Most Underrated Movies of 2024

[@ClearCritique]

What 2024 movies should be discussed more? Say hi on Discord discord.com/invite/UTDwnq54r9

[@SarcasticSloth]

I hope you're doing okay after what happened to your sister, I had no idea. Please keep up the great work with this amazing yet underrated channel!!

[@alvarogarcia5514]

Indeed, sorry for your loss, that's rough, man

[@ClearCritique]

Thank you both. Very thoughtful.

[@LuKasAV6]

The Last Stop in Yuma County is so damn good! You Coen Brothers/Tarantino reference is the perfect description of the film. Excited to see more from writer/director Francis Galluppi. Also glad to know that Heretic did decent box office ($51M) against its $10M budget.

[@ClearCritique]

Thank you! I also will be following that director’s next movie because this was a good one.

[@odom030]

I’m very sorry for the loss of your sister. Best wishes to you and your family navigating this very dark time. Also, thank you for your videos. I always enjoy them. They bring happiness to a lot of people.

[@ClearCritique]

@@odom030 thank you for saying that, and I’m happy to hear your a fan of the content. Means a lot

[@ajzepp8976]

Very sorry to hear you lost your sister. Peace and blessings to you and your loved ones.

[@ChrisRasch]

Looking forward to checking out Flow and The Last Stop In Yuma County. Strange Darlings would be in my underrated category. Its a tense, unpredictable horror / thriller.

[@ClearCritique]

Quite a few people mentioned Strange Darling, which I also enjoyed. Narrowing this down wasn't easy. Hope you enjoy the other films.

[@alikakelly3955]

I was lucky enough to watch Flow in theaters with one of my friends and my family, and everyone had a great time. Really excited to check it out again.

[@ClearCritique]

It does seem like a film that would work for all generations. Kids, teens, adults and especially pet owners.

[@nomojo1110]

I appreciate you bringing Flow to my attention. Thank you 👍

[@ClearCritique]

Cheers!

[@DaisyReynaFilm]

Ceylan would be so proud of you. Keep making videos! They are great! I have only seen one movie on this entire list and some I had no idea existed. Looks like I have a weekend full of movies to watch! Kudos 🤛🏼

[@jonathanhayes7101]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m hoping that your return to work, and even reviewing a film that deals with loss and grief is a good sign. I was intrigued by your critique of FLOW. You clearly know more about computer animation than I do: I just assumed that the softness/low resolution of the animals was an aesthetic choice. I loved that film unreservedly, wept several times during it, and have enthusiastically recommended it to all of my friends. It has a delicacy and a kindness that I really needed.

[@ClearCritique]

I think the limitations bothered me at first but improved as the film went on. Part of it is also that I become so involved in the story, which I loved. Thank you for your kind thoughts as well.

[@jonathanhayes7101]

@@ClearCritiqueI also wanted to echo your comment about the resonance between this film and the world of ICO/SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS! I thought is was quite striking, and another gamer friend mentioned it. I will try to ask the director if he does an AMA or there’s an opportune moment on his social media feed.

[@nmoddentity8401]

Yay! Glad you commented on Flow. The animation wasn't an issue for me though the dog did seem to be pretty rough compared to the other animals.

[@garyamador690]

Watched this video a couple of days ago. Watched The last stop and Love lie because of your video. Loved them both! Thanks 😎

[@ClearCritique]

Awesome!

[@janicehummel8447]

Flow was not playing anywhere near us, so had to rent it. It was the best $5.99 I've ever spent, and I'm still thinking about that darn cat. So sorry about your loss. Sending hugs your way.

[@ClearCritique]

So glad to hear that, and thank you for the nice words

[@mrmrgaming]

Heritic is an excellent horror....well, right up until about the last 10+ minutes, where it just messes up the landing a bit. Did not know about Flow, but I will check it out.

[@ClearCritique]

Flow is a fascinating watch. Zero dialogue, which may put off some people but I liked this aspect a lot.

[@Babypapayaproductions]

I’m glad I found your channel! ❤

[@ClearCritique]

Good to hear! Thanks for commenting!

[@joeyfantana2724]

Thanks for the list - seen all except A PArt of Me so will dig that out. And sorry for your loss. I'll drop my ten underrated here. Heretic and Love Lies Bleeding would be there but I never really considered them underrated as both received decent cinema runs and appraisals as far as I was aware. 10) Flow 9) Exhuma 8) Out Come the Wolves 7) Lowlifes 6) Rebel Ridge 5) Caddo Lake 4) Azrael 3) The Order 2) The Shadow Strays 1) Land of Bad

[@thefisherking78]

@@joeyfantana2724 Rebel Ridge was great! I just saw a clip about The Order and am gonna try to see it soon

[@ClearCritique]

I love that you put a full list! Some of these I haven't seen so I'll looking them up. Cheers!

