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Movies with neon-lit vibe

Paycheck

1. Paycheck

Action Adventure Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
6.3
20031h 59min

Overview

Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid – and why he's now in hot water.

Themes

Memory manipulation corporate power, Trust under corporate manipulation, Future seeing technology risks, Ethical boundaries memory erasure, Weaponization of invention, Surveillance and escape dynamics

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The Cooler

2. The Cooler

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Psychological Drama
6.9
20031h 41min

Overview

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.

Themes

Deception in romance, Casino dynamics, Bad luck manipulation, Card game stakes, Voyeurism tension, Drug abuse leverage

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The Matrix Revolutions

3. The Matrix Revolutions

Adventure Action Thriller Science Fiction Epic Action
6.7
20032h 9min

Overview

The human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.

Themes

Underground world tension, Killer robot threat, Subway reality conflict, Virtual reality disconnect, Machine town power, Philosophy faith truth

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Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

4. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

Animation Science Fiction Music Adventure Anime
7.8
20031h 5min

Overview

Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Commodification of art, Memory control and autonomy, Identity through performance, Exploitation in the music industry, Resistance and awakening


Catch Me If You Can

5. Catch Me If You Can

Drama Crime Con Artist Crime Professional Drama
8.1
20022h 21min

Overview

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

Themes

Deception and role performance, Trust manipulation, Pursuit and capture tension, Social climbing through fraud, Craft over conformity

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Naqoyqatsi

6. Naqoyqatsi

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
6.4
20021h 29min

Overview

A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

Themes

Competition elevates money, Tempo of technology breeds war, Language yields to code, Globalized imagery replaces place, Spectacle over consequence, Fame as prime value

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Roger Dodger

7. Roger Dodger

Comedy Drama Adult Comedy Relationship Drama
6.8
20021h 46min

Overview

A smooth-talking ad executive attributes his remarkable success with women to his ability to manipulate their emotions from the moment he first meets them. When his teenage nephew drops in for a visit, he soon learns that his approach isn't as foolproof as he thought when he attempts to teach the boy how to pick up women.

Themes

Manipulation in seduction, Ego vs restraint, Appearance vs vulnerability, Peer influence on choices, Moral boundaries tested, Social performance pressures

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Blade II

8. Blade II

Fantasy Horror Action Thriller Vampire Horror
6.7
20021h 57min

Overview

Blade forms an uneasy alliance with the vampire council in order to combat the Reapers, who are feeding on vampires.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Betrayal within ranks, Uneasy alliances under pressure, Mutating threat dynamics, Human vampire divide, Forging stronger breed

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Amazon Prime Video
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Intacto

9. Intacto

Action Comedy Drama Romance Science Fiction
6.8
20011h 48min

Overview

An enigmatic tale of four people whose lives are intertwined by destiny are subject to the laws of fate. They discover that luck is something they cannot afford to be without as they gamble with the highest stakes possible in a deadly game from which only one of them will emerge intact.

Themes

Love amid danger, Luck as currency, Destiny versus agency, Fate under risk, Money and danger, Underground chance networks, Gambling as leverage

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Millennium Mambo

10. Millennium Mambo

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.0
20011h 46min

Overview

Vicky recalls her romances with her exes Hao Hao and Jack in the neon-lit clubs of Taipei.

Themes

Urban nightlife pressure, Self reflection through memory, Fleeting youth nostalgia, Dual relationships, Nostalgic longing, Emotional ambiguity

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Amazon Video
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