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Hidden Gem of a Film - what's yours?

288 replies

SortCode · 03/10/2021 17:48

So have tv to myself. Have seen all the usual romantic, chick flicky type fims but what's your hidden gem

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Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 03/10/2021 18:15

Oh gosh yes, Whip it is excellent!

Aquafizzle · 03/10/2021 18:17

The Dig
My Octopus Teacher
Both very different but great in their own ways..

PippaOwl · 03/10/2021 18:18

The cement garden

Wetcappuccino · 03/10/2021 18:19

The Sisters Brothers
Old Man and the Gun
Blue Jay

Hdhdjejdj · 03/10/2021 18:21

Not a hidden gem as it is well known but if you haven’t watched Brooklyn, it’s a must. It’s wonderful.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 03/10/2021 18:21

The Station Agent (2003; Peter Dinklage, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson)

Withdrawn man with dwarfism inherits & moves into disused rural station. Acquires friends whether he likes it or not

Rua13 · 03/10/2021 18:22

In the mood for love. I Iove the clothes.It's on NF

Watto1 · 03/10/2021 18:22

The Commitments. My favourite ever film! And if you can find the sequels (The Snapper and The Van), they are fab too.

Rua13 · 03/10/2021 18:22

Sorry.It's on NF

Furble · 03/10/2021 18:23

The Way, Way Back
Sweet coming of age comedy starring Steve Carrell. On Disney+

Xiaoxiong · 03/10/2021 18:24

The Castle - australian film from the 90s. It's on youtube for free in full. One of my all-time funniest heart warming comfort watches.

mammajustkilledagnat · 03/10/2021 18:24

Red Dog
The Intouchables
Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Ronacorona · 03/10/2021 18:25

Local hero
Gregorie's girl

My 2 favourite films.

Hdhdjejdj · 03/10/2021 18:25

@Watto1 The Commitments is an awesome film.

HunkyPunk · 03/10/2021 18:27

Harold and Maude
Comfort and Joy

Thebookswereherfriends · 03/10/2021 18:27

Peanut butter Falcon is a lovely film.

Jampot1 · 03/10/2021 18:27

Blades of Glory

thenightsky · 03/10/2021 18:29

Best in Show
Strictly Ballroom.

HunkyPunk · 03/10/2021 18:29

@HunkyPunk

Harold and Maude Comfort and Joy
Two separate films, btw. Just realised it could read like Rita, Sue and Bob too!
cheapskatemum · 03/10/2021 18:30

Wonder
Pay it Forward

thenightsky · 03/10/2021 18:30

I was going to say... Harold and Maud, but was beaten to it. Fab film. Time I watched it again.

FrownedUpon · 03/10/2021 18:32

The Painted Veil

the80sweregreat · 03/10/2021 18:36

Locke with Tom Hardy

EarringsandLipstick · 03/10/2021 18:36

@Aquafizzle

The Dig My Octopus Teacher Both very different but great in their own ways..
I thought the Dig was the most boring film I ever saw. I thought it would be fascinating. I felt it gave very little context for Sutton Hoo & its importance.

A film I'd recommend is Handsome Devil, an Irish film so hopefully appeals beyond an Irish audience. Really captures the challenges of teen years & prejudices from different angles. g.co/kgs/zUqiyE

buckeejit · 03/10/2021 18:42

Wild rose is the best I've seen in a while. Older gems are Once, Ae fond kiss, happy go lucky, dancer in the dark

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