Movies with satirical vibe
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After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
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Buddy cop dynamics, Sequel identity, Snake led governance, Playful animals alliances, Displacement and reintegration, Animals in city
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When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
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Deception and revelation, Conflicting loyalties, Power and reputation, Hidden fortune motive, Small-town deception, Betrayal and justice
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Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
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Class inequality, Surveillance and control, Media manipulation, Spectacle of violence, Public trust erosion, Revolt against the network
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Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
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Biotech ethics, Capitalism and control, Corporate power critique, Conspiracy culture, Ecological crisis, Alien intervention, Power politics
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A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy capitalist.
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Class inequality, Labor precarity, Role reversal, Unionization effort, Wealth versus purpose, Authenticity and belonging
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A burned-out paramedic tries to survive his last 24 hours on the job while training a new recruit.
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Mentorship and authority, Duty versus ambition, Teamwork under stress, Compassion fatigue, Burnout under pressure, Professional identity conflict
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Whitney Wolfe uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry.
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Online harassment escalation, Gender bias in tech, Investor influence on careers, Women-led leadership challenges, Leadership exclusion dynamics, Empowerment through entrepreneurship
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When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community.
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Community resilience, Corporate corruption, Whistleblower risk, Environmental justice, Science without safeguards, Labor vs profit
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Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo's career nosedives while Ivy's own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites.
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Deception in relationships, Public vs private life, Marital competition, Ambition vs sacrifice, Gendered career tension, Power shifts in family
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A group of senior sleuths passionate about solving cold cases get plunged into a real-life murder mystery in this comic crime caper.
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Trust under strain, Intergenerational tension, Collective problem solving, Redevelopment pressure, Hidden justice, Migrant trafficking
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