Me too. This is a really good movie that was in my top 3 for months. It's a low key western that totally sticks the landing. Last Stop in Yuma County is equally underrated.
Marianna, in 2024 you became my go to person when it comes to movie recommendations and reviews. Very rarely I disagree with you, and when it happens, it's usually because of taste and perception, not because of the movie itself. Please, keep being great in 2025!
Love this video Marianna! Always enjoy your lists. Two movies that I think are severely underrated from 2024 are His Three Daughters and Fresh Kills. I didn’t see either on your Letterboxd. If you haven’t gotten around to them, you should!
I love your videos, especially these list ones. I’ve watched multiple movies this year that I’d never heard of before watching one of your videos, and have enjoyed every single one. Each time you do one of these I always note atleast few of them and watch. I’ve seen 4 or 5 of the ones from this list but look forward to checking out the others. Thanks for the suggestions and for putting out great content!
Loved La Chimera so much! Such a beautiful, unique cinematic voice Alice Rohrwacher has. Made me watch Lazzaro Felice right after this, which I also loved! Hoping to watch La Meraviglie soon. 😊 Never heard of Ghostlight before, but now want to watch it. Thanks for your video! 🥳
respect for Yuma County and Promised Land but was hoping for The Sweet East! one of the best and most overlooked of the year definitely worth checking out! great vid
Glad to see Ghostlight getting some attention! I've been singing its praises to everyone, but that title isn't doing it any favors (most people I talk to seem to think it's a horror movie). It's in my Top 5 of the year, so glad to see others enjoying it as well.
Great list. Thank you for giving me a few more movies to find and watch. Can't wait for your best of and worst of videos. Abigail was an extremely fun movie, just wish the end weren't the same as the end of Ready or Not. The young actress playing Abigail was great
Thanks for your recommendations. I saw Red Rooms last night based on your recommendation, and it was fantastic. It's one of the best movies that I have watched this year. Thanks.
Thanks for putting Ghostlight, Last Stop in Yuma County, MadS, and the Promised Land on my list. Already had Super/Man. Thoroughly enjoyed Monkey Man, The First Omen, Abigail. I'd say that Late Night with the Devil was overlooked. David Dastmalchian is amazing and needs to be in more leading roles. People may be missing out on Flow due to its limited release in a lot of markets. My second best animated movie of the year, but arguably the most creative and risk taking.
Monkey Man was a brilliant take on the revenge action genre. Dev Patil outdid himself! Highly recommended! One you missed was Blink Twice. Not a ground breaking story, but an entertaining one, good acting as well by most of the lead actors
I'm glad you enjoyed The First Omen so much. As I mentioned in the comments of your 2024 top ten video, The First Omen was my number six best film of 2024 (and Monkey Man was number eight). :D
@@sihi5634 okay she listed her 10 most underrated horror films then listed her 10 most underrated films - horror and non horror but nothing from the first list and still 3 horror films made the 2nd list but, they would be the #11, #12, and #13 best horror so #1, #2, and #3 from the 1st list would’ve been included if they had been allowed but how many from #4 - #10 would’ve replaced non horror given the chance? a list of my 10 favorite films probably wouldn’t have any horror but that’s me The Omen is my favorite horror film maybe the only horror film i like but i might give the Omen prequel a try anyway, my point is this girl really likes horror
List of movies looks interesting. I belive I have watched only Abigail. The First Omen I had impression that it's passeble movie...now I may re-concider and watch it. Thank you for making video and highlighting those gems
Great list! Never even heard of ‘The Promised Land’, will def check it out. And in a year of great horror, I feel like ‘The First Omen’ got lost in the shuffle. It’s my 2nd most favorite horror movie after Oddity. 🍿
SO glad to see The First Omen getting some much deserved attention. I saw it TWICE during it's all-too-brief theatrical run, and was just so impressed. Not only might it be my favorite film of 2024 (holding that decision until I see Nosferatu on Christmas Day) but it has become one of my top 5 films of all time. I feel like this is a film will find more and more appreciation as years go on. Aside from the prequel stigma, I believe it suffered by being released so soon after Sydney Sweeney's Immaculate (which I would also rate as an underrated gem of this year).