[@MISTERKIC]

"Heretic" is VERY good.

[@theealiennreview6912]

I'm shocked love lies and bleeding wasn't in the Oscar category when it first released it got a lot of buzz at the time

[@alvarogarcia5514]

@@theealiennreview6912 totally agree. One of the best movies I watched in 2024

[@Pantheragem]

I lost my little brother when he was 21, in 1998. I was 23. In 27 years, I've learned to live around it, but it never goes away. It hasn't gotten easier, I've just become jaded to most things. Most things, but not him. He's the only person that can bring tears to my eyes in an instant, or can make me laugh out of nowhere. Even in my profile picture here, I'm wearing his old Pearl Jam shirt. Eventually you realize you wouldn't want it to get easier. The best people are worth our pain, and they'll remain that way. I'll hold onto it.

[@ClearCritique]

Thank you for such a personal comment. The part about not wanting it to get easier really struck a chord with me. Cheers.

[@Pantheragem]

@ClearCritique Absolutely. I really wouldn't wish what we have to live with on anyone. It's especially hard watching your parents suffer. I think sometimes it feels easier, but something comes and rips the band-aid off and you're back in those fresh moments. Take care. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

[@andrewkawam2603]

Very sorry to hear about your sister. I can't imagine what that must be like. Hang in there and hold tight the things you love most in the weeks and months to come. Interesting picks as always. I still need to watch 'Love Lies Bleeding'. I saw 'Flow' in the theatre and liked it quite a bit, almost reminding me of a mixture of Daniel P. Mannix and Mamoru Oshii's 'Angel's Egg' with lots of beautiful observational detail and subtext and even a dash of spec zoo. I would say, however, that in my personal opinion it wasn't quite the best animated movie from 2024, nor the most underrated. For me, that title (along with the title of most underrated movie of the year in general) goes to Mari Okada's most recent directorial feature 'Maboroshi' (or 'Alice and Therese's Illusion Factory', to use the direct translation of its Japanese title). I'd highly recommend it, though I would give the caveat that it's not a movie that's properly understood unless you watch it at least twice; there's so much thematic layering and 'showing-not-telling' explanation of all the weird mysteries contained within the very complicated set-up which is informed by so many little details and idiosyncrasies that makes it worth thirty explainer vids......yet weirdly I've almost nobody even acknowledge that the movie exists. It's not quite on the same level as Okada's emotionally devastating masterpiece directorial debut 'Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms' (itself by far one of the most underrated movies of the 2010's decade), but it's genuinely original (on a tonal level almost like a simultaneously edgy and cerebral mix of 'Donnie Darko', HBO's 'The Leftovers', and Alex Garland if I had to compare it to something), visually gorgeous, and has my favourite original song from a movie for 2024 with Miyuki Nakajima's 'Shin-on'. Also criminally underrated and under-discussed: 'Out of Darkness' was a superb prehistoric horror with amazing cinematography and a really sobering reminder of the violence our species has committed against other human species, 'The New Boy' is a haunting and suis-generis meditation on the complicated legacy of colonialism and the internalized trauma of childhood with my absolute favourite Cate Blachett performance, 'The Beast' is like if Emily St. John Mandel and Thomas M. Disch collaborated on a Black Mirror episode, and 'The Devil's Bath' is beaten only by 'The Substance' and 'Nosferatu' as the best horror of the year.

[@JayBigDadyCy]

Thanks for the vid and man.... As much as my sister and i have our differences, i cannot imagine losing her. I actually think i needed to hear this today. So thank you, in multiple ways and I'm so sorry.

[@ClearCritique]

Thank you.

[@QUOFURY]

These are all highly rated films.

[@notmyrealpseudonym6702]

@@QUOFURY my thoughts as well

[@kpsingh9810]

I haven't watched any of these movies , but I might watch The last stop to yuma , It looks good

[@iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966]

If you like the last one you might try Kim Ki Duk's Samaritan Girl. Or everything by him really, he's a poetic genius.

[@ClearCritique]

Adding to the watchlist, thanks!

[@indigosurf]

Strange Darling, Civil War, Mads, Sasquatch Sunset, Drive-Away Dolls

[@ClearCritique]

I've discussed MadS in a couple videos; I was pleasantly surprised by that one.

