energetic backdrop

Movies with energetic vibe

301. Ted

Ted
Comedy Fantasy Adult Comedy Supernatural Fantasy
6.9
20121h 47minUnited States
Director: Seth MacFarlane

Overview

John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Loyalty and friendship, Dependence versus autonomy, Obsession versus boundaries, Desire versus commitment, Companionship under constraint

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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302. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Animation Family Comedy Adventure Globetrotting Adventure
6.8
20121h 33minUnited States
Director: Eric Darnell

Overview

Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europe to find the penguins and chimps who broke the bank at a Monte Carlo casino. When French animal-control officer Capitaine Chantel DuBois picks up their scent, Alex and company are forced to hide out in a traveling circus.

Themes

Survival through collaboration, Identity through roles, Loyalty under pursuit, Spectacle and credibility, Public performance vs privacy, Deception and adaptation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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303. Zambezia

Zambezia
Comedy Animation Adventure Family Family Animation
5.7
20121h 23minSouth Africa
Director: Wayne Thornley

Overview

Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, "Zambezia" is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of "Zambezia" where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community.

Themes

Intergroup alliance, Belonging through community, Leadership under threat, Deception within families, Founder legacy and origins, Parental boundary control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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304. Indie Game: The Movie

Indie Game: The Movie
Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.6
20121h 43minCanada
Director: James Swirsky

Overview

Follows the dramatic journeys of video game developers as they create and release their games to the world. It's about making video games, but at its core, it's about the creative process, and exposing yourself through your work.

Themes

Personal flaws as creative driver, Financial precarity and resilience, Audience interpretation pressures, Collaborative tension and partnership risk, Childhood memory as design impulse, Crunch time and health costs

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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305. Think Like a Man

Think Like a Man
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.5
20122h 2minUnited States
Director: Tim Story

Overview

The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice in Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, to get more of what they want from their men. When the men realize that the women have gotten a hold of their relationship “playbook,” they decide that the best defense is a good offense and come up with a plan to use this information to their advantage.

Themes

Negotiation under pressure, Gendered relationship expectations, Group dynamics in romance, Advice-driven leverage, Trust and communication, Power balance shifts

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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306. StreetDance 2

StreetDance 2
Music Romance Drama Dance-Centered Music Film Feel-Good Romance
5.6
20121h 25minGermany, Italy
Director: Max Giwa

Overview

After suffering humiliation by the crew Invincible, street dancer Ash looks to gather the best dancers from around the world for a rematch.

Themes

Leadership and mentorship, Fusion of dance styles, Artistic risk taking, Personal tension and growth, Cross-cultural collaboration, Competition driven teamwork

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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307. Mirror Mirror

Mirror Mirror
Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy Adventure Epic
5.6
20121h 46minUnited States
Director: Tarsem Singh

Overview

After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress queen schemes to marry a handsome, wealthy prince. There's just one problem - he's in love with a beautiful princess, Snow White. Now, joined by seven rebellious dwarves, Snow White launches an epic battle of good vs. evil...

Themes

Political manipulation, Rebellion and alliance, Economic inequality, Deception and treachery, Romance as political tool, Taxation and governance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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308. 21 Jump Street

21 Jump Street
Action Comedy Crime Parody Undercover Sting Crime
7.2
20121h 49minUnited States
Director: Phil Lord

Overview

When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Identity conflict through deception, Authority vs improvisation, Drug trade exposure, Peer pressure drives disguise, Youth culture tension

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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309. Friends with Kids

Friends with Kids
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.1
20121h 40minUnited States
Director: Jennifer Westfeldt

Overview

In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.

Themes

Fear of commitment, Nontraditional parenting, Time-share parenting, Family redefinition, Friendship versus romance, Dating while parenting

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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310. Project X

Project X
Comedy Adult Comedy
6.7
20121h 28minUnited States
Director: Nima Nourizadeh

Overview

Three high school seniors throw a party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.

Themes

Social climbing pressures, Status through spectacle, Crowd influence and chaos, Peer validation under scrutiny, Privacy vs exposure, Adolescent risk-taking

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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