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Movies with reflective vibe

The Perfect Date

1. The Perfect Date

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.8
20191h 33min

Overview

No beau? No problem! To earn money for college, a high schooler creates a dating app that lets him act as a stand-in boyfriend.

Themes

"movie: the perfect date. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel, Adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel full keywords list: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel. concept analysis: the film explores the tension between authenticity and societal expectations, Highlighting the pressures teenagers face in defining their identities. it ultimately advocates for the importance of genuine connections over superficial appearances."

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Little

2. Little

Comedy Fantasy Romance Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.6
20191h 48min

Overview

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her 13-year-old self right before a do-or-die presentation. Her beleaguered assistant April is the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body, just as everything is on the line.

Themes

"movie: little. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Friendship, Dreams, Business woman full keywords list: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Bullying, Personal assistant, Life lessons, Body switch, Black cinema, Business owner, Tech-mogul, High-profile client. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal growth and redemption through the lens of childhood innocence. it highlights the importance of empathy and the transformative power of understanding one's past mistakes."

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Pain and Glory

3. Pain and Glory

Drama Psychological Drama
7.5
20191h 54min

Overview

Salvador Mallo, a filmmaker in the twilight of his career, remembers his life: his mother, his lovers, the actors he worked with. The sixties in a small village in Valencia, the eighties in Madrid, the present, when he feels an immeasurable emptiness, facing his mortality, the incapability of continuing filming, the impossibility of separating creation from his own life. The need of narrating his past can be his salvation.

Themes

Addiction and coping, Aging creative crisis, Art as salvation, Mother-child memory, Memory as art material, Professional relationships across decades

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The Edge of Democracy

4. The Edge of Democracy

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.3
20192h 1min

Overview

A cautionary tale for these times of democracy in crisis—the personal and political fuse to explore one of the most dramatic periods in Brazilian history. With unprecedented access to Presidents Dilma Rousseff and Lula da Silva, we witness their rise and fall and the tragically polarized nation that remains.

Themes

Democracy in crisis, Personal political fuse, Rise and fall of leaders, Polarized national mood, Family political history, Governance under scrutiny

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Netflix
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Welcome to Marwen

5. Welcome to Marwen

Drama Comedy Psychological Drama
6.2
20181h 56min

Overview

When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town named Marwen where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation — a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

Themes

Memory loss and recovery, Fantasy as coping mechanism, Art-based healing, Delusions and mental illness, Art installation as therapy, Resilience after trauma

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Godzilla: The Planet Eater

6. Godzilla: The Planet Eater

Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure Anime
5.1
20181h 31min

Overview

With no means for defeating Godzilla Earth, mankind watches as King Ghidorah, clad in a golden light, descends on the planet. The heavens and earth shake once again as the war moves to a higher dimension.

Themes

"movie: godzilla: the planet eater. genres: animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Animation, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger full keywords list: kaiju, Adult animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Anime, King ghidorah, Godzilla. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of destruction and the consequences of hatred, Emphasizing the importance of hope and coexistence with nature. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking power through vengeance and the need for understanding in the face of overwhelming adversity."

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12 Feet Deep

7. 12 Feet Deep

Thriller Survival Thriller
5.2
20181h 25min

Overview

Two sisters are trapped under the fiberglass cover of an Olympic sized public pool and must brave the cold and each other to survive the harrowing night.

Themes

"movie: 12 feet deep. genres: thriller, Thriller main themes: strong woman, Sibling relationship, Forgiveness, Strong woman, Sibling relationship, Forgiveness full keywords list: strong woman, Sibling relationship, Forgiveness, Based on true story, Family secrets, Sister, Swimming pool, Survival, Female protagonist, Trapped, Endurance, Diabetic, Female empowerment, Determination, Wicked woman. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of sibling relationships under extreme pressure, Highlighting how isolation can exacerbate underlying tensions. it also serves as a commentary on the human instinct for survival and the lengths individuals will go to protect their loved ones."

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Nobody's Fool

8. Nobody's Fool

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.0
20181h 50min

Overview

After serving five years in prison, wild child Tanya looks to her buttoned-up, by-the-book sister Danica to help her get back on her feet. The feisty ex-con becomes suspicious and concerned when Danica tells her that she's in a long-distance, online relationship with a mysterious man she's never seen. As the polar opposites start to collide, Tanya soon discovers that her sibling's picture-perfect life may not be what it seems.

Themes

"movie: nobody's fool. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: depression, Romcom, Coffee shop, Depression, Romcom, Coffee shop full keywords list: depression, Romcom, Coffee shop, Relationship problems, Parole, Tv show in film, Single father, Recovering addict, Ex-con, Opposites, Advertising agency, Parolee, Alcoholics anonymous, Wealth differences, Admirer, Online relationship, Requirements, Sister sister relationship, Black cinema, Social prejudice, Catfish, Business owner, Wishlist. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial bonds and the search for authentic connections in a digital age. it highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the courage to confront the truth about love and relationships."

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A Star Is Born

9. A Star Is Born

Music Drama Romance Narrative Musical Relationship Drama
7.6
20182h 16min

Overview

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Themes

Show business pressure, Family loyalty, Talent versus addiction, Creative control conflict, Fame and instability, Death of father

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I Still See You

10. I Still See You

Thriller Fantasy Mystery Mind Game Thriller Mystic Mystery
5.8
20181h 38min

Overview

Ten years after an apocalyptic event left the world haunted by ghosts, Roni receives a threatening message from beyond the grave. Joining forces with a mysterious classmate, Kirk, Roni descends into a shadow world that blurs the bounds of the living and the dead-and begins a desperate race against time to stop a cunning killer.

Themes

"movie: i still see you. genres: thriller, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery main themes: high school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural, High school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural full keywords list: high school, Based on novel or book, Supernatural, Post-apocalyptic future, Murder, Apocalypse, Death, Ghost. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of grief and the haunting nature of unresolved trauma, Illustrating how the past continues to impact the living. it raises ethical questions about the desire to resurrect the dead and the consequences of tampering with life and death."

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