Movies with fantastical vibe

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Tense Atmospheric Deliberate Fantastical Stylish

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In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Abuse of power, Female friendship under strain, Institutional manipulation, Prestige vs ethics, Ostracism and belonging, Discrimination against animals

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Tense Adventurous Fast-paced Fantastical Stylish

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A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.

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Revenge and survival, Duty versus survival, Power and betrayal, Female agency under coercion, Ritual violence and control, Royal deception and manipulation

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Tense Fantastical Hopeful Nerve-wracking Moody

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Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Arthur (Aquaman) forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.

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Adventurous Fast-paced Fantastical Stylish Hopeful

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The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

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Deception and disguise, Forbidden contact with humans, Curiosity vs duty, Bargain with a power figure, Crossing worlds and belonging, Sacrifice and agency

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Tense Whimsical Fast-paced Fantastical Stylish

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While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.

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Family bond via shared work, Competition for respect via rivalry, Loyalty under external pressure, Collaboration with unlikely allies, Identity forged through work, Agency against circumstance

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Immersive Tense Dynamic Fast-paced Fantastical

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Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.

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Loss and legacy, Royal succession pressure, Intergroup alliance vs conquest, Resource exploitation under threat, Ethical duty vs personal vengeance, Cultural isolation vs global contact

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Realistic Steady Fast-paced Fantastical Stylish

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The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.

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Arranged marriage pressure, Legacy and lineage, Warfare against slavers, Freedom and captivity, Female military leadership, Loyalty and disobedience

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Immersive Realistic Tense Steady Claustrophobic

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One fateful summer, a group of elementary school kids set adrift on an abandoned apartment building must look within themselves to find a way back home.

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Friendship under pressure, Collective resilience, Supernatural wonder in adolescence, Navigating uncertainty and risk, Self-discovery within crisis, Abandoned spaces as catalyst

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Tense Deliberate Fantastical Stylish Measured

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A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. Filled with reluctance, she is unable to come up with one, so the djinn tries to inspire her with his stories.

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Freedom vs confinement, Modernity vs tradition, Desire vs restraint, Longing and loneliness, Power via storytelling, Palace intrigue and power, Forbidden knowledge lure

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Tense Whimsical Dynamic Fast-paced Fantastical

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Suddenly finding herself in the never-before-seen Land of Luck, the unluckiest person in the world must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.

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Deception and trust, Resilience through adversity, Guardianship and belonging, Luck vs misfortune, Belief and control, Balance of luck

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