Last Stop In Yuma County is like low budget Western thriller until the ending where it turns into a Tarantino esque dogfight, and I was all fucking for it 😂
I think Monkey Man is a masterpiece, in the oldfashioned sense of the word. In the sense of an apprentice making a piece that includes all the techniques he's learned in order to become a master within the guild. That's the meaning of all those references to me, at least.
Glad someone else is mentioning Omen, I think this is the best one since the original and the production and acting are so good. One of the best movie experiences of the year
Thank you for "The Promised Land" recommendation. I watched it the same night I watched this video and thought it was an amazing movie. I've always liked Mads Mikkelsen from when I first saw him in Casino Royale, and thought he was magnetic in this movie.
I would recommend The Order to everyone! I saw it at a mystery screening and it is really good starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. It felt like a Taylor Sheridan movie in the vein of Hell or High Water and Wind River.
i just found out the other day that the ghostlight mom, dad, and daughter are real life mom, dad, and daughter, and that makes it so much more charming to me for some reason. can't wait to rewatch it with that knowledge.
Thanks for a great list as always, Marianna. 'Abigail' like 'M3GAN' in 2023 offered a mixture of both horror and comedy. The movie hits even harder with the realization that it was the last credited work of Angus Cloud (Euphoria), who passed away in 2023.😢
The Vourdalak and Red Rooms are probably the most obscure movies that I completely and totally clicked with this year! Strong recommend for both -- Vourdalak is basically a new Hammer Horror, and Red Rooms is just so damn disturbing and fascinating.
Tis is my first time viewing this channel. Not sure ,but I know I have heard these unmistakenable vocals before. This is the first time I'm hearing these vocals with a face, and you have those cinematic vocals that just resonate with the listener. I had to get that off my chest. I've seen' Abigail, & 'First Omen". Loved them both, but 'I'm definitely intrigued with these other picks. Mainly "Monkey Man" which looks like a straight out testosterone fueled Rock & Sock em ride. I also wanna see Richard Brake in The Last Stop in Yuma County. he is a sinister looking character and a damn strong screen presence. He even gave Bill Mosley a run for his money in ' 3 From Hell'. Thanx for the recommendations.
@@ImpressionBlend I just hope he keeps getting opportunities to flex his creative chops, in front of or behind the camera. IMO, Monkey Man was the best action movie since the Raid 2.
I saw the original 1976 Omen for the first time and The First Omen over Halloween, definitely enjoyed them both, the tension is perfect in each their own way. Monkey Man is in my Top 10 of the year so far.
@@ImpressionBlend Finally watched it! A little too violent, but highly enjoyable. I like how colorful these movies are nowadays, like Bullet Train, Last Nite in Soho, lots of cool neon colors throughout these films.
You included Abigail and First Omen here, which leads me to guess that they will not be on your horror best of list because they got crowded out. (We'll see how your rules apply.) Question: Is this the best year for horror ever? Or is there another? 1932, 1960, 1978, & 1999 seem to be the major contenders. What say you oh Slav of the Screens? And Marianna if I hear you correctly, any film featuring potatoes gets an extra boost.
I like your reviews and am a subscriber. The First Omen however I walked out of theater with 10- 15 minutes to go and that was staying too long. Once home I watched the original and enjoyed it again
My fave underrated films (not in order) 1. The First Omen 2. Cloud 3. Lowlifes 4. Kill 5. The Shadow Strays 6. His Three Daughters 7. Thelma 8. Grave Torture (Siksa Kubur) 9. MadS 10. Daddy's Head
Hello! “Kill” the Indian movie? If so I also thought it was really good. It has so much nonstop action. So much better than monkey man which bored me. The shadow strays was also very good. The rest on your list I haven’t seen.
