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Movies with urban vibe

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

101. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Science Fiction Action Adventure Comedy Superhero Action
5.8

20141h 41min

United States

Director: Jonathan Liebesman

When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warriors must emerge from the shadows to protect their home.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Science ethics under profit, Mutual reliance during crisis, Corporate power through greed, Underground family bonds, Protecting strangers amid danger

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Deliver Us from Evil

102. Deliver Us from Evil

Thriller Crime Horror Detective Mystery Crime Supernatural Horror
6.2

20141h 58min

United States

Director: Scott Derrickson

When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil.

Themes

Iraq war veteran trauma, New york city pressure, Faith vs occult, Moral injury and confession, Investigation under supernatural pressure, Human evil vs demon influence

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They Came Together

103. They Came Together

Comedy Parody
5.6

20141h 23min

United States

Director: David Wain

A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.

Themes

Small business vs corporate pressure, Financial stress and debt risk, Family dynamics and parental approval, Social prejudice and group identity, Deception and identity reveal, Relationship commitment under strain

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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

104. The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Drama Comedy Everyday Life Drama Awkward Comedy
5.7

20141h 24min

United States

Director: Phil Alden Robinson

After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever hurt.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Time pressure, Mortality awareness, Doctor patient tension, Strained family relationships, Urban life stress

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Walk of Shame

105. Walk of Shame

Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.0

20141h 35min

United States

Director: Steven Brill

A reporter's dream of becoming a news anchor is compromised after a one-night stand leaves her stranded in downtown L.A. without a phone, car, ID or money - and only 8 hours to make it to the most important job interview of her life.

Themes

Career ambition under scrutiny, Media gatekeeping and opportunity, Urban survival under pressure, Public image vs personal reality, Economic vulnerability in crisis, Gendered expectations in media

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5 to 7

106. 5 to 7

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
7.1

20141h 38min

United States

Director: Victor Levin

A young writer begins an affair with an older woman from France whose open marriage to a diplomat dictates that they can meet only between the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Power imbalance in relationships, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Open marriage dynamics, Ethical conflict in romance, Parental disapproval and acceptance, Career ambitions vs love

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Locke

107. Locke

Drama Thriller Psychological Drama Mind Game Thriller
7.1

20141h 25min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Steven Knight

Ivan Locke has worked hard to craft a good life for himself. Tonight, that life will collapse around him. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.

Themes

Infidelity consequences, Public and private life, Work-family conflict, Obligation versus desire, Duty and loyalty, Time pressure

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Perfect Sisters

108. Perfect Sisters

Thriller Drama Crime Domestic Thriller Family Drama
5.6

20141h 40min

Canada

Director: Stanley M. Brooks

Tired of their mother's alcoholism and a string of her abusive boyfriends, two sisters plot to kill her.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Consequences of crime, Life insurance motive, Peer pressure and secrecy, Family dysfunction under addiction, Pursuit of social image

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After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.

Themes

Trust under surveillance, Loyalty under coercion, Security vs freedom, Shield power dynamics, Public accountability risk, Secret within the state

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That Awkward Moment

110. That Awkward Moment

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1

20141h 34min

United States

Director: Tom Gormican

Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The three young men make a pact to have fun and avoid commitment. However, when all three find themselves involved in serious relationships, they must keep their romances secret from one another.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception in dating, Secret relationships, Friendship vs romance, Commitment avoidance, Pact and temptation

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