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Movies with vast vibe

221. 3:10 to Yuma

3:10 to Yuma
Western Revisionist Western
7.6
20072h 2minUnited States
Director: James Mangold

Overview

In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans, struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the "3:10 to Yuma", a train that will take the killer to trial.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Debt and obligation, Frontier justice ethics, Protection and responsibility, Mob dynamics vs law

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222. Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia
Adventure Drama Family Coming-of-Age Adventure Family Drama
7.2
20071h 35minUnited States
Director: Gábor Csupó

Overview

Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school. So he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences including that she's rich, he's poor, she's a city girl, and he's a country boy the two become fast friends. Together they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants where they rule as king and queen.

Themes

Outsider friendship, Bullying dynamics, Economic disparity, Sibling bonds, Memory and loss, Imagination as refuge

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223. The Fountain

The Fountain
Drama Adventure Science Fiction Romance Epic Sci-Fi
7.1
20061h 36minUnited States
Director: Darren Aronofsky

Overview

Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.

Themes

Mortality and renewal, Science versus spirituality, Time-spanning love, Quest for immortality, Fragility of existence, Storytelling as continuity

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224. Flyboys

Flyboys
Action Adventure Drama History Romance
6.5
20062h 18minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Tony Bill

Overview

The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots.

Themes

Racial segregation in armed forces, Frontline risk and sacrifice, Duty and danger, Peer mentorship and competition, Collective identity and belonging, Honor and personal loss

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225. Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo

Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo
Animation Action Science Fiction TV Movie Anime
7.0
20061h 15minUnited States
Director: Michael Chang

Overview

After a battle with a high-tech villain named, Saiko-Tek, the Teen Titans travel to the city of Tokyo where they find themselves embroiled in a conflict with an ancient enemy.

Themes

Cultural clash and adaptation, Framing and deception, Technology escalation, Power vs accountability, Team cohesion under threat, Mythmaking and manipulation

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226. Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Adventure Animation Action Globetrotting Adventure Anime
6.3
20061h 35minJapan
Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

Overview

Naruto Uzumaki, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee are assigned to protect the prince of the Land of the Moon, Michiru, during his world trip; other escorts had been hired, but quit due to being treated poorly. The Land of the Moon is a very wealthy nation, so Michiru tends to buy whatever he wants, and has a very materialistic worldview. His Hikaru, also acts in much the same manner.

Themes

Materialistic worldview, Wealth vs responsibility, Prince duties vs spectacle, Minister power struggle, King legitimacy under threat, Ninja mercenary betrayal

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Amazon Video
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227. Cars

Cars
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
7.3
20061h 57minUnited States
Director: John Lasseter

Overview

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Ego versus humility, Authenticity over sponsorship, Loyalty to community, Place and belonging, Teamwork over individual glory

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228. Ice Age: The Meltdown

Ice Age: The Meltdown
Animation Family Comedy Adventure Family Animation
6.8
20061h 31minUnited States
Director: Carlos Saldanha

Overview

Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.

Themes

Environmental threat and resilience, Interspecies cooperation, Adaptation to melting ice, Leadership through shared risk, Leaving the past behind, Rebuilding after disaster

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229. Zathura: A Space Adventure

Zathura: A Space Adventure
Science Fiction Adventure Family Space Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
6.3
20051h 41minUnited States
Director: Jon Favreau

Overview

After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.

Themes

Teamwork under threat, Sibling rivalry, Parental absence pressure, Responsibility through play, Danger bonding under stress, Trust through conflict

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230. The Legend of Zorro

The Legend of Zorro
Action Adventure Western Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.0
20052h 9minUnited States
Director: Martin Campbell

Overview

Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Secrecy vs exposure, Political manipulation, Personal life vs public duty, Land disputes and expansion, Betrayal and mistrust

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