10 Amazing 90s Movies That Almost Nobody Talks About Now

THE 1990s they were some of the best years in cinema history, with some of the best films of all time being released in that decade. Iconic directors like Quentin Tarantino, John Singleton, the Wachowskis, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sofia Coppola, and even Wes Anderson made their directorial debuts in the 90s. Films like The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Good companions, Toy Storyand Warm up it all came out in that decade, proving how incredibly strong it was.

These are just a few of the films that people instantly recognize and love, with countless others that can be added to the list. It's worth not forgetting the incredible ones that seem to have slipped out of the public consciousness, as the 1990s provided some of the greatest films and cinematic references that no one seems to talk about anymore. Maybe they got away because they were overshadowed by the director's other films, or the lead actor is known for something else. No matter what happens, though, There are films that are worth revisiting and remembering.

10

In the Line of Fire (1993)

Directed by Wolfgang Peterson

The first is the 1993 film, In the Line of Fire. Directed by Wolfgang Peterson, In the Line of Fire tends to go unnoticed in comparison to some of his most iconic films, including The bootand The never ending story. While these two films are incredible in their own right, helping to shape the film industry upon release, In the Line of Fire is one of Wolfgang Peterson's best films, despite not being as talked about as in his filmography.

The cast for In the Line of Fire it's incredibly goodwith Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich delivering particularly incredible performances. In fact, Malkovich was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the film. In the Line of Fire is a tense political thriller about a disillusioned former CIA agent who plots to assassinate the President of the United States. It's fascinating and layered, and one of the most forgotten films of the 1990s.

9

The Quick and the Dead (1995)

Directed by Sam Raimi

Sandwiched between Sam Raimi evil Dead trilogy and Spider-Man trilogy, The Fast and the Dead He never seems to get the love he deserves. Not only is it a great Western in its own right, but is also painfully underrated in Sam Raimi's entire filmography. He managed to translate his unique style into the western genre, making something unforgettable and singular at the same time.

It also featured one of Leonardo DiCaprio's first performances, before Romeo + Juliet and Titanic fame, showing the immense talent he already possessed and the potential he had not yet explored. The Fast and the Dead is a fascinating look at an emerging star, supported by a stellar cast consisting of Sharon Stone, Russell Crowe and Gene Hackman. It is absolutely worth revisiting and should not be lost in time, deserving to be thought of alongside some of the greatest westerns of all time.

8

Blood In, Blood Out (1993)

Directed by Taylor Hackford

The 'hood genre became incredibly popular in the 1990s, focusing on the African-American and Mexican-American experience in the United States at the time. Films like Threat Society II, Boyz and the Hood, Fridayand Hang up became standards for the genre. Still, others may have been popular at the time but have slowly lost relevance in mainstream culture. It's worth looking back Blood inside, blood outsideas it stands alongside the best films of the genre.

Launched in 1993, Blood inside, blood outside revolves around the lives of three Chicano relatives from 1972 to 1984. At three hours long, this epic went on to become a cult classic among the Mexican-American community, but definitely deserves to be reevaluated as one of the most underrated films of the 1990s. Damien Chapa, Jesse Borego and Benjamin Bratt gave some of the best performances of their careers.

7

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

Unfortunately for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samuraiwas released in 1999, a famously incredible year for cinema, almost guaranteeing the film would fade into obscurity. Where Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai What's worrying, though, is that he plays a significant role in why 1999 was one of the best years in cinema ever. Jim Jarmusch has never been a big-name director, content to create masterpiece after indie masterpiece. Even so, Ghost Dog doesn't seem to get as much love as Stranger than paradise or Night on Earth.

If anything, Forest Whitaker's performance as an assassin who studies Bushido is riveting on every level, and the subtle range of emotions he displays is jaw-dropping. It's also an extremely cool film with a stellar soundtrack. In fact, one of the coolest scenes in cinema is in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samuraiperfectly capturing what makes the film so incredible.

6

Days of Being Wild (1990)

Directed by Wong Kar-wai

When people think of Hong Kong film auteur Wong Kar-wai, they usually think of Fallen Angels, Chungking Expressand With the desire to love. For good reason, too, as they're some of the best films of all time, but Days of being wild tends to fall into oblivion in comparison to these cultural giants. Released in 1990, Days of Being Wild was only Wong Kar-wai's second feature film, released just two years later As the tears pass. The film is the official beginning of Wong Kar-wai's "Love" trilogy, which includes With the desire to loveand 2046.

