So without further ado, heres our selection of 25 underappreciated films from the year 2006.

The big screen adaptation of David Nicholls hit novelOne Dayreally turned out to be something of an unsatisfying muddle.

The far more focused adaptation ofStarter For Ten,however, came out a whole lot better.

Eve and McAvoy are a good screen couple, whilst Dominic Cooper chips in with some excellent support.

A lot of fun this one.

But then you notice Bobcat Goldthwaits name as director and writer.

And it takes 0.00001 seconds to appreciate that wasnt the confession he was expecting.

But what makesSleeping Dogs Lieinteresting is what Goldthwait does next.

Because he turns this premise into a surprisingly charming, warm film.

Yet it takes risks, goes off where you dont expect it, and warrants a watch.

Some reviewers looked favourably on it, while a slightly greater number treated its labyrinthine plot with derision.

Justin Timberlake also lip-synchs to The Killers while showgirls cavort on pinball machines.

For these and other reasons,Southland Talesis well worth seeking out.

Maggie Gyllenhaals got no shortage of quality performances in little-seen movies under her belt.Sherrybabyis another.

Its a fairly straightforward premise, and not one that gets too heavily developed beyond that set-up.

But the strength of the film is the characters it puts into the heart of it.

A film with its imperfections, certainly, but with considerable merits too.

Lasse Hallstrom directed it, and its some way removed from his run of Oscar films.

Its far more fun, for a start.

And Gere really is a treat.

Its contrast to his much darker work, however, makes it stand out all the more.

Mike JudgesIdiocracytakes the same premise and turns it into a cheerfully profane satire.

Although its since earned a deserved cult following, wed still argue that more people should seeIdiocracy.

LikeOffice Space,its another cuttingly-observed film from a great comedy director.

Because this clearly wasnt a happy ship to sail on.

It was Aardmans first CG feature, and it resulted in it parting company with DreamWorks Animation.

Theres no sign of a Blu-ray release, and the film is rarely talked about.

What a pity too, as its bristling with wit, style and no shortage of outright fun.

Mostly though, this is a brisk, funny, hugely entertaining film.

ButRed Roadis firmly in second place behind it.

Francois Cluzet plays a well-to-do doctor whose wife is murdered by an unknown serial killer.

Walkers good in it, too, and it deserves a second chance.

That inevitably isolates some, as does the raw, low budget feel of the production.

But then, firmly in its favour is just how funny the film is.

(Assuming youre in the northern hemisphere and also assuming youre in the northern hemisphere.

If youre not, buyThe Girl Who Leapt Through Timeanyway.)

Its moody, atmospheric and suitably serious, framed through the eyes of Matt Damons Edward Wilson.

Whats particularly pleasing aboutThe Good Shepherdis it assumes youve got a bit of intelligence.

If youve seen the film once, its most certainly worth a second run, too.

And whilst there are moments when it perhaps gets just a little bogged down, its absorbing cinema nonetheless.

De Niros a fine director, too.

Even more worryingly, the narrator happens to mention something about his imminent death.

Its got problems certainly, and Lumet would end his career on a better film.

But theres so much to enjoy inFind Me Guiltythat its borderline criminal its been buried for so long.

Its also exceedingly violent.

Gibson may have fallen from grace since, but the films a reminder of his talent as a director.

Monster Housethen succeeds on two levels.

Firstly, the bonding between the three teens is really well done.

Theres a sense of capturing the adventure of youth here, as the trio team together.

Alfonso Cuarons adaptation of PD James sci-fi novel provided the perfect showcase for his filmmaking talents.

Technically astonishing, superbly acted and hugely affecting,Children Of Menis little short of a genre classic.

As a great piece of storytelling from a hugely talented director,Children Of Menis required viewing.

Its also disappointing to note thatA Scanner Darklydidnt even make that paltry sum back during its theatrical run.

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