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Movies with chaotic vibe

321. The Legend of Al, John and Jack

The Legend of Al, John and Jack
Comedy Crime Satire Organized Crime
6.5
20021h 45minItaly
Director: Massimo Venier

Overview

Hapless Depression-era gangsters Al, John and Jack find out their boss wants to get rid of them and come up with a plan to sell him to the FBI, but Al's short-term memory loss could make it difficult.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Memory as liability, Deception within crime rings, Incompetence in crime, Performative crime and publicity, Betrayal among allies

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Mediaset Infinity
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322. Jackass: The Movie

Jackass: The Movie
Action Comedy Documentary Adult Comedy
6.6
20021h 25minUnited States
Director: Jeff Tremaine

Overview

Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligators, and so on.

Themes

Stunt driven humor, Pain as punchline, Shock value mechanics, Public prank spectacle, Bodily risk exposure, Gross-out satire

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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323. Austin Powers in Goldmember

Austin Powers in Goldmember
Comedy Crime Science Fiction Parody
6.3
20021h 34minUnited States
Director: Jay Roach

Overview

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Technology as weapon, Time travel disruptions, Parody of espionage, Family ties and rivalry, Revenge and loyalty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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324. Big Trouble

Big Trouble
Action Comedy Thriller Mystery Crime
6.4
20021h 25minUnited States
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Overview

The story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, "Big Trouble."

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Chaos from coincidence, Ordinary lives collide, Authorities under pressure, Improvisation under danger, Unlikely alliances

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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325. National Lampoon's Van Wilder

National Lampoon's Van Wilder
Comedy Romance Buddy Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.4
20021h 32minUnited States
Director: Walt Becker

Overview

Van Wilder has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son's tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter Gwen is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Romantic tension, Deception and sabotage, Tuition dependence, Graduation pressure, Reputation through parties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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326. Ali G Indahouse

Ali G Indahouse
Comedy Satire
6.2
20021h 25minFrance, Germany
Director: Mark Mylod

Overview

Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the evil Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, instead of bringing the Prime Minister down, Ali is embraced by the nation as the voice of youth and 'realness', making the Prime Minister and his government more popular than ever.

Themes

Class inequality, Youth voice in politics, Media manipulation and image, Satire of political spectacle, Deception shaping public opinion, Institutional power and populism

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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327. Orange County

Orange County
Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Adult Comedy
6.2
20021h 22minUnited States
Director: Jake Kasdan

Overview

Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another, starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends in the wrong form.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Family influence on opportunity, Self-improvement through adversity, Class aspiration vs privilege, Image vs reality, Writing as escape

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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328. Black Hawk Down

Black Hawk Down
Action War History Military Action Modern Conflicts
7.7
20012h 25minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Ridley Scott

Overview

When U.S. Rangers and an elite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from the militia on the ground.

Themes

Famine tension, Gunfight dynamics, Ambush risk, Helicopter crash consequences, Prisoner of war risk, Militia pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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329. The 51st State

The 51st State
Thriller Action Comedy Crime Narcotics Crime
6.3
20011h 33minCanada, United Kingdom
Director: Ronny Yu

Overview

An American master chemist plans to score big on a once in a lifetime drug deal. All does not go as planned and he is soon entangled in a web of deceit.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Alliances and betrayals, Organized crime networks, Drug market volatility, Power and leverage, Crime and law enforcement tension

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
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330. Rock Star

Rock Star
Music Drama Comedy Narrative Musical Entertainment Industry Drama
6.3
20011h 45minUnited States
Director: Stephen Herek

Overview

A wannabe rock star who fronts a Pennsylvania-based tribute band is devastated when his bandmates kick him out of the group he founded. Things begin to look up for Izzy when he is asked to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal rockers he had been imitating for so long. This film is loosely based on the true story of the band Judas Priest.

Themes

Creative independence, Relationship problems, Ambition of rock star, Fame and heavy metal, Bandmates loyalty, Mentorship versus exploitation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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