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Movies with intense vibe

211. The Novice

The Novice
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
6.5
20211h 37minUnited States
Director: Lauren Hadaway

Overview

A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.

Themes

Isolation and belonging, Obsession with performance, Team dynamics and pressure, Scholarship driven competition, Health risk from training, Coaching pressure and control

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212. Mother/Android

Mother/Android
Science Fiction Thriller AI Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
5.0
20211h 51minUnited States
Director: Mattson Tomlin

Overview

Georgia and her boyfriend Sam go on a treacherous journey to escape their country, which is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, the couple must face No Man’s Land—a stronghold of the android uprising—in hopes of reaching safety before giving birth.

Themes

"movie: mother/android. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: android, Mother, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Android, Mother, Artificial intelligence (a.i.) full keywords list: android, Mother, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Killer robot, Dystopia, Robot, Pregnant woman, Suspense. concept analysis: the film explores the profound sacrifices parents make for their children's future amidst the chaos of a technological uprising. it raises questions about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the human condition in times of crisis."

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213. Being the Ricardos

Being the Ricardos
Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.5
20212h 12minUnited States
Director: Aaron Sorkin

Overview

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.

Themes

Show business pressure, Interracial marriage stigma, Television star persona, 1950s industry norms, Hollywood era tensions, Career versus marriage tensions

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214. The Tragedy of Macbeth

The Tragedy of Macbeth
Drama Tragic Drama
7.1
20211h 45minUnited States
Director: Joel Coen

Overview

Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

Themes

Prophecy and fate, Ambition and consequence, Spousal influence, Tyranny and paranoia, Rise to power, Political assassination

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215. Encounter

Encounter
Mystery Thriller Drama Survival Thriller Family Drama
5.9
20211h 48minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Michael Pearce

Overview

A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.

Themes

"movie: encounter. genres: mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama main themes: alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion, Alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion full keywords list: alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion. concept analysis: the film delves into the psychological struggles of a father grappling with trauma and mental illness while trying to protect his children from perceived threats. it raises questions about the nature of reality and the sacrifices one makes for family amidst chaos and fear."

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Amazon Prime Video
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216. Sing 2

Sing 2
Family Comedy Music Animation Family Animation
7.3
20211h 50minUnited States
Director: Garth Jennings

Overview

Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

Themes

Deception and rivalry, Sequel fueled ambition, Stage driven collaboration under pressure, Creative collaboration under threat, Audience empowerment through spectacle, Romance amid performance goals

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217. The Humans

The Humans
Drama Family Drama
6.1
20211h 46minUnited States
Director: Stephen Karam

Overview

Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the group’s deepest fears are laid bare.

Themes

Family tension, Family dinner dynamics, Thanksgiving pressures, Three generations, Apartment setting, Based on play

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218. Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
Action Horror Science Fiction Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
5.2
20211h 47minGermany, United States
Director: Johannes Roberts

Overview

Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, the townspeople are forever…changed…and a small group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.

Themes

"movie: resident evil: welcome to raccoon city. genres: action, Horror, Science fiction, Action, Horror, Science fiction main themes: biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia, Biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia full keywords list: biological weapon, Orphanage, Dystopia, Mutant, Infection, Zombie, Mansion, Police station, Based on video game, Reboot, Ghost town, Duringcreditsstinger, Lockdown, 1990s, Secret experiment, Bitter, Disheartening. concept analysis: the film serves as a cautionary tale about the ethical implications of scientific experimentation and corporate greed. it highlights the fragility of humanity in the face of overwhelming technological advancements and the moral dilemmas that arise when survival is at stake."

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219. Bruised

Bruised
Drama Sports Competition
6.2
20212h 9minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Halle Berry

Overview

Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out

Themes

Motherhood under pressure, Economic precarity drives risk, Underground fighting exploitation, Control through mentorship, Identity under scrutiny, Reinvention through discipline

Available on

Netflix
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220. One Shot

One Shot
Action Thriller Military Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7
20211h 37minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: James Nunn

Overview

An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.

Themes

"movie: one shot. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, War on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal full keywords list: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, Detached, Aggressive, Seige, Complex, Ambivalent, Amused, Appreciative, Assertive, Awestruck, Baffled, Bewildered, Celebratory, Complicated, Conceited, Cruel, Defiant. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of duty and moral ambiguity in warfare, Questioning the righteousness of actions taken in the name of justice. it serves as a commentary on the psychological toll of combat and the sacrifices made by those who serve."

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