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City Lights (1931)
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City Lights (1931)

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind girl. Her family is in financial trouble. The tramp's on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.

Subgenre:
silent comedyslapstickmelodrama
Themes:
unlikely heroself sacrificeblindnessdrunkennessfriendship
Characters:
actor director writer
Period:
1930s
Story:
dog whistleflower girlboxing matchrescue from drowningbumbling heroman in loveprizefightingprizefighterbumblerafidrunk drivermusic score composed by directorplatonic lovebenefactorstar spangled banner β€¦trampprotective malerolls royceblind girlcureoperationblind womanpantomimewhistlerosemillionaireburglarparadeflowerdirected by starmistaken identitychampagneperson on fireboxingsuicide attemptrescuefight (See All)

Modern Times (1936)
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Modern Times (1936)

Chaplins last 'silent' film, filled with sound effects, was made when everyone else was making talkies. Charlie turns against modern society, the machine age, (The use of sound in films ?) and progress. Firstly we see him frantically trying to keep up with a production line, tightening bolts. He is  β€¦selected for an experiment with an automatic feeding machine, but various mishaps leads his boss to believe he has gone mad, and Charlie is sent to a mental hospital... When he gets out, he is mistaken for a communist while waving a red flag, sent to jail, foils a jailbreak, and is let out again. We follow Charlie through many more escapades before the film is out. (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstick
Themes:
murderpovertydepressionguiltunemploymentcommunism
Mood:
satire
Locations:
ship
Characters:
actor director writerpolicesingerdancersheriff
Period:
1930sfuture
Story:
man in lovemusic score composed by directortrampburglardirected by starmistaken identitydogtwo word titlecafejailorphanambulancecocainecigar smokingfactory β€¦waitertoyblockbustersheepsocial commentarymechanicreverse footageshopliftinginnocencehungernervous breakdowncapitalismgunfireheroismsocialismold dark houseescalatorstrikeinventionmachinedepartment storefactory workerwrongful convictionroller skatingmonitorfamous scorelaborradio newswrongful imprisonmentassembly linegibberishclass distinctionpardonshot by the policetime clockcontemporary settingfalse arrestsubversivemodernity (See All)

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The Legend Of Drunken Master (1994)
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The Legend Of Drunken Master (1994)

Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong has learned a style of fighting called "Drunken Boxi β€¦ng", which makes him a dangerous person to cross. Unfortunately, his father is opposed to his engaging in any kind of fighting, let alone drunken boxing. Consequently, Fei-Hong not only has to fight against the foreigners, but he must overcome his father's antagonism as well. (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstickmartial artscult filmslapstick comedy
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshiprevengeherophilosophy
Locations:
train
Characters:
father son relationshiptough guywarrioraction heroalcoholicchinesefatherhomeless manparent child relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipasian girlchinese girl
Period:
1920s
Story:
trampperson on fireboxingfightbloodviolencesequelknifefistfightbattleswordbrawlshowdownhand to hand combatalcohol β€¦fightingcombatkung fugood versus evilsword fightambushdeath of friendsnakecultdisarming someoneone man armyduelone against manymartial artistcountrysidestylized violencemartial arts masterloyaltyquestassaultasian womanhomechop sockyshoppingmeditationsequel to cult favoritemahjongstick fightkung fu fightingbloopers during creditskung fu classickung fu masterfemale fighterparkourold ladydrunkardembassytrain ridemasteracrobatreturning homebo staffacrobaticsstrong femaletraining montagestrong womanchinese womanchinese culturesteel millwoman fights manman woman fightbritish embassychinese dressstolen artifact (See All)

Rocky Balboa (2006)
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Rocky Balboa (2006)

When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Itallian Stallion to a nationally televised, 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retir β€¦ement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. With the odds stacked firmly against him, Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history, a hard-hitting, action-packed battle of the ages. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmboxing movieboxing film
Themes:
herodeath of wife
Locations:
barrestaurantcemetery
Characters:
father son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptough guywarrioraction hero
Period:
2000s
Story:
boxing matchdirected by starboxingfightcharacter name in titlebloodviolencesequelflashbackdogtwo word titletitle spoken by characterblood splatterfistfightpunched in the face β€¦watching tvwritten by directorbrawlshowdownrunningfightingcombatcigar smokinglatex glovestrainingwidoweropening action scenescene during end creditslas vegas nevadalove interestexerciseboxerpress conferenceveteranitalian americanpet dogpunched in the stomachpunched in the chestphiladelphia pennsylvaniapassionate kisspunchwritten by starunderdogmusclemanstrongmaninspirationweightliftingsweatpunching bagboxing ringcomebacksixth partfather son conflictpunch in facemale male hugreference to the book of genesispunchingreference to frank sinatrabrother in law brother in law relationshipcoming out of retirementrestaurant ownervisiting a gravetraining montageitalian restaurantreference to muhammad alifistbiracial childmotivationdog poundboxing championfather son hugpunched in the gutheavyweight boxerrockyheavyweight championex boxerfighting movieboxing traininggrave sitepunch in the facefather son reconciliationboxer herofist fightermentor student relationshiptraining exerciseboxing managervisiting wife's graveleaving flowers on a gravepunched in the bellycomputer simulationgiving someone a ride homesequel to best picture winnerdeceased wiferetired boxerwatching boxing on tvmeatpackingreference to rocky marcianodog wearing clothingformer champion (See All)

La Vie En Rose (2007) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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La Vie En Rose (2007)

An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's s β€¦oon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, and then quickly famous. Constant companions are alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, "Non, je ne regrette rien." The back and forth nature of the narrative suggests the patterns of memory and association. (Read More)

Subgenre:
period drama
Themes:
blindnessdrunkennessmurderdeathloveadulteryfuneralmemoryextramarital affairpovertycancertheatrechildhoodpolice investigation
Mood:
tearjerker
Locations:
new york citybarbeachparis francenightclubdesertairportfrancebrothel
Characters:
father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerprostitutefemale protagonistsoldierpolice officernursemusicianlittle girlcatholicfrencholder woman younger man relationshippimpgrandmother granddaughter relationship
Period:
1930sworld war two1960s1940s1950s1920s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960
Story:
boxing matchroseboxingfemale nudityf ratedinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malekisssingingbased on true storysongbattle β€¦lettervomitingcar crashcafepianoprayermanhattan new york cityreporterconcertcaliforniaambulancewomandineraccidentnonlinear timelineno opening creditsvoice overgravemicrophoneclownfantasy sequenceauditiondolllong takepianistinjectionmanagerstageworld war onepoetsingle parentrecord playercircusaddictiontitle based on songloss of loved onedrug abuseagentboxerrehearsalcomposerfemale singeraudienceorchestravisionold ageairplane crashsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiohorse and carriagepolice inspectorfortune tellerseparationhysteriaapparitionfemale bondinglocal blockbustercentral park manhattan new york cityphysicianaccordionperformercabaretpressacrobatboxing ringsick childsaintmorphinemovie cameradeathbedstarvingnormandyspotlightbrothel madamworld championguardian angelphonograph recordreference to charlie chaplinfire breathingconcert tourstreet performerreference to marlon brandonational anthemstage frightfansnightclub owneryear 1955music hallyear 1936contortionistestranged motherbuskingreference to ginger rogershospitalizationyear 1935montmartre parisreference to jean cocteauemotional healingchansonopening creditscat callolympiareference to john d. rockefellermean streetsrootlessness (See All)

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Rocky (1976)
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Rocky (1976)

Rocky Balboa is a struggling boxer trying to make the big time, working as a debt collector for a pittance. When heavyweight champion Apollo Creed visits Philadelphia, his managers want to set up an exhibition match between Creed and a struggling boxer, touting the fight as a chance for a "nobody" t β€¦o become a "somebody". The match is supposed to be easily won by Creed, but someone forgot to tell Rocky, who sees this as his only shot at the big time. (Read More)

Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipchristmasbrutality
Characters:
boyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshiptough guyteacher student relationshipcatholicself esteem
Story:
boxing matchprotective maleboxingfightcharacter name in titleviolenceinterviewdogbeatingblood splattermirrorbrawlshowdowncompetitiontraining β€¦locker roomdomestic violencesensualitygiftdateeyeglassesjoggingworking classcompassionitalian americanfirst kissice skatingghettoturtlephiladelphia pennsylvaniathanksgivingunderdogshynesshit in the facemusclemanstrongmaninspirationtelevision newspush upssweatarenaloan sharkbumice rinksex on first datereference to ludwig van beethovenpet shopboxing gymmotivationnew year's dayfight clubsports heroboxing trainerrockyfighting movieskating rinkugly ducklingchampionship bouttitle fightboxer heroblacks versus italiansmeat lockerboxing promoterunusual method of trainingeating a raw eggreference to rocky marciano (See All)

Citizen Kane (1941)
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Citizen Kane (1941)

A group of reporters are trying to decipher the last word ever spoken by Charles Foster Kane, the millionaire newspaper tycoon: "Rosebud." The film begins with a news reel detailing Kane's life for the masses, and then from there, we are shown flashbacks from Kane's life. As the reporters investigat β€¦e further, the viewers see a display of a fascinating man's rise to fame, and how he eventually fell off the top of the world. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmcoming of agetragedyalternate history
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipdeathsuicidemarriageinfidelitychristmasmoneypoliticsadulterydrinkingweddingfuneralinvestigationextramarital affair β€¦divorcelonelinessobsessionpovertydepressionblackmailunfaithfulnessphotographytheatrechildhoodwealthsecond marriagelooking for love (See All)
Mood:
parody
Locations:
hospitalnew york citytrainsnowparis francenightclubtaxiofficechicago illinoismuseumslum
Characters:
actor director writerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfrienddoctorsingernursedetectivedancerphotographerwritermaid
Period:
1930s19th century1920s20th century1890s1870s
Story:
curemillionairedirected by starchampagnesuicide attemptfightcharacter name in titleflashbacktwo word titledancingphotographpartysurprise endingfirevoice over narration β€¦car accidentmirrorcameradrinkletterpianoreporternewspaperoperajournalistnew yorkmansionmontagepoliticianno opening creditsradioanimalpainlimousinesmokinglibraryauthorargumentportraitwritten and directed by cast memberstatuedebtreadingu.s. presidentbankbraceletscene during end creditslong takebusinesswigfilm within a filmisolationmanagerelectioncabindirectorial debutactingtypewritertrustpowerjazzscandalpoemfireplacesurvivorlifting someone into the airdiseaseagingmagiciancommunistfloridalossservantvisitaudiencejournalismpuzzlebreakfastpicnicambitionretirementpromisediamondnicknameguestattempted suicidesonironyzoobutlerdark herorivalengagementdrunkfrustrationfogmusical numbershadowconvictrainstormsailortuxedophiladelphia pennsylvanialonercanenoteminedark pastranchcareertrophytragic heroalienationferrytriplandlordmelancholyaristocratmannequincrowdpipe smokingcontractchristmas presentpublisherphysicianestatefenceeditoradviceperformermegalomaniacgovernorelection campaignindependencepolitical campaigncoloradofascistbankernarcissismlandladygreat depressionunhappinesscampaignunionchandeliermacguffinmarching bandrobenursing homepolitical candidaterags to richesguardianmoving inanarchistvanitymanuscriptcollectorstoryoctopusplancustomertalentman wearing glassesin medias resprice of famesnowmanmemorialpleasureenigmatrunkwaitingbow tiedeathbedrichstafffamous linegiraffesuspenderstop hatpackingpilgrimageprotectiondying wordssecret pastcontrolmaterialismrewardboarding houseleaving homemultiple perspectivesdefeatdecisionsheet musicwardencandidatesnowstormlibertycigardoubleslednewspaper editorshowgirlmistfictional biographyluxurymemoirsnowglobeinvestmentshaking handslongingmedia frenzylessonreference to noah's arksolocrookdutybank manageroil lampgold minehidden truthjigsaw puzzlefilm reellemonadebreaking glassgentlemannewsreelgondolaopera housecablehouseguestlifting an adult into the aircatwalknurserysleighhearingatlantic city new jerseycollectingpropertywashington dcrich snobstanding ovationcampaigningcastle thunderfiredfurnaceadultererfoolprosecutionsopranobraidsbrooklynchiefcontrol freakhallheadlineabused childopinionblacklistrise to powerunknownlifting a male into the airlyricstoothachebowler hatsecond wifeapathyboycottglass of waterinfluencesyndicatewallpaperspectaclesvisual metaphorconsequencemusic lessontelegraphwall streetlandmarkoil wellparasolexoticagood deedswing musicegoistreformcitizenclumsycommitteeintroductionstoragefirmpolicybusiness tycoonlast wordsmergerstock market crashtakeoverbaggagechorus linehall of mirrorsshadow playconvictioncrooked politicianimagerysinging lessonstockworking manright hand manringing a bellbusiness managerhigh classreference to world war oneindictmentvoterdiaphragmextravagancegraftmislaid trustshippingevening gownspinning newspapermedia mogulparlortheater criticbaldingcertificatecountyleitmotifmedia tycoonnewspaper publisherpublic speakerroman a clefallowancefalse promise of the american dreamreference to harvard universitysentimentalspanish american warcanopy bedcopyarlington national cemeteryboys schoolbrooklyn accentcorrespondentel doradopanama hatrosebudshangri lastockholderthe one that got awaytheatre criticdeep focusplaying the pianowaiting for loveadministratordeclarationfur stolegaslighthuman beingkublai khanlove nestrooming housecoliseumfirst wifefront page storygeorge washington bridgemusic reviewnewspaper headline montageprintreference to coleridgereference to princeton universitysubscriberthree piece suitxanaducirculationcontributiongeneral managerpage turnerprosereference to cubareference to switzerlandreference to yale universitytonetrustee (See All)

