The Best Movies You Probably Haven't Seen

Today's choice is one I keep expecting more people to have seen, but when I mention it I usually get a lot of blank stares. No, not like you're doing now, that's the 'get on with it, you twit' look, which is really not nice of you. But point taken, let's get on with it.


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Two Days (2003)

Directed By:
Sean McGinly


Written by:
Sean McGinly (The Great Buck Howard),  Karl Wiedergott

Starring: 
Paul Rudd (Knocked Up, Role Models), Adam Scott (Step Brothers, Party Down), Karl Wiedergott (The Simpsons), Marguerite Moreau (Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Wet Hot American Summer), Donal Logue (Almost Heaven, Grounded for Life), Lourdes Benedicto (V, 24)

The Gist:
Paul Rudd plays a failed actor who sets his sights on leaving a lasting legacy. Intent on committing suicide, for two days a camera crew follows him around as he says his goodbyes to family and friends.

Why You Should Watch It:
The film is dark, but manages to balance the humor and drama excellently. The whole movie is one great character study of a man who was never quite able to make life work. Paul Rudd shows that he's capable of being more than the ironic comical relief (which to be fair is also something I always enjoy as he does it so well) we've seen so much of from him in the past few years. He delivers a performance that is just heart wrenching at times.

Why You Probably Haven't Seen It:
I don't believe it was ever released to theaters here in the states. It's an indie film with little exposure. Paul Rudd while being a well known name isn't a mega star, and when this came out he was still probably best known for his roles in Clueless and Friends.

Scene To Savor:
When he goes in for his audition. I'm not saying anymore than that.

Comments:
The film is dark, so if you're not into watching that kind of movie, then it's not for you. Personally I found myself quickly sucked into this film. I checked Netflix and this time the movie is there.


Overall rating on a scale of missed gems: 4 out of 5