19 good movies you might not have seen yet

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

A murder mystery brings together a private eye, a struggling actress, and a thief masquerading as an actor.

IMDb: 7.6/10

Personal rating: 9/10

This movie is very good at delivering its comedy. The fast talking RDJ along with the charismatic Val Kilmer is very entertaining. Furthermore, it's just a great plot.

28 Days Later (2002)

Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.

IMDb: 7.6/10

Personal rating: 8/10

This is probably my favourite zombie film. The acting is great and the way it's filmed makes it feal very realistic and as a viewer, it is easy to relate to the characters.

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl, finds his outlook forever altered after befriending a classmate who has just been diagnosed with cancer.

IMDb: 7.8/10

Personal rating: 8.5/10

This movie is heartwarming, hilarious, well made, has good acting and is a very enjoyable watch.

Mysterious Skin (2004)

A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.

IMDb: 7.7/10

Disclaimer: This movie deals with very harsh subjects and is not for the faint of heart.

Personal rating: 8/10

This movie is devastating albeit a very good watch. The young actors in the movie made very convincing performances as well as JGL.

Mary & Max (2009)

A tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a forty-four-year old, severely obese man living in New York.

IMDb: 8.2/10

Personal rating: 7.5/10

Mary & Max is a sweet story about friendship, love and loneliness. A very nice watch.

The Kings of Summer (2013)

Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land.

IMDb: 7.2/10

Personal rating: 7/10

This is a fun watch with an original idea behind it. I enjoyed it very much.

The Spectacular Now (2013)

A hard-partying high school senior's philosophy on life changes when he meets the not-so-typical "nice girl."

IMDb: 7.1

Personal rating: 7/10

A more serious and perhaps even depressing movie than what is expected. It deals with very real subjects. I think it's worth a watch.

Training Day (2001)

On his first day on the job as a Los Angeles narcotics officer, a rookie cop goes on a 24-hour training course with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

IMDb: 7.7/10

Personal rating: 7.5/10

This movie will keep you entertained all the way through with its snappy dialogue, tense scenes and good acting.

Charlie Bartlett

A rich kid becomes the self-appointed psychiatrist to the student body of his new high school.

IMDb: 7.0/10

Personal rating: 7/10

Charlie Bartlett is a movie about how to handle the teenage life. It's entertaining, funny and overall a good watch.

Donnie Darko (2001)

A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident.

IMDb: 8.1/10

Personal rating: 9/10

Donnie Darko is a film about heroism and sacrifice, decorated with disturbing imagery, the horror of everyday life, and a soundtrack reminiscent of Lynch's best. It is also a film worthy of several viewings and at least as many varied interpretations.

Chronicle (2012)

Whilst attending a party, three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.

IMDb: 7.1/10

Personal rating: 7/10

This movie is a refreshing take on the superhero genre. The thing is in this movie, great power comes with no responsibility. It deals with some serious themes while still having its funny moments.

Robot & Frank (2012)

Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team.

IMDb: 7.1/10

Personal rating: 7/10

This film is interesting, surprising, heart-warming, intelligent, thought-provoking, amusing, understated, well written and well directed. It delivers first-rate performances by first-rate actors.

Drinking Buddies (2013)

Luke and Kate are coworkers at a brewery who spend their nights drinking and flirting heavily. One weekend away together with their significant others proves who really belongs together and who doesn't.

IMDb: 6.1/10

Personal rating: 7/10

It won't appeal to everyone, because as it is so realistic, not much happens. It's more focused on the almosts and the might-have-beens than the happeneds. But it's so delightful, funny, observant, and coyly ambiguous, I really hope people give it a chance.

K-PAX (2001)

PROT is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.

IMDb: 7.4/10

Personal rating: 7.5/10

K-PAX is very thought provoking. It has brilliant acting from Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. With a very interesting story, it captures your interest from start to finish.

Man on the Moon (1999)

The life and career of a legendary comedian, Andy Kaufman.

IMDb: 7.4/10

Personal rating: 7/10

Man on the Moon is hilarious. The nature of Charlie Kaufman's humor is the element of surprise and dark comedy, so if you like that, you'll like the movie.

The Other Guys (2010)

Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned.

IMDb: 6.7/10

Personal rating: 8/10

I discovered this movie a couple of years ago. It was not at all what i had expected. It was so funny! The chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Even though the plot might be pretty predictable, it holds up with its hilarious comedy.

Brick (2005)

A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.

IMDb: 7.4/10

Personal rating: 8.5/10

Brick is a very underrated and unknown gem. It's a modern take on the film noir genre. It might be a little hard to follow, but it's a very well made film.

Lola (1998)

After a botched money delivery, Lola has 20 minutes to come up with 100,000 Deutschmarks.

IMDb: 7.8/10

Personal rating: 8/10

Lola (aka Run Lola Run) is without a doubt, one of the best technical films ever made. A profound, exciting, new age masterpiece that has well and truly left its mark on the film industry. I enjoyed watching it a lot.

50/50 (2011)

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

IMDb: 7.7/10

Personal rating: 5/7

I know right? Another Joseph Gordon-Levvit movie. Yeah, i like him and his works. Get over it.