Thanks for "Ghostlight," which is still my favorite film of the year. I didn't realize it before seeing it, but the family at the heart of the story IS a real family - Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen, and Katherine Mallen Kupferer are all busy actors in Chicago, and they're just brilliant here. I also loved "Tuesday," with a wonderful, serious performance by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, an unexpected fantasy element that balances the thoughtful meditations on death and grief, and, I'm not kidding, some of the best sound design of the year, starting with the first two minutes of the movie.
Oddly enough I have seen every one of those films except La Chimera and Christopher Reeve doc. I agree on every one of those, though pretty meh on Monkey Man. So now I must see those two films. I would add New Life, Dogman, and Strange Darling to the list. My favorite on her list is Promised Land. I just loved that old fashioned epic historical drama done so well.
@@ImpressionBlend Yeah and it just doesn't have the screentime to really go deep into its characters, as the series has for obvious reasons. Like waverlyking, I did like Caddo Lake. I disagree about DARK not being as emotional though; I thought it was very emotional, especially the last episode. Very poignant and bittersweet.
@@thoso1973 Same for me, I was so deeply invested in the characters and their arcs - it was a very emotional experience and I was a mess during "What a Wonderful World"
Last Stop in Yuma County, Monkey Man, and The Promised Land were all excellent, all either in my top 10 or just barely got bumped out. Hundreds of Beavers, which is on Prime Video and free on RUclips, is probably my #2 behind Dune part 2. It's if an old Buster Keaton slapstick comedy had a baby with Loony Tunes and priduced something modern with video game logic and low budget 00s internet art. Its an absolute fever dream and a fun ride. What started out simple and pretty straight forward builds upon itself with multilayered jokes (many of which you won't catch if you aren't paying close attention) and playing out of its cartoon/video game logic to its logical extreme. It's probably the best and most clever pure comedy that I've seen in years. The Order, Juror #2, Strange Darling, Hit Man, and Costner's Horizon: An American Saga part 1 are also really solid movies that deserve more attention.
The Promised Land was made in 2019 or 2020, wasn't it? But I do agree that Mads is a great actor, and soooo handsome, I watch whatever he is in :) BTW what brought me here was Mads in the thumbnail :)
The Academy has announced a 24th Category just for this years Awards because of films like Megalopolis and Nosferatu The Academy will be awarding an Oscar to Best Opening and Closing Credits!!!
Ok, more for my "to watch" list. Great!!! Did you know, the actor with the disfigured face in A Different Man is wearing no makeup. He has a disfiguring condition, and was also seen in "Under the Skin".
Hi,can I try to divert your attention to Korean movies and Malayalam movies (its an Indian language)?They Try to explore them, they do make outstanding movies. if you need any info please ask.
The concept of Yuma County sounds really cool, I’ve never heard of it before. Thanks for the recommendation, Marianna!
You're welcome! Enjoy!
So glad you mentioned the underrated gem that is THE PROMISED LAND. Mads Mikkelsen is my absolute favourite actor.
Sick I’ve had this on my to watch list for a long time
The only one i have not watched, never came to any theatre near me and didnt enjoy the trailer but i think will check it out, Mads is a great actor
Me too. This is a really good movie that was in my top 3 for months. It's a low key western that totally sticks the landing. Last Stop in Yuma County is equally underrated.
Marianna, in 2024 you became my go to person when it comes to movie recommendations and reviews. Very rarely I disagree with you, and when it happens, it's usually because of taste and perception, not because of the movie itself. Please, keep being great in 2025!
Wow! Mads in the thumbnail brought me here, but I think you have great taste in movies and I’m going to watch all of these! :)
U definitely should
So many films to now add to the watchlist! Thanks for putting these films on people’s radar
"Evil does not exist" best movie of the year in my opinion
A very interesting movie. I can't say I loved it, but the overall idea and ending definitely stuck with me
41 seconds into the video and Marianna has started the list. Now that's how it's done, RUclipsrs. No time wasted.
Wasted at least 31 seconds there.
Followed by 2 minutes about coffee 😂
41 sec omg. And how many you lost scrolling?
