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Movies with frantic vibe

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

1. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Vacation Family
6.2
20001h 19min

Overview

A group of rambunctious toddlers travel a trip to Paris. As they journey from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, they learn new lessons about trust, loyalty and love.

Themes

Collective resistance, Absence of maternal figures, Corporate ambition and manipulation, Belonging in blended families, Trust within families, Deception for promotion

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Boys Don't Cry

2. Boys Don't Cry

Comedy Crime Organized Crime
7.6
20001h 40min

Overview

A young aspiring violinist unwittingly becomes involved with a criminal gang.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Coming of age, Crime and ambition, Father son tension, Money and risk, Art vs crime


Starship Troopers

3. Starship Troopers

Adventure Action Thriller Science Fiction Military Action
7.3
19972h 9min

Overview

Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species known as "the Bugs."

Themes

Propaganda and enlistment ethics, Militaristic regime authority, Institutional control and obedience, Citizenship through service, Urban devastation and loss, Sacrifice as strategy

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The Devil's Advocate

4. The Devil's Advocate

Drama Mystery Horror Legal Drama Investigation Mystery
7.5
19972h 24min

Overview

Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.

Themes

Ambition versus ethics, Pact with the devil, Legal ethics under pressure, Deception in court, Family ties corruption, Perjury and manipulation, Temptation and ambition

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Kids

5. Kids

Drama Crime Coming-of-Age Drama Narcotics Crime
7.0
19951h 31min

Overview

A day in the life of a group of teens as they travel around New York City skating, drinking, smoking and deflowering virgins.

Themes

Illicit youth culture, Urban alienation, Peer pressure dynamics, Reckless experimentation, Health risk and stigma, Street violence and consequence

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The Mask

6. The Mask

Romance Comedy Crime Fantasy Parody
7.0
19941h 41min

Overview

Stanley, a meek bank employee, turns into an eccentric and maniacal green-skinned superhero who can bend reality, after wearing a wooden mask that was created by Loki, the Norse god of mischief.

Themes

Urban spectacle and deception, Social ridicule through transformation, Power through disguise, Identity expressed via disguise, Surreal humor under pressure, Betrayal under pressure

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Overview

Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Recall, a company that manufactures memories. When his memory implant goes wrong, Doug can no longer be sure what is and isn't reality.

Themes

Deception and trust, Memory manipulation, Corporate monopoly, False identity, Rebellion and resistance, Air supply control

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Pretty Woman

8. Pretty Woman

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy
7.1
19902h

Overview

While on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward Lewis, a millionaire entrepreneur who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, while asking for directions; after, Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend to accompany him to a few social events, and the two get closer only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

Themes

Class inequality, Transactional relationships, Appearances shape opportunity, Social climbing pressure, Power dynamics, Ambition vs affection

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