Every year it seems more movies come out then i have time or money to go to the movie theatre and see. I mean at $9.50 a pop you want to make sure the movie you are checking out is going to worth the arm you have to give up to get in. It seems their are always movies that are either small production or perhaps poorly marketed that come and go and don’t seem to get the publicity they should. Below you will find 5 movies that were very well done but just seemed to fly under the radar for one reason or another.

1. EASTERN PROMISES

Okay so maybe this one got a bit more pub then some of the others on the list but largely I have not heard many of zombie nation talking about this one. The plot involves Viggo Mortensen Flexing some big time acting muscles as a part of the Russian Mob in London. It looks like this one might pick up a little more steam because it is being nominated for awards. The movie is a great drama that has some very violent scenes that any man can appreciate. Well done movie with some great acting. Take the time to rent this one.  I mean it is a David Cronenberg movie he always delivers the goods. Check out the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes it is certified fresh at 88%.

2. STARDUST

Here is another example of a great film that came in and out of the theatre but it seems no one knows about it. I saw this when it came out and recently re-watched it and the movie maintains all of its charm and luster the second time around. This movie has it all as far as fantasy movies go: witches, stars, unicorns, princes, sword fights, magic, flying ships, enchanted kingdoms etc etc.  Some solid acting from big names like Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, and is even narrated by Gandolf.. i mean Ian McKellen!  Not to mention it is based on the same title book by the one and only Neil Gaiman! It is a romance fantasy film that can capture anyone’s imagination if you give it half a chance.  It too is staying fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 75%. Give this movie a chance and you too might be wondering why no one else was talking about it earlier.

3. SUNSHINE

This movie is so much more then it looks like. Plot line sounds like your sterotypical sci-fi outerspace  film.  The sun is out lets fly a ship to the sun and try to reignite it with a nuclear weapon. That in itself sounds good to me but SOOOO Much more happens in this movie. I don’t even want to give a hint of what happens because when it slaps you in the face as a surprise it takes the movie in a direction you don’t see coming. I’ll leave it at that take my word for it and check it out! Like with the other movies it is fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 75% as well!

4.  YOU KILL ME

Hi my name is Frank. I’m an Alcoholic and a Hitman….

Talk about a dark comedy. Frank is part of the polish mob in Buffalo who gets sent out west to clean up his act because his alcohol problem is getting in the way of his job… killing people. The story tells itself and turns itself into a nice tale about Frank and offers an interesting glimpse at the old tale of alcoholism. If you enjoy a dark comedy this is a good one to check out! Once again Rotten Tomatoes says it is fresh giving it a 78%.

5.  THE KING OF KONG: A FISTFUL OF QUARTERS

Last but not least a great documentary about one man’s battle to conquer the world championship of Donkey Kong. Who even knew there was an official gaming body that kept track of official scores for all the old games! This is the tale of an average every day man that everyone can get behind and root for.  This will pull out the inner dork in all of you and the movie allows you to enjoy it! This one is coming in at a ripe 96% on Rotten Tomatoes!

Well those are 5 that stood out to me. I hope you all find something you missed that peaks your interest!

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