What film has aged much better than expected?

[MiguelCardozo]

Donnie Darko somehow got better with time
It confused a lot of people at first but now it's kind of a cult analysis piece

People still argue about what it all means

[Oscar_38]

The Big Lebowski aged into cult status more than anything
It didn't feel huge at release but now it's endlessly quoted

The humor actually feels more appreciated now

[RustyHawk]

Terminator 2 is still ridiculous in how well it holds up
The T-1000 effects were groundbreaking and still look impressive today

Also the story is just solid without relying on nostalgia

[Mike]

I think Heat aged like fine wine
The pacing is slower than modern films but that makes it feel more realistic and tense

That diner scene alone still gets talked about for a reason

[GhostRider14]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eogpIG53Cis

Blade Runner is the obvious one for me
It was ahead of its time visually and now it basically defines modern sci fi aesthetics

Funny how something once seen as slow is now considered atmospheric

[NovaPrime]

Oldboy (the original) still feels intense and unique
The storytelling style is still shocking even by today's standards

Not many films replicate that kind of structure