Movies with neon-lit vibe
Overview
All-stars from previous installments convene in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers.
Themes
Economic precarity, Dreams vs reality, Competition as catalyst, Collaborative resilience, Team loyalty under strain, Deception and rigging
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All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
Themes
Relationship problems, Bachelor party chaos, Career vs love tension, Bachelorette party misadventure, Destination wedding dynamics, Disapproving parent pressure
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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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For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.
Themes
Relationships under pressure, Power vs responsibility, Ethical boundaries of science, Loss and consequence, Obsession with power
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The film revolves around a local street-racer who partners with a rich and arrogant business associate, only to find himself framed by his colleague and sent to prison. After he gets out, he joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge. But when the ex-partner learns of the scheme, he puts a massive bounty on the racer's head, forcing him to run a cross-country gauntlet of illegal racers in all manner of supercharged vehicles.
Themes
Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Revenge as motive, Risk and consequence, Wealth as leverage, Time pressure and pursuit
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6. Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Comedy Satire2013•1h 59minOverview
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.
Themes
Gender barriers, Professional rivalry, News industry pressure, Family obligations vs career, Sensationalism vs information, Ratings competition
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Kham finds himself in trouble when he is accused of killing a trader. While on the run from the trader's nieces who are martial artists, Kham meets a friend who warns him of a terrorist plot.
Themes
Deception and betrayal, Duty vs loyalty, Organized crime networks, Violence as solution, Corruption in authority, Hostage rescue under pressure
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Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.
Themes
Family loyalty under pressure, Corruption and complicity, Violence as control, Cycles of vengeance, Power through fear, Exploitation and coercion
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9. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Comedy Satire2013•1h 40minOverview
After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on the scene.
Themes
Reinvention under pressure, Audience manipulation ethics, Spectacle and endurance, Ego vs artistry, Mentor guidance and legacy, Competition and relevance
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When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.
Themes
Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Surveillance and control, Global reach of espionage, Authority under scrutiny, Violence in security operations
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