[@garyamador690]

I’m back here after watching part of us. Wow! Amazing movie! Spoiler ⚠️ I wanted Agnes to apologize to her teacher so badly. What she said to him was so horrible! Thanks for the recommendations! ❤

[@ClearCritique]

Awesome! I love seeing people enjoy my recommendations. That's a big motivator for me.

[@jeremywalsh5666]

Sorry for your loss.

[@robpaxson4455]

Not sure Love Lies Bleeding was underrated, it’s on some best of the year lists

[@markburns4497]

Enjoyed Yuma, I did think at one point does every American carry a gun😂. Lies Bleeding was really good but the end threw me out of a strong story, wish they found another way to convey that moment.

[@ClearCritique]

The ending is bit of a sticking point with me as well, but I enjoyed everything else. Thanks for commenting!

[@Magdalena8008s]

Love Lies Bleeding ruled. One thing that made me rush to see it was a small but loud minority of people were calling it the most "woke" film of the year, I knew I'd love it. And I did.

[@ClearCritique]

Woke has become such a vague term now, but even with that I don’t see what’s even woke about the film. Seems an odd reason for people to criticize it.

[@marcemrich3573]

I see a ton of movies. My most underrated choices are Strange Darling, My Old Ass and Blink Twice. My least favorite movie of 2024 was Love Lies Bleeding. I hated it. I know I am in a minority here. Never heard of "A Part of You." on my list now.

[@RunnyBabbitMom]

Such a pretty puppy!

[@theodorebagwell420]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@ClearCritique]

Thank you

[@pensandolobien2]

Heretics 2024 - Inception 2010 we will NEVER know if we got a Happy Ending or a Sad Ending.

[@ClearCritique]

I'm not sure about Inception; didn't the top start wobbling? Doesn't that confirm that it's real life?

[@ab-gail]

DOG MONTAGE!!

[@adnanferdousleo9528]

I almost missed A Part Of You .

[@CynintheArctic]

Heretics ending was not cliche tbh. It’s left open. The opening is the calm before the storm. I thought its “bookends” were done perfectly

[@Jimmy_Peep]

i fucking loved Yuma County

[@evelyneyantony1733]

❤

[@toweypat]

I'm sorry. I have a sister, too.

[@imthedrivingcrooner]

My Old Ass was a nice surprise. I didnt expect much from Plaza but it was nice.

[@ClearCritique]

You should check out "Black Bear." The film has a strange structure that put people off but her performance is exceptional especially in the second half.

[@imthedrivingcrooner]

@ will do! thanks

[@Magdalena8008s]

Plaza is spectacular in serious roles. Super slept on. She'll have an Oscar one day.

[@shane505]

No

[@kpsingh9810]

RIP to your sister

[@alberttrinidad1750]

The Apprentice was very entertaining. The rise of Donald Trump And how Roy Cohn transformed his character into the great President he is

[@miguelgonzalez6213]

Look, I have no problems with horror movies and religion, I just would like to see someone somewhere start to take on all the available drama and horror from all the fundamentalism stemming from Islam. Heck, even Hinduism has allowed itself to be delved into via "It Lives Inside", which was a fantastic and well-paced movie with some pretty decent acting throughout. Why everyone in Hollywood is so afraid to take on Islam as a topic for comedy or horror is beyond me.

[@Magdalena8008s]

Dude. Its not that complicated. The reason why American filmmakers haven't made much of Islam is they were raised in a predominantly Christian place. It's what they know. Its not that people are afraid of Islam. Sure, some might. That's the case with everthing though. Point is, the reason its not "attacked" as much is because writers write from experience and what they know. And what their trauma may stem from. And its not Islam. And heres the kicker. The films you're talking about exist. They are made by people in more predominantly Islamic countries or former members or so. Four Lions is an example I've seen. You can Google this yourself. There's Reddit threads and other things with a massive list of films covering such. In conclusion. Its not that only Christianity is under attack like some like to make it seem. Its that this country is 66% Christian I believe now. And when its the majority, that's what happens. People write what they know.

[@jeremywalsh5666]

I really wanted to like Flow. I did not understand it. The animation was crap. Honestly, it was crap. When I watch Arcane, or Castlevania, or Blue Eyed Samurai, all better. All better stories, all better animation, and more meaningful. And what planet was this on? That was not a great big whale, it was some other monster. The characters were cliche and there really was no point to it. I mean, a cat that chases a light spot? Wow, so original.

[@zents1989]

@@jeremywalsh5666 obviously u didnt get the message about working together putting aside differences because of surviving spirit. its deeper than u can imagine. watch again and think underneath the surface level