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OHNOTHEYDIDNT has a two lists: 100 Most Underrated movies and 100 Worst Reviewed Films. My take (on the ones I've seen) follows: I take exception with the ones in italics. Emphatic agreement in bold Underrated 1. Miller's Crossing Brilliant film. Pitch perfect. 2. The Thin Red Line Contemplative and moving. Not your typical war movie. Borders on the existential nature of warfare. 4. Road To Perdition The best non-superhero adaptation of a comic book to date. 5. Casino 9. Fresh A little known film but very well done. Inner city noir thriller. 10. Bringing Out The Dead 15. Ronin 18. In The Company Of Men 20. Kundun Visually stunning. 24. True Romance 25. Requiem For A Dream Overdone. Not a bad film but veers off course and violate suspension of disbelief. 26. Strange Days 28. Any Given Sunday So many naked men in this movie it makes Top Gun look straight. 29. Leaving Las Vegas 30. Eyes Wide Shut 31. Men Of Honor Excellent film about one man fighting the odds and winning ...

Shooter

I'm a fan of Stephen Hunter. Specifically, Point of Impact and Black Light. (I found Pale Horse Coming overdone.) Point of Impact has been in development for ages and is finally coming out as "Shooter" starring Mark Walberg. Trailer below.