33 Underrated Movies and Shows That Deserve More Respect

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33 Underrated Movies and Shows That Deserve More Respect

There’s so much entertainment coming at us right now that it’s pretty easy to miss out on a great movie or TV show (or three). To remedy that situation, we asked readers to recommend great movies and shows that were tragically underrated and unappreciated at the time of their release. Here’s what they told us…

CRACKEDc COM Front of the Class is a 2008 made-for-TV movie that never got much fanfare. But it's a film you should know about. The film, which is bas
Despite being panned HAMLET as a brainless comedy UUD is just plain funny. FST Steve Coogan stars as a washed-up actor turned to teaching high school
The 2010 comedy-drama IT'S KIND OFA FUNNY STORY got mixed reviews. But it's an uplifting film that explores taboo subjects like mental health issues w
Ang Lee's HULK was panned by audiences for its unconventional storytelling and for focusing too much on the pathos of Bruce Banner. But its unique vis
THE SECOND PREDATOR SEQUEL, FREDATORS IS A GREAT, UNDERRATED MOVIE. IT'S GOT AN AMAZING CAST AND THE KIND OF SLOW-BURN PLOT YOU WON'T FIND IN THE OTHE
Gareetings from LLB Wonderfalls was a short-lived series about a cynical gift shop clerk who avoids engaging with the world. Her life changes when ina
CRACKED COM THE FOUNTAIN Darren Aronofsky's critical and commercial flop is just as visually ambitious as 2001: A Space Odyssey, and includes one of H
EveN though it was absolutely destroyed by the critics, everybody who likes the juvenile humor of Trey Parker needs to see ORGAZMO ZMO It follows Latt
CRACKEDcO GROWN UPS is a funny and good-natured movie with just the right amount of crazy to give you a good laugh on a lazy day. The awesome chemistr
Guillermo del Toro's MIMIC didn't really catch on with audiences in 1997. But it's worth seeing, as it is incredibly entertaining and is a clear stepp
CRACKEDcO COM Eli Roth's HOSTEL has a poor reputation due to its excessive gore and shallow characters. However, it's actually surprisingly fun, and h
CRACKEDCON Pokemon: The First Movie does not get enough credit for its visual storytelling. It shows the difference between fighting for sport and unc
CRACKED COM GREMLINS2 doesn't command the same respect as the classic original... but it should. It's a brilliant satire that pokes fun not only at it
Director James Wan's DEAD SILENCE bombed in theaters and got mixed reviews. But this creepy ghost story is actually really effective and eerie, and ha
BRIDE OF CHUCKY is usually dismissed by both horror fans and casual viewers alike. Which is a shame, because it's actually a brilliant, hilarious sati
Hello Ladies is overlooked due to Stephan Merchant being without his usual and more famous partner Ricky Gervais. Hello Ladies Yet, Hello Ladies provi
CRACKED Sam Raimi's 1990 superhero flick DARKMAN has fallen into obscurity. But it's worth checking out. It has all of Raimi's trademarks, including t
Director Luc Besson's HALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS earned mediocre reviews and flopped at the box office. But it's worth checking out.
Most Sonic shows are either too bland to be memorable, or stray too far from the games to meaningfully count as Sonic. Sonic X, however, manages to ha
CURSE OF CHUCKY was a direct-to-video sequel released with little promotion. And it's the best movie of the series. It's scarier than the bigger-budge
Only in production for one season, rHFHADVENTUESUF BBISCO JR. HOUNTY ado absolutely deserves rediscovery. Not only does it star Bruce Campbell in his
HOW TO BE SINGLE How To Be Single is an underrated rom-com that's funny and has surprising depth. It also avoids usual rom-com conventions by showing
Sick Note is underrated, but it really shouldn't be. It has an AMAZING CAST and an ORIGINAL PREMISE. The twists are UNPREDICTABLE. And the DARK HUMOR
KRISTY This film about a college girl being hunted by a group of murderers came and went unnoticed, without even a score on Rotten Tomatoes. But it is
CRACKED COM TENACIOUS D IN PICK OF DESTINY THE This Jack Black rock comedy is critically panned, but it deserves more love. It's a lovingly crafted tr
The 2017 reboot of GHOST IN THE SHELL didn't stand a chance with audiences due to controversies behind the scenes. Which is a shame, because it's actu
2004's DAREDEVIL Is widely accepted to be a fallure as an adaptation. But It's worth re-evaluating once you see the R-rated Director's Cut! With delet
Hot Rod's only sin was getting released in 2007. HAVE YOU SEEN HOT ROD Not only does it star today's comedy mainstays, like Bill Hader, Danny McBride
CRACKEDco The deliciously twisted 2008 cult musical REPO! WGEHETIC PR: L never got a theatrical release and earned mixed reviews. But it's worth check
CRACKEDOON TANK GRL got a chilly reception, but really stands out as a fun, silly comic movie that was ahead of its time. Lori Petty, Ice- and Malcolm
GAISVN CRACKED C was a great musical comedy series that poked fun at fairy tale and fantasy tropes. It only aired for two seasons but had great music,

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UPGRAE This genre bending revenge film didn't catch on with audiences despite getting rave reviews. But with its unique blend of action, horror and da
she's THE MAN was largely dismissed by critics back in 2006, just because it wasn't a good Shakespeare adaptation. This movie is one of the very few r
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