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

Loosely based on Homer's "Odyssey," the movie deals with the picaresque adventures of Ulysses Everett McGill and his companions Delmar and Pete in 1930s Mississipi. Sprung from a chain gang and trying to reach Everett's home to recover the buried loot of a bank heist they are confronted by a series  β€¦of strange characters--among them sirens, a cyclops, bank robber George "Baby Face" Nelson (very annoyed by that nickname), a campaigning governor and his opponent, a KKK lynch mob, and a blind prophet who warns the trio that "the treasure you seek shall not be the treasure you find." (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstickcult filmdieselpunk
Themes:
blindnessfriendshipreligionmoneybetrayalescapegangsterangerracismcorruptiontheftobsessionpovertyfaithapocalypse β€¦escape from prisonamerican mythology (See All)
Mood:
satirecar chase
Locations:
restauranttrainchurchforestsmall townwaterwoodsrural settingfarmcampfireroad movieprison farm
Characters:
husband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipsingermusicianbabylittle girlwaitresslittle boycousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipamericanpolice arrest
Period:
1930s
Story:
whistleboxingrescuefightbased on novelblooddogdancingphotographexplosionsingingfirecryingbeatingunderwear β€¦fistfightmachine gunsecretrifleprayerguitarriverconcertold manpoliticiancoffinquestion in titleritualsearchjourneycigar smokingon the rungunshotconfessiongravemicrophonefugitiveon the roadlightningscreambankringfarmerhangingpursuitpigelectionstagebank robberychickenwhippingcowapplauseropeentertainmentnipples visible through clothingfarceperformancelifting someone into the airrecordingbarnguitaristwatching a moviecountry musicimpersonationclubfrogaudiencetorchpreacherhitchhikingcelebrationguardredneckmovie theatredwarffloodthunderfanwhipprophecyswampbutterflydynamiteoutlawdemocracysalesmanconvictgasolineblind maneye patchfieldrecording studioalienationmeetinggunfiremusic bandposterrobbersouthernerbaptismbicyclingperformerbank robbergovernorcattleradio stationescaped convictgramophonepocket watchmegaphonelistening to radiohillbillygreat depressiontreasure huntcampaignpieamericanarallynoosevanitychainedfamous scoreprison breakbadgeacoustic guitarentertainerritecashku klux klanblues musichorse and wagonprophetlynchingmississippihoodcanceled weddingamerican southsolidaritygospeltoadfloodingcandidatebased on poemsouthjail breakbanjophonograph recordshackbipolar disorderhornpick axehaygetawayone eyed manbayouposseoil lamprudenessreference to the book of matthewpastichefiddleon the lamsledge hammerfolk talescaffoldspeakerbountywalking canescreenauditoriumcrossroadspolitical rallyhorsebackobeseracial injusticepardonchain gangsurroundedreformsiren the creaturecooperationyodelingbluegrasseconomic inequalitycritique of capitalismrailroad tracksinterrupted hangingmandolincrackerbluegrass musichair netgopherdouble basshoundjuggubernatorial candidatewhittlingriver baptismbible salesmantennessee valley authority (See All)

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Ben-hur (1959) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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Ben-Hur (1959)

Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. Together with the new governor his old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. At first they are happy to meet after a long time but their different politic views sep β€¦arate them. During the welcome parade a roof tile falls down from Judah's house and injures the governor. Although Messala knows they are not guilty, he sends Judah to the galleys and throws his mother and sister into prison. But Judah swears to come back and take revenge. (Read More)

Subgenre:
gay interestepic
Themes:
blindnessfriendshipmurderdeathloverevengereligionbetrayalpoliticsprisonfaithadoptiondyingvengeance
Mood:
rain
Locations:
desertwatershiprooftopcavesea battle
Characters:
husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipdancerchristianjewishreference to godchristianitybiblejewchildhood friend
Story:
rescue from drowningparadeperson on firerescuecharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodviolencebare chested malekissdancingtitle spoken by characterfirevoice over narrationcrying β€¦foodhorsebattleswordarresttearsprayername in titlewidowprisonerfalse accusationsearchprologuemassagetentlightningringhairy chestcrossgiftreunionwhippinghateprincepiratebow and arrowspearassassination attemptslaveryhammerblockbustersheeptorchslaveanti semitismthunderwhipresurrectionmutemiraclethunderstormarabhealingbetblind manstadiumdaggercamelsermonsaving a lifecrucifixionfamily reunionbeggarmale friendshipamputeejerusalemgovernormasseuseraftemperorstretchersuicidaladopted sonarenaamputationtyrantwagercripplewrongful convictionpalm treesword and sandalheirchainedfamous scoreparaplegicorchestral music scoreancient romegladiatorpolygamycarpenterwrongful imprisonmentshepherdprophetvictorypilgrimagethirstwater fountainbaldnessbroken engagementrowingroman empiretyrannyromancatapultgay subtextsheikjesus christdiscipleantiquityseparation from familybelch1st centurychariotleprosytilenativitypardonoasisadoptive father adopted son relationshipoarfleetlepercensusman on the verge of tearscenturiondragged by a horseriding accidentsymphonic music score70mm filmchariot racepontius pilateleper colonyadriftsistine chapelmusic score features choirgalleyoverturetalking to a horsefanfareroman bathroman judealoss of handroman salute (See All)

Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
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Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

Amar and Prem are two rivals who belonging to middle-class families with no scope of future advancement. Both individually, without the knowledge of the other decide to take matters into their hands and find ways to get rich quickly. Chaos and acrimony result when both find each other at loggerheads β€¦ when both arrive to win the hand of the daughter of multi-millionaire Ram Gopal Bajaj amidst considerable upheavals when Shyam, the twin brother of Ram, decides to do away with Ram and assume his identity and thus take over the estate of the Bajaj family. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmslapstick comedycomedy of errors
Themes:
friendshiploveescapegangsterrivalryamnesia
Mood:
spoofparody
Locations:
restaurantbusairportpolice stationlake
Characters:
policeactress
Story:
bumblermillionairemistaken identityfightphotographpistolsongdreamhallucinationrevolverfightingdisguisedream sequenceattempted murderpoison β€¦bankhenchmanactor playing himselfjail cellphone boothphoto shootattempted suicidebutlerhit on the headfrustrationslackercliffmemory losscon manconfusionsidekickpickpocketrobbertimebombhomagewalletdual rolebarbertwo man armyscootercameo appearanceactress shares first name with charactercomedy duoheiressidentical twinsromantic rivalrymistakemugshottailorbarbershopstafffamous lineactress playing herselfbarber shopgold diggeraspiring actordiamondsorangeidentity swapidentity theftgoofballevil twinfake beardperson in car trunkransom demandcoin tosslaxativelairmale tearsfake doctorhorse carriagefather dislikes daughter's boyfrienddark glassesred capehiding in a car trunktalking in sleepfunny accentattempted kidnappingtalent scoutaimlessnessconfession of lovebroken dreambumblinghands upshadows on wallattempted poisoningfake blindnessfunny dancefake amnesiaramayanaboastingchildhood ambitionpoultry farm (See All)

The Room (2003)
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The Room (2003)

In San Francisco, we follow Johnny, a man who has a girlfriend, Lisa, and also his best friend, Mark. Lisa has been cheating on Johnny with Mark and Johnny doesn't know! Will Johnny ever find out? Will Mark still be Johnny's best friend?

Subgenre:
melodramaindependent filmcult filmcampycult classic
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipdeathsuicideinfidelitymoneybetrayaljealousydrinkingdeceptionseductionangerdrug usewrestlingunfaithfulness β€¦unrequited lovephotographygreedcheating (See All)
Mood:
rain
Locations:
apartmentcityrooftopsan francisco california
Characters:
actor director writermother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboystudentbest friendlustfiance fiancee relationshipcheating girlfriend
Story:
rosedirected by starchampagnefightsexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydoggunkiss β€¦photographpartytelephone callcryingunderwearsex on couchface slapwritten by directordrinkundressingsecretlieheld at gunpointtearssunglassesrunningbirthdaybedbathroomtelevisiontelephoneorphanbedroombrawinedrug dealerbridgeeatingjokeman with glassesbirthday partyold womannecklacecoffeejeansconfessionparkattempted murderargumentstrippingscreamingliarwritten and directed by cast memberpassionmoaningdebttragic eventgiftthreatsadnesspizzamachismorevelationdesireballoondresscaketape recordergroup of friendsred dressjoggingrageamerican footballgossippsychologistembarrassmentambitionapplemale underwearapartment buildingstupidityrampagewhiskeycouchhypocrisyconfrontationbroken glassstairsfather figureblack brafrustrationsurprisetuxedochairinsultopening a doorliving roomplaylaughingroommisogynyjobalarm clockwritten by starlocation in titleshamevodkajoycoffee shopchocolateconfusionyellingstruggleheartbreakalleyboredominsecuritylong hairspiral staircaseskirttemptationbitternessselfishnessbroken windowbroken mirrordenialteasingjacketnarcissismquarreldisappointmentimmaturitywrathbreast canceraudio cassetteawkwardnessmoustachefailuresofablooperrepeated linehoaxvisitorhappy birthday to youanecdoteblack dressclumsinessgrudgetiegarbage cansex on stairshedonismhandbagclerkfamous linepolice sirencocktailsurprise partymaterialismloss of controlbroomcandlelightsmilingsexual innuendoexecutivestreetcardoorbellflower shopblue jeansfloriststore clerkrudenessaudio tapeblouseconfidencemidnight moviedubbingaudio recordingwater bottleirresponsibilitysuperficialitybad actingeccentricitymale chauvinismsan francisco bayrhythm and bluescheating fianceenavelunintentionally funnytemper tantrumcassettestrange behaviorbad newshit in the stomachimpulsivenessamoralitydrug moneyredundancyeating an applecontradictionfoolishnessmaking facesoverhearingaimlessnessbouquet of rosesstarring directoravaricemumblingannouncementdisloyaltyfacadethrowing a bottleunintentional humorvulnerabilityfutilityreprimandgolden gate bridge san franciscoplastic bottlechildishnesscomplimentgroaninglistening at a doorparty guestshovingmediocritysensibilityunscrupulousnessannoyancemarijuana cigarettetelevision smashingaudio recordercalumnyfruit bowlgigglegrabbed by the lapelsindiscretionmurmuringsiestathrustingambulance sirenbank executiveimitating a chickenunexpected questionuselessness (See All)

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Creed (2015)
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Creed (2015)

Adonis Johnson is the son of the famous boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died in a boxing match in _Rocky IV (1985)_ (qv). Adonis wasn't born until after his father's death and wants to follow his fathers footsteps in boxing. He seeks a mentor who is the former heavyweight boxing champion and forme β€¦r friend of Apollo Creed, the retired Rocky Balboa. Rocky eventually agrees to mentor Adonis. With Rocky's help they hope to get a title job to face even deadlier opponents than his father. But whether he is a true fighter remains to be seen.... (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
cancercourage
Locations:
hospitalbarrestauranthotelcarsnowmotorcyclecemeterylos angeles californiaapartmentenglandofficemexico
Characters:
mother son relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingermusiciansecurity guardamerican abroadamerican in the uk
Period:
1990s2010syear 1998year 2015
Story:
boxing matchboxingfightcharacter name in titlebloodone word titlesequelflashbackbare chested malekissphotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingcell phonebeating β€¦fistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvarrestbrawlsecretvomitingsubjective cameraorphancookingconcertmansionwomanmontagewidowno opening creditsvantrainingflash forwardcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuelocker roomwidowercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementstatueknocked outlong takegymautomobilemanagerpremarital sexchickenlove interestnewspaper headlinefreeze framelooking at oneself in a mirrorspin offjoggingjail cellwalkie talkieboxeryoutubepress conferencebraveryitalian americanmentorfather figurepunched in the chestphiladelphia pennsylvaniafemale doctorsocial workerstadiumjuvenile delinquentbruisemedia coverageunderdogfish tankunited kingdomunited states of americaoffice workern wordpunching bagreference to youtubeford mustangboxing ringfemale cinematographerlegacycockney accenthip hop musicdreadlocksfordsmartphoneseventh parttrainerfire breathingliverpoolmale camaraderieipodtijuana mexicoipadliverpool englandquitting jobdodgerockydetention centerex boxerfighting moviecancer treatmentfull circlementor student relationshipquad bikeshawarmayouth detention centre (See All)

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Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's _"Kaun Banega Crorepati?" (2000)_ (qv) (Who Wants To B β€¦e A Millionaire?) But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing on the game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out. At the heart of its storytelling lies the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love. (Read More)

Subgenre:
melodramacult filmcoming of agefairy tale
Themes:
self sacrificeblindnessmurderdeathrapemoneytortureescapegangstermemorytheftdeath of motherpovertycelebritychildhood β€¦cheatingpolice brutality (See All)
Locations:
trainbathtubrooftopindiaslum
Characters:
policechildrenbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boypolicemandancerthiefmuslim
Period:
2000syear 2005
Story:
protective malemillionaireperson on firebased on novelflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malegunkissdancingchasepistolcell phoneshot to deathshot in the chest β€¦shot in the headpunched in the facearrestfalling from heightvomitingheld at gunpointinterrogationrevolvercriminalfoot chaseorphanoperatoilettied to a chairnonlinear timelinechild abusefalse accusationno opening creditschild in perilsearchvirginfantasy sequencescene during end creditsscarcontestreunionloss of motherhandgunfreeze framehenchmancrime bossburned alivetouristtold in flashbackmovie starblockbusterrailway stationstreet lifeindianwatching televisiontrappedgash in the facemusical numberlens flarepolice inspectorfast motion sceneunderdoghuman traffickingmolotov cocktailpickpocketbag over headautographhinduno title at beginninghanging upside downpolice interrogationhosttelevision showtour guiderags to richesmumbai indiareference to abraham lincolnin medias resbegginggang memberflashback within a flashbackfinger gunverbal abuseexcrementdutch anglemoney falling through the airfictional biographycontestantsong and dancesnorricamtv show in filmcall centerbrother versus brotherelectric torturereference to george washingtongarbage dumpmotivationalouthouseconcubinewashing clothestaj mahalinterrogation roomnon professional castchild uses a gunreference to franklin d. rooseveltreference to benjamin franklinlandfillwriting on mirrorlatrinereference to sean connerycovered in fecesjackpotmusical sequence in non musical workchild slaveryshot through a pillowfalling from a trainreal tv show shown in fictional situationseparation of brothersslum lifereal game show shown in fictional situationrupeereference to samuel colt (See All)