Love this video Marianna! Always enjoy your lists. Two movies that I think are severely underrated from 2024 are His Three Daughters and Fresh Kills. I didn’t see either on your Letterboxd. If you haven’t gotten around to them, you should!
I love your videos, especially these list ones. I’ve watched multiple movies this year that I’d never heard of before watching one of your videos, and have enjoyed every single one. Each time you do one of these I always note atleast few of them and watch. I’ve seen 4 or 5 of the ones from this list but look forward to checking out the others. Thanks for the suggestions and for putting out great content!
Thanks for these! I hadn't heard of Ghostlight, Bastarden or La Chimera, and they all sound like things I'm going to love.
Thanks for a great watchlist
Loved La Chimera so much! Such a beautiful, unique cinematic voice Alice Rohrwacher has. Made me watch Lazzaro Felice right after this, which I also loved! Hoping to watch La Meraviglie soon. 😊
Never heard of Ghostlight before, but now want to watch it. Thanks for your video! 🥳
I really want to check out Last Stop in Yuma County and The Promised Land. I really enjoyed Abigail. So happy you brought it up.
the first omen was such a happy surprise
respect for Yuma County and Promised Land but was hoping for The Sweet East! one of the best and most overlooked of the year definitely worth checking out! great vid
Glad to see Ghostlight getting some attention! I've been singing its praises to everyone, but that title isn't doing it any favors (most people I talk to seem to think it's a horror movie). It's in my Top 5 of the year, so glad to see others enjoying it as well.
I am happy to say that I either already saw or already have all of them on my watchlist :) Good picks!
Great list. Thank you for giving me a few more movies to find and watch. Can't wait for your best of and worst of videos. Abigail was an extremely fun movie, just wish the end weren't the same as the end of Ready or Not. The young actress playing Abigail was great
Great video! I added at least five of these to my “to watch” list. Thank you 🙏🏼
The Promised Land is currently my 3rd favorite of the year. Absolutely incredible film! Thank you for hopefully putting more eyes on it.
What's your first and second if i may ask?
@AxalataGilbert 1. Ghostlight 2. Dune Part 2
Caddo Lake is criminally underrated imo, and not many people talk about this hidden gem.
Thanks for your recommendations. I saw Red Rooms last night based on your recommendation, and it was fantastic. It's one of the best movies that I have watched this year. Thanks.
thank you for these gems! subscribed!
Thank you for these recommendations. I'm going to get these❤
Great List! Great Presenter! What more could I want? Thank you very much!
Why I haven't seen this channel yet? It's great!
Thanks for putting Ghostlight, Last Stop in Yuma County, MadS, and the Promised Land on my list. Already had Super/Man. Thoroughly enjoyed Monkey Man, The First Omen, Abigail.
I'd say that Late Night with the Devil was overlooked. David Dastmalchian is amazing and needs to be in more leading roles. People may be missing out on Flow due to its limited release in a lot of markets. My second best animated movie of the year, but arguably the most creative and risk taking.
I love it that you love cinema in general but specifically horror/thrillers and period pieces also ;)
Monkey Man was a brilliant take on the revenge action genre. Dev Patil outdid himself! Highly recommended!
One you missed was Blink Twice. Not a ground breaking story, but an entertaining one, good acting as well by most of the lead actors
It’s a shame the ending to Blink Twice completely undid everything that came before it 🤷🏻♂️
I'm glad you enjoyed The First Omen so much. As I mentioned in the comments of your 2024 top ten video, The First Omen was my number six best film of 2024 (and Monkey Man was number eight). :D
Love these vids, can't wait to check some of em out!
“Ghostlight” was terrific! Can’t wait to check out some of these others.
