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The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid stands out as one of the most adored films enduring throughout cinematic history since its first appearance in 1984. It was directed by John G. Avildsen, who is most famous for Rocky, and written by Robert Mark Kamen. This coming-of-age martial arts drama encapsulates the themes of enduring one’s hardships, the benefits […]

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The Accountant

The Accountant

The Accountant is a 2016 film which fuses various elements including mathematics, autism portrayal, forensic investigation, and brutal martial artistry into a single fluid piece of cinematic art. The film, which features Ben Affleck in one of his more nuanced roles, was directed by Gavin O’Connor and had its screenplay written by Bill Dubuque. It

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Mayhem

Mayhem

Synopsis: Mayhem, helmed by director Joe Lynch and penned by screenwriter Matias Caruso, burst onto screens in 2017, a breakneck fusion of horror, slapstick comedy, and workplace critique. The film showers its audience with blood and gallows humor while prodding age-old questions about how the corporate grind strips away sympathy and inches people back toward

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The Lost City

The Lost City

Summary The recently premiered action-adventure-romantic comedy ‘The Lost City’ was released on March 25, 2022, and is the work of the Aaron and Adam Nee duo. With its comical storyline combining the search of treasures with a unique and modern twist in romance, the film features popular actors such as Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel

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Captain Phillips

Captain Phillips

Introduction In 2013, Paul Greengrass directed an American biographical thriller, Captain Phillips, which had Tom Hanks playing the titular character in one of his most lauded roles. The film portrays the true story of the Maersk Alabama’s hijacking in 2009 by Somali pirates. This film was inspired from Richard Phillips and Stephan Talty’s memoir, A

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Sweet Girl

Sweet Girl

Synopsis Sweet Girl is a 2021 action-thriller film which is directed by Brian Andrew Mendoza, and marks his first directorial effort, where he intertwines elements of emotional drama, conspiracy, and brutally vivid action. The film features Jason Momoa in the lead role and it explores grief, systemic corruption, and an individual’s quest for justice, framed

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The Decline

The Decline

Synopsis The Decline (Jusqu’au déclin) a Canadian thriller released in 2020, directed by Patrice Laliberté. This film stands out as Netflix’s first original feature from Quebec, and it uniquely approaches the survivalist genre by intertwining survival training with psychological dismantling. Located in the remote and frosty regions of Quebec, the film is an exploration of

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Interceptor

Interceptor

Synopsis Interceptor is a new military action-thriller film released in 2022. It is directed by Matthew Reilly. The trademark of Mrs. J. Collins character is fierce intensity and an unbreakable will coming from her forcefully feminine side, both as a warrior and in regard to her geopolitics. Captain Collins, the main character, is played by

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Apocalypto

Apocalypto

Program Overview The 2006 historical action-adventure film Apocalypto, directed by Mel Gibson, focuses on the decline of the Maya civilization. The portrayal of indigenous Mayan culture in the film gives it a much-needed authenticity that distinguishes it from other Hollywood projects. The use of the Yucatec Maya language and the inclusion of native actors is

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