A long time, I thought to list my best ten films. But after seeing more than a thousand films, I find it to be a Herculean Task or maybe impossible. This is because at least some 100 films are comparatively best, only their genre differs. So I would publish here 10 films you may not have known but they are awesome. Some of these films may be commercial flop but they are critically successful and cult hits. They are not recognized by mainstream audience but I don't know the reason why.
Here is the best 10 know-not films. The lineup is not necessarily reflect which I like most. Just I happen to list them in that order.
1) Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)About: It is a parody film and full of comedy. I personally think John C. Reilly should been given Oscar for this film. I recommend you to watch the films 'Ray' and 'Walk the Line' before seeing this.
Why: Biopic parody is difficult. This film is full of comedy that you will even shit laughing. Also the soundtrack of this film is awesome having quality original songs which again parodies songs of 60's and 70's.
2) Teeth (2007)About: The age old concept of Vagina Dentata(which means having a teeth in vagina) is first time used in this film. Yeah the main theme of this movie itself is hilarious. It is not essentially a horror movie but a slight tint of comedy is sprinkled throughout the film.
Why: Black Comedy itself is difficult. But a horror film with black comedy, that is something very very difficult to create. This film did a nice work there.
3) Easy Rider (1969)About:A road movie about the adventures by two bikers (real bikers) and their encounter with gypsies, redheads and drug usages.
Why: A real movie about hippies and a awesome performance by Jack Nicholson even though it is for a short time. The climax of the film is unthinkable.
4) Awakenings (1990)About: About patients who were in catatonic state(sort of petrified) for decades and then suddenly come to like due to a wonderful drug(Yes, it is LSD). What will happen if it is for a short period while patient enjoying their life and they are slowly going to catatonic stage again.
Why: Mainly for the performance of Robert De Niro, my all time favorite actor. Best suited for this neurotic character. Robin Williams acting also is commendable.
5) Bad Boy Bubby (1993)About: A film stricly for people who have a strong stomach. The plot is about a man who after 35 years setting foot outside his house for the first time and meeting people. He is so innocent and so cruel.
Why: A real depiction about change in the nature of man according to his environment. Some films may have scenes which are unthinkable but this whole film itself is unthinkable. Again a word of caution is that those who don't have strong stomach, don't ever see this film.
6) The Boat that Rocked or Pirate Radio (2009)About: This film is about pirate ships operating in british territorial waters so that they can escape from law. Only they are not real pirates but broadcasting various songs prohibited by BBC. They have overwhelming support from youths in Britain but the authorities want to enforce their iron hand. Who succeeded?
Why: The various disc jockey charaters you encounter in this film are superb. Everyone is of different type. The film lives through songs from Rolling Stones mostly. I have a strong feeling that this film is going to be a cult hit later. The movie also based on real life events.
7) The Producers (1968)About: A classic comedy film by Mel Brooks. An accountant and a broadway producer join hands to earn money. Only their way is different.
Why: Who can hate Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks combination. The plan itself is in such a way that both of them will earn hardcore cash only if their broadway production fails. Now you will be curious to see the film.
8) Harold and Maude (1971)About: A portrayal of relat
ionship between a teen boy and 80 year old women. While the boy is notorious for his fake suicide attempts(more than 10 suicide attempts take place and everything is funny), the women is noted for her counterculture style of living.
Why: You will laugh through the whole movie about their relationship but at the end you will cry for you understood their real love between them. Songs by Cat Steven are also nice in the movie.
9) The last of the Mohicans (1992)About: Based on the novel of the same name published in 1826, it revolves around a tribal group while a ongoing fight between English and French.
Why: The climax of the movie would go for 20 minutes with action packed sequences. But nothing will be spoken, only the music 'The Gael' by Dougie Mac-lean will be heard. I can promise, you wont close your mouth or blink your eye for the last 20 minutes.
10) Chasing Amy (1997)About: The best film ever by Kevin Smith. The movie questions us about how we perceive ourselves. The movie is about a love between a man and woman who is lesbian. I know, it sounds confusing but bisexual is hard to explain.
Why: When you think you are perfect, the questions really will make you wonder about the truth of your perfectness. It even made me understand that I am a hypocrite.