I just fell in love with your channel ❤🌷
your non-horror list is half horror
I didn't say it's non-horror, I just said I won't be including the movies from the other list ;)
Sometimes it just be like that
And hey at least it's more civil then the comments on her Letterboxd review of See No Evil 😂
It’s amazing how little people listen, she didn’t say there won’t be any horror in the list
@@sihi5634
okay
she listed her 10 most underrated horror films
then listed her 10 most underrated films - horror and non horror but nothing from the first list
and still 3 horror films made the 2nd list
but, they would be the #11, #12, and #13 best horror
so #1, #2, and #3 from the 1st list would’ve been included if they had been allowed
but how many from #4 - #10 would’ve replaced non horror given the chance?
a list of my 10 favorite films probably wouldn’t have any horror
but that’s me
The Omen is my favorite horror film
maybe the only horror film i like
but i might give the Omen prequel a try
anyway, my point is this girl really likes horror
List of movies looks interesting. I belive I have watched only Abigail. The First Omen I had impression that it's passeble movie...now I may re-concider and watch it. Thank you for making video and highlighting those gems
soo many gems, thank you
Great list! Never even heard of ‘The Promised Land’, will def check it out. And in a year of great horror, I feel like ‘The First Omen’ got lost in the shuffle. It’s my 2nd most favorite horror movie after Oddity. 🍿
SO glad to see The First Omen getting some much deserved attention. I saw it TWICE during it's all-too-brief theatrical run, and was just so impressed. Not only might it be my favorite film of 2024 (holding that decision until I see Nosferatu on Christmas Day) but it has become one of my top 5 films of all time. I feel like this is a film will find more and more appreciation as years go on. Aside from the prequel stigma, I believe it suffered by being released so soon after Sydney Sweeney's Immaculate (which I would also rate as an underrated gem of this year).
One of my hidden gems from this year is called National Anthem, I reallyy loved this film and it has a wonderful performance from Charlie Plummer
Thanks for the list! 👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
This is a great list of movies that many of which is on my year's top 10 period.
The best movies this year were "The Beast", "I Saw the TV Glow", "Poor Things" and "The Substance"
Last Stop In Yuma County is like low budget Western thriller until the ending where it turns into a Tarantino esque dogfight, and I was all fucking for it 😂
I think Monkey Man is a masterpiece, in the oldfashioned sense of the word. In the sense of an apprentice making a piece that includes all the techniques he's learned in order to become a master within the guild. That's the meaning of all those references to me, at least.
Totally agree re The First Omen, it was so well done. Everything about it, especially matching the look and feel to the original.
Not gonna lie, would totally watch a sequel to this prequel, if they figured out how to make another
Thanks, Marianna. This is why I love your channel. So many interesting picks that flew under my radar.
Glad someone else is mentioning Omen, I think this is the best one since the original and the production and acting are so good. One of the best movie experiences of the year
Haven't heard or seen 9 of 10 movies mentioned, will see them over holidays.
❤❤❤
Thank you for "The Promised Land" recommendation. I watched it the same night I watched this video and thought it was an amazing movie. I've always liked Mads Mikkelsen from when I first saw him in Casino Royale, and thought he was magnetic in this movie.
Very much yes to The Promised Land, my second favourite film of the year. Surprised there isn't more buzz about it
I would recommend The Order to everyone! I saw it at a mystery screening and it is really good starring Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. It felt like a Taylor Sheridan movie in the vein of Hell or High Water and Wind River.
I liked Promised Land! The villain felt a little cliche but Mads is always captivating.
i just found out the other day that the ghostlight mom, dad, and daughter are real life mom, dad, and daughter, and that makes it so much more charming to me for some reason. can't wait to rewatch it with that knowledge.
I almost forgot about MadS. I watched it after watching this video and that was so epic. It was my favorite movie of 2024 (but watched in 2025)
I will be checking out The Promised Land now, completely forgot about that film. I also love Mads Mikkelsen!
GHOSTLIGHT MENTIONED! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOO!
The world would be a better place if everyone just sat down and watched "Ghostlight"
The Promised Land…thanks for the recommendation; super!!
Thanks for a great list as always, Marianna. 'Abigail' like 'M3GAN' in 2023 offered a mixture of both horror and comedy. The movie hits even harder with the realization that it was the last credited work of Angus Cloud (Euphoria), who passed away in 2023.😢
The promised land is my favorite movie this year!
