Having already spoken about my most OVERRATED films of all time (just in my personal opinion of course, don't hate me), I thought it'd be fun to mention movies I never thought got enough praise or attention. On a side note, these are things I personally think are underrated. Maybe you don't like these movies or think that they're not underrated. That's fine, these are just my opinions, and I'm more than open to your opinions too.

• Megamind - Full-on masterpiece IMO. All the jokes land, the romance is really well done, it has creative action scenes and has some really deep character development.

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• Meet the Robinsons - Such a great movie with a heartfelt message and endearing and hilarious characters. What's not to love? Also, the Bowler Hat Guy is just the best character ever. I love him so much.

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• 9 - Basically Tim Burton meets Terminator. AKA really awesome. Love the visuals, the voice acting is great, and the atmosphere is really well done. Wish this got more attention when it came out.

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• Chappie - The rappers can be irritating but I thought Yolandi was alright. Concept was both hilarious and sympathetic to me as well. Always loved the Joburg setting too (even if it was done better in District 9).

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• Elysium - Great cast, cool concept and lots of fun action scenes. The romance is a bit forced at times and Jodie Foster could've been a much better villain, but it's still worth a look for sure.

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• Prometheus - If you can get over the lack of xenomorphs, it's actually a great film IMO. The acting is top notch, Noomi Rapace is a great replacement for Sigourney Weaver, and the Engineers are really interesting. Why did Covenant have to squander all of this movie's potential? Ugh.

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• Chocolat - Everyone gives this movie their all, ESPECIALLY Alfred Molina. Very beautiful film. Johnny Depp is the only one the sticks out as miscast, but even then, he's still endearing and likeable in this.

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• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Johnny Depp isn't as good as Gene Wilder IMO, but he's entertaining, and this is MUCH more faithful to the book. The visuals are better, the songs are great, and Christopher Lee is honestly kind of underrated here.

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• Arthur Christmas - Luckily this is developing a cult following. Possibly the best Christmas movie of the 2010's entirely. The animation is crisp, its message is REALLY endearing, and the comedy always lands.

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• Antz - Sure it's a rip-off of a Bug's Life and has both a pretty nothing romance and problematic lead actor, but it's still a well animated movie (the bugs are actually the right sizes unlike in a Bugs Life), and the message of standing out from the crowd is still well-realized. Plus, just look at that voice cast.

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• A Knight's Tale - It's a lot like Shrek as far as tone, but it definitely has its own unique feel. Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk are really funny, and Heath Ledger is great as he always was. Don't listen to the critics, this movie is really entertaining.

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• Walk the Line - A biopic before those became overdone, Joaquin Phoenix is SO damn good as Johnny Cash here. Everyone gives great performances, and I wish this movie got talked about more.

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• Super 8 - Sure it borrows a lot from E.T (although so does Stranger Things if we're being honest), this movie tells a mostly unique story, and feels like a love letter to making home made movies with your friends. It also has its own unique alien with a great sense of mystery to it all. Highly recommended.

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• Tron: Legacy - This might be biased since I grew up with this movie, but I don't get the hate at all. The story is great, the visuals are out of this world, the soundtrack is INSANE, and there's never a dull moment. Why is this movie hated again?

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• Atlantis: The Lost Empire - The visuals are stellar from Disney once again, the characters are all distinct and memorable, and the culture of Atlantis is so interesting in this one. PLEASE make a live action remake of this instead of another Renaissance movie.

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• The Emperor's New Groove - Kuzco is definitely a divisive lead, but I like his story since he's so resistant to change. It makes you want to see him improve even more. Plus, Kronk might be the funniest Disney character ever IMO.

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• Tomb Raider 2018 - Sure, it's a lot like the game, but the game is great, so I don't blame them for going that route. As far as the complaints about her boobs being too small, grow the fuck up. Seriously. Alicia Vikander is a great fit for this role, and I look forward to the sequel. MUCH better than the Angelina Jolie ones.

