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25 Movies That Were Too Smart For The Average Viewer

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Nazarii Verbitskiy Nazarii Verbitskiy
TV Shows & Movies - April 23rd 2025, 19:00 GMT+2
Cropped American Psycho

25. American Psycho

American Psycho follows Patrick Bateman, a wealthy Wall Street banker who hides his violent urges behind a flawless, designer‑suit façade. The film skewers 1980s yuppie culture, where everyone looks and acts the same, so his gruesome crimes slip by in a world glued to status and surface. | © Lionsgate Films

The power of the dog

24. The Power Of The Dog

The Power of the Dog shows how rough rancher Phil Burbank’s hard edge cracks when his brother brings home gentle Rose and her shy son, pushing his pride and pain. Jane Campion’s slow, quiet style and the film’s wide mountain views hold your full attention, while Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst deliver performances that stay with you. | © Netflix

The Whale

23. The Whale

The Whale follows a lonely teacher, weighed down by grief and guilt, as he reaches out to his estranged daughter, forcing him to confront his past mistakes. Brendan Fraser delivers a deeply honest performance, while Sadie Sink and Hong Chau show how truth and kindness can begin to heal even the heaviest wounds. | © A24

Cropped Capernaum

22. Capernaum

Capernaum follows a 12‑year‑old boy in Beirut who sues his parents for bringing him into a life of hardship. Its unfiltered performances and emotional depth pull you into his world, making every struggle feel achingly real. | © Sony Pictures Classics

Parasite

21. Parasite

Parasite follows a struggling family who scheme their way into jobs with a wealthy household, only to spark a series of darkly comic and dangerous twists. Bong Joon‑ho blends humor, suspense, and sharp social commentary to expose class divides and keep you guessing right up to its shocking finale. | © CJ Entertainment

Predestination

20. Predestination

Predestination follows a time-travelling agent, Ethan Hawke, on a thrilling hunt to stop a bomber, only to find that each jump into the past makes the mystery more tangled. Sarah Snook shines in her role, and the film’s slow build and sudden twists keep you guessing until the very end. | © Stage 6 Films

Robo Cop

19. RoboCop

RoboCop tells how police officer Alex Murphy is killed in the line of duty and reborn as a powerful cyborg law enforcer in a crime‑filled Detroit. Full of brutal action and wild stunts, it also asks big questions about who we are, what makes us human, and how powerful companies can take over our lives. | © Orion Pictures

American history x msn

18. American History X

American History X follows Derek, a former neo‑Nazi whose hate-fueled actions lead to tragedy and prison. Edward Norton’s raw performance and the film’s focus on his fight to save his younger brother show that real change comes from letting go of anger, not from following strict rules. | © New Line Cinema

The Wolf of Wall Street

17. The Wolf Of Wall Street

The Wolf of Wall Street follows stockbroker Jordan Belfort as he turns Wall Street into a non‑stop party of money, drugs, and wild schemes. Leonardo DiCaprio’s electric performance and the film’s dark humor remind you it’s pure entertainment, so decide early if you’re in the mood for its craziness. | © Paramount Pictures

Enemy

16. Enemy

Enemy follows a history professor who spots his exact double in a film and becomes obsessed with unravelling a hidden conspiracy. Villeneuve’s yellow‑hued visuals, sparse dialogue, and Gyllenhaal’s haunting dual performance, with Gadon’s eerie presence, create an unsettling atmosphere that lingers. | © A24

12 Monkeys

15. 12 Monkeys

12 Monkeys sends a prisoner from a ruined future back to the 1990s to track down a deadly virus, but the film jumps so wildly between past and future that it’s hard to know what’s real. Terry Gilliam’s strange images and twisted plot need your full attention, and a second watch to catch every hidden clue. | © Universal Studios

Cropped Fight Club

14. Fight Club

Fight Club follows a bored office worker who teams up with the wild Tyler Durden to form a secret club where men fight to escape their consumer lives. With fast editing, a shocking twist, and bold ideas about identity and society, it will make you rethink everything you own and believe. | © 20th Century Fox

