20 Underappreciated Movies That Were Actually Great
Here is a list of movies that were either panned by critics or forgotten by audiences - our top 18 underappreciated movies.
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Beginning his writing career as a film and gaming critic for Vision Magazine in 2007, Jarrod has gone on to write for and establish multiple entertainment sites, including Sneaker Fortress, 23 Jumpman Street and Lifestyle Fortress. Along the way he has secured interviews with famous actors, game developers and industry professionals from around the globe. He also regularly contributes to MyFaith Magazine writing articles for the kid's section.
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Here is a list of movies that were either panned by critics or forgotten by audiences - our top 18 underappreciated movies.
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Genndy Tartakovsky leaks test footage of his long-stalled film The Black Knight online, hoping fan support will convince studios to finally back the project.
Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt are officially gearing up to return for Edge of Tomorrow 2, with Doug Liman eyeing a 2026 shoot.
Smallville secretly snuck in Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter way back in Season 1, and fans completely missed it.
Universal is eyeing Edward Berger to revive the Jason Bourne franchise, but whether Matt Damon returns for another round is still up in the air.
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