Have you ever been caught on the wrong side of a movie that everybody else appears to hate? Everyone has that guilty pleasure that they will watch any time it is on television, even though it has low box office results. Sometimes, a film only requires additional time to locate its people. It is an archetypal Hollywood tale that an initially misinterpreted masterpiece, or an accidentally comic escapade, can turn into the family favorite.
Empire Records Rebellion
Originally a box office flop in 1995, this record shop story later skyrocketed with audiences who could connect to the independent ethos, as a big slice of a budget isn’t what makes a legacy.
The Magic Of Oz
Today, it is difficult to imagine that the trip along the yellow brick road was not an immediate financial hit to MGM, as the company lost a million dollars before it turned into a worldwide brand.
The Heart Of It’s A Wonderful Life
Becoming an obligatory part of the holidays now, this film suffered a serious loss when it was released, only to be placed in the right place in our hearts after decades of televising it to our homes.
The Humor Of Office Space
This parody on corporate life hardly made ends meet in its brief theatrical life, yet it touched so close to the heart of the working classes that it became the workday blues anthem.
Dystopian View Of Blade Runner
Although its intellectual speed could not instantly charm the popular viewers of the eighties, its amazing visual effects and profound philosophical reflections upon humanity would later shape the history of science fiction film and become a classic.
The Dark Comedy Of Heathers
This disillusioned treatment of life in high school made significantly less money than its small budget, but the snappy dialogue and the characters who are easily remembered later would inspire a thousand stories about coming of age and a cult following.
The Mystery Of Donnie Darko
An intricate storyline and ill-timing resulted in a low-profile release with extremely low domestic grosses, but buzz turned this bizarre story into a cult viewing event that many are required to watch.
The Mystery In The Room
This movie is well known due to its unusual production and was initially shown for only two weeks, but it has since become a world sensation, with audiences embracing its accidental and intriguing style.
The Impact Of Fight Club
Controversial subject matter and ineffective promotion caused a weak theatrical performance, which nevertheless became a cultural phenomenon through home media and continues to be one of the most quoted movies to date.
Redemption Of Shawshank
This prison drama, initially not recovered its budget, got wings with cable TV, being later topped in all-time lists and becoming a symbol of hope to all viewers irrespective of the geographical location.
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