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0:00 Introduction
1:02 DECEPTION 2008
2:09 BAD MILO 2013
3:08 SPARTAN 2004
4:09 BURIED 2010
5:21 AIRHEADS 1994
8:20 YOUNG ADULT 2011
9:09 WICKER PARK 2004
11:08 KILLERMAN 2019
12:11 REVOLVER
13:20 BAD WORDS 2013
14:33 MATCHSTICK MEN 2003
15:58 MIMIC 1997
18:43 THE 13th FLOOR 1994
20:01 MOUSEHUNT 1996
21:34 GONE BABY GONE 2007
22:53 PADDINGTON 2 2017
24:16 THE SURVIVOR 2022 - Zábava
20. Deception
19. Bad Milo
18. Spartan
17. Buried
16. Airheads
15. Young Adult
14. Wicker Park
13. ‘71
12. Killerman
11. Revolver
10. Bad Words
9. Matchstick Men
8. Mimic
7. Bottle Rocket
6. The Thirteenth Floor
5. Mouse Hunt
4. Gone Baby Gone
3. Paddington 2
2. The Survivor
1. Collateral
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Collateral is ridiculously good. Honestly one of my favorite Tom Cruise movies.
And honestly, I'd LOVE you to name a better hostage-comedy than Airheads. It's pretty damned good in that narrow genre description. Seriously, guy. I would appreciate your assessment, I don't mean that as come kind of weird challenge. I just think Airheads is awesome, IN that narrow genre.
Airheads is number 1!
@@nestlecare9669 LOL well I'd LOVE to hear Darren's assessment. Honestly I would.
Thanks for all your recommendations! My brain is still reeling from Level 16.
Agree Matchstick Men is probably one of my favorite Nick Cage, Sam Rockwell, and Ridley Scott films! Thanks again. Keep doing what you do!
These are far and away my favorite videos on CZcams. I'm a streaming junkie and love finding gems. Not to mention Darren is just a ton of fun to listen to talk about movies.
Nice to see a shout-out to Collateral. I love that movie! Possibly the only time Cruise has played a villain and he does it *SO* well!
Thanks for the list. Really like that you keep the name of the movie up as you discuss it. There was one error. You have "Airheads" for the number one movie (Collateral).
13th Floor is one of my favorite movies overall, not just in the sci-fi category. More people will enjoy it now, thanks to you. The rest of this list was filled with movies that I've skipped over for years but now I'm excited to see them. Fantastic work, as usual. Thanks!
Yup though he has the year wrong. It was 1999. It was the third of a series of classic sci fi movies involving reality in the end of the decade which included Dark City and The Matrix.
@@darksideofthesun7157 and hands down the most forgotten and dull or the three, and for good reason.
Unlike those two, it was dull and forgettable.
Excellent picks Darren! You consistently knock it out if the park with picture details and an honest review. Thank you!
“Matchstick Men” is fantastic! Glad you brought it up!
You convinced me to watch Paddington 2. Haven't seen Bottle Rocket yet and Airheads is about due for a rewatch.
Just a heads up. On your collateral section you have Airheads banner above it. Where you tag the movie name. Fantastic list as well. Got some movies to watch!
Darren you are a true film enthusiast and an amazing presenter. Your picks are fantastic and I keep coming back for more. Thank you.
Whoops, one edit mistake at 26:20 with Airheads being the movie title for Collateral. I really wish we could edit videos after posting. Come on YT. We promise not to abuse the feature.
‘Bottle Rocket’ is such a great film, loved it for years
Great list! I always get some good recommendations from these lists. Thanks for putting them out.
Great list. I love your channel. Best critic on CZcams! Just a nit pick, but when you talk about Collateral, you see 'Airheads' on the title.
Spartan is an EXCELLENT film. It is Star Studded but the only one that really matters is Kilmer. You have zero idea what agency he is working for but it doesn't matter. Just drop down and watch till the end. Kristen Bell appears in one of her first major roles. This is just behind "The Spanish Prisoner" & "Heist" on my Mamet list. Well worth the watch.
