19 great directors and their most underrated films

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8) Richard Linklater- Tape (2001)

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Richard Linklater's Tape is another taut, stimulating drama that really looks at how complex guilt and human relationships can be. Set in a single motel room, the film follows three high school friends reuniting that uncover a dark secret from their past. With solid performances and Linklater's direction, Tape is one of the underrated gems that is overshadowed by his more iconic films, such as Dazed and Confused and Boyhood.