10 Overlooked But Awesome Movies You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now

9. Before We Go

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When he's not protecting the Earth from a host of increasingly implausible threats, Captain America likes to step behind the camera and have a stab at directing. Fortunately for Chris Evans, 2015's Before We Go has nary a blue sky-portal or robot army in sight, and for us audiences, it's an entertaining rom-com that packs a solid emotional punch. It's not perfect, but it works, and as a directorial debut it gives us a solid indication of where Evans' career may be headed once he hangs up the shield.

Before We Go is arguably the poster-child for 'overlooked' too - it didn't see a theatrical release in the UK, and was only screened in a limited capacity elsewhere before being relegated to the bowels of Netflix.

It's a shame, because while it's not perfect - the script relies heavily on convenience and the supporting cast is weak - the direction is spot on. The breezy, kinetic manner in which Evans shoots his dialogue is refreshing, and his on-screen charm works wonders when combined with co-star Alice Eve's confident, yet vulnerable demeanour - we totally get why she'd seek comfort in him.

The movie doesn't try anything ground-breaking or revolutionary, but everything it attempts, it attempts admirably. Before We Go won't go down as a classic or even a cult-classic, but it's entertaining, and serves as the start of a promising directorial career for Chris Evans.

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