Bottle Rocket was frigging awesome. Anyone that hasn't watched it should watch it ASAP.
Great list! Love learning about new movies 🍿
Wow! This list is me! Will queue up almost everything! Thanks.
I watch A LOT of movies and you always come up with a bunch I’ve never seen. Love the channel
Another great video and movie list, thank you very much! So many of these seem very familiar and I tend to forget if I have watched them, but worth watching again I'm sure. I'm sure you are aware by now, but you added the wrong movie title to Collateral. You have Airheads 1994 showing during the Collateral scenes. Thanks again!
I added "Mimic" and "The Thirteenth Floor" to my queue. I think I've seen them both but they are probably due for a rewatch. Thanks DVD!
I just pulled up The Thirteenth Floor to watch right now. I may have seen it, but it I have, it's been long enough that I don't remember it so it'll feel like a new movie. Mimic has always been one of my favorites, definitely a fun watch-and rewatch!
Just watched your #1 pic, Collateral, for the first time. Excellent recommendation, as usual. Love your channel.
Another awesome movie, and thank you! Just a heads up though, Collateral has a title card that says Airheads 1994.
Deception sounds great. Thanks Darren, also some other great recommendations.👍👍
Very nice list! One note, on Collateral intro, you’ve got the Airheads tagline not Collateral during the opening seconds of the clip
12:20
The thing that makes "Revolver" stand out....
Jason Statham has hair in it.
That was a superb 🎥 recommendations, Darren. I particularly highly recommend BURIED, ‘71, PADDINGTON 2 & COLLATERAL. Many thanks for sharing another quality FLICK CONNECTION with us 💎💎💎
I love the Mitch Hedberg reference 😂 He was my favorite comedian!
I was really expecting to see Moon on this list but I cannot complain at all about the list as is. And since it has Matchstick Men it met the Sam Rockwell quota. He has to be on every list of great recent movies the way Steve Buscemi had to be on the list in the 90s.
moon is so underrated good it's kinda not underrated anymore?
Can't believe I missed Deception back in 2008. I love the cast, and also love dark thrillers. Same with Wicker Park. But that's what you're here for, Darren. Thanks!
Thanks
RESPECT, as always you're doing a great job. Keep em coming
Another great list, RIP Mitch Hedberg. His comedic timing still makes me laugh to this day!
I must have missed the mention, was he in one of these movies?
I know that he did have a cameo in a movie or two, but none of these rang that bell. I'm curious too.
Terrific list Darren.
I just watched Mimic a few months back and was shocked at how much I enjoyed it..Even for being dated the bugs looked cool, Mira was great , was tons of fun and enough scares and science'y stuff to make the plague interesting. 100% underrated.
Mouse Hunt is one of my favorite movies period. It's a classic and hilarious all these years later.
Another great video! In reference to Bad Words and Jason Bateman's directing talent, I highly recommend The HBO limited series The Outsider. Ben Mendohlson stars, and it's just an amazing watch. I didn't read the book it was based on, but the high quality of the mini series made me want to. In addition, I took my nephews to the theater to see Paddington 2 (expecting to take a nap) and ended up liking it more than they did.
I think he directed the first 3 episodes. Which where my favorite ones.
We liked The Outsider a lot
Yeah, I'm a "Constant Reader" (as King likes to put it) of Stephen King's work, but I too went into The Outsider without having read it. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Bateman's directing, and his acting were both excellent and, Ben Mendohlson was perfect for his role so , kudos to the casting director right?
I'll almost always watch anything that isn't "Based on characters created by Stephen King" .
Having said that, I couldn't watch the latest mini series "The Stand" having read it, and then read it again when it was rereleased in an even longer "Author's cut" type novel ( pretty long to begin with, even for King).
I really wanted to like it, even after the critic's said it was awful, which doesn't sway me from giving it a shot. I figure, I'm a fan. Maybe that'll give me an advantage going in. So I got 20 minutes into it and realized it was really unwatchable. Being a fan probably had the opposite effect.