Cropped 2001 A Space Odyssey

13. 2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey begins with ape tribes discovering bones as tools and ends with astronauts and a self‑aware computer on a mysterious trip to Jupiter. Kubrick’s slow, stunning images and open‑ended story leave you asking big questions about our tools, our machines, and what makes us truly human. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Last Action Hero

12. Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero follows movie hero Jack Slater when a kid’s magic ticket pulls him into the real world. Packed with over‑the‑top stunts and playful digs at action clichés, it’s a fun ride whose jokes sometimes miss the mark. | © Columbia Pictures

Donnie Darko

11. Donnie Darko

Donnie Darko follows troubled teen Donnie, who is told by a giant rabbit named Frank that the world will end in 28 days. Blending teen drama with time‑travel puzzles and surreal scenes, the film turns its strange sci‑fi story into a haunting tale about fate and the power of being different. | © Newmarket Films

Under the Skin

10. Under the Skin

Under the Skin follows an alien in human form as she wanders Scotland, luring men to their doom while quietly studying human life. The film uses bold images, a rose that pricks you when you touch it and a cake that looks sweet but tastes terrible, to show how we hide behind appearances and are afraid to get truly close. | © A24

The Prestige

9. The Prestige

The Prestige plays out like a live magic act, following two rival magicians whose obsession leads them into dangerous secrets and a shocking finale. Nolan’s twisty plot and standout performances by Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale will have you rewatching to catch every hidden clue. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

The Matrix

8. The Matrix

The Matrix follows Neo, a hacker who learns that reality is a computer program controlled by machines. Its groundbreaking slow‑motion fights, bullet-time effects, and clear story about freedom versus control still feel fresh even decades later. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

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7. Cast Away

Cast Away stars a FedEx worker alone on a deserted island after his plane crash, where he learns to survive and befriends a volleyball he calls Wilson. Robert Zemeckis’s strong direction, Tom Hanks’s moving performance with Helen Hunt, and the simple tale of love and hope make this film unforgettable every time you watch it. | © 20th Century Studios

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6. Scarface

Scarface tells the story of Tony Montana, a Cuban immigrant whose hunger for power and wealth drags him deep into the violent drug world of Miami. Al Pacino’s fiery performance and the film’s raw mix of ambition, loyalty, and brutality make every moment intense and unforgettable. | © Universal Studios

Nope

5. Nope

Nope follows ranch siblings who spot a strange object in the sky, using bold camera moves and wide landscape shots to build suspense without cheap scares. Jordan Peele blends sci‑fi, mystery, and dark humor to explore fame and human curiosity, leaving you thinking long after the credits roll. | © Universal Studios

Inception

4. Inception

Inception dives into the dreams within dreams as Cobb and his team pull off a risky mind-heist while he fights to reunite with his children. Nolan’s clever direction and fast-paced action will keep you guessing and make you want a second watch to catch every hidden twist. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

Zodiac

3. Zodiac

Zodiac begins with shocking scenes of the killer’s crimes, then shows how police and reporters chase clue after clue without finding the truth. Directed by David Fincher and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., and Mark Ruffalo, the film is a gripping tale of obsession and an endless hunt for answers. | © Paramount Pictures

Memento

2. Memento

Memento tells the story in reverse order, putting you in the shoes of a man with short-term memory loss as he desperately hunts for the truth behind the murder of his wife. This bold structure, combined with strong performances and striking cinematography, turns confusion into the film’s greatest strength. | © Summit Entertainment

Shutter Island

1. Shutter Island

Shutter Island follows Teddy Daniels as he hunts a missing patient on a lonely island, only to be drawn into a maze of clues that make him question his mind. Powerful performances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, and Michelle Williams make you want to watch again to catch every hidden twist. | © Paramount Pictures

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