Another 25 unsung greats come under the spotlight, as we look at the underrated movies of 1995.
The year covered in this underrated movie rundown was significant for a number of reasons.
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Congo
Oh lord, where do you start?
And yet it still works.
And its massively, massively enjoyable.
But amongst the many competitors to grab your attention, steps forward the impeccable Tim Curry.
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23.
The Prophecy
Viggo Mortensen as the Devil?
Christopher Walken as an insubordinate archangel Gabriel?
His unique line-delivery and unblinking, physical performance adds a real touch of class to the trashy story.
Its charismatic moments like this that makeThe Prophecywell worth tracking down.
You know how you got that dent in your top lip?
Way back, before you were born, I told you a secret.
It tells the not always easy to watch story of painter Dora Carrington, here played by Emma Thompson.
Dig deeper, and its a mixed movie.
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21.
No classic, but a well cast, well-made, and fun to watch movie.
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20.
Naturally, Quinns investigator soon encounters all kinds of ghostly things he cant explain away.
Quinns excellent in the lead, but hes ably supported by Kate Beckinsale, John Gielgud and Anthony Andrews.
Rob Roy
The big reason to watchRob Roy?
But Michael Caton-Jones movie has lots of other qualities.
Then theres the excellent photography and the fact that when it hits form, its a terrific adventure.
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18.
Empire Records
Director Allan Moyle has two cult hit movies to his name that arrived in the 1990s.
Weve already talked aboutPump Up The Volume, starring Christian Slater, before.
But its perhapsEmpire Recordsthat people have taken to their hearts.
Its an ensemble piece set in an indie music store with a quality soundtrack to match.
And its one of those films that finds it feet more on a second viewing than a first.
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17.
He is cast here against Johnny Depp in really charming form as John Arnold DeMarco.
Brando gets to play the shrink here, and he and Depp spark well onscreen.
The sun-drenched backdrop is of real benefit too, and director Jeremy Leven keeps the tone warm.
The late, great Michael Kamen contributes a wonderful score as well.
Additionally, the movie has a lovely ending, which we wont spoil here.
Well worth checking out though.
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The sequels better, butThe Brady Bunch Movieis a great place to start.
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15.
Fun fact: Tsukamoto provided the voice of Vamp in the original Japanese version ofMetal Gear Solid 4.
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14.
We particularly like the way he pronounces Nietzsche.
Both are well worth checking out.
As Walken asks at one point, Wanna go someplace dark?
Worse still, theyre gradually becoming better at impersonating the humans theyre hunting.
Less glossy thanTotal Recall,and less artistic thanBlade Runner, Screamersis nevertheless just as fun as both.
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11.
Casting Holly Hunter and Signourney Weaver as the two leads works wonders here.
Its a movie that firmly earns its 18 certificate as well.
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10.
Plus Denzel Washington is magnetic here, in a more complex role than it may first appear.
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9.
Boat drinks, indeed.
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8.
Then theres 1995sMemories, an anime anthology Otomo co-directed with Koji Morimoto and Tensai Okamura.
Its a beautiful-looking piece of work, though set in a walled city beset by a constant war.
The camera ebbs and flows through scene after scene without an edit, adding to the dreamlike air.
For more Otomo short movie goodness, also check out 1987sNeo Tokyo.The remarkably detailed segmentConstruction Cancellation Orderis his.
What follows is an intense drama, with two complex characters in two very different places in their lives.
Its superbly acted throughout this, andThe Pledgeis even better.
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Walsh, Bob Hoskins, Joan Allen… the list feels endless.
In the extended version in particular, theres real texture and human drama fused throughout.
Its not an easy movie, and its far less accessible thanJFK.
But its a very rewarding one if you give it your full attention.
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5.
Living In Oblivion
Steve Buscemi.
Catherine Keener and Dermot Mulroney are amongst his co-stars.
Youll even find Peter Dinklage in the cast.
A cracking movie, and an excellent book.
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4.
The final scenes with Von Sydow and Chikatilo are utterly electrifying.
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3.
Richard III
Why, I can smile… And murder while I smile!
A genuine undiscovered gem.
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The most underrated mainstream movie of 1995?
For us, it really is.
