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Movies with dense vibe

221. An Honest Liar

An Honest Liar
History Comedy Documentary Biographical History Biographical Documentary
7.4
20141h 30minUnited States
Director: Tyler Measom

Overview

An Honest Liar tells the incredible story of the world-famous magician, escape artist, and world-renowned enemy of deception, James 'The Amazing' Randi. The film brings to life Randi's intricate investigations that publicly exposed psychics, faith healers, and con-artists with quasi-religious fervor. A master deceiver who came out of the closet at the age of 81, Randi created fictional characters, fake psychics, and even turned his partner of 25 years, Jose Alvarez, into a sham guru named Carlos.

Themes

Skepticism vs credulity, Exposure of deception, Investigation of claims, Ethics of deception and proof, Personal authenticity and risk, Public scrutiny and risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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222. Rob the Mob

Rob the Mob
Crime Drama Heist
6.3
20141h 44minUnited States
Director: Raymond De Felitta

Overview

The true-life story of a crazy-in-love Queens couple who robbed a series of mafia social clubs and got away with it… for a while… until they stumble upon a score bigger than they ever planned and become targets of both the mob and the FBI.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Media attention and risk, Crime and romance, Mob power and fear, Federal scrutiny and danger, Revenge and vulnerability

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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223. Noah

Noah
Drama Adventure Historical Drama Adventure Epic
5.8
20142h 18minUnited States
Director: Darren Aronofsky

Overview

A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

Themes

Survival vs compassion, Responsibility to future generations, Morality under catastrophe, Alliance with outsiders, Guardianship of life, Leadership under visions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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224. Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
6.4
20141h 52minFrance, Germany
Director: Christophe Gans

Overview

Forced to face the cruel side of life, a devastated, bankrupt merchant chances upon the enchanted castle of a hideous creature, the mere sight of it chills the bone to the marrow. There, a fate worse than death awaits the poor father-of-six, who, after plucking a sweet-scented rose from the repulsive master's verdant garden, must do the impossible: permit his compassionate daughter, Belle, to take his place and pay for the sins of her parent. Now, an impenetrable mystery shrouds the haunted mansion, and, as repugnance gradually turns into affection, only true love could break the spell.

Themes

Forest isolation, Debt pressure, Transformation curse, Rose as leverage, Enchanted castle lure, Curse and healing

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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225. Vampire Academy

Vampire Academy
Comedy Action Fantasy Parody Martial Arts Action
5.4
20141h 44minUnited States
Director: Mark Waters

Overview

Rose, a rebellious half-vampire/half-human guardian-in-training and her best friend, Lissa -- a mortal, royal vampire Princess - have been on the run when they are captured and returned to St. Vladamirs Academy, the very place where they believe their lives may be in most jeopardy. Rose will sacrifice everything to protect Lissa from those who intend to exploit her from within the Academy walls and the Strigoi (immortal, evil vampires) who hunt her kind from outside its sanctuary.

Themes

On the run dynamics, Guardian duty under threat, Spirit power costs life, Royal vampire expectations, Strigoi threat and fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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226. Zulu

Zulu
Crime Drama Thriller Political Drama Political Thriller
6.7
20131h 50minSouth Africa, France
Director: Jérôme Salle

Overview

As a child, Ali Neuman narrowly escaped being murdered by Inkhata, a militant political party at war with Nelson Mandela's African National Congress. Only he and his mother survived the carnage of those years. But as with many survivors, the psychological scars remain.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Apartheid legacy, Justice and corruption, Private militia power, Tik drug trade, Police complicity, State violence and science

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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227. Saving Mr. Banks

Saving Mr. Banks
Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.5
20132h 6minAustralia, United Kingdom
Director: John Lee Hancock

Overview

Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.

Themes

Parental influence on art, Memory shaping creative work, Artistic control vs studio demands, Pen-name and identity, Adaptation ethics and openness, Outsider perspective in familiar stories

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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228. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Animation Drama Fantasy Anime Mythological Fantasy
8.0
20132h 17minJapan
Director: Isao Takahata

Overview

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Appearance vs reality, Freedom vs obligation, Emotional displacement, Wealth shaping identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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229. Last Vegas

Last Vegas
Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.6
20131h 45minUnited States
Director: Jon Turteltaub

Overview

Aging pals Billy, Paddy, Archie, and Sam have been best friends since childhood. When Billy finally proposes to his much-younger girlfriend, all four friends go to Las Vegas to celebrate the end of Billy's longtime bachelorhood and relive their glory days. However, the four quickly realize that the intervening decades have changed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they had not imagined.

Themes

Memory and loss, Romantic competition, Loyalty under temptation, Midlife reassessment, Aging friendship, Bachelor party excess

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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230. Witching & Bitching

Witching & Bitching
Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Supernatural Horror
6.4
20131h 49minSpain, France
Director: Álex de la Iglesia

Overview

A gang of gold thieves land in a coven of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual... and in need of a sacrifice.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under threat, Power dynamics in crime, Rituals and sacrifice tension, Outsiders in a coven, Family vs crime

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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