I also loved Monkey Man.
I’ll have to catch up with this others 😊
That coffee sounds delish!
The Vourdalak and Red Rooms are probably the most obscure movies that I completely and totally clicked with this year! Strong recommend for both -- Vourdalak is basically a new Hammer Horror, and Red Rooms is just so damn disturbing and fascinating.
Tis is my first time viewing this channel. Not sure ,but I know I have heard these unmistakenable vocals before. This is the first time I'm hearing these vocals with a face, and you have those cinematic vocals that just resonate with the listener. I had to get that off my chest. I've seen' Abigail, & 'First Omen". Loved them both, but 'I'm definitely intrigued with these other picks. Mainly "Monkey Man" which looks like a straight out testosterone fueled Rock & Sock em ride. I also wanna see Richard Brake in The Last Stop in Yuma County. he is a sinister looking character and a damn strong screen presence. He even gave Bill Mosley a run for his money in ' 3 From Hell'. Thanx for the recommendations.
Hell yeah Monkey Man ❤ would love to see Dev spend more time in the director's chair from now on
Honestly, Dev is underrated in every way
@@ImpressionBlend I just hope he keeps getting opportunities to flex his creative chops, in front of or behind the camera. IMO, Monkey Man was the best action movie since the Raid 2.
he is so talented behind the camera, made on a shoestring budget, i can only imagine what he could accomplish with some proper financial backing..
The devil's bath also underrated
Such a well-made movie, but damn, it's sooooo depressing
I saw the original 1976 Omen for the first time and The First Omen over Halloween, definitely enjoyed them both, the tension is perfect in each their own way.
Monkey Man is in my Top 10 of the year so far.
I wanted to see Monkey Man! I feel like it came and went, will definitely check it out.
It definitely feels like it came and went, I don't think it stayed in theaters for long at all
@@ImpressionBlend Finally watched it! A little too violent, but highly enjoyable. I like how colorful these movies are nowadays, like Bullet Train, Last Nite in Soho, lots of cool neon colors throughout these films.
You included Abigail and First Omen here, which leads me to guess that they will not be on your horror best of list because they got crowded out. (We'll see how your rules apply.)
Question: Is this the best year for horror ever? Or is there another?
1932, 1960, 1978, & 1999 seem to be the major contenders.
What say you oh Slav of the Screens?
And Marianna if I hear you correctly, any film featuring potatoes gets an extra boost.
Abigail, yes! I loved it till the third act. Pretty overlooked despite having such a known cast.
Third act is just all out horror mayhem, I had fun with that part as well ))
"The Order" with Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult belongs on an "underrated" list too.
I like your reviews and am a subscriber. The First Omen however I walked out of theater with 10- 15 minutes to go and that was staying too long. Once home I watched the original and enjoyed it again
A Different Man's Adam Pearson has been in several films including one with Scarlett Johansson-Jost, Under the Skin.
Love your list!
Are you from Eastern Europe?
Just watched 'My Old Ass' and it was great. Have you watched it and if not I recommend it. Would love a Mariana review!
My fave underrated films (not in order)
1. The First Omen
2. Cloud
3. Lowlifes
4. Kill
5. The Shadow Strays
6. His Three Daughters
7. Thelma
8. Grave Torture (Siksa Kubur)
9. MadS
10. Daddy's Head
Hello! “Kill” the Indian movie? If so I also thought it was really good. It has so much nonstop action. So much better than monkey man which bored me. The shadow strays was also very good. The rest on your list I haven’t seen.
Thanks for "Ghostlight," which is still my favorite film of the year. I didn't realize it before seeing it, but the family at the heart of the story IS a real family - Keith Kupferer, Tara Mallen, and Katherine Mallen Kupferer are all busy actors in Chicago, and they're just brilliant here. I also loved "Tuesday," with a wonderful, serious performance by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, an unexpected fantasy element that balances the thoughtful meditations on death and grief, and, I'm not kidding, some of the best sound design of the year, starting with the first two minutes of the movie.
