There are several films which have gained huge popularity across the globe. On the other side of the spectrum, there are also some brilliantly made movies which are not as popular as their blockbuster counterparts despite being at par, if not better than the latter. For this recco write-up, we give you three relatively underrated and forgotten yet must-watch Hollywood movies which you can stream on the Jio Cinema OTT platform this weekend.
Dan In Real Life, 2007
The romantic comedy drama movie follows the story of Dan (Steve Carell), a newspaper advice columnist and single father of three daughters. One day, Dan meets a beautiful woman at a bookstore, and they instantly form a romantic connection. However, their happiness is short-lived after he finds out that the woman is dating his own brother. The story becomes even more interesting when they try to hide their feelings for each other during a family gathering where his brother is also present. This one is an underrated gem, don’t miss it!
Changeling, 2008
Directed by Clint Eastwood, the period mystery film follows a single mother (Angelina Jolie) in 1920s Los Angeles and her desperate search to find her nine-year-old missing son. A few months later, the police department informs her that they have found her son but the mother claims that the boy is an imposter. Who is telling the truth?
State of Play, 2009
When a young woman related to a politician powerful (Ben Affleck) is mysteriously killed in an apparent suicide, an investigative journalist (Russel Crowe) suspects a conspiracy behind her death. He teams up with an ambitious writer (Rachel McAdams) to uncover the real truth behind the mystery. Helmed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin MacDonald (The Mauritanian, The Last King of Scotland), the political thriller movie also featured Helen Mirren, Jason Bateman, Robin Wright and Jeff Daniels in supporting roles.