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Movies with fast-paced vibe

The Adventures of Tintin

1321. The Adventures of Tintin

Adventure Animation Mystery Treasure Hunt Whodunit
7.3

20111h 47min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Steven Spielberg

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Rivalry and deception, Risk and resilience, Pursuit of treasure, Mutiny and power struggle, Memory and ancestry

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Trespass

1322. Trespass

Thriller Domestic Thriller
5.3

20111h 31min

United States

Director: Joel Schumacher

Kyle and Sarah Miller have it all: a huge gated house on the water, fancy cars, and the potential for romance in their relationship. He's just back from a business trip and their teen daughter Avery is sneaking out to a party, when four thugs in security uniforms and ski masks stage a home invasion. They want what's in the safe: cash and diamonds. As Kyle stalls them, trying to negotiate for Sarah's freedom, the fault lines in Kyle and Sarah's marriage and the pasts of the four robbers come into play. Is there room here for heroism?

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Deception under duress, Survival under threat, Crime and coercion, Financial precarity, Family fault lines

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Thing

1323. The Thing

Horror Science Fiction Mystery Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.2

20111h 43min

United States

Director: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.

Themes

Paranoia under isolation, Survival versus trust, Contamination anxiety, Quarantine dynamics within a group, Fear of the unfamiliar, Deception and uncertainty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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50/50

1324. 50/50

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Tragic Drama
7.6

20111h 40min

United States

Director: Jonathan Levine

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Illness and dependency, Boundary between care and manipulation, Caregiver stress, Mortality and uncertainty, Therapy and healing

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Real Steel

1325. Real Steel

Action Science Fiction Drama Vehicle-Driven Action Sports Competition
7.1

20112h 7min

United States, India

Director: Shawn Levy

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Parental responsibility, Mentor influence, Custody conflict, Robot sport economy, Intergenerational bonding

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Moneyball

1326. Moneyball

Drama Professional Sports
7.6

20112h 14min

United States

Director: Bennett Miller

The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Belief vs evidence, Budget constraints, Undervalued talent, Data-driven decision making, Disruption of traditional scouting

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Killer Elite

1327. Killer Elite

Action Adventure Thriller Spy Action Revenge Thriller
6.4

20111h 56min

Australia, United States

Director: Gary McKendry

Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Secret society pressure, Revenge dynamics, Mercenary code conflict, International pursuit, Identity through roles

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Johnny English Reborn

1328. Johnny English Reborn

Crime Action Comedy Spy Action Parody
6.3

20111h 41min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Oliver Parker

The most prominent heads of state in the world begin gathering for a conference that could have a major impact on global politics. When MI-7 receives word that the Chinese premier has become the target of some high-powered killers, it falls on Johnny English to save the day. Armed with the latest high-tech weaponry and gadgets that would make even James Bond jealous, the once-disgraced agent uncovers evidence of a massive conspiracy involving some of the world's most powerful organisations, and vows to redeem his tarnished reputation by stopping the killers before they can strike.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Power and legitimacy, Mind control and manipulation, Diplomacy under threat, Betrayal within agencies

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

1329. Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

Drama Action Martial Arts Action Sports Competition
5.7

20111h 39min

United States

Director: Michael Jai White

Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.

Themes

Cooperation under pressure, Mentorship and accountability, Money versus sport, Competition and loyalty, Diverse backgrounds under strain, Betrayal within the group

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Grave Encounters

1330. Grave Encounters

Thriller Horror Haunting Horror
6.1

20111h 33min

Canada

Director: Stuart Ortiz

A crew from a paranormal reality television show lock themselves in a haunted psychiatric hospital. They search for evidence of paranormal activity as they shoot what ends up becoming their final episode.

Themes

Survival under confinement, False appearances, Unethical medical practices, Illusory safety, Investigation and danger, Haunted spaces and corridors

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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