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Movies with garish vibe

Barbie

1. Barbie

Comedy Adventure Satire Adventure Epic
6.8
20231h 54min

Overview

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Themes

Satire of consumer culture, Indoctrination and deprogramming, Patriarchy and autonomy, Beauty standards critique, Female empowerment under scrutiny, Gender norms and social roles

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Bad Trip

2. Bad Trip

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.5
20211h 27min

Overview

In this hidden-camera prank comedy, two best friends bond on a wild road trip to New York as they pull real people into their raunchy, raucous antics.

Themes

Loyalty versus self-interest, Identity under performance, Deception as entertainment, Bonding through reckless road trip, Fragile friendships under pressure, Public spectacle and consequences

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Thor: Ragnarok

3. Thor: Ragnarok

Action Adventure Science Fiction Comedy Superhero Action
7.9
20172h 11min

Overview

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Power and legitimacy, Alliances across groups, Leadership under threat, Rebellion and collective action, Fate and cataclysm

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Jackass Number Two

4. Jackass Number Two

Action Comedy Documentary Adult Comedy
7.0
20061h 32min

Overview

Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before.

Themes

Stunt driven humor, Spectacle over plot, Collective risk taking, Improvised danger, Humor from peril, Prank deception

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Austin Powers in Goldmember

5. Austin Powers in Goldmember

Comedy Crime Science Fiction Parody
6.3
20021h 34min

Overview

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Technology as weapon, Time travel disruptions, Parody of espionage, Family ties and rivalry, Revenge and loyalty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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