Vertigo (1958)
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Vertigo (1958)

John "Scottie" Ferguson is a retired San Francisco police detective who suffers from acrophobia and Madeleine is the lady who leads him to high places. A wealthy shipbuilder who is an acquaintance from college days approaches Scottie and asks him to follow his beautiful wife, Madeleine. He fears she β€¦ is going insane, maybe even contemplating suicide, he believes she is possessed by a dead ancestor. Scottie is skeptical, but agrees after he sees the beautiful Madeleine. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult film
Themes:
friendshipmurderdeathsurrealismbetrayaladulterydeceptionmemoryobsessionparanoiaguiltsurveillanceunrequited love
Locations:
restaurantchurchforesthotelcemeteryapartmentrooftopmuseumsan francisco californiaart museumrooftop chasefollowing someone in a car
Characters:
husband wife relationshippolicepolice officerpolicemanartistpolice detectiveolder man younger woman relationshippolice chaseself destructivenessalcoholic drinkdeath obsession
Period:
1950s
Story:
rescue from drowningman in loveflowermistaken identityrescuebased on novelone word titleflashbackcigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingvoice over narrationcryingmirrorfalling from height β€¦paintingbracalifornianundream sequenceforeign language adaptationpolice officer killedfemme fatalegraveyardnecklacetransformationconfessiongravetreebusinessmanmissionmanipulationtragic eventcharacter says i love youprivate detectivewoman with glassesfaintingloss of wifeaccidental deathimpersonationdriving a carfollowing someoneapartment buildingretirementdamsel in distresshaunted by the pastcorsetanimated sequenceimpostorplot twistmay december romancebookstoredeceitnervous breakdownmelancholyage differenceclose up of eyesbeing followedactress playing multiple rolesjewelryalleyhairwoman cryingmental breakdowneyedual rolelost lovemakeoverbachelorstablepsychiatric hospitallook alikefamous scoremurder of wifeorchestral music scoremysterious womangravestonehair salonhoaxgolden gate bridgephobiaprivate eyeneuroticbouquethusband murders wifeclothing storetranceidentity crisisstairwellchurch bellportrait paintingolder man young girl relationshipdyed hairskepticismflower shophotel managerconcealed nudityreference to jack the rippermeta filmshipyardwanderingcollege friendends with deathfear of heightsbell towerbookshopvertigodirty old manfainting mansan francisco bayskepticbodily possessionfemale tearsreference to mozartreference to coca colaromantic triangleromantic obsessionstooldolly zoomprivate clubbolt upright after nightmareactress playing dual roledizzinessacrophobiaspiralimagery26 year oldinquestmen's clubroof chasefemale cryingleitmotifreliving the pastman faintingshipbuildervertigo shotwooden horsecul de sacex fiance ex fiancee relationshipex fianceecommercial artistnew dressnew clothesshipping companytechnicolorcolor motifredwood forestromantic longingunmailed letter (See All)

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Cinderella Man (2005)
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Cinderella Man (2005)

During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the Am β€¦erican populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose the ones who are do of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, Braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable: take on the heavyweight champ of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer, renowned for having killed two men in the ring. (Read More)

Subgenre:
boxing movie
Themes:
friendshipdeathlovemarriagemoneydrinkingfuneraltheftpovertyhumiliationillnessexploitationunemploymenthomelessnesswealth β€¦starvationfear of death (See All)
Locations:
new york cityrestaurantchurchsnowcatholic church
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboybrother sister relationshipgirlphotographerpriestthiefbest friendcatholic β€¦catholic priest (See All)
Period:
1930s1920s
Story:
prizefighterprotective maleboxingbloodviolenceflashbacktwo word titlecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterbased on true storydreamfoodcameradrink β€¦beerbirthdaycafemanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameracandledeath of friendeatingno opening creditscigar smokingtrainingflash forwardmicrophonelocker roomdebtcrossdeath of husbandbirthday cakewhat happened to epiloguefriendship between menloss of friendcrucifixstealingworking classwatching a movieboxerdesperationnew jerseydespairhistoricalturtlesnowinginjusticeferryarroganceunderdogelectricityirish americandockcentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmeatbeggarautographbillboardlistening to a radiogreat depressionrags to richessecond chancebased on true eventslabor unioncomebackbeggingfinancial problemnew york skylineflash cameraends with biographical noteshappy birthdaytrainerstreetcarintegritylabor strikemovie projectorbroken handmotivationalboxing gymshipyardcinderella storypep talkmadison square garden manhattan new york cityirish catholicknockoutboxing championboxing trainershantytownheavyweight championeconomic inequalityfolk herosports announceryear 1928gender in titleboxing managermen's clubdockworkerthrowing a drink in someone's faceboxing promoterclass consciousnessreference to herbert hoovervisible breathlabor agitatorbed springringside announcer (See All)

Life Is Beautiful (1997)
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Life Is Beautiful (1997)

In 1930s Italy, a carefree Jewish book keeper named Guido starts a fairy tale life by courting and marrying a lovely woman from a nearby city. Guido and his wife have a son and live happily together until the occupation of Italy by German forces. In an attempt to hold his family together and help hi β€¦s son survive the horrors of a Jewish Concentration Camp, Guido imagines that the Holocaust is a game and that the grand prize for winning is a tank. (Read More)

Subgenre:
tragicomedy
Themes:
self sacrificeholocaust
Locations:
restauranthotelbicycleitaly
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipjewishjew
Period:
1930sworld war two1940s
Story:
directed by startitle spoken by charactersubjective cameracontroversyracial slurcharacter's point of view camera shottankautomobilesacrificewaiterclaim in titlemass murdercakelifting someone into the airhat β€¦happinessloss of loved oneblockbusterinnocencechild's point of viewresistancedeath of protagonistconcentration campbookstorefascismriding a bicycledeportationfascistschoolteacherssnazi occupationriddleoptimismpoodlejewish familysecrecyracialserendipityanvilbookshopnazi concentration camptuscanylifting a male into the airregimecharadesmake believepogromitalian fascismnational socialismpretensionrise of fascismchildhood innocencenazi retaliationpretendercollaboration with nazisnazi occupied italyreunited with parentcharadeintentional mistranslationdouble talk (See All)

3 Idiots (2009) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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3 Idiots (2009)

Farhan Qureshi and Raju Rastogi want to re-unite with their fellow collegian, Rancho, after faking a stroke aboard an Air India plane, and excusing himself from his wife - trouser less - respectively. Enroute, they encounter another student, Chatur Ramalingam, now a successful businessman, who remin β€¦ds them of a bet they had undertaken 10 years ago. The trio, while recollecting hilarious antics, including their run-ins with the Dean of Delhi's Imperial College of Engineering, Viru Sahastrabudhe, race to locate Rancho, at his last known address - little knowing the secret that was kept from them all this time. (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstickcoming of age
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipsuicidedrinkingweddingrivalryeducationfirst love
Mood:
satireparody
Characters:
father daughter relationshipfriendstudentbest friendprofessormuslimsuicide by hanging
Story:
mistaken identitysuicide attemptbased on novelnumber in titleflashbackbare chested malekissdreamdigit in titleurinationslow motion scenecollegeclassroomsubjective camerasearch β€¦journeycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter's point of view camera shotprankhairy chestchildbirthfreeze frameshavingquestmale bondingflatulenceblack humorsocial commentaryembarrassmentmoralitygirl with glassesbuddyplot twistlove at first sightblack and white sceneloss of brothergeniusfast motion sceneparalysislocal blockbusterassumed identitylecturewebcamvacuum cleanerscooterboy with glassesbollywoodashesexposeflashback within a flashbackoptimismpower failuresexual innuendoengineeringrubik's cubenumber 3 in titlecollege lifedilemmathree friendsanti conformitystolen identitymotivationlisprebelliousnesscatch phrasefollowing a dreampower cutoptimistemergency landingnriimageryscience projectmiddle class familyagainst the systemladakhfake heart attackwildlife photographyvelcrowedding crasherbhagavad gitaelectricity failurereference to hippocratesbased on bestsellerengineering school (See All)

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The Hurricane (1999)
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The Hurricane (1999)

This film tells the story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, an African-American man who rose above his troubled youth to become a top contender for the middle-weight boxing title. However, his dreams are shattered when he is accused of a triple murder, and is convicted to three natural-life terms. Despit β€¦e becoming a cause celebre and his dogged efforts to prove his innocence through his autobiography, the years of fruitless efforts have left him discouraged. This changes when an African-American boy and his Canadian mentors read his book and are convinced of his innocence enough to work for his exoneration. However, what Hurricane and his friends learn is that this fight puts them against a racist establishment that profited from this travesty and have no intention of seeing it reversed. (Read More)

Themes:
friendshipmurderprisonrobberyracismfaithfreedomwritingpolice corruption
Mood:
archive footage
Locations:
barurban settingcourtroomcanada
Characters:
policeafrican american
Period:
1980s1970s1960s1940s1950s
Story:
roseburglarboxingfightbased on novelmale nudityviolencegunbased on bookshot in the chestshootingbookstabbingfalse accusationjudge β€¦racial slurauthorwitnesscorrupt cophateloyaltylawtitle based on songboxercompassionattorneynew jerseyshot in the faceframe upghettopridejuvenile delinquentframed for murdermedia coverageoppressionchild molestationtoronto ontario canadaself defenseframedilliteracywrongful convictionmurder suspectmurder witnesscorrupt officialmurder by gunshotgrudgemiscarriage of justicesocial activismostracismfoster familyincarcerationconvicted felonlegal systempen palsurrogate familyboxing championevidence tamperingself disciplinebased on multiple worksinstitutional discriminationmistake of lawwitness tampering (See All)

Giant (1956)
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Giant (1956)

Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro β€¦ss two generations. (Read More)

Subgenre:
melodramaepicfamily saga
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipdeathlovemarriagechristmasmoneyjealousypoliticspregnancydrinkingweddingfuneralracismredemption β€¦illnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All)
Mood:
rain
Locations:
hospitalbarrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelcarcemeteryairplanewaterairporttrucktexascatholic church
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorchildrensingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boysoldier β€¦nursepolicemanbabypriestsister sister relationshiplove triangleactresswaitresscatholichispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All)
Period:
1930sworld war two1940s1920s
Story:
star spangled bannermillionaireparadefightbased on novelbloodone word titledogkisscigarette smokingsingingpartytelephone callcryingsong β€¦beatingfistfightfoodhorsemirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlletterbookrifletearsbirthdaycafeneighborprayersubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlebandmansiondeath of friendmontagedinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministersexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All)

Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Opening with the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion under Cpt. Miller fight ashore to secure a beachhead. Amidst the fighting, two brothers are killed in action. Earlier in New Guinea, a third brother is KIA. Their mother, Mrs. Ryan, is to receive all thr β€¦ee of the grave telegrams on the same day. The United States Army Chief of Staff, George C. Marshall, is given an opportunity to alleviate some of her grief when he learns of a fourth brother, Private James Ryan, and decides to send out 8 men (Cpt. Miller and select members from 2nd Rangers) to find him and bring him back home to his mother... (Read More)

Subgenre:
epic
Themes:
self sacrificefriendshipmurdermilitaryu.s. militaryfear of death
Mood:
gorepoetic justice
Locations:
beachchurchcemeteryfrance
Characters:
teachersoldierjewishsniperamericanamerican abroadmilitary officeru.s. soldieramerican soldierdeath of hero
Period:
world war two1940syear 1944
Story:
star spangled bannermistaken identityperson on firerescuefightcharacter name in titleviolencetitle spoken by characterexplosionthree word titlebased on true storyshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chest β€¦battlelettervomitingprayercombatshot in the backdecapitationambushstabbingdeath of friendbridgearmystabbed to deathstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelineno opening creditsunderwater scenecontroversysearchshot in the legdrowningshot in the foreheadcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueuniformtankamerican flagexploding bodyblindfoldsevered armshot in the armgeneraldismembermentwashington d.c.destinyhand grenadehelmetmutilationmale bondingexploding buildingblockbusterblack humorfateburialcrushed to deathanti semitismbraveryinvasionu.s. armyloss of sondark humorshot in the facedark herodisembowelmentprisoner of warseasiderainstormdark pastrescue missionsevered legflamethrowerloss of brotherwar crimemain character diesheroismtranslatorblood on camera lensruinsmolotov cocktailshot in the neckfirearmwar violencemale friendshipbunkergramophoneshot in the eyeunsubtitled foreign languagemilitary uniformsecond chancefinal battleshot in the throatrepeated linemorphineiowainfantrymass gravetommy gunsilhouettebilingualismcompassworld war two veterannormandydying wordssecret pasttrenchoptimismautomatic weaponlandminelast standcowardiceone last jobmercycanteend daydog tagmedicskepticismsteel helmetdying youngmale camaraderiedead soldierchancekilled in actionserendipityrealizationbell towerdivine interventionspeculationtinnitusexploding tankblown to piecesnazi occupied francemachine gun nestmale soldierwar memorialoptimistreconnaissancedisorientationplane wreckdeserted townbudding friendshipreference to betty grablecollision coursecombat casualtymale cryingshellingreference to edith piafarmy rangeract of godinfantrymanbrowning automatic rifledeath noticeomaha beachdesaturated colorsreference to betty boophalftrackhand tremorskip motion (See All)

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Spy Kids (2001) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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Spy Kids (2001)

