how much the dad can really lift

:o)

Unbreakable ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_f1uCWKZQs

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-ekNtkhLjs

Identity ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xykITLtZyvc

Born Romantic

It's a comedy first but I guess does fall into the category of *cringe* romantic comedy. I cringe because I usually hate those kinds of films. But this one's just cynical and bizarre enough for me to love it. It has plenty of familiar faces in it (mostly if you're a Brit) but I'd never heard of it when I saw it and no one I've shown it to since has either. It's a little gem in my book.

I saw:

Children of Men - I might watch it again - I like seeing good ones more than once, you always miss things the first time around
Gran Torino - Very good, Clint Eastwood is always a treat (has my dad's voice, lol)
Thank You for Smoking
Stranger Than Fiction - Awesome!

Haven't seen:

City of Lost Children - looks awesomely creepy
A History of Violence and Eastern Promises
Solaris
Tideland - trippy
The Jacket
Half-Nelson
Wristcutters
Winters Bone
Better off Dead -not so sure of
Grosse Point Blank - looks hilarious
The Ten - LMAO @ trailer
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints - will probably see it next
The Tunnel
GROOVE
Human Traffic
Animal Kingdom
Chopper
Romper Stomper - f**king evil looking
Candy
The Square

That's a lot of movies to have on top of your head, hehe.

I guess I have a good amount to discover.

After seeing the trailers I'd say about half of those I wouldn't dare watch alone.

AND until I see the rest I still think Unbreakable is my tops for this category. ;)

This one looks fun, thanks.

Sexy/Funny/Dramatic

I like it :)

I had to think about which movie Eastern Promises was...then I remembered the steam room scene haha. I thought the movie was so dull up until that point, and my husband was really loving it up until that point. He kept saying..."Is this necessary?"

Grosse Point Blank was great. I like almost all John Cusak (sp?) movie. Did not like 1408 because I couldn't get over how much he looked like fat Elvis in it.

Haven't seen a lot of your list, I'll have to look them up on IMDB.

Also, Half-Nelson was really good. It made me feel this odd mix of depressed and hopeful.

LMAO @ "Fat Elvis"

Now that you mention it he does kinda look like fat Elvis.

District 9
The Prestige
Watchmen
Goemon
Sympathy For Mr Vengeance and Sympathy For Mrs Vengeance (part of the revenge trilogy to which Old Boy also belongs)
Memories Of Murder
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead

I checked them out. Very interesting choices. I'm adding some of these to my personal "to watch list".

District 9 - alien conspiracies can be interesting if well made, I'd watch it
The Prestige - definitely my type of film
Watchmen - the guy at the end of trailer said he's so excited for the movie he could pee.. .lmao
Goemon - Over computer animated special effects turns me off, maybe because I know how they are created and it ruins the magic for me. I hope it has an interesting plot. (and subtitles)
Sympathy For Mr Vengeance and Sympathy For Mrs Vengeance - looks interesting
Memories Of Murder - will watch it
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead - very cool

These were good.

>.I thought the movie was so dull up until that point,

Then don't watch Solaris. You might hang yourself.

Yeah, Cusack is definitely
1. An 80's thing
2. A Chicago thing
3. A Cub's fan thing

I'm a fan of story telling and realism, so I tend to like films like Half-Nelson. They don't need to be over the top or endless action and excitement.

Moon

I recommend seeing it without reading about it or watching any trailers. Sam Rockwell's performance is pretty amazing in it.

Now you have me corious.

liked this movie and you're right Rockwell is terrific but ...... I'm going to stop here cuz if I comment anymore I'll be giving away the film .... definitely worth seeing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twuScTcDP_Q

Let me know what you think of it, please.