I did however enjoy the remake of the classic 'Carrie', and all 30 episodes of "Castle Rock" with Brenden Gleason as the protagonist. He did such a great job and, even with his Scottish accent I _still_ had to read that he was Mel Gibson's big best friend in "Braveheart" 😂
I think you can find it on Hulu. I just resubscribed to Hulu's ad free and dropped HBO max for now. It's only slightly cheaper but, I'd seen a good deal of what HBO max had to offer (I'm sure I could have sifted through all their content and found a few worth watching, but I watch 3 or 4 movies a night so, and I've learned it's expensive if you don't limit your services to a couple at a time...I'll likely switch to something else after the month is up 😂).
Alright James, nice talking to (at) you...I'll see ya' around ✌️🎬
@@stanphillips7277 Thank you for the detailed reply. You could live a whole life and only read books written by Stephan King or watch Movies/shows based on those stories. It's a major commitment and Stephen King is profilic and a master. Thanks again!
@@jamesjeffrey525 It's so true right? At 12 yrs old I started reading these scary stories. I can't recall the name of these books but, something like "2 minutes till midnight" or "After midnight" , quick little reads. I then bought Clive Barker's "Books of Blood" and, I suppose I enjoyed them on some level but, someone was throwing away a box of books and, I took them just to see if there were any I might want to check out.
So I had seen King's movies but, I hadn't read (or seen) a few that were in the box. 1 of which was "Pet Semetary". I thought I'd read a chapter and, if I didn't enjoy it as much as the films I'd read something else.
So I ended up staying up all night until I'd finished it 😂
I'd never read anything with such rich characters, the dialogue, the ability to describe things so thoroughly. He was so intent upon painting an accurate picture in your imagination, such detail, and such humor! References to music, pop culture, characters having conversations that were so authentic to the way people _actually_ speak right?
So I connected with his verbose (some say to a fault right?) style of fighting. Like most great stories his had a combination of horror sure, but drama, suspense, humor, etc ..
So I rooted through this box and found, "The Stand" , "Carrie", "Christine" , "Four past Midnight" , "Dolores Claiborne", "The Tommyknockers" and, quite a few more.
I then was on a mission to obtain and, read everything he'd written and, everyone who knew me knew it.
I got Stephen King for Christmas, and birthdays.
I've got some catching up to do right now. Time constraints, life right? He writes everyday except Christmas he claims and, I haven't been able to keep up 😂
I remember David Letterman having him on and, he had "Top 10 Stephen King Book Titles" I think it was and, I'll never forget one of them was "I wrote this in the cab on the way to the studio" 🤣
So yeah, you really could read nothing but King for the rest of your life and, still he'll always be a step ahead of ya'.
I read somewhere that future generations will look back on Stephen the way we look at Poe or Dickens. The greatest story teller of this era. I think that's about right.
I've read some from Dean Koontz that are in a similar enough style to King that I entertained the idea that he might be using another pseudonym besides Richard Bachman but, it was short lived. It's a different guy , and he's very good when he's good but, King is just some intangible step above the rest in my humble opinion.
I like that he's involved in these reboots of movies like "Carrie" and "It". Of course These series' like "The Outsider" and "Castle Rock". I thought the latest "Carrie" was very good. The Stand was a tall order though. I didn't like the approach they used and, I couldn't get past the 20 minute mark without bailing.
If it's possible to make a movie from that one that does it justice, He'll have to try again like he did with "It" I think.
Anyway James, it's nice chatting with (at 😂) ya'...I'll see you around huh? Be safe and well!✌️
I 100% agree with Collateral at #1. Totally.
Good list. ... Subbed. 👍
The only green I’m putting in my body are Soylent Green! It’s by the people! 🤪👍🏽
The Switch with Bateman and Aniston is also really good stuff. And Mimic is my jam haha
yeah man bangin list per usual! and dude I was so on the fence with the survivor, mostly bc I thought maybe they might politicize it or something! but really great movie,good call!! - I'ma sucker for boxing flicksand would make a great double feature with raging bull!