Gregorio and Ingrid are the two greatest secret agents the world has ever known: masters of disguise, mavens of invention, able to stop wars before they even start. Working for separate countries, they are sent to eliminate their most dangerous enemy...each other. But in an exotic corner of the worl β€¦d when they finally come face to face, they fall in love instead and embark on the most dangerous mission they have ever faced: raising a family. Now nine years later, after their retirement, having exchanged the adventure of espionage for parenthood, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez are called back in to action. When their former colleagues, the world's most formidable spies, start disappearing one by one, the Cortez's are forced to take on techno-wizard Fegan Floop and his evil, egg-headed sidekick, Minion. But when the unthinkable happens and they too disappear, unfortunately there are only two people in the world who can rescue them...their kids. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial artsspy spoof
Themes:
unlikely herokidnappingherodysfunctional family
Mood:
parodyaffectionjames bond spoof
Locations:
submarine
Characters:
teenagerboybrother sister relationshipgirllittle boyvillain
Period:
2000s
Story:
music score composed by directorperson on firerescueviolencetitle spoken by characterchasefistfighthand to hand combatrobotgood versus evilspyautomobilesecret agentespionagehenchman β€¦heroinelifting someone into the airmad scientistandroidmexicancyborgchild's point of viewspyinggadgetfamily secretclonebad guyfemale herospy herosecret missionvillain turns goodgadgetrygadget carchild heromild violencechild fighting adultspy missionchild spyvoice imitationthumbglow stickamphibious vehiclegirl spyboy spy (See All)

The Great Dictator (1940)
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The Great Dictator (1940)

Twenty years after the end of WWI in which the nation of Tomainia was on the losing side, Adenoid Hynkel has risen to power as the ruthless dictator of the country. He believes in a pure Aryan state, and the decimation of the Jews. This situation is unknown to a simple Jewish-Tomainian barber who ha β€¦s since been hospitalized the result of a WWI battle. Upon his release, the barber, who had been suffering from memory loss about the war, is shown the new persecuted life of the Jews by many living in the Jewish ghetto, including a washerwoman named Hannah, with whom he begins a relationship. The barber is ultimately spared such persecution by Commander Schultz, who he saved in that WWI battle. The lives of all Jews in Tomainia are eventually spared with a policy shift by Hynkel himself, who is doing so for ulterior motives. But those motives include a want for world domination, starting with the invasion of neighboring Osterlich, which may be threatened by Benzino Napaloni, the dictator of neighboring Bacteria. Ultimately Schultz, who has turned traitor against Hynkel's regime, and the barber, may be able to join forces to take control of the situation, they using Schultz's inside knowledge of the workings of the regime and the barber's uncanny resemblance to one of those in power. (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstickcult filmpolitical satire
Themes:
heroamnesia
Mood:
satire
Locations:
airplane accidentprison camp
Characters:
soldierjew
Period:
1930sworld war two1910s
Story:
music score composed by directordirected by starmistaken identityviolencechasefistfightmachine gunshotgunbattlebrawlcombatgood versus evilfoot chaseradiocontroversy β€¦actor playing multiple rolesopening action scenespeechworld war onelove interestbattlefieldfalling down stairspropagandacannonanti semitisminvasionimpostordictatoranti warwar violencedual rolebarbermegalomaniacpersecutionbiplaneman with no nameglobecomic herobolt action riflemild violenceworld war one veteranfictitious countryinvented languagejewish ghettosubstitutiongeofictionhitler spooftrenchesfunny nazi (See All)

Titanic (1997)
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Titanic (1997)

84 years later, a 100 year-old woman named Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story to her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell and Anatoly Mikailavich on the Keldysh about her life set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic when young Rose boards the departing ship  β€¦with the upper-class passengers and her mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater, and her fiance, Caledon Hockley. Meanwhile, a drifter and artist named Jack Dawson and his best friend Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets to the ship in a game. And she explains the whole story from departure until the death of Titanic on its first and last voyage April 15th, 1912 at 2:20 in the morning. (Read More)

Subgenre:
melodramacoming of ageblack comedytragedyepichistorical event
Themes:
self sacrificefriendshipdeathloverevengesuicidejealousyadulteryfearescapeherotheftguiltgamblingunrequited love β€¦panicfreedomcheatingnear death experiencecar sexresearch ship (See All)
Mood:
ambiguous endingtearjerker
Locations:
new york citybarrestaurantchurchcarhelicopterboatwaterelevatorwheelchairseaenglandshipoceansubmarine β€¦sex in carsex in a carsex in the backseat of a car (See All)
Characters:
teenagermother daughter relationshipteenage girldancerpriestthiefartistlove trianglesingle motheramericanamerican abroadgrandmother granddaughter relationshipengineership captainsex with teenager β€¦sex with a teenagerlove affair (See All)
Period:
1990s1910s
Story:
protective malewhistlemillionairesuicide attemptrescuefemale nuditynudityviolenceone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nuditygunsex scenekissfemale rear nudity β€¦cigarette smokingdancingnipplesphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolbased on true storytopless female nudityvoice over narrationbeatingcorpsemirrorshot in the chestface slapremakeslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestundressingfalling from heightpaintingheld at gunpointrunninghandcuffsprayerrevolversubjective cameraswimmingcleavagesurvivalfoot chaseflashlighttoplessaxedeath of friendwomanwidowprisonernonlinear timelinenunno opening creditsdream sequencepainterscantily clad femaledrawingchild in perilunderwater scenesearchnews reportold womannecklacedrowningimmigrationgunshotattempted murdersmokingbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerportraitkeyelectrocutioncharacter's point of view camera shotpassionrace against timedomestic violencefemale full rear nuditybodyguardfemale removes her clothesgiftwitnesspremarital sexratcharacter says i love youfeminismunderwaterprofanityhandgunobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexclass differencescasinosubtitled scenesingle parentdisasteritalianicetv newscard gamebulletburned alivenipples visible through clothingpokerloss of virginityheroinesurvivorlifting someone into the airtold in flashbackloss of loved onearchitectbuttockscaucasianblockbustergossiprebeljumping from heightirishculture clashbuttforbidden loveviolinorchestracrushed to deathsocial commentaryclockcamera shot of feetdiamondfloodlandscapecorsetarranged marriagepower outagenewsreel footagenipplelove at first sightrowboatframe upsafeengagementyoung loveraised middle fingersailortuxedopiermisogynywilhelm screamswearingarrogancemain character diesfemale stockinged feetclose up of eyesspittingbriberyhistorical fictiondrifterdockspit in the faceelderlyshipwreckstaircasetelling someone to shut uprear nuditybillionaireredheaded womanframedflaredolphinnude girlvaletbellgreenhousesuicidalartifactteenage sexualitycellostatue of liberty new york cityunsubtitled foreign languagetopless girlpassengercruise shipbased on true eventsstar crossed loversfamous scorewet t shirtvideo footagepart computer animationtragic lovenude modelingbreastarm wrestlingcockney accentforced marriagecoaldoormanensemblefamous linewrongful arrestsuspenderstop hatballroomman slaps a womantickethigh societywettap dancingsuitorscottish accentreference to sigmund freudcowardicefalling through the floorsoul matemoney falling through the airtrophy wifewoman punching a manpower failurebroken engagementtitanicwoman punches a manbutt nakedliftbrandynaked buttwoman's bare buttblond hairlifting male in airgirl toplessicebergloss of boyfriendboiler roomocean linertreasure huntername changeblack hairfamous songanchorrich snobbattering rammass deathsea captainblondmorse codesinking shiplifeboatfire hoseplanting evidencehypothermiamiddle fingersunken shipfreeze to deathpotterygirl rear nuditygiving the fingerclass conflictnude drawingmeet cuteteen sexualitysalvagelookoutdiamond necklacewater pipeyear 1912charcoaldistress signalfreezing to deathdear john lettersosfire axeluxury carnorth atlanticleakreference to claude monetsocial consciousnessstarving artistfish bowltransatlantictwo suitorswet pantscouturebelle epoquerich woman poor mansignal flarechildish behaviorgreased back hairmale captainpassageship's crewfirst classsecond lieutenantshipbuilderedwardian ageelectric eelchase scenewirelessdisrobingdrawing a portraitkeelreference to anastasia romanovreference to king louis xvisharpening a pencilsouthhampton englandstring ensemblereference to parissex in backseat of carportrait sittingquartermastership's logtitanic survivorblue diamondcarpathiahelmsmanoceanic expeditionsailor's deathship name in titlesteel tycoonsteerage (See All)

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Teen Wolf (1985)
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Teen Wolf (1985)

Meet Scott Howard, a struggling high school student with problems. He is on a lackluster basketball team with a lame duck coach, he is having problems getting noticed by the prettiest girl in his school, Pamela Wells (who already has a boyfriend who wants to ruin Scott's life named Mick McAllister). β€¦ But in the middle of it all, he feels an effects of a dog whistle and he itches everywhere and even discovers that his nails are longer and sharp. When he came home from a party, he discovers his new problem. He is a half human-wolf hybrid. He tries to keep this a secret, but during a basketball game the secret comes out and it helped Scott to turn his life around, the basketball team starts to become a contender for the state championships. He became very popular, and he was discovered by Pamela, and begin to go out with each other (despite that Pamela is still going out with Mick). However, Scott's father warns him about turning into the wolf out of anger. Scott must watch his anger as he can still win Pamela's heart and the High School Basketball State Championship game. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen movieteen comedybasketball movie
Themes:
lovedancesupernatural powerrivalry
Mood:
high schoolparody
Locations:
school
Characters:
father son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boybest friend
Period:
1980s
Story:
dog whistlewhistlebare chested malepartybeersunglassesmarijuanagay slurbasketballvanlocker roomhigh school studentcoachwerewolfshaving β€¦teen angstdrug abuserehearsalbarefoot malesurfingteenage protagonisttowelfull moonbra and pantiesunderage drinkingdressing roombowlingwoman in underwearmale in showert shirttaking a showercannabissports teampubertymasturbation referenceadult actress playing teenage girlrole reversalbra removingshape shifterheadmasterschool playbreakdanceseductive womanhardware storeliquor storemascotgroup showerhowlingbasketball teamtaking off shoesman in towelbasketball coachchest hairbarefoot on streetmistaken for being gaybody hairmale dressed as femaledrawlycanthropejellyvice principalparty gameadult actor playing teenage boyspontaneous choreography (See All)

Notorious (1946) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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Notorious (1946)

Following the conviction of her German father for treason against the U.S., Alicia Huberman takes to drink and men. She is approached by a government agent (T.R. Devlin) who asks her to spy on a group of her father's Nazi friends operating out of Rio de Janeiro. A romance develops between Alicia and β€¦ Devlin, but she starts to get too involved in her work. (Read More)

Subgenre:
political thriller
Themes:
drunkennessmurdersuicidemarriagebetrayaljealousydeath of fatherparanoiasurveillance
Locations:
restauranthotelairplane
Characters:
husband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipgermanamerican
Story:
drunk driverchampagnerescueone word titlekisspartyhorsescientistspywinemansiontrialmarriage proposalbinocularskey β€¦poisonundercoverlong takehorse ridingloss of fathersecret agentespionagedamsel in distresstensionarranged marriagecynicismmiami floridabutlerpassionate kissgovernment agentdinner partybottletreasondouble lifehangoverdrunk drivingneo nazimacguffinrio de janeiro brazilfatal attractionpark benchhorse racemotorcycle copinfiltrationassassination plotbroken bottleracetrackregenerationloveless marriagedrunken womanmob of reporterswine cellarcocktail partyaudio recordingpassed out drunkuraniumpoisonedvoice recordingman wearing a tuxedoyear 1946locked roomcontemporary settingkey ringattempted poisoningwoman faintingdouglas dc 3sentenced to prisonstolen keymistrust of husband (See All)

Rocky IV (1985)
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Rocky IV (1985)

Ever since his match with Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa has a peaceful life. And now he and former champion, Apollo Creed, enjoy good times and are now the best of friends. But Rocky's peaceful life as a boxer gets paused after a match Apollo went into. Unfortunately, Creed fought Ivan drago, a 6'5" Ru β€¦ssian who has never lost a match, and sadly, brutally murders Apollo in the ring. A funeral is held and times start going downhill fast. Now, in order to restore honor, Rocky challenges Drago to a match and must beat him for sweet, bitter vengeance. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmblack comedytragedyfish out of waterboxing movieboxing film
Themes:
deathrevengechristmasfuneralheroangerbrutalityredemptioncommunismwilderness
Locations:
swimming poolhotelsnowairplanerussiatunnel
Characters:
actor director writerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipsoldiertough guywarrioraction herolittle boymaidrussianuncle nephew relationship β€¦american abroadwriter directormilitary officerrussian villain (See All)
Period:
1980s
Story:
boxing matchstar spangled bannerdirected by starboxingfightcharacter name in titlebloodviolencesequelflashbackdogbare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotograph β€¦partysurprise endingbeatingblood splatterfistfighthorsecar accidentblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorbrawlshowdownsunglassesrunningbirthdaybedrobotfightingcombatscientistsubjective cameraaxemountainmansiondeath of friendmontagepoliticianradiocoffinpart of seriesdrawingbirthday partynews reportcigar smokingtraininglimousinebinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathscreaminglocker roomwritten and directed by cast membercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementchristmas treegymamerican flagbodyguardinjectionsoviet unionsplit screendeath of husbandmanagercharacter says i love youchampioncabinlas vegas nevadanewspaper headlinesubtitled scenefreeze framechessak 47cold warmachismobirthday cakecaptainfireplaceelectronic music scorehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorfamepropagandascene during opening creditsjoggingbarnloss of friendexerciseroman numeral in titlebeardcommunistboxerfourth partblockbusterwristwatchpress conferenceculture clashhonorsocial commentarycelebrationreverse footagecameobraveryitalian americanhatredpsychotronicpunched in the chestprideblack eyemustachephiladelphia pennsylvaniadressing roomlens flareloss of husbandbruisepunchwritten by starpatriotismmedia coveragerefereechauffeurmoscow russiaclose up of eyesunderdogworkoutyellingfighterfinal showdownreturning character killed offcar drivingmusclemanstrongmanhuman monsterweightliftingsweatarenakgbpunching bagsawsole black character dies clichefamous scorecamcorderrepeated lineboxing ringcomebackroman numbered sequelpatriotswimmerussrvictoryfade to blackfamous linelifting person in airtreadmillwalkmanworking outchantinghorse drawn carriagetrainerblond maninvulnerabilitybrother in law brother in law relationshipcoming out of retirementmob of reportersenduranceloggingends with freeze frametraining montagechristmas daymuscularfistlimousine driverstopwatchunitylifting weightssteroidssoviet armywood choppingcheeringboxing championrussian womansports herorussian armyrockyskipping ropeheavyweight championpull upsfighting movieboxing trainingcommentatortree cuttingexperimental technologykgb agentboxing glovereference to popeyeboxer herocutting down a treefist fighterrussian manrussophobiaheavyweightsledgeboxing knockoutsequel to best picture winnerolympic medalistrecap segmentsouthpawboxing arenaboxing kocutting down treecutting tree (See All)

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Near Dark (1987)
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Near Dark (1987)

A mid-western farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of southern vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars. Part of his initiation includes a bloody assault on a hick bar.