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• Night at the Museum - Ben Stiller is admittedly a little tame in this one, but considering the characters and animals that surround him, it's probably for the best. Robin Williams is really good as Teddy Roosevelt. REALLY wish he could've played him in a biopic (same for Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart in the sequel)

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• National Treasure 1 and 2 - The clues the characters find amongst national monuments would be enough of a sell for me (being a big Assassin's Creed fan), but then you add in the memorable characters, and you have a pair of really entertaining movies. Bring on movie 3 please.

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• Nightcrawler - Infamously snubbed at the Oscars, this movie is a true masterpiece of a film. I honestly don't think Jake Gyllenhaal has ever been better than he was here. MUST WATCH.

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• Thor 2011 - The stuff on Earth isn't always that exciting and the romance could've used some retooling, but man Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Anthony Hopkins are all on top form here. ESPECIALLY Hiddleston. This movie never gets the appreciation it deserves IMO. I'd take this over the trash that is Love and Thunder any day.

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• Kubo and the Two Strings - SOOOOO well animated and voice acted. This movie is a visual and mental feast and is never once anything but engaging to me. This movie could've won best animated feature, and I would've been okay with it honestly.

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• Hotel Transylvania 1 - It treads familiar ground and is predictable at times, but its homages to classic characters and zany visual style are out of this world. Not a single actor feels miscast either, despite Adam Sandler being Dracula.

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• Clue - One of the few boardgames that could actually be turned into a movie without feeling like a cash grab, Clue manages to bring together a bunch of fantastic comedic actors for a movie that I'm never not in the mood for. It manages to be quirky and goofy for the kids, but also sexual and even political for the adults. This movie never got the attention it deserved IMO.

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• Game Night - This reminds me a lot of Clue, except way more gruesome and more subversive. Jesse Plemons is so damn funny in this one, and the movie is never boring for even a minute. I really wish I could've seen this in the theater.

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• Zathura - Another movie about games, Zathura is technically a Jumanji movie, but manages to be a great time all on its own. The kids bickering is really entertaining, the world building is surprisingly well-handled, and it's just impossible to have a bad time watching it.

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• Revenge of the Sith - I actually like the prequels for the most part, but I get why people don't. But this movie is actually good IMO. Hayden is much better as Anakin here than in the second movie, Obi-Wan is great, Grievous is a cool new character, and Order 66 will never not be tragic. That's to say nothing of the EPIC score and final duel.

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• Halloween H20: 20 Years Later - Jamie Lee Curtis is really good in this movie and the new setting of the private school in California, provides a fresh take on this franchise. If this had been the last Halloween movie, I honestly would've been okay with that.

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• On Her Majesty's Secret Service - George Lazenby was screwed over. He might not have been the best 007, but he was good enough to get a sequel. That ending scene always gets me, and Blofeld is really well done in this film for me. Such a shame Diamonds are Forever sucked so hard.

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• Enemy of the State - Will Smith and Gene Hackman in a movie about government intrusion? How can anyone not like this? There's never a dull moment to be found, and its endlessly gripping IMO. Plus, there's the theory about this being a sequel to the Conversation, which would be pretty cool ngl.

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• Push - It's basically an X-Men movie, but it takes place in Hong Kong and has Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning and Djimon Hounsou in it. Really cool score, awesome set pieces and interesting mythology combine, to give us a truly overlooked superhero movie.

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• Bad Moms - Coming from a single parent home where my mom had to take care of me and my older brother, I can say that this movie gets a lot right about the struggles of being a mom. The comedy is hit-or-miss, but I love what it has to say about the burdens of parenting and the need to loosen up.

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• Return to Oz - This movie is the only one that actually feels like the books. The Oz books are weird and creepy and awesome. As much as I love the original movie, I really love this one too. Honestly, I would pay for Disney to bring back Fairuza Balk and do a sequel to this.

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• A Goofy Movie - The romance is so damn realistic, the father/son struggles are well-balanced with the comedy, and the soundtrack is a banger. The emotional moments always land for me, and the movie never fails to pull at my heartstrings. Watching this after Once Upon a Christmas makes it even more fulfilling honestly. DON'T watch the sequel though, unless you want to be disappointed.

