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10 Underrated Films of the 1990s

by eibon09 • Created 9 months ago • Modified 9 months ago
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  • Bruce Willis in Die Hard 2 (1990)

    1. Die Hard 2

    19902h 4mR67Metascore
    7.1 (398K)
    John McClane must race against time to save hundreds of lives (including his wife's) when a group of terrorists take control of Washington Dulles Airport's systems, and threaten to crash several planes if their demands are not met.
    DirectorRenny HarlinStarsBruce WillisWilliam AthertonBonnie Bedelia
  • Gina Gershon and Billy Zane in This World, Then the Fireworks (1997)

    2. This World, Then the Fireworks

    19971h 40mR
    5.2 (1.4K)
    In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder. Things complicate when their feeble-minded mother begins to suspect something.
    DirectorMichael OblowitzStarsBilly ZaneGina GershonChristian Durango
  • Zero Effect (1998)

    3. Zero Effect

    19981h 56mR
    6.9 (16K)
    The world's greatest detective Daryl Zero aided by his associate Steve investigates a complex and mysterious case of blackmail and missing keys for shady tycoon Gregory Stark who is less than forthcoming about what is really happening.
    DirectorJake KasdanStarsBill PullmanBen StillerRyan O'Neal
  • Wag the Dog (1997)

    4. Wag the Dog

    19971h 37mR74Metascore
    7.1 (91K)
    Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a Presidential sex scandal.
    DirectorBarry LevinsonStarsDustin HoffmanRobert De NiroAnne Heche
  • Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, and Gene Hackman in Twilight (1998)

    5. Twilight

    19981h 34mR
    6.2 (15K)
    A retired detective accepts a simple task, unaware that it will tear open old, forgotten, but deadly wounds.
    DirectorRobert BentonStarsPaul NewmanSusan SarandonGene Hackman
  • Predator 2 (1990)

    6. Predator 2

    19901h 48mR46Metascore
    6.3 (194K)
    The Predator returns to Earth, this time to stake a claim on the war-torn streets of a dystopian Los Angeles.
    DirectorStephen HopkinsStarsDanny GloverGary BuseyKevin Peter Hall
  • Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci in Casino (1995)

    7. Casino

    19952h 58mR73Metascore
    8.2 (598K)
    In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.
    DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroSharon StoneJoe Pesci
  • Jon Voight and Brendan Gleeson in The General (1998)

    8. The General

    19982h 4mR81Metascore
    7.2 (9.6K)
    The real-life story of Dublin folk hero and criminal Martin Cahill, who pulled off two daring robberies in Ireland with his team, but attracted unwanted attention from the police, the I.R.A., the U.V.F., and members of his own team.
    DirectorJohn BoormanStarsBrendan GleesonAdrian DunbarSean McGinley
  • Eddie Murphy in Metro (1997)

    9. Metro

    19971h 57mR41Metascore
    5.6 (30K)
    A Hostage Negotiator teams up with a Sharpshooter to bring down a dangerous jewel thief.
    DirectorThomas CarterStarsEddie MurphyMichael RapaportKim Miyori
  • The Frighteners (1996)

    10. The Frighteners

    19961h 50mR52Metascore
    7.1 (100K)
    After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead, and he uses that gift to con people. However, when a demonic spirit appears, he may be the only one who can stop it from killing the living and the dead.
    DirectorPeter JacksonStarsMichael J. FoxTrini AlvaradoPeter Dobson

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