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedysuspense
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayalfearescapeinvestigationdeceptionpsychopathsupernatural powerredemptioninsanity β€¦sadismunrequited lovehomelessnessmurder of a police officernear death experienceregret (See All)
Mood:
goreneo noircar chasenightambiguous ending
Locations:
barsmall townbuspolice stationfarmpolice cartruckmotelgas stationtexasroad moviebus stationshedcar fire
Characters:
family relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagertattoobrother sister relationshippolice officerhostagethiefvampirewaitresssheriffpolice shootoutsingle father β€¦truck drivershooting a police officer (See All)
Period:
1980s
Story:
star spangled bannercureperson on firerescuefightf ratedbloodviolencedogbare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingexplosionknife β€¦chasesurprise endingpistolfireshootouttitle directed by femalebeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvgunfightbrawlvomitingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordgood versus evilfoot chaseflashlightgangstrangulationmassacrethroat slittingstabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chestexploding cardisarming someonechild in perilhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvanfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the legtransformationshot in the foreheadbartenderon the runattempted murderscreaminglocker roomcowboypay phonefugitiveon the roadproduct placementrace against timemissing persondeath of childfarmermanipulationscaramerican flagexploding bodyhorse ridingneck breakingthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutcowarsonfreeze framesingle parentpickup truckmachismoropecard gamebulletburned alivepokerelectronic music scoremass murdergothicshot in the stomachsociopathscene during opening creditscowboy hatbarncountry musicphone boothstrangerhitchhikerhitchhikingbar fightfull moonthugredneckgypsyreverse footagestealing a carstarstabbed in the throathit in the crotchmercilessnesspool tablepunched in the stomachlove at first sightimmortalitypunched in the chestsunjumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirthealingdisfigurementknife throwingsiegepolice raidduct tapefemale directorburned to deathmoral dilemmaflat tiresouthern accentshot through a windowdriftermolotov cocktailveterinarianspit in the faceteenage lovehuman monsterpolice officer shot in the chestsuper strengthjukeboxquick drawstandofftrailer homedouble barreled shotgunburnt facehit by a truckdeputyexploding trucksawed off shotgunone linerwrist slittingbitten in the neckunderage smokingburnt bodykiller childstar crossed loversbadgemysterious womankansasrecreational vehiclevending machineshot through a doorgang leaderspray paintmass murdereroklahomainnocent person killednomadcamperchild swearingchild with a gunstabbed in the mouthlassoblood drinkingcowboy shirtmosquitobandaged handinvulnerabilityblood transfusionbalisongjumping from a carmobile homesunlightwhite horsefreight trainchild uses gunscarred facespit takestate troopercrisis of conscienceskull crushinginitiation riteamerican midwestdoomed lovebloodlustsee you in helloil wellcivil war veterantumbleweedwinnebagoblood suckingchild vampireface burntooth knocked outreflection in car mirrorconfederate soldierbutterfly knifecar showroomsleeping in a bathtubdriving through a wallsearch for sontinfoilbullet catchingslashed tiretrain trackrooster crowingspurhit with a flashlightslit wristjumping from a truckchild burningjesse jamesroaming (See All)

Harvey (1950)
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Harvey (1950)

The classic stage hit gets the Hollywood treatment in the story of Elwood P. Dowd who makes friends with a spirit taking the form of a human-sized rabbit named Harvey that only he sees (and a few privileged others on occasion also.) After his sister tries to commit him to a mental institution, a com β€¦edy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places. (Read More)

Subgenre:
screwball comedycomedy of manners
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipinsanitymental illnessalcoholism
Locations:
barnightclubtaxitaxi driver
Characters:
mother daughter relationshipdoctorsingerbrother sister relationshippolice officernursepsychiatristmaiduncle niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship
Period:
1950s
Story:
afiflowercharacter name in titleone word titledancingtitle spoken by charactersingingpartybased on playpaintingpianoalcoholtelephonenewspaperjudge β€¦bartenderrabbitpianisthypodermic needlelifting someone into the airhateccentricclockrealitymental institutionguestmisunderstandingdelusionanimal name in titlechauffeurforename as titlesandwichbandagenurse uniformimaginary friendbusiness cardshocksiblingnurse outfitcommitmentlifting female in airfired from a jobpulitzer prize sourcefemale nurselifting an adult into the airremadesanitariumfree spiritencyclopediafantasy lifeend credits roll callsiren the alarmreference to jane austenpsychiatric nursehidden characterimaginary creaturetitle character not the main characterolder sister younger brothercarefreesanity hearingpooka (See All)

Johnny English Reborn (2011) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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Johnny English Reborn (2011)

Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of the accidental secret agent who doesn't know fear or danger in the comedy spy-thriller Johnny English Reborn. In his latest adventure, the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins before they β€¦ eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since MI-7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unorthodox agent. Now that the world needs him once again, Johnny English is back in action. With one shot at redemption, he must employ the latest in hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs throughout the KGB, CIA and even MI-7. With mere days until a heads of state conference, one man must use every trick in his playbook to protect us all. For Johnny English, disaster may be an option, but failure never is. (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstickmartial artsconspiracyabsurdismslapstick comedyspy spoof
Themes:
unlikely heromurderdeathbetrayalescapedeceptionsurveillance
Mood:
james bond spoof
Locations:
restaurantchurchswimming poolhelicoptersnowmotorcycleairplanelondon englandelevatorkitchenwheelchairrooftopyachtboat chasecable car
Characters:
psychiatristsniperrussianchinesesniper rifle
Period:
2010s
Story:
bumbling herorolls roycemistaken identityfightcharacter name in titleviolencesequelflashbackdogdancingexplosionknifechasethree word titlesurprise ending β€¦pistolcell phonebeatingfistfightmachine gunshot in the chesturinationslow motion scenepunched in the facecatswordbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsecond partbritishshot in the backspyfoot chaseassassincookingname in titlemountaindisguiseambulancemansionfalse accusationbirthday partynews reportshot in the legon the runtrainingone against manybinocularskeyumbrellarace against timekicked in the facescene during end creditsshot in the shoulderbodyguardthreatened with a knifemercenarysecret agentsilencerespionagequeencasinosubtitled scenechainsawmissiletraitorgolfmartial arts masterbulletassassination attemptdrughong kongtemplekicked in the stomachladderfaked deathmind controlmonkfemale killerstupiditybuddhistreverse footageconstruction sitehit in the crotchimpostorkicked in the crotchhypnosisframe uppunched in the chesthot tubparachuteswitzerlandgadgetchainbullet timedrugged drinkfemale assassinprime ministershot through a windowtranslatorvideo surveillancebrainwashinggerman shepherdparkourcomputer crackervacuum cleaneramputeeflarefall from heightbody bagkicked in the headfilmed killingrogue agenttibetwoman in a bikiniwoman fights a mancrazymartial arts trainingcoup d'etatmolefemale bosssnowmobilerookieassassination plotdouble agentman in a wheelchairhidden guntrail of bloodgadgetrysurprise during end creditsbuddhist monkgadget carcoming out of retirementshipping containerbritish secret serviceoutnumberedincompetencegrappling hookassassination of presidentqueen elizabeth iibase jumpingswiss alpsminigungongformer spyplaying golftalking carzodiac boatginger catbuckingham palacegarbage chuteklutzjumping between buildingskiss of lifepoker chipsnapping fingersvacuumingbrainwashed assassinassassination teamhoistpremierman faintingwalking over hot coalsmens roomman wearing lipstickrunning on roofsurface to air misslebehavioral sciencevoice activation (See All)

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Pearl Harbor (2001)
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Pearl Harbor (2001)

Pearl Harbor is a classic tale of romance set during a war that complicates everything. It all starts when childhood friends Rafe and Danny become Army Air Corps pilots and meet Evelyn, a Navy nurse. Rafe falls head over heels and next thing you know Evelyn and Rafe are hooking up. Then Rafe volunte β€¦ers to go fight in Britain and Evelyn and Danny get transferred to Pearl Harbor. While Rafe is off fighting everything gets completely whack and next thing you know everybody is in the middle of an air raid we now know as "Pearl Harbor." (Read More)

Subgenre:
epichistorical event
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathjealousypregnancydrinkingmilitaryrobberylonelinesstheftgamblingcourageu.s. military
Mood:
rain
Locations:
hospitalbarbeachtrainairplaneboatbicycleairportwheelchairseaenglandshipbaseballsubmarinefishing boat
Characters:
father son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboysoldiernursedancerthieflove trianglebest friendjapanesefrenchgermanchildhood friendfiance fiancee relationship β€¦military officermilitary policejapanese military (See All)
Period:
world war two1940s1920syear 1941year 1942
Story:
whistlechampagneboxingfightsexbloodflashbackdogbare chested malegunkissdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosion β€¦pistolfirecryingshot to deathunderwearmachine guncameradrinkbattleundressinglettershootingbeertearsbombplace name in titleprayerbandwomanmapchild abuseexploding carcoffinunderwater scenecontroversyspankingmarriage proposaldrowningracial slurpilotprologuetentreadingu.s. presidentconvertibleamerican flaginjectionpresidenttragic eventgolfcaptainsabotagesyringereference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menfaintingcookwatching a movieexploding buildingblockbustersurfingrailway stationcolonelbar fightbroken legpresumed deadmechanictokyo japandentistbombingu.s. armyboxer shortsnewsreel footagetheatre audienceaviationamerican presidentairplane crashhawaiiparachutelens flarelieutenantweatherfriendship between womencoca colamedaltennesseeexploding truckmilitary basekitesurfboardvolunteeru.s. navytop secretfamous scoreslappingbroken noseair raidexploding shipaircraft carrierstutteringadmiraldogfightvictoryaerial combatsecret missionbiplaneexploding airplaneradartorpedopacific oceanrevolving doorbattleshipdefeatpassing outmorninglong island new yorkpearl harbordishwasherhangarorigamidyslexiasunburnclotheslineinfamymissing in actionfairy godmotherparty hatkamikazeair raid sirenroyal air forcewolf whistlefleetbattle of britainsanta claus costumeu.s. sailorreference to franklin d rooseveltspy cameraair attackdetonationdog tagssundayyear 1925gunnertrapped underwateralepatrioticmpradio operatorbail outhand on buttreturning from the deadeye testjapanese navyoil leakaspiring pilothistorically inaccurateblack smokedoolittle raidjitterbug the dancemayday the call for help (See All)

The Black Dahlia (2006)
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The Black Dahlia (2006)

In 1946, the former boxers Dwight "Bucky" Bleichert and Lee Blanchard are policemen in Los Angeles. Lee has a good relationship with his chief and uses a box fight between them to promote the department and get a raise to the police force. They succeed and are promoted to homicide detectives, workin β€¦g together. Bucky becomes a close friend of Lee and his girlfriend Kay Lake, forming a triangle of love. When the corpse of the aspirant actress 'Elizabeth Short (I)' is found mutilated, Lee becomes obsessed to solve the case called by the press Black Dahlia. Meanwhile, Bucky's investigation leads him to a Madeleine Linscott, the daughter of a powerful and wealthy constructor that resembles the Black Dahlia. In an environment of corruption and lies, Bucky discloses hidden truths. (Read More)

Subgenre:
silent movie
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipmurderdeathsuicidetorturegangsterdeceptionvoyeurismrobberyobsessionblackmailredemptionsurveillancegreed β€¦wealthpolice investigationpolice corruptionfather daughter incest (See All)
Mood:
rainneo noir
Locations:
beachhotelmotorcyclelos angeles californianightclubpolice stationpolice carmotelshedcar firelesbian bar
Characters:
husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerprostitutepolice officernursedancerphotographersister sister relationshipthieflove triangle β€¦jewishlustalcoholicpolice detectivegermanpolice shootoutpimpu.s. soldiersuicide by pistol (See All)
Period:
1940syear 1947
Story:
boxing matchmillionairechampagneboxingfightbased on novelnuditybloodviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackmale rear nudity β€¦bare chested malecigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingknifelesbian kissleg spreadingthree word titlepantiespistolbased on true storytopless female nudityvoice over narrationshootoutbeatingcorpseblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestslow motion scenesecretfalling from heightpaintinglingerieinterrogationvoyeurcolor in titlecriminalsubjective cameracleavagefoot chasenewspaperflashlightbandstrangulationdeath of friendthroat slittingdinerwhite pantiesscantily clad femalefemme fataleshot in the foreheadbartenderracial slurflash forwardconfessionlocker roomliarcover upknocked outdeath of childscargymfilm within a filmelectiontypewritercross dressingclass differencesnewspaper headlinedismembermentblood spatterblack americanchild murdergirl in pantiesriotpornographywaiterkilling an animalno pantiesbreaking and enteringreference to adolf hitlersexual attractionmutilationwatching a moviehollywood californiaboxerdysfunctional marriagenew year's evefollowing someonebroken legambitionearthquakecrime sceneanti semitismswitchbladeunderage drinkingpartnergash in the facemovie setfalling to deathexploding headdisembowelmentprideautopsydeath of sistershadowtuxedocrowtorso cut in halfhit with a baseball batdead dogfemale female kissdoppelgangerpost world war twopromiscuous womancremationgun in mouthfountainspiral staircasetrue crimepolice chiefgardenerwhodunitpolice captainunconsciousnesshollywood signchandelierburnt bodyshot through the mouthcowardaspiring actressdisfigured facemugshotantiqueracial discriminationsocialiteplant in titleflash camerapublicitythroat cutwoman wearing black lingeriebigotgarrotehidden moneynew year's eve partycigarette holdermovie projectorfall to deathcandelabramodel airplanesparringscreen testracial violencesmoking after sexunsolved crimepet storehollywood boulevardlesbian sluryear 1946cut in halfteeth knocked outmovie extraattacked from behindswing musicu.s. sailorreference to victor hugohuman brandingporno filmstag filmbuilding contractorlong shotreference to rita hayworthbird's eye shotfirst person narrativesanta barbara californiablack dahliachinatown los angelesreference to peter lorreforensic psychologistpellet gunfalling through a staircasechelsea smileconga linemug shotstuffed dogreference to david o selznickzoot suit16mm projectorglasgow smilepolice pathologistreference to gene autryscottish americanbirdseye shotdeputy district attorneysex on a kitchen tablereference to bugsy siegelreference to mickey cohensouthern american accentming vasepack of hundred dollar billsreference to the keystone kops (See All)

