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Movies with fast-paced vibe

The Gunman

951. The Gunman

Action Drama Crime One-Person Army Psychological Drama
5.8

20151h 55min

France, Spain

Director: Pierre Morel

Eight years after fleeing the Congo following his assassination of that country's minister of mining, former assassin Jim Terrier is back, suffering from PTSD and digging wells to atone for his violent past. After an attempt is made on his life, Terrier flies to London to find out who wants him dead -- and why. Terrier's search leads him to a reunion with Annie, a woman he once loved, who is now married to an oily businessman with dealings in Africa.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Justice versus corporate interests, Corporate security overreach, Betrayal within mercenary networks, Resource-driven violence, External manipulation by firms

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Absolutely Anything

952. Absolutely Anything

Comedy Science Fiction Satire Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.0

20151h 25min

United Kingdom

Director: Terry Jones

Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

Themes

Power without accountability, Unintended consequences, Morality under pressure, Individual vs collective good, Trust and manipulation, Responsibility and temptation

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Shaun the Sheep Movie

953. Shaun the Sheep Movie

Family Animation Comedy Adventure Road Trip Family
7.3

20151h 25min

United Kingdom, France

Director: Mark Burton

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

Themes

Disguise under social strain, Cooperation across groups, City displacement and adaptation, Amnesia under pressure, Memory loss resilience, Institutional change after crisis

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Amazon Video
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Men & Chicken

954. Men & Chicken

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Family Drama
6.7

20151h 44min

Denmark, Germany

Director: Anders Thomas Jensen

Men & Chicken is a black comedy about two outcast brothers who, by getting to know their unknown family, discover a horrible truth about themselves and their relatives.

Themes

Ethical boundaries in science, Performative normalcy vs abnormality, Hidden lineage and belonging, Outsider family dynamics, Interspecies heritage, Secrecy and deception

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Apple TV
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Project Almanac

955. Project Almanac

Science Fiction Thriller Time Travel Sci-Fi Mind Game Thriller
6.4

20151h 46min

United States

Director: Dean Israelite

A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control.

Themes

Group dynamics under stress, Peer pressure drives risk, Deception erodes trust, Ambition vs safety, Consequences ripple outward, Technology tampering dangers

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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

956. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Fantasy
6.0

20151h 33min

United States

Director: Paul Tibbitt

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

Themes

Courage under pressure, Trust and deception, Mentorship vs manipulation, Friendship loyalty under stress, Self worth through action, Role expectations and improvisation

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Mortdecai

957. Mortdecai

Comedy Adventure Treasure Hunt Parody
5.5

20151h 47min

United States

Director: David Koepp

An art dealer, Charles Mortdecai, searches for a stolen painting rumored to contain a secret code that gains access to hidden Nazi gold.

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Illusion versus reality, Deception in exchange, Value through paintings, Debt and financial strain, Art market pressure

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Tracers

958. Tracers

Action Epic Action
5.6

20151h 34min

United States

Director: Daniel Benmayor

Wanted by the mafia, a New York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Illicit economies, Organized crime pressure, Debt coercion, Mentorship and belonging

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Wild Card

959. Wild Card

Thriller Crime Action Organized Crime Revenge Thriller
5.6

20151h 32min

United States

Director: Simon West

When a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal skills and a gambling problem gets in trouble with the mob, he has one last play… and it's all or nothing.

Themes

Money as leverage, Risk and consequence, Urban crime economy, Gambling addiction under pressure, Crime and protection dynamics, Autonomy versus coercion

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Justice League: Throne of Atlantis

960. Justice League: Throne of Atlantis

Science Fiction Action Animation Adventure Superhero Action
6.7

20151h 12min

United States

Director: Ethan Spaulding

After the events of Justice League: War, Ocean Master and Black Manta have declared a war against the surface in retaliation of the aftermath of Apokoliptian-tyrant Darkseid's planetary invasion. Queen Atlanna seeks out her other son, Ocean Master’s half-brother Arthur Curry, a half-human with aquatic powers with no knowledge of his Atlantean heritage, to restore balance. Living with powers he doesn’t understand and seeing the danger around him, Curry takes steps to embrace his destiny, joining the Justice League, and with his new teammates he battles to save Earth from total destruction.

Themes

Alliance under pressure, Interrealm conflict, Legacy vs legitimacy, Power and sovereignty, Duty vs destiny, Heritage and belonging

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Apple TV
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