My brother and I saw Spartan in theaters when we were visiting some friends in Dallas. I wanted to see it based on Roger Ebert's 4 star review and I enjoy Mamet and Kilmer. We were both blown away by how good it was. Sad that not more people have seen this one.
Everybody and their mom was in Airheads - of course Fraser, Sandler, Buscemi, and Farley but you also have Joe Mantegna, Ernie Hudson, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Michael Richards, David Arquette, Harold Ramis, Marshall Bell, Reg E. Cathey, plus cameos from White Zombie, Kurt Loder, Lemmy, and Mike Judge doing Beavis and Buthead's voices.
Just saw the opening and I had to post, Revolver is probably my fav movie. So happy, but not surprised, to see this on a Flick Connection list. :)
When an underrated Nicholas Cage movie was mentioned, I was hoping it was going to be "Knowing". I find it to be a perfect blend of apocalyptic sci-fi and religion.
Agree... great movie.
Knowing was amazing, one of Proyas' best flicks.
@@Axolotl_Mischief Is it better than another Nic Cage film called Next which I did see, not seen Knowing though ?
You have no idea how many good movies i have watched, only thanks to you!!! Thanks for the best channel here!
"muscle through" Jada Pinkett Smith
PRICELESS!
Collateral was the first Micheal Mann movie i saw - after that i watched verything he made. Cruise in this film gives one of his best performances, Foxx is really good in this film well worth a watch
Foxx was actually nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting for Collateral the same year he won for the Lead Role in "Ray".
I think the Airheads title over the scenes of Collateral make both movies somehow more appealing!! LOL!
Saw that too! He’s done that a couple of times over the past videos
Airheads is a classic. I used to rent it all the time as a kid.
What makes COLLATERAL so great is the star chemistry which is often an overlooked factor in a lot of great movies. Also, SPARTAN is a little better movie than depicted in this review.
I totally Agree! Both Collateral and Spartan are OUTSTANDING films!
I have started watching streaming movies again thanks to your lists. 👍
I just rewatched Collateral a few months ago. It is a pretty good movie. 👌
I rewatched Colateral recently for the first time since I was a teen and yeah, it is better than I remeber. I love that movie!
Another great list, Darren! I'd add Equilibrium starring Christian Bale. Matrix meets 1984 meets Brave New World meets Fahrenheit 451. Fun dystopian action flick.
100%. In fact it’s been a while since I’ve featured it. Maybe time to bring it up again soon…
I'm not the sentimental type, but thank you for your reviews. you have excellent taste and you saved me hours seeking quality movies in a dark time.
As above so Below- Underated Horror- Action film showing the Catacombs under Paris
Sanctum- Great underwater cave shots
Equilibrium- Christian Bale does his best Keeanu Reeves - Matrix impression
The Kid with Ethan Hawke is an Overlooked Western
Block Island Sound is a good Creepy Late Night watch
Still waiting for Netflix or Hbo Max to add Runaway Train with Jon Voight to their Lineup
Darren what brand is that shirt? Want to get one.
I LOVED Revolver. Really pulled me in.
Hey Darren I was wondering if you could give me your Top Five Movies Of All Time? Don’t know if anyone has ever asked you that but I am very curious.. I love your channel I think you do a great job at this and would like to know what yours are…
Watched Mousehunt with my 11-year-old nephew, a solid old-school comedy; Christopher Walken nailed it as always.
you also deserve more likes too...great info
I was today years old when I learned that Mimic was directed by Guillermo Del Toro
I love Collateral, Mimic, Revolver, and 13th Floor. I'm going to look at Deception and Gone Baby Gone.
Great video, awesome recommendations: Mousehunt, 13th Floor, Airheads, Mimic, Collateral...man you nailed them all!
DVD Blood Ties is on HBO Max...I think that's a sleeper, Ever seen it?
Thank you!! 😊💓✌️
Great list but I’m really surprised Insomnia wasn’t somewhere towards the top of it. It’s a bit of a forgotten gem IMO.
I always get collateral and airheads confused too
Mouse Hunt is freaking awesome.
