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Movies with vast vibe

261. Gods and Generals

Gods and Generals
Drama History War Biographical History 19th Century Wars
6.2
20033h 39minUnited States
Director: Ronald F. Maxwell

Overview

The film centers mostly around the personal and professional life of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a brilliant if eccentric Confederate general, from the outbreak of the American Civil War until its halfway point.

Themes

Battle driven leadership, Secession era loyalty, Death toll resilience, Plantation impact homefront, Union confederate duty, War's personal costs

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262. Whale Rider

Whale Rider
Drama Family Coming-of-Age Drama
7.5
20031h 41minGermany, New Zealand
Director: Niki Caro

Overview

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Gendered leadership norms, Tradition and modernity, Female empowerment within tradition, Mentor relationships, Community recognition of merit

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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263. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Adventure Fantasy Action Quest Fantasy Adventure Epic
8.8
20022h 59minNew Zealand, United States
Director: Peter Jackson

Overview

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

Themes

Power and corruption, Loyalty under pressure, Sacred quest under strain, Environmental destruction, Good versus evil, Betrayal and captivity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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264. Star Trek: Nemesis

Star Trek: Nemesis
Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller Space Sci-Fi
6.4
20021h 56minUnited States
Director: Stuart Baird

Overview

En route to the honeymoon of William Riker to Deanna Troi on her home planet of Betazed, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise receives word from Starfleet that a coup has resulted in the installation of a new Romulan political leader, Shinzon, who claims to seek peace with the human-backed United Federation of Planets. Once in enemy territory, the captain and his crew make a startling discovery: Shinzon is human, a slave from the Romulan sister planet of Remus, and has a secret, shocking relationship to Picard himself.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Legitimacy of leadership, Peace through coercion, Clone ethics, Ambush tactics

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265. Treasure Planet

Treasure Planet
Science Fiction Adventure Animation Family Fantasy
7.2
20021h 36minUnited States
Director: John Musker

Overview

When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Survival under crisis, Loyalty vs betrayal, Coming of age under pressure, Leadership under strain, Mentorship and authority

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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266. Gerry

Gerry
Drama Adventure Mystery Survival Adventure Psychological Drama
6.0
20021h 43minArgentina, Switzerland
Director: Gus Van Sant

Overview

Two friends named Gerry become lost in the desert after taking a wrong turn. Their attempts to find their way home only lead them into further trouble.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Strain on friendship, Trust under pressure, Danger in wilderness, Miscommunication and anger, Dependency and resilience

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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267. Naqoyqatsi

Naqoyqatsi
Documentary Social & Political Documentary
6.4
20021h 29minUnited States
Director: Godfrey Reggio

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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268. Reign of Fire

Reign of Fire
Adventure Action Fantasy Epic Action Dark Fantasy
6.2
20021h 41minIreland, United Kingdom
Director: Rob Bowman

Overview

In post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons seeking to return to global dominance after centuries of rest underground. The Brit -- leading a clan of survivors to hunt down the King of the Dragons -- has much at stake: His mother was killed by a dragon, but his love is still alive.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Survival under siege, Resource scarcity, Intergroup alliance, Technology vs nature, Dragon reproduction dynamics

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269. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Animation Adventure Family Drama Western
7.2
20021h 23minUnited States
Director: Kelly Asbury

Overview

A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what.

Themes

Resilience under pressure, Freedom under captivity, Loyalty across bonds, Duty versus nature, Taming vs independence, Rivalry and alliance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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270. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Adventure Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
6.6
20022h 22minUnited States
Director: George Lucas

Overview

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

Themes

Wedding allegiances, Senate power struggles, Investigation into army, Romantic tension, Teenage rebellion dynamics, Space opera politics

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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