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Movies with slick vibe

301. Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass
Action Crime Superhero Action Organized Crime
7.6
20101h 58minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Matthew Vaughn

Overview

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Consequences of violence, Power and accountability, Rumor-driven belonging, Underdog vigilantism, Family vengeance dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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302. Hot Tub Time Machine

Hot Tub Time Machine
Science Fiction Comedy Adventure Time Travel Sci-Fi Parody
6.4
20101h 41minUnited States
Director: Steve Pink

Overview

Four pals are stuck in a rut in adulthood: Adam has just been dumped, Lou is a hopeless party animal, Nick is a henpecked husband, and Jacob does nothing but play video games in his basement. But they get a chance to brighten their future by changing their past after a night of heavy drinking in a ski-resort hot tub results in their waking up in 1986.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Authenticity vs performance, Time travel consequences, Midlife reinvention pressure, Seeking second chances, Changing family dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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303. Heartbreaker

Heartbreaker
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.7
20101h 45minFrance, United States
Director: Pascal Chaumeil

Overview

Alex and his sister run a business designed to break up relationships. They are hired by a rich man to break up the wedding of his daughter. The only problem is that they only have one week to do so.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Appearance vs reality, Trust and betrayal, Deception in romance, Class and prestige, Money and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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304. Starstruck

Starstruck
Romance Comedy TV Movie Music Romantic Comedy
6.1
20101h 20minUnited States
Director: Michael Grossman

Overview

Pop star Christopher Wilde has fame, fortune and a big-budget Hollywood movie awaiting him. But after meeting Jessica Olson, a down-to-earth girl from the Midwest, he is faced with following his heart or doing what's best for his career.

Themes

Public gaze and privacy, Fame versus authenticity, Performative image management, Romance under surveillance, Agency and personal choice, Deception under publicity

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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305. The Ghost Writer

The Ghost Writer
Thriller Mystery Political Thriller Investigation Mystery
7.2
20102h 8minFrance, Germany
Director: Roman Polanski

Overview

A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Political image vs reality, Power and accountability, Ethical ambiguity in leadership, War on terror politics, Institutional influence and control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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306. From Paris with Love

From Paris with Love
Action Crime Thriller Spy Action Undercover Sting Crime
6.4
20101h 32minUnited Kingdom, France
Director: Pierre Morel

Overview

James Reese has a good job as an ambassador's aid in France, but his real passion is a side gig—working in a minor role in the CIA. He would love to be a full-fledged agent and can't believe his luck when he lands an assignment with Charlie Wax. Trigger-happy Charlie soon has James crying for his desk job, but when he learns that the same guys they're trying to catch are after him, James realises that Charlie may be his only hope of survival.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Ambassador authority, Terrorists threat, Cia ethics, Ambition and service

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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307. Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
Science Fiction Action Drama Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
7.1
20091h 52minUnited States
Director: Edward James Olmos

Overview

When the initial Cylon attack against the Twelve Colonies fails to achieve complete extermination of human life as planned, twin Number Ones (Cavils) embedded on Galactica and Caprica must improvise to destroy the human survivors.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Genocidal ambition under disguise, Loyalty under competing agendas, Survival under omnipresent threat, Dual versions divided loyalties, Human vs machine threat

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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308. Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish
Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.2
20091h 42minUnited States
Director: Bille Woodruff

Overview

When her mother falls for a wealthy man, Lina Cruz must move in with her new stepfather and transfer from an urban East Los Angeles public high school to an exclusive prep school in Malibu, where she struggles to fit in with her affluent new peers. After snooty cheerleading captain Avery blocks Lina from varsity, Lina recruits her best friends from her old school to help her whip the pathetic junior varsity cheerleading squad -- the Sea Lions -- into fighting shape.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Economic disparity, Teamwork under stress, Social adaptation, Competitive pressure, Outsider vs insider

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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309. The Ugly Truth

The Ugly Truth
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.4
20091h 36minUnited States
Director: Robert Luketic

Overview

A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result.

Themes

Gender dynamics under pressure, Performative dating, Self-help culture, Ratings-driven romance, Manipulation in dating advice, Opposites attract

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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310. The Proposal

The Proposal
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.8
20091h 48minUnited States
Director: Anne Fletcher

Overview

Facing the risk of losing her visa and being deported to Canada, a powerful, ambitious boss offers her assistant a fake marriage. What starts as a simple arrangement begins to turn into something more.

Themes

Romantic deception, Family expectations, Fake engagement, Immigration pressure, Workplace power dynamics, Wealth and ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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