Once again, another huge bunch of my fav films on this list. It's annoying that no matter how long I watch HBO Max they don't have a CLUE what I like. I could only find most of these films by searching for them. Thirteenth Floor is another one of my favorite movies. Haven't watched it in a while. I have it on VHS and DVD. I remember buying a discount VHS many MANY years ago. You know a movie is good if you rewatch it on an old VHS in full screen (4:3) format with spanish subtitles burned in you can't turn off. Had to check and yes, The Thirteenth Floor came out BEFORE THE MATRIX! I don't think the Matrix is a rip off but The Thirteenth Floor was first.
Looking forward to seeing Spartan, '71, and The Survivor...I've seen the rest. Bad Words is one of my favorite Bateman films, along with Extract, another lesser known, lesser esteemed film of his, that is, in my opinion, brilliant. And, apropos of nothing, another film on HBO to watch is Nobody's Fool, with Paul Newman and Jessica Tandy, among others. I saw this in the theater when it came out, and it became a perennial favorite for me thereafter. I think it is one of Newman's best, most apt performances, and it's a funny but thoughtful film with some dark notes that still remains relatively light. It feels like a Russo novel, or some other lighter literary fiction fare about a ne'er-do-well character in a small town who is reunited with his son and has some growing/reconciliation to undergo. P.s. there's a smirking, wise-ass turn by Bruce Willis in here, before he was ruined by M. Night.
Bruce Willis wasn't rund by M.Night he was Rund by the cheap Dime a Dozen Action Flicks he started making at the end of his career Unbroken was a great movie 🎥 and I Believe Darien Van Dame would agree with me on that and Glass was good until the Crappy ending which I won't try to defend but still my point ☝️ is made
Loved the Mitch Hedberg reference
Wrong title on collateral but as usual, a fantastic list! Collateral is so good.
Matchstick Men one of my absolute favorite movies
Will check out Deception, Wicker Park and Killerman thanks
Very good video. I like part of your taste in movies. ‘Bad Words’ is a great and funny film. ‘Airheads’ is a cult classic to me. Keep the flame 🔥 burning. Goodnight. Thank you.
Woohoo! Thanks Darren!
Can't believe i have to watch Paddington 2 first out of everything on this list lol
Little known fact: Jamie Fox was nominated for an academy award for collateral which was his second nomination that year, his first was Ray which he won best male lead for.
The 13th floor was a major surprise when I first seen it. Agree with that recommend. Mimic started out great, but fizzed midway. The rest of the list.. Meh.
I want to see every movie on this list. Yessss
I absolutely *love* Bad Words. So funny.
Man I've been looking for Deception for awhile now, thanks FC
You bet
matchstick men is an awesome book as well
Bad words is supervising excellent! 👌👌👌👌👌
I watched Freaks (2018) on your recommendation, it was the best movie experience since I Kill Giants (2017)👍
You've been watching for a while. How's my burping? ; )
@@DarrenVanDam I hope you are healthy 👍
Gone Baby Gone stayed with me for days when I first watched it.
Great vid but you have the title card for "Airheads" over the "Collateral" sequence
13th Floor is an amazing movie. Hugely underrated.
Great video
Bottle Rocket is one of my favorite movies.
what a f**king list, and i'm only half way through
stellar channel!
Just finished Killerman. Unique, nitty gritty movie. I liked it! And Matchstick men was great! Very funny 👍🏻🙏
I love Ken Marino, Bad Milo was pretty good
Brendon Fraser always gave fun performances. He had the curse of 2 high budget films tanking. Of course, the star gets blamed.
What are those lights on the table in the background?
8:10 product place ad ends in case you want to skip people!!!
Bateman directed about half of the Ozark episodes, and they were by far the best directed ones
Glad you brought up Revolver. Has some downright terrible reviews, but I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in teachings from Adyashanti, Eckhart Tolle, or Alan Watts. Not necessarily the same teachings perse, but you'll get what I mean if you read from them/listen to them on CZcams.
Matchstick Men was fantastic. should be higher rated. #5