Days of being wild was essentially a proof of concept for the themes that Wong Kar-wai would explore throughout the rest of his careerwith the film being anchored by a stunning performance from the late Leslie Cheung as a playboy who becomes involved in the lives of several women. Days of being wild It's brilliant, honestly, and deserves to be remembered as much as what came after. It was also the introduction of Tony Leung as a frequent collaborator with the legendary director.

5

Strange Days (1995)

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow

Written by James Cameron and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Strange Days is a staple of the cyberpunk genre in cinema. So it's a shame that it isn't talked about as much as it should be, being relegated to cult classic status instead of being one of the most popular pieces of science fiction media. Perhaps Cameron and Bigelow's status overshadows this, with the latter making incredible films like Breaking pointand The Wounded Closetwhich won Bigelow for Best Director at the Oscars.

Set in an alternate reality Los Angeles during the last two days of 1999, Strange Days revolves around a black marketer of an electronic device that allows users to experience another person's recorded memories. It features Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett in the lead roles, delivering some of their most underrated performances of all time. Strange Days is an essential cyberpunk that deserves to be talked about in the same way Blade runner he does.

4

Dark City (1998)

Directed by Alex Proyas

Launched in 1998, Dark City is a highly influential tech noir film that revolves around an amnesiac man who tries to clear his name and discover his identity after being suspected of murder. What Dark City It is perhaps best known for the way it was able to transfer classic noir tropes into a science fiction setting, suited to turn-of-the-millennium sensibilities. It was also a major influence on Christopher Nolan's landmark film Memory.

It's really a shame Dark City fell into obscurity, as is still one of the most beautiful films to be released in decades, with incredible production design and atmosphere. There really is nothing like it Dark City. It's haunting and beautiful and deserves so much more than to simply be forgotten, which unfortunately seems to be its fate.

3

Bound (1996)

Directed by The Wachowskis

The Wachowski Sisters are widely known for their seminal work as directors of The Matrix franchise, changing not only the face of science fiction in cinema, but cinema as a whole with the 1999 masterpiece, The Matrix. It absolutely deserves all its flowers, but just a few years before its release, the Wachowskis made their directorial debut with the incredibly underrated film, Linked. The film centers on a woman who wants to escape her abusive mob boyfriend by having an affair with an ex-convict as the two try to steal $2 million from the mob.

Today, Linked is unfortunately relegated to being a cult classic instead of the genuine hit it should be, acting as an essential film in the LGBT cinematic canon. It's a beautiful noir tale that shows how talented the Wachowskis were from the beginning of their careers, paving the way for them to change the history of cinema forever.

2

Walking and Talking (1996)

Directed by Nicole Holofcenor

A master of the mumblecore genre, Nicole Holofcener made her directorial debut in 1996 with the moving film, Walking and Talking. Three decades later, it is still considered one of Holofcener's best films and is hugely influential for what came next, alongside directors like Noah Baumbach and Richard Linklater. Despite being an essential film of the genre, it seems largely forgotten on the world stage, existing only as a moment in independent cinema.

Nothing so exciting happens in Walking and Talkingsince the characters do a lot of what the name suggests. What works so well about the film is how fully realized the characters are.with Katherine Keener giving an exceptional performance as the main character. The characters in Walking and Talking feel like real people, as the film sticks to naturalism every step of the way.

1

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

Directed by George Armitage

John Cusack is a romantic comedy legend, with films like Say anything and High fidelity being one of the best the genre has to offer. Because of this, it's disappointing that one of his greatest romantic comedies, Troubled Grosse Pointe in whitenever seems to be mentioned when discussing other films from his career. Features some of John Cusack's best comedic work in his careercapturing all the charm that made him such a captivating actor.

The premise of Ponta Grossa in White is so good, as John Cusack plays a killer who returns to his hometown for his high school's ten-year reunion and is tasked with killing his high school girlfriend's father. Cusack is incredible in this opposite of Minnie Driver. The two have incredible chemistry, elevating the already incredible premise in the process. Grosse Pointe in white is undoubtedly one of John Cusack's best films and a forgotten gem of the 1990s This deserves to be talked about more.