Movies with charged vibe

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Dry Witty Intense Oppressive Charged

Overview

Fed up with the cruelty and stupidity of American culture, an unlikely duo goes on a killing spree, killing reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant.

Themes

Media sensationalism, Reality television critique, Violence as social response, Mass culture critique, Marginalization and resentment, Social commentary through violence

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Intimate Claustrophobic Dry Relentless Fast-paced

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Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and before long the resurgence of old grudges and hidden secrets is unavoidable...

Themes

Prenatal examination pressure, Name controversy at table, Childhood friend tensions, Symphony orchestra dynamics, Unborn son naming pressure, Dinner class tension

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Intimate Contemplative Fantastical Measured Charged

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A shy 11-year-old's life takes a strange turn when she discovers three hungry goblins living in the attic of her new house. She misses her old life. She misses her father so very much. Until she makes some new ghoulish friends.

Themes

Grief and resilience, Memory and longing, Belonging and home, Parent-child bond, Guardianship and care, Coexistence with the supernatural

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Claustrophobic Dry Eerie Fast-paced Witty

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As a killer named Cinderhella stalks the student body at the high school in Grizzly Lake, a group of co-eds band together to survive while they're all serving detention.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Survival under detention, Body swap deception, Peer group solidarity, Institutional control under crisis, Desire for popularity

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Tense Dry Clinical Fast-paced Oppressive

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In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the Moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers.

Themes

Secrecy producing deception, Militarisation of space as leverage, International governance under strain, Technological leverage against rivals, Propaganda from political power, Legitimacy contested by power blocs

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced Charged

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Marion and Mingus both come from failed relationships but, by bringing their children together, they've managed to form a small yet happy family. Tensions in their household soon begin to spike when Marion's jovial father shows up on their doorstep with his randy daughter and her peculiar boyfriend in tow. As the motor-mouthed houseguests shatter every taboo imaginable, the happy couple begin to question their commitment.

Themes

Intergenerational friction, Unwitting racism, Boundary testing in family, Belonging vs outsiders, Sexual frankness under scrutiny

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Realistic Tense Steady Fast-paced Stylish

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John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic conflict. It's a world on the brink of collapse, and Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Political manipulation, Identity and allegiance, Resource exploitation, Military duty vs humanity, Alliances and power

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Realistic Dynamic Raw Claustrophobic Fast-paced

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Doug Glatt, a slacker who discovers he has a talent for brawling, is approached by a minor league hockey coach and invited to join the team as the "muscle." Despite the fact that Glatt can't skate, his best friend, Pat, convinces him to give it a shot, and Glatt becomes a hero to the team and their fans, until the league's reigning goon becomes threatened by Glatt's success and decides to even the score.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty to protect, Mentor protege dynamics, Public scrutiny and validation, Rising reputation and consequences, Violence in sport

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Realistic Intimate Dry Deliberate Measured

Overview

A French woman mourning over the death of her husband three years prior is courted by a Swedish co-worker.

Themes

Cross-cultural romance, Workplace power dynamics, Office romance, Social gossip and judgment, Mourning and moving on, Family pressure to have children

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Realistic Fast-paced Intense Gritty Charged

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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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