I guess I should add the ones I have not seen from this list to the watchlist, since I agree with the ones I watched being underrated.
Oddly enough I have seen every one of those films except La Chimera and Christopher Reeve doc. I agree on every one of those, though pretty meh on Monkey Man. So now I must see those two films. I would add New Life, Dogman, and Strange Darling to the list. My favorite on her list is Promised Land. I just loved that old fashioned epic historical drama done so well.
You should check out "Don't move", nothing groundbreaking but a very good thriller.
“Unravel the narrative thread so to speak” 😭don’t make me cry. Love La Chimera.
IYKYK ;)
Caddo Lake is very underrated as well.
Feels like a homage in feature film form to the German Netflix series 'DARK' - which was outstanding btw.
@ DARK to me felt a little cold and bleak, which I think was the point, whereas Caddo Lake is more emotional and uplifting.
@@thoso1973 This is why it's hard for me to really enjoy "Caddo Lake". I adore "Dark", and this feels... heavily inspired, to put it politely.
@@ImpressionBlend Yeah and it just doesn't have the screentime to really go deep into its characters, as the series has for obvious reasons.
Like waverlyking, I did like Caddo Lake. I disagree about DARK not being as emotional though; I thought it was very emotional, especially the last episode. Very poignant and bittersweet.
@@thoso1973 Same for me, I was so deeply invested in the characters and their arcs - it was a very emotional experience and I was a mess during "What a Wonderful World"
Last Stop in Yuma County, Monkey Man, and The Promised Land were all excellent, all either in my top 10 or just barely got bumped out. Hundreds of Beavers, which is on Prime Video and free on RUclips, is probably my #2 behind Dune part 2. It's if an old Buster Keaton slapstick comedy had a baby with Loony Tunes and priduced something modern with video game logic and low budget 00s internet art. Its an absolute fever dream and a fun ride. What started out simple and pretty straight forward builds upon itself with multilayered jokes (many of which you won't catch if you aren't paying close attention) and playing out of its cartoon/video game logic to its logical extreme. It's probably the best and most clever pure comedy that I've seen in years. The Order, Juror #2, Strange Darling, Hit Man, and Costner's Horizon: An American Saga part 1 are also really solid movies that deserve more attention.
Exhibiting Forgiveness, The Outrun, & Exhuma are the most underrated films of the year for me
Abigail is good--just saw it based on your rec. Holds you all the way 'til the end.
The First Omen was one of the biggest surprises of the year
Check out the performance by Daisy Ridley in Sometimes I think of Dying. It is sadly underappreciated and over-looked.
Infested, Red Rooms, Sleep, and Grave Torture, are all underated in my books.
The Promised Land was made in 2019 or 2020, wasn't it? But I do agree that Mads is a great actor, and soooo handsome, I watch whatever he is in :) BTW what brought me here was Mads in the thumbnail :)
The Academy has announced a 24th Category just for this years Awards because of films like Megalopolis and Nosferatu The Academy will be awarding an Oscar to Best Opening and Closing Credits!!!
You really know your movies!
omg I loved The Promised Land. It’s fantastic. I love potatoes
Ok, more for my "to watch" list. Great!!! Did you know, the actor with the disfigured face in A Different Man is wearing no makeup. He has a disfiguring condition, and was also seen in "Under the Skin".
The Inside Man tv show with Ted Danson was nice.
Mads is awesome!
It's been a good year. Furiosa was my favorite.
Yeah, I found Furiosa to be very peekwant.
First Omen So Good !!!
For me, two highly underrated movies of 2024 are Cuckoo and Los Frikis.
Another check in Monkey Man's column is some absolutely incredible trans representation. Loved it!
Loved Abigail!
SO much fun!
What a 'mindless' horror action movie should be. Fun, straightforward storytelling with stellar casting.
Hi,can I try to divert your attention to Korean movies and Malayalam movies (its an Indian language)?They Try to explore them, they do make outstanding movies. if you need any info please ask.
I looooooooooove these videos! You have helped me watch so many underrated gems! Thank you !
You're very welcome!