5 Misunderstood Movies from the 2020s

0:00Movies from the 2020s have already given us some real gyms that audiences just didn't get it first. A list from Watch With The Spotlights, five misunderstood standouts, Red Rocket from 2021, Babylon from 2022, the Empty Man from 2020, Likrish Pizza from 2021, and Megalopolis from 2024. These films took risks that left viewers confused or divided, but they packed bold ideas worth revisiting. Red Rocket, directed by Sean Baker, earned strong reviews for its raw take on a flawed hustler, though it missed the award spotlight his later work. Grabbed, critics praised its honest script, but some balked at the unlikable lead who drives the messy story. Meanwhile, Damien Chazelle's Babylon dives into 1920s. Hollywood's wild shift from silent films to talkies with stars like Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt in over the top roles. Its indulgent chaos turned off some, yet it captures the industry's raw ambition perfectly.

1:02The Empty Man brings creepy horror through a grieving detective chasing a supernatural mystery while Likrish Pizza explores a quirky friendship between a teen entrepreneur and a young woman in 1973 California. Both got mixed reactions for their unconventional vibes. Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, a self-funded sci-fi epic, bombed at the box office, but shines with wild creativity and humor in its tale of. Clashing visions for a futuristic city. These pics prove great cinema often needs time to click, so give them another watch and see what you missed. From your city, powered by AI, this is Durham News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.