The Eye (2002)
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The Eye (2002)

A blind girl gets a cornea transplant so that she would be able to see again. However, she got more than what she bargained for when she realised she could even see ghosts. And some of these ghosts are down right unfriendly. So she embarks on a journey to find the origins of her cornea and to reveal β€¦ the history of the previous dead owner ... (Read More)

Subgenre:
supernatural horrorasian horror
Themes:
blindnessdeathsuicideghostsupernatural powercancerforgiveness
Mood:
nightmare
Locations:
hospitalcemeteryelevatorkitchen
Characters:
mother daughter relationshipboygirlsister sister relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipdoctor patient relationship
Story:
blind girlperson on fireflashbackexplosionbased on true storyfirevoice over narrationmirrorremakehallucinationbedroomconcertexploding carhangingtragic event β€¦surgeryslow motionjumping from heightfatewoman in jeopardytensionvisiondead childalternate realitydisfigurementexorcismviolinistblindcroweyetraffic jamhallwaypsychic powertraffic accidentbus rideconductorburn victimimmolationclairvoyanceable to see the deadhorror movie remadechild suicidevirtualityprecognitioneye surgeryloss of eyesightgas leakeye transplantchain reactiontransplantationcorneal transplantstring ensembleeye operation (See All)

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Safe Haven (2013) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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Safe Haven (2013)

When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: β€¦ one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family. But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her . . . a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo's empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven. (Read More)

Subgenre:
melodramaindependent filmfish out of water
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipmurderghostfearescapedanceinvestigationdeceptionparanoiaredemptionhome invasionhopecouragepolice investigation
Mood:
rainneo noir
Locations:
barbeachforestsmall townboatbusbicyclewoodspolice stationpolice carlakegas stationyachtbus station
Characters:
husband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfemale protagonistpolice officerdetectivelittle girlwaitresspolice detectiveex husband ex wife relationshipuncle nephew relationshipsingle father
Story:
protective maleparaderescuefightbased on novelflashbackdogtwo word titlebare chested malekissphotographknifesurprise endingfirebeating β€¦dreamfistfightblondecamerabikinibrawlsecretlettershowdownheld at gunpointcafeneighborhallucinationrevolverflashlightmontagebridgedinerfishfalse accusationfishingchild in perilpolice officer killedon the runattempted murdercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguewidowermini skirtproduct placementdomestic violenceamerican flagdarkisolationfireworksarsoncorrupt copsingle parentanswering machinerevelationspearnipples visible through clothingheavy rainsociopathscene during opening creditsjoggingdesperationhaunted by the pastbraveryboston massachusettsmanhuntconvenience storeshot in the facerowboatcigarette lightergasolinelonerpierdark pastferryabusive husbandsouthern accentvodkadrifterdark secretspiral staircasepaintfake identityblonde womancomic reliefsailboatsailingstabbed in the armself defenseyoung womancoastpolice captaincabin in the woodswoman kills a mannorth carolinachick flickbadgemysterious womantragic pastwoman in a bikinirealtorfourth of julyhoodiehouse firewanted posterraccooncctvsurveillance footage555 phone numbermarinasouth carolinadyed hairdocksman fights a womanmale singermysterious pastgeneral storeman punches a womancaught in the raincoastal townseclusionriding a buswoman murders a mansandcastlemeet cuteattacked from behindsuspended copfalling off a bicyclehooded sweatshirtwalking in the woodsstorekeepercctv cameraabused wifealcoholic copcan of paintplaying in the surf (See All)

Heartbreakers (2001)
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Heartbreakers (2001)

Max and Page are a mother and daughter con team. Max seduces wealthy men into marrying her, then Page seduces them into infidelity so Max can rake them over the divorce court coals. And then it's on to the next victim.

Subgenre:
caper
Themes:
drunkennessdeathrevengemarriageinfidelitymoneyadulteryweddingdeceptionextramarital affairunfaithfulnesssurveillancefalling in lovewealth
Mood:
wedding night
Locations:
new york citybarbeachrestaurantswimming poolhotelboatgas stationyacht
Characters:
husband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlpriestlawyersecurity guardmaidsecretaryrussian
Story:
rolls roycemillionairechampagnesexf ratedone word titlecigarette smokingsingingsurprise endingpantiescell phonesongcorpsecar accidentheld at gunpoint β€¦dead bodyrevolverdisguisemansiondouble crossfemme fatalecigar smokingmarriage proposalbartenderlimousinebinocularsmicrophonemini skirtpay phonestatuebanksensualitymanipulationtragic eventblindfoldheart attacksex toygolffarcered dresssecurity camerafraudfloridascamtelescopecynicismministeritalian americanframe upcon artistspyingdeceithousekeeperworld trade center manhattan new york citywedding receptionflat tireauctiondrugged drinkjunkyardlegssailboatbillionairebachelorman in underwearvaletbody in a trunkpursedruggedpalm treehorninesswoman in a bikinifemale criminalwoman smokertycoonfake accentgold diggerone last jobpassing outcaught in the actrudenessroom serviceenglish subtitles in originalstar gazingdistractionchop shopbellhopcognachotel suiteheavy smokerpink dresscredit card fraudart auctionfake injurycon trickginger catdecolletagedown blousewoman wearing a micro mini skirtrolling down a hillstuck in mudshort dressbody in a car trunktight dressbridal shopchoking on foodmoney counterfalling into mudfemale stuck in sticky substancereference to deepak choprapalm beach floridacrashing into a treepumping gasairbag deployedcabin cruiserman tied to a bedspike strip (See All)

Raging Bull (1980)
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Raging Bull (1980)

When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps  β€¦it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone. (Read More)

Subgenre:
stand up comedybased on autobiography
Themes:
drunkennessjealousyweddingextramarital affairangerdivorcebrutalityparanoiadysfunctional familymafiaredemption
Locations:
new york citybarrestaurantswimming poolhotelnightclubchicago illinois
Characters:
husband wife relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipphotographertough guycomedianself destructivenessbrother in law sister in law relationshiptalking to oneself in a mirrorself hatred
Period:
1960s1940s
Story:
prizefighterboxingfightbloodviolencetelephone callbeatingfistfightmirrorcameraarrestbrawlanimal in titlecompetitionmanhattan new york city β€¦domestic violencesadnesschampionmachismocoachiceragejail celldysfunctional marriagephone boothhome movieparking garagerampageunderage drinkingconfrontationitalian americanbackstagediscussionmiami floridaprideblack eyemale male kisspunchneighborhoodstage showhit in the faceviolence against womendetroit michiganfilm camerasweatinfatuationarenawrathbumoverweightbroken nosemiddle agedecadencein medias resprice of famebronx new york cityneglected wiferise and fallcleveland ohioslapsolitary confinementjealous husbandtroubled marriageendurancesnorricamstatutory rapefistwashed up starboxing gymhit with a car doormadison square garden manhattan new york citymarriage crisissports manchampionship beltfighting moviefixed fighthot tempernagging wifemale slaps a malefake nosehematomapathological jealousy (See All)

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The Remains Of The Day (1993)
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The Remains Of The Day (1993)

A rule bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in pre-WWII Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained venee β€¦r of servitude. (Read More)

Subgenre:
historical event
Themes:
self sacrificefriendshippoliticsmemorydeath of fatherunrequited lovewealth
Locations:
carbicycleengland
Characters:
father son relationshipdoctorjewishmaidolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchgermanamerican
Period:
1930s1940s1950s
Story:
flowerbased on noveldogkisssingingcryinghorsebookbritishnewspaperold manmansionpoliticiandinnerdriving β€¦marriage proposalhorse ridingloss of fatherclass differencespubrecord playerterminal illnesswaiterloyaltyreference to adolf hitlerservantanti semitismworkbutlerenglishseasideattractionhousekeepercareerpigeonmelancholyauctionprime ministerunhappy marriagepost warestaterepressionstroketaverntoastambassadorupper classbritaincountry housenazismestrangementping pongbroken bottlerecordhigh societycongressmanboarding housemanorrunning out of gasreference to winston churchillmaster servant relationshipcollapsepolitical unrestsocial classestranged wifedeliberate crueltypre warservicecountry homeemployerclass systemtripping and fallingupstairs downstairsdomestic servantfox hunthoundbilliard roomsoaking feetgodfather godson relationshipnazi sympathizerrepressed lovesetting the table (See All)

The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (1988) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (1988)

A re-run of many of the gags from the original TV series 'Police Squad'. An Airplane type spoof, this time with the an incompetent lieutenant (Drebin) who always 'gets his man'. Visual gags come thick and fast, and it's impossible to catch them all with one viewing. The plot.. Queen Elizabeth II of  β€¦England is coming to town, and Vincent Ludwig has plans to assassinate her using a brainwashed baseball player. (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstickindependent filmcult filmabsurdismslapstick comedypolice procedural
Themes:
unlikely heromurderinvestigationpolice investigation
Mood:
satirespoofparodycar chasebreaking the fourth walllaw enforcement satire
Locations:
hospitalbeachcarlos angeles californiaboatwheelchairpolice stationbaseballlaboratorycar on fire
Characters:
policedetectivepolice detectivevillainmayorpolice shootoutstudent driver
Period:
1980s
Story:
bumbling herobumblersequelgunexplosionfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titleshootoutfistfighturinationcondomgunfightfalling from heightrevolver β€¦scientistassassincookingterroristtoiletfishdinnerexploding carfemme fatalebased on tv seriesmicrophonestatueevil manopening action sceneexclamation point in titlepresidentfirst partobscene finger gesturefireworksgraffitiqueengameassassination attemptspin offexploding buildingblockbusterpress conferencemind controlscamembarrassmentstupiditybloody nosebribeaquariumstadiumirreverencerocketharborbrainwashingschemefirearminformantfish tankexploding truckbaseball gameopera singerwoman wearing only a man's shirtmicroscopebriton abroadpencrazy humorassassination plotfat womansex on first datesafe sexbased on cult tv seriescomic violencebeaverumpiregag humorairbagfake orgasmdefenestrationimplied fellatiodriving instructorhit with a doorplayer pianowalking on a ledgebrainwashed assassinsteamrollerspin off from cult favoritesex wearing a condomfoot popping kissrun over by a steamrollerrunning over a fire hydrantanaheim angelsroom fireballparklearner driver (See All)

This Is The End (2013)
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This Is The End (2013)

All 'Jay Baruchel' (qv) expected coming to LA was a fun time with 'Seth Rogen' (qv) with all the wild partying to have both by themselves and at 'James Franco' (qv)'s housewarming party. Suddenly, the Rapture hits and the Biblical Apocalypse has begun. Now, Jay and Seth are desperately sheltering in β€¦ James' house for rescue along with a few other friends. Together, they must band together to attempt to survive the end of the world, only for Jay to find that they are all too dumb and superficial to do it until they discover the only way out. (Read More)

Subgenre:
black comedysupernatural
Themes:
self sacrificedrunkennessfriendshipdeathrapeescapemonsterredemptioncelebrityhome invasionpanicapocalypsecannibalism
Mood:
goresatireparodyself parody
Locations:
helicopterlos angeles californiabathtubwaterairportkitchen
Characters:
actor director writerhomosexualactoractressreference to godbiblecanadianself referential
Story:
person on firerescuebloodmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingexplosionsingingpartyknifechaseerection β€¦pistolfirecell phonebeatingblood splattercar accidenturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facefalling from heightpaintingvomitingbeercar crashmarijuanademonhallucinationprayerf worddecapitationsurvivalfoot chasegay sluraxevideo cameramansionmontageimpalementcocaineexploding carsevered headman with glassesno opening creditshit by a carcreaturenews reportracial slurlibrarycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter's point of view camera shotkicked in the facebaseball batcrossfilm within a filmexploding bodybasementcharacter says i love yousevered armchainsawactor playing himselfclaim in titlefalling down stairsburned alivetied to a bedloss of friendhollywood californiagiantskullend of the worldbreakfastcrushed to deathearthquakeeaten alivecameocannibalchaosconvenience storefalling to deathensemble castreference to satanstabbed in the legheavenjumping through a windowthrown through a windoweye gougingknife throwingraised middle fingersiegebarbecuelens flaredemonic possessiongay stereotypeburned to deathcrude humorexploding helicopterexorcismpipe smokingfast motion scenedrugged drinkhit with a baseball batmarijuana jointporn magazinehiding in a closetgun in mouthgiant monstersex slaveselfishnessmale rapehelicopter crashhit by a truckecstasyfall from heightbased on short filmcrushed headcar set on firematchrecreational vehiclebutt slapsaintscatological humorwoman slaps a manraptureactress playing herselflootingmovie posterfalling through the floormoney falling through the airvideo diarygiant creaturedrinking urinefinger cutphallic symbolmagic mushroomecstasy the drugdemon rapehit on the head with a rockbitten in the facedamnationhalosinkholefriends who hate each otherreference to lindsay lohanreference to george clooneysevered nosesleeping in a bathtubreference to sandra bullockascending to heavenreference to new kids on the blockreference to the backstreet boys (See All)

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The Good Son (1993)
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The Good Son (1993)

Following his mother's death, Mark is sent to Maine to visit his aunt and uncle while his father goes on a business trip to Tokyo. Mark meets his cousin, Henry, and the two quickly form a friendship. However, Henry begins to show signs of violent behavior that worry Mark.

