15 Great Movies From The 2010s That Are Frustratingly Underrated
7. The Dance Of Reality
Plot: An autobiographical representation of director Alejandro Jodorowsky's childhood, told with his characteristic surreal imagery.
The Dance of Reality, a semi-autobiographical work of surrealism, was the first film from Chilean surrealist director Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo, The Holy Mountain) in a staggering 23 years. Was it worth the wait? Hell, yes.
Dance is one of the weirdest films of recent times, with its meta-narrative, fourth-wall breaking and relentless use of surreal imagery making it like nothing else out there. A visual masterpiece, Dance is an absolute feast for the senses, but crucially it's also a very heartfelt drama that gets unbearably moving at times. While none of it really makes any sense, it will still speak to everyone as a deeply emotional coming-of-age story.
It's another obscure gem that urgently needs more exposure, since it's one of the most singular and fascinating viewing experiences of the decade. Dance is certainly a modern surrealist classic and should be considered essential viewing for fans of David Lynch and Luis Bunuel. Still, even those who aren't particular fans of surreal cinema should watch this; it's a brilliantly crafted drama that'll likely speak to everyone.