Screenrant's 10 Great Movies That Were Misunderstood Upon Release

"Some great movies are completely misunderstood upon their initial release, and it is only with the benefit of time that they receive their deserved accolades. While many great films are warmly received when they first come out, others are flat-out rejected by both critics and audiences for being too different from what they expected. However, it is often what makes these movies different that makes them great, as they push boundaries and artistic styles. Despite their artistic and entertainment merits, all of these films were misunderstood when they came out. Due to dishonest marketing, unfair expectations, or just being out of sync with popular taste, they did not get the love they deserved while in theaters. It has only been with the passage of time, and thanks to some passionate defenders, that these great movies got their rightful praise. Some films found reappraisal relatively shortly after their initial run, while others took decades." - screenrant.com