The Premise: A couple goes on their honeymoon to Hawaii and become involved in a series of grisly murders.
Why You Should See It: Although it starts out slow, there are some really great twists and one of the most elaborate reveals you will ever see.
47. End of Watch
The Premise: Two LA cops document their daily activity, which eventually leads to them going up against a group of criminals that are bigger than anything they’ve ever imagined.
Why You Should See It: While the concept isn’t anything you haven’t seen before, the performances by Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena are nothing short of fantastic. You’ll quickly become emotionally involved in their journey.
45. Zathura
The Premise: Two brothers find an old board game that ends up transporting them to another galaxy and the only way to get back is to finish the game.
Why You Should See It: Imagine “Jumanji,” BUT IN SPACE! Plus, the kids are extremely likable and you’ll want to hug someone after it’s over.
43. Payback
The Premise: After being shot and left for dead by his best friend and his wife, an ex-marine seeks revenge and the $70,000 that was taken from him.
Why You Should See It: Yes, it’s Mel Gibson, but this is one of the coolest revenge movies. The soundtrack is fantastic and it just feels cool.
42. Jeff Who Lives At Home
The Premise: An unemployed 30 year-old living in his mom’s basement tries to figure out if there’s something bigger intended for his life while he spends the day with his brother who suspects his wife is cheating on him.
Why You Should See It: The Duplass brothers wrote and directed this delightful movie about finding your place in the world. Jason Segel is so likeable you can’t help but cheer for him.
41. The Ex
The Premise: Zach Braff & Amanda Peet are a couple expecting their first child which results in Braff having to work for her father and dealing with Jason Bateman, his wheelchair-bound
nemesis.
Why You Should See It: Jason Bateman in one of his most underrated comedy roles ever, plus the rest of the cast (Mia Farrow, Amy Poehler, Fred Armisen, Charles Grodin) is amazing.
19. 13th Warrior
The Premise: In the year 922, a group of warriors battle an ancient evil with the help of a foreigner who has been exiled from his homeland.
Why You Should See It: An action movie from the director of “Die Hard” and “Predator” that you haven’t seen should be reason enough, right?
12. Buried
The Premise: A man wakes up in a wooden coffin in Iraq with nothing but his lighter and his cell phone.
Why You Should See It: It’s incredibly claustrophobic with insane amounts of drama for such a simple premise. The entire movie takes place within the coffin without cutting to other settings. You’ll want to sleep with the lights on after this.
1. The Prestige
The Premise: Two rival magicians spend their lives trying to outdo one another, putting their lives and loved ones in danger throughout the process.
Why You Should See It: Christopher Nolan, who you should probably know from his movies like “Inception” and “The Dark Knight” Trilogy, put together this ridiculously good movie that you should be legally obligated to watch. It’s that good. Go watch it now.