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• Bumblebee - The only reason this movie failed, was because of the Michael Bay movies driving away the fan interest. This movie on the other hand, is much better than the first five, benefitting from a more likeable protagonist, more memorable side characters, and having a fun dynamic between our leads.

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• The Bee Movie - This is definitely a flawed movie, but people make it out like it's the worst film ever. Honestly, I think this movie gets its message across well, has good animation, and a likeable lead. I also love how the bees win their case, but the world suffers because of it. That's really cool IMO. As far as the romance goes, he's clearly into the human woman, but she's not into him. It's obviously one-sided IMO. He helped her realize she was better off without her ex-boyfriend and that's all. If you can get over that, this movie is low-key not that bad.

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• Rise of the Guardians - This movie is REALLY good honestly. None of the characters are forgettable, the lore is endlessly fascinating, Pitch is a scary villain, Jack is a very endearing character, and this movie plays well during pretty much any part of the year. With a catchier title and better marketing, this could've been the franchise-starter that it deserved to be.

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• Mischief - This is the much raunchier and more realistic version of Grease in some ways IMO. The characters are flawed but likeable, the setting is unique for this kind of story and the soundtrack is a bop. Plus, I love the way they subvert your expectations with who Jonathan is going to get with at the end.

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• Some Kind of Wonderful - I love this movie so much more than Pretty in Pink (of which this is a remake). The main romance between artist Keith and tomboy Watts, is really well-handled, with Mary Stuart-Masterson KILLING her performance in this. Highly underrated IMO.

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• The Great Mouse Detective - The humor is great; the villain is genuinely scary, and the animation is of course excellent. Nothing bad to say about this honestly, just go watch it.

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• Young Sherlock Holmes - Speaking of Sherlock, THIS is his most underrated adaptation by far. The characters are all likeable, Holmes isn't made to be too perfect, Watson is a fun comedic relief, and Eh-Tar/Moriarty is a genuinely interesting character. This absolutely should've been a franchise. What a travesty.

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• Chef - This movie makes food look better than any other movie I've seen honestly. Jon Favreau gives a really underrated performance, the setting is unique and the story of an estranged father and son rediscovering their bond is so gratifying to watch (especially since I've struggled with my father in the past).

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• While You Were Sleeping - It has a lot of cliches in it for sure but seeing Sandra Bullock managing to find a family for herself and not being alone on Christmas, is just really satisfying to see. The comedy is really good for the most part too. The main romance is a little hit-or-miss, but I still enjoy this one.

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• Treasure Planet - The visuals and world-building speak for themselves honestly. This movie is just STUNNING and manages to inject a lot of life in a familiar tale. Long John Silver is really entertaining in this movie too honestly. Not all the characters work for me and the plot is predictable, but it still gets a LOT of things right, and should also get a live action remake pronto.

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• Pleasantville - The way this movie utilizes black and white against color, is REALLY clever honestly. Both Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon are engaging characters who you enjoy seeing progress in this TV world. The romance is great, the commentary on classism and racism is well-played, and the way this recaptures those classic sitcoms so well, makes me wonder if Wandavision ripped it off at all. Great film all around!

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• Stranger Than Fiction - This movie manages to be heartfelt, romantic and comedic all at the same time. Will Ferrell is on top form here, and the concept of this movie is utilized brilliantly. Seeing a man determined to not only survive, but live his previously mundane life to the fullest, is really relatable to me.

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• Better Off Dead - John Cusack hates this movie, but don't listen to him. Sure, it can be a little nuts at times, but that's all part of the charm. Seeing Cusack realize his growing feelings for Monique through fixing up a car together is just really sweet, and the running gag about the bike messenger wanting his two bucks always cracks me up. Also, it's so satisfying to watch Dan Schneider get beat up at the end.

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• Holes - This movie captures the spirit of the book perfectly. It tells a great story involving a lot of adult themes (including racism), and yet is still viewable by families. I wish more people knew about this one.

I'm sure there's a lot more that I'm forgetting about, but these movies are all worth another look IMO.