Subgenre:
melodramasuspensepsycho thriller
Themes:
friendshipmurderdeathjealousydeceptionpsychopathbrutalityparanoiagriefmental illnesscrueltydying mother
Mood:
darkness
Locations:
hospitalsnowsmall towndesertnew england
Characters:
friendchildrenboybrother sister relationshipcousin cousin relationshipaunt nephew relationship
Period:
1990s
Story:
rescue from drowningrescuedogcigarette smokingcryingface slapcatfalling from heightgood versus evilchild in perilduelattempted murderorganized crimeliardeath of child β€¦manipulationstalkingloss of motherhatechild murdermaniacsociopathlifting someone into the airvandalismblack humortensioncrossbowfight to the deathconfrontationloss of sondeath threatscissorsice skatinghighwaycliffdead boyphysical abusedead dogvillain played by lead actorauntkilling a doganimal abuseclimbingcigaretteloss of childkiller childmenacetreehousedeath of title characterpsychological torturefemale victimlobsterabandoned warehousehide and seekwoman in dangerfratricidecat and mousedeeply disturbed personevil childtragic villainchild swearingblond boyfrozen lakefamily in dangerchild herocold weatherbusiness tripdummymischiefcliffhangerfalling through icechild smoking cigarettechased by a dogson murders mothersmoking a cigaretteattempted drowningdisbelieving adultderangedreal life siblings as fictional siblingsscuffleevil smilerandom violenceactor breaking typecastchild psychiatristbrother murders sisterbody floating in watercar pileupchild fratricidefalling into frozen waterkids playingmother murders own childcliffhanging (See All)

Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Wanting to learn from the best, aspiring boxer Maggie Fitzgerald wants Frankie Dunn to train her. At the outset he flatly refuses saying he has no interest in training a girl. Frankie leads a lonely existence, alienated from his only daughter and having few friends. Maggie's rough around the edges b β€¦ut shows a lot of grit in the ring and he eventually relents. Maggie not only proves to be the boxer he always dreamed of having under his wing but a friend who fills the great void he's had in his life. Maggie's career skyrockets but an accident in the ring leads her to ask Frankie for one last favor. (Read More)

Subgenre:
tragedyboxing movieboxing film
Themes:
deathbrutalityguilt
Locations:
hospitallos angeles californialondon englandwheelchairenglandgas stationusacatholic church
Characters:
father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshippriestlawyersister sister relationshipwaitresscatholicdeath of hero
Story:
music score composed by directordirected by starboxingsuicide attemptfightf ratednumber in titlethree word titlebirthdayprayercaliforniaambulancedinerno opening creditsvoice over β€¦racial slurbased on short storypay phonegiftprofanitylas vegas nevadaeuropestrong female characterboxerstrong female leadjanitornicknamedeath of protagonistvoice over letterage differenceunderdogirish americanreading aloudeuthanasiarestroomamputeecheering crowdhospital bedhillbillyamputationwhite trashrobebroken nosedeath of title characterwriting a letterfemale athleteassisted suicidedeterminationcamera focus on female buttmentor protege relationshipboxing glovespublic phonebloody facemissourinew housewelfarefamily conflictcupcakebottled waterdisneylandreference to mickey mousevhs tapehospital visitboxing gymglass eyeridiculeadrenalinefemale boxerboxing trainerquadriplegicstoolairplane ticketfighting movieasking for helpleg amputationfamily disapprovalexpensive gifttitle fightneck injuryclogged toiletrespiratorfamily betrayalelbowed in faceboxing managerwomen boxingrednecksboxing knockoutreference to hboreference to yeatswatching boxing on tvboxing koreturn to sender (See All)

The Naked Gun 2Β½: The Smell Of Fear (1991) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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The Naked Gun 2Β½: The Smell Of Fear (1991)

Lt. Frank Drebbin returns to save the day once again. This time he's out to foil the "big boys" in the energy business. A top scientist (Dr Mainheimer) is about to publish his report on energy supply for the future. Things don't look good for the traditional suppliers; oil, coal and nuclear. To save β€¦ their industries, the suppliers kidnap Mainheimer and replace him with a decoy with a more favourable report. Jane, the Dr's secretary, is Drebbin's old flame; they're passionate love affair is thus rekindled. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmslapstick comedypolice proceduralcult comedy
Themes:
unlikely herokidnappinginvestigation
Mood:
spooflaw enforcement satire
Locations:
wheelchair
Characters:
policetattoopolice detective
Period:
1990s
Story:
bumbling herobumblerrescuenumber in titlesequelgundigit in titleface slapsecond partvibratorcriminalgood versus evilbound and gaggedfemme fatalelooking at the camera β€¦based on tv seriesbuxomrace against timeu.s. presidentbusinesspresidentcaptivemouseblockbusterimpersonationgaggedpart of trilogywhite houseecologybroken glasssex talkenvironmentalamerican presidentbalconyrefrigeratordoppelgangertimebombmegaphonemale protagonistfirst ladycrime fighterlobsterpsychotronic filmsex shopbouquetcrazy humorpolice sirenpolitical leaderguard dogtime bombsexual innuendored light districtbased on cult tv seriesfire hosesequel with unusual numberautomatic riflecomedic sex scenegreyhound bushit with a doornuclear energyfraction in titlecorporate americafrogmansewagewearing a wireescapadethe white houselion attackspin off sequelevil industrialist (See All)

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Drunken Master (1978)
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Drunken Master (1978)

The father of Wong Fei-hong, who has been attempting to teach his son kung-fu, but has found him too disobedient to teach and decides to send him off to his uncle, a cruel and torturous master of the 8-Drunken Genii kung-fu. After much suffering the son comes back to rescue the father from an assass β€¦in. (Read More)

Subgenre:
slapstickmartial artscult filmcoming of ageslapstick comedy
Themes:
drunkennessrevengedrinkingherohumiliationgamblingalcoholismphilosophy
Locations:
restaurantfight in restaurant
Characters:
father son relationshipfriendtough guywarrioraction heroalcoholicteacher student relationship
Story:
tramprescuefightviolencebare chested malefistfightfoodbattlebrawllettervomitingshowdownhand to hand combatfightingcombat β€¦kung fugood versus evilassassinwineambusheatingsnakedisarming someoneone man armytrainingone against manymartial artistfirst partbare chested male bondagestylized violencemartial arts masterloyaltyhead buttchop sockymale underwearfight to the deathrivalmeditationinsultstick fightuncleshamekung fu fightingkung fu classickung fu masterfemale fighterdrunkardfighting styledisciplinefemale martial artistmastercontract killeryoung mantai chibo staffwu shucomeuppancedojotrainershaking handsrestaurant ownertraining montagegluttonytrousersflying kickmaster apprentice relationshiptroublemakersaketough womanbody castjade (See All)

A Cure For Wellness (2016)
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A Cure For Wellness (2016)

An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company's CEO from an idyllic but mysterious "wellness center" at a remote location in the Swiss Alps. He soon suspects that the spa's miraculous treatments are not what they seem. When he begins to unravel its terrifying secrets, his sanity is te β€¦sted, as he finds himself diagnosed with the same curious illness that keeps all the guests here longing for the cure. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspensesupernatural
Themes:
deathsuiciderapeincestdeath of father
Mood:
nightdarkness
Locations:
trainswimming poolbathtubwater
Characters:
father daughter relationshipdoctornurse
Story:
curerescuefemale nuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditysex scenefemale rear nuditytelephone callfire β€¦beercar crashmountainvoice overloss of fatherhealththerapyheart attackexperimentmedicinegothicpatienttherapistnosebleedbossbroken legdentistbloody nosedeersaunaswitzerlandsexual assaultmenstruationjukeboxsexual violencebicyclingsicknessmercedes benzinmatespaalpsemployeetoothcrossword puzzlecrutcheuropeantreatmentdehydrationswiss alpstooth pullingplaster castfirst menstruationdaughter murders fatherbentleydaughter kills fatherflying a kiterolex watchrape scene (See All)

Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
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Much Ado About Nothing (1993)

Young lovers Hero and Claudio are to be married in one week. To pass the time, they conspire with Don Pedro to set a "lover's trap" for Benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite sparring partner. Meanwhile, the evil Don Jon conspires to break up the wedding by accusing Her β€¦o of infidelity. In the end, though, it all turns out to be "much ado about nothing." (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent film
Themes:
friendshipdeathrevengemarriagejealousydanceweddingfuneraldeceptionjusticefather daughter incest
Mood:
breaking the fourth wall
Characters:
husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipdancermusicianpriestvillaincousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationship
Period:
16th century
Story:
bumblerdirected by starmistaken identityfemale nuditymale nuditymale frontal nuditydogkissfemale rear nuditydancingsingingpartyshowerbased on playcrying β€¦songhorseslow motion scenemasklietearsmontagepoliticianfalse accusationduelwritten and directed by cast membermassagelightningpranksensualitycountrysidecrosssadnessgardenreference to william shakespeareespionageprinceeavesdroppinghonorpicnicpresumed deadcelebrationsufferingthundermourningintriguemisunderstandingframe upswinghorseback ridingface maskset upfountainhomecomingschemeflutevillagovernorbachelorvenice italybullheirmarriage engagementbattle of the sexesopposites attractbritish renaissancevineyardcourtshipbride and groomveilchurch bellfeastmatchmakermistreatmentnobilityclothes linefortuneendurancecountconsumptionmockeryblack leathershakespeare playconstabletuscanydisgraceslanderfire eatergrapesrhymejesterwitvirtuemasked balldishonormasquerade partybugleoverhearingfriarsonnetsupperwife and husband lead actorsnobledisloyaltyadorationvow of celibacyloathingshakespeare's much ado about nothingspreading a rumorfalse reporthedgepadua italysextonsighingmessina italyantipodespiper (See All)

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Gosford Park (2001) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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Gosford Park (2001)

Set in the 1930s, the story takes place in an old-fashioned English country house where a weekend shooting party is underway. The story centers on the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, William McCordle. Getting on in years, William has become benefactor to many of his relatives and β€¦ friends. As the weekend goes on, secrets are revealed, and it seems everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it? (Read More)

Subgenre:
period dramacomedy of manners
Themes:
murderinfidelitymoneyjealousyadulteryinvestigationextramarital affairblackmailunfaithfulnessunrequited lovehuntingmurder investigationpolice investigationmurder of fathermurder of husband
Locations:
bathtubkitchenengland
Characters:
mother son relationshipsingeractorsister sister relationshipmaidamerican abroadjewish american
Period:
1930s
Story:
benefactorcigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingknifetelephone callplace name in titlepianoprayergay slurorphanmansiondinnerbird β€¦cigar smokingcoffeelibraryscreaminguniformpoisonumbrellascreamfalse eyelashesclass differencesdressheavy rainfaintingsexual attractioncookcaught having sexservantcrushorphanagefalse identitymilkbreakfastpet dogensemble castbutlercard playingproducerfilm producervegetarianhousekeeperpolice inspectormoney problemsmovie producerfake identityestatewhodunitvaletautumnupper classactual animal killedhouse partycountry houseillegitimate childfinancial problemunwanted kissfake accentphonographhigh societysaying gracescottish accentscottishillegitimate sonensemble filmmanorscotsmancountry estatemanor housebiological fathermaster servant relationshipchambermaidcucumbersnobberybirth motherrich snobbreakfast in bedsocial classdriving in the rainbiological motherconstablereference to greta garbocountry homeclass systempre world war twoyear 1932upstairs downstairsdomestic servantwaiting in lineconscientious objectorjamdeath by poisonglass of milklong lost relativegreen dresspheasantspilled coffeeinterrupted kisschamber potshooting partystabbed in chesttraveling shotmarmaladereference to nerolap dogdoor shut in facekicking a dogreference to charlie chandenouementreference to clara bowreference to claudette colbertcucumber on eyeshot water bottlebumbling detectivelady's maidreference to father christmas (See All)

The Kid (2000)
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The Kid (2000)

Russ Duritz ('Bruce Willis' (qv)) is a wealthy L.A. image consultant, but as he nears 40, he's cynical, dogless, chickless, estranged from his father ('Daniel von Bargen' (qv)), and he has no memories of his childhood. One night he surprises an intruder ('Spencer Breslin' (qv)), who turns out to be  β€¦a kid, almost 8 years old. There's something oddly familiar about the chubby lad, whose name is Rusty. The boy's identity sparks a journey into Russ's past that the two of them take - to find the key moment that has defined who Russ is. Two long-suffering women look on with disbelief: Russ's secretary, Janet('Lily Tomlin' (qv)), and his assistant, the lovely Amy, to whom Rusty takes a shine. What, and who, is at the end of this journey? (Read More)

Subgenre:
melodrama
Themes:
weddingtime travelredemptionchildhood
Locations:
los angeles californiaairport
Characters:
father son relationshipbullylittle boyself improvement
Period:
1960s2000s
Story:
boxing matchboxingfightdogfistfighturinationdinermarriage proposaltrainingpilotscartherapistvideotapewilhelm screamwedding reception β€¦cartoon on tvbully comeuppancebachelorhollywood signporschefather son estrangementbiplanecomeuppanceboxing glovesbirthmarkmodel airplanesparringindifferencecrisis of consciencealtering historycynicoverweight childhot dog vendorschoolyard fightlife lessonanchorwomanthree legged dogtwitchinner childboxing lessonimage consultantolder version of selfyounger version of self (See All)

Deadpool (2016)
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Deadpool (2016)

This is the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts do β€¦wn the man who nearly destroyed his life. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial artsblack comedysuperheroabsurdismsuperhero spoof
Themes:
blindnessfriendshipmurderdeathrevengekidnappingchristmasbetrayaltortureescapedeceptionbrutalitysupernatural powercancerredemption β€¦sadismvengeance (See All)
Mood:
goresatirerainparodybreaking the fourth wall
Locations:
new york citybarhelicoptersnowmotorcycleairplanetaxiapartmentstrip clubtaxi driverlaboratorysuvcar motorcycle chasewater tortureshooting from a car
Characters:
teenagerafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooteenage girlprostitutehostagetough guywarrioraction herobest friendinterracial relationshiprussiangirlfriend β€¦self mutilationself referentialevil doctorself healing (See All)
Period:
2010s
Story:
cureblind womanperson on fireboxingrescuefightcharacter name in titlebloodmale nudityviolenceone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nudity β€¦flashbackmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenekissfemale rear nudityphotographexplosionknifechasepistolfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutwoman on topbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facebattleswordgunfightbrawlsex in bedbare buttfalling from heightmaskvomitingbased on comicshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassescar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverstripperscientistshot in the backf worddecapitationgood versus evilhalloweengay slurbound and gaggedstrap on dildosword fightbased on comic bookambushstrangulationaxemassacremansionwomanmontageimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestmapnonlinear timelineexploding carsevered headman with glassesanti heroone man armydrawingdouble crossvoice overnews reportshot in the legmarriage proposaltransformationtalking to the camerashot in the foreheadbartenderone against manydrug addictstalkerbeaten to deathstabbed in the backfantasy sequencerace against timeevil mankicked in the facechristmas treetough girlopening action scenescarbodyguardinjectionexploding bodydateneck breakingpremarital sexthreatened with a knifemercenarysemiautomatic pistoldirectorial debutprofanityshot in the armobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexvigilantedismembermentstylized violencerecord playerhenchmanpizzaterminal illnessexperimentfemale stockinged legshand grenadesabotagedestructionbulletburned alivewarehousesociopathscene during opening creditsmutantvillainesseccentricwristwatchgiantflatulencejumping from heightsevered handfollowing someoneaction heroinegun fuinterracial friendshipcrushed to deathbar fightbroken legmasked manindianpresumed deadfemale warriorduct tape over mouththugrampagewoman in jeopardydamsel in distressmale masturbationconstruction sitekatana sworddual wieldstabbed in the throathatredhit in the crotchmercilessnesspool tablestabbed in the neckgunshot woundlove at first sighttitle appears in writingimmortalitystabbed in the headstabbed in the legscene after end creditsmarvel comicsexploding headpunched in the chestdark herosketchknife fightwisecrack humorblood on shirtsuperheroinehighwaydisfigurementbody landing on a carknife throwingbetfemale doctordark pastbody countbroken armmutationtragic herokilling spreeburned to deathcrude humorstick fightshaved headsurprise after end creditsengagement ringtelepathythanksgivingbullet timeenglishman abroadtext messagingdesert eagleblood on camera lenssuffocationface maskkatanaalleyfinal showdownfire extinguisherstuffed animaljunkyardvomitfemale fighterpistol whipvigilantismhead blown offsuper strengtharms dealername callingvulgaritystabbed in the armlaundromatbullet balletbody in a trunkvigilante justiceblackboardone linerstrait jacketbusiness cardman kills a womanoffscreen killingman punching a womangun violenceaction violencecowgirl sex positionsubmachine gunstabbed in the shouldersuper powerfinal battlegurneysewing machineextreme violencedisfigured facegraphic violenceoverturning carpizza deliverybettingsuperhuman strengthboxing ringrighteous ragetragic pastwoman fights a mangarbage truckreference to star warsimmortalmasked heroestrangementaircraft carrierintergenerational friendshipscatological humorbloody violencearm cut offpolaroid camerahoodiesadistic psychopathcockney accentmind readingone woman armytext messagegoth girlcar rollovermurder spreereference to batmanviolent deathrecordfreewaygas explosionthrown from a car555 phone numberregenerationice rinkpizza delivery boywoman wearing black lingerieasphyxiationvendettatitle appears in songslow motion action scenegross out humorwoman punching a manbloody facehit with a chairpenis jokeaxe fightvoice over inner thoughtswoman punches a mansuper speedsex with foodcrushed by a cardoctor's officefairgroundinvulnerabilityorigin of herohuman experimentationman fights a womanhigh fiveperson in a car trunklifted by the throatbroken handvideo arcadex menevil scientistex special forcestied to a tableserumpunched in the crotchexploding motorcyclemotorcycle crashoxygenaction figurecarrying someonecaught in the rainsuper soldiergas chamberthrown through a windshieldshipping containerabsurd violencebreaking the fourth wall by talking to the audiencegay jokehenchwomanshort hairstabbed in the foreheadman carrying a womanshort haired femalesupervillainabandoned shiptaking a selfieterminal cancerwoman in perilsex montagenude fighthit on the head with a fire extinguisherpyrokinesispolaroid photographshot in the buttstabbed through the chestchamberchinatown manhattan new york cityflipping carreference to instagramcostumed herocovered in mudknife in the headlab coatorigin storyslow motion sequenceknife in chestreference to mel gibsondressing gownreference to sylvester stallonescrapyardtorture devicecar fliptoothpickwardrobe malfunctiontorture victimskate parkstanding sexteenage heroinehit with a fire extinguisherimpaledtooth knocked outstriking a matchdirty jokemetafictionreference to george michaelkidnapped girlfriendteenage superheroinedishonorable dischargereference to david beckhamoverpassreference to freddy kruegerreference to ikeabroken footdoggie style sex positionmatchsticksex against the wallstop actionwomen boxingfragmentation grenadelighting a matchsadistic torturezambonidraggedmultiple sex positionsreference to x menboyfriend girlfriend reunioncar cigarette lighteranimated end creditsreference to wolverinesex against a wallstrapped to a bedlockheed sr 71androgynousbiting someone's earinstant cameracarrying someone over shoulderear bitingreference to gandalf the characterreference to sinead o'connorslow motion shootoutsuperhero origindeadpoolknuckle tattoomotorcycle escortpeople magazineshort hair cutandrogynous femaleoral sex under coversregenerated limbshooting out a car windowandrogynous characterbetting poolbiting eargift cardhanging from heighthelicarrierreference to hugh jackmanreference to liam neesonreference to limp bizkitstrapped to a gurney (See All)

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Blindness (2008)
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Blindness (2008)

A city is ravaged by an epidemic of instant "white blindness". Those first afflicted are quarantined by the authorities in an abandoned mental hospital where the newly created "society of the blind" quickly breaks down. Criminals and the physically powerful prey upon the weak, hoarding the meager fo β€¦od rations and committing horrific acts. There is, however, one eyewitness to the nightmare. A woman whose sight is unaffected by the plague follows her afflicted husband to quarantine. There, keeping her sight a secret, she guides seven strangers who have become, in essence, a family. She leads them out of quarantine and onto the ravaged streets of the city, which has seen all vestiges of civilization crumble. (Read More)

Subgenre:
post apocalypsedystopiaallegory
Themes:
blindnessmurderdeathrevengesuicidemarriageinfidelityrapemoneyvoyeurismtheftbrutalityillnessexecutiongreed β€¦crueltypanicdyingapocalypsevengeancestarvation (See All)
Mood:
rainavant gardedarkness
Locations:
hospitalbarchurchhotelwatertaxielevatorurban settingtaxi drivercar theftcar thiefbus accident
Characters:
family relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americandoctorchildrensingerboyprostitutesoldierpolice officerpolicemanthiefinterracial relationshipjapanese β€¦asianterror (See All)
Story:
blind womanperson on firefightfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malegun β€¦sex scenekissfemale rear nuditytitle spoken by charactersingingsurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phonesongbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine gunshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headundressingbare buttshootingrifleheld at gunpointtearssunglassescar crashdead bodysex standing upprostitutionmale pubic hairsubjective camerasurvivalwinecandleambulancestabbingmontageeatingweaponassassinationbathcoffeebartendergunshotgravebeaten to deathprologuesuitcaseisolationobscene finger gesturesubtitled scenepowerblack americantv newsdestructionburned alivelistening to musicrace relationssurvivordiseaseragevandalismcheating husbandburialmoralitygas maskguardstealing a carinnocencemobile phonestabbed in the throatchaosstabbed in the neckshovelscissorscigarette lighterdiscriminationbathingairplane crashinfectionblind maneye patchbigotryextortiondictatorsmokedormitorybriberybarbed wiremenstruationmedical maskepidemicbreadplaguedegradationtraffic jampharmacyanarchywetting pantslistening to radiofallingroadblockbleedingn wordsurrogate motherquarantinegropingstabbed in the facedigging a graveexploding airplanepeep holeman with no namemedical professionextreme close upintercomleg injurytotalitarianismdepravitystabbed with scissorssurrogate fatherdrugstorearmageddonbechdel test failedcaught in the actsao paulo brazildevastationtraffic lightwalking stickhazmat suitransackingmatchessurrogate soncontagionrationingdark glasseshelplessnessinfectious diseaseloss of eyesightsense of sightblind childstepping in shitkicked in the shintransistor radiopretending to be blindsqualoreye examhospital wardmontevideo uruguayvisual impairmentgun sightdeserted cityeye doctorregaining sightfood rationingsmashing a tv setanimal licking someonetv control boothblind leading the blind (See All)

Rocky III (1982) is one of the best movies like City Lights (1931)
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Rocky III (1982)

Three years and 10 successful title defenses after beating Apollo Creed, with whom he has become great friends, a now wealthy Rocky Balboa is considering retirement. Fame and complacency soon cause Balboa to lose his title to Clubber Lang, who inadvertently causes the death of Rocky's trainer Mickey β€¦. Rocky sinks into a depression, and Apollo decides to train Rocky for a rematch against Lang so Rocky can try to win the title back. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial artscult filmblack comedyboxing movieboxing film
Themes:
drunkennessfriendshipdeathloverevengemarriagechristmasjealousyfearfuneralheroangerbrutalitywrestlingredemption β€¦guiltcelebrityrivalrycourage (See All)
Mood:
ambiguous ending
Locations:
barbeachswimming poolmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiapennsylvaniarunning on the beach
Characters:
husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother sister relationshippriesttough guywarrioraction herosecurity guardmayorwriter directorself doubtjewish american
Period:
1980s
Story:
boxing matchdirected by starboxingfightcharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolencesequelinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotograph β€¦surprise endingsongbeatingfistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorarrestbrawlpaintingshowdownsunglassesrunningbedpianofightingreportercaliforniamansionmontagebridgefalse accusationradiocoffinthird partcigar smokingbartenderracial slurtraininglimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguelocker roomwritten and directed by cast memberproduct placementstatuechristmas treegymamerican flagsplit screenmanagerchampionfireworksnewspaper headlineheart attackfreeze framemachismorevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorfriendship between menfamescene during opening creditshelmetjoggingragejail cellroman numeral in titlemale bondingboxerblockbusterwristwatchpress conferenceparking garagecrying mancommercialinterracial friendshipretirementreverse footagestarbraveryitalian americanbackstagehatredmercilessnesscharitypunched in the chestrivalghettotitle at the endhomoeroticismmustachephiladelphia pennsylvaniadressing roomrelease from prisonethnic slurpunchwritten by starwrestlerchallengemedia coverageposterrefereeunderdogyellingalleyfighterreturning character killed offmusclemanstrongmanscene before opening creditschampionshipfilm projectorweightliftingcheering crowdhugpush upssweatarenapopularitymarching bandpunching bagsecond chancefamous scorerepeated lineboxing ringcomebackhomeless personroman numbered sequelfamous linelifting person in airtrenchcoatbrother in lawchantingboxing glovesdutch angletrainerhit with a chaircult figureposing for a photographpinball machinebrother in law brother in law relationshipmob of reporterslifted by the throatvideo arcadecprcharacter appears on tvfilm reelgalamohawk haircutends with freeze frametraining montagefistlimousine drivercharity eventfamous songnightieboxing gymmadison square garden manhattan new york cityserenademariachi bandwrestler herosports heroboxing trainerquitting jobheavyweight boxerrockyheavyweight championcharacter appears on front page of a newspaperreference to bob hopefighting moviefoot racemontage with pop songrematchsleeper holdcommentatorreference to pinocchiocharacter appears on magazine covermerchandiseargument between coupleloudmouthtitle fightchallengerboxer herofist fightermentor student relationshipphotograph in newspaperweak heart34 year oldblacks versus italiansdeath of mentorheavyweightreference to goldilocks and the three bearsswimming lapssequel to best picture winnertv advertcontenderhusband wife hugrecap segmentsouthpawformer championworld wrestling championloss of father figurepulled into a swimming poolstrangle holdthoughts of retirement (See All)

Lions For Lambs (2007)
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Lions For Lambs (2007)

Three stories told simultaneous in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban  β€¦forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a promising student to re-engage. Decisions press upon the reporter, the student, and the soldiers. (Read More)

Themes:
self sacrificefriendshipmurderdeathpolitics
Locations:
restauranthelicoptersnowcemeterybicycle
Characters:
african americanteacherstudentteacher student relationshipprofessoru.s. soldierex student
Story:
directed by starrescuebloodflashbackexplosiontelephone callcorpsewatching tvcomputerfalling from heightrifleanimal in titledead bodycollegeclassroom β€¦reporternewspapercaliforniamontageflash forwardcollege studentscene during end creditsuniversityobscene finger gestureblack americanwashington d.c.tv newswoundwoman with glassespropagandajumