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Movies with electric vibe

241. Tropic Thunder

Tropic Thunder
Action Comedy Adventure War Parody
7.1
20081h 47minUnited States
Director: Ben Stiller

Overview

A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.

Themes

Group dynamics under stress, Fame pressure, Ego vs craft, Land mine risk, Deception under production

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242. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
Fantasy Animation Action Anime Epic Action
6.8
20081h 30minJapan
Director: Hajime Kamegaki

Overview

A mysterious group of ninjas makes a surprise attack on the Konohagakure, which takes great damage. The nightmare of another Shinobi World War could become a reality. Sasuke, who was still a missing nin from Konoha trying to kill his brother, Itachi, appears for the second time in front of Naruto at an unknown location to prevent it from happening.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Trust under fire, Looming war threat, Duty under siege, Power versus restraint

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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243. The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight
Drama Action Crime Thriller Superhero Action
9.1
20082h 32minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Christopher Nolan

Overview

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

Themes

Moral authority vs vigilantism, Public perception of hero, Corruption and reform tension, Chaos as tactic, Dual identity and performance, Law vs extra-legal action

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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244. Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs

Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
Animation Comedy Science Fiction Romance Adult Animation
7.2
20081h 30minUnited States
Director: Peter Avanzino

Overview

Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?

Themes

Mass affection and change, Intergalactic romance under pressure, Extraterrestrial influence on culture, Belief systems and devotion, Power and consent dynamics, Identity through relationships, Attachment across species


245. Wanted

Wanted
Action Thriller Crime Superhero Action Mind Game Thriller
6.7
20081h 50minUnited States
Director: Timur Bekmambetov

Overview

Doormat Wesley Gibson is an office worker whose life is going nowhere. He meets an attractive woman named Fox and discovers that his recently murdered father - whom Wesley never knew - belonged to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins which takes its orders from Fate itself. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, teach Wesley, through intense training, to tap into dormant powers and hone his innate killing skills. Though he enjoys his newfound abilities, he begins to suspect that there is more to the Fraternity than meets the eye.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Hidden powers and training, Fate versus autonomy, Control through manipulation, Profit-driven deception

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246. 21

21
Drama Crime Organized Crime
6.8
20082h 3minUnited States, United Kingdom
Director: Robert Luketic

Overview

Ben Campbell is a young, highly intelligent student at M.I.T. who strives to succeed. Wanting a scholarship to transfer to Harvard School of Medicine to become a doctor, Ben learns that he cannot afford the $300,000 tuition as he comes from a poor, working-class background. But one evening, Ben is introduced by his unorthodox math professor to a small but secretive club of five students, Jill, Choi, Kianna, and Fisher, who are being trained by Professor Rosa to count cards at blackjack.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Economic class pressure, Risk versus reward, Peer rivalry and mentorship, Ethics of expertise, Temptation and consequence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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247. Step Up 2: The Streets

Step Up 2: The Streets
Music Drama Romance Dance-Centered Music Film Coming-of-Age Drama
6.2
20081h 38minUnited States
Director: Jon M. Chu

Overview

When rebellious street dancer Andie West lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the school's hottest dancer, Chase Collins, to form a crew of fellow outcasts to compete in Baltimore s underground dance battle The Streets.

Themes

Underdog persistence, Institutional gatekeeping, Outcast solidarity, Street culture tension, Artistic legitimacy

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248. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Comedy Music Parody Music Biopic
6.9
20071h 36minUnited States
Director: Jake Kasdan

Overview

Following a childhood tragedy, Dewey Cox follows a long and winding road to music stardom. Dewey perseveres through changing musical styles, an addiction to nearly every drug known and bouts of uncontrollable rage.

Themes

Wedding complications, Fame and addiction, Creative reinvention under pressure, Extramarital affair tensions, Family cost of fame, Influence seeking

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Amazon Video
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249. Hitman

Hitman
Action Thriller Drama Spy Action Political Thriller
6.2
20071h 29minFrance, United States
Director: Xavier Gens

Overview

A genetically engineered assassin with deadly aim, known only as "Agent 47" eliminates strategic targets for a top-secret organization. But when he's double-crossed, the hunter becomes the prey as 47 finds himself in a life-or-death game of international intrigue.

Themes

Secret identity pressure, Secret society manipulation, Power takeover ambition, Government interference, Assassin deception, Execution stakes

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Apple TV
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250. Penelope

Penelope
Fantasy Comedy Romance Fantasy Romance High-Concept Comedy
6.7
20071h 43minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Mark Palansky

Overview

Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soulmate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company? This untraditional fairy tale is about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.

Themes

Appearance vs identity, Public spectacle and tabloids, Forced marriage expectations, Self empowerment and autonomy, Class constraints and blue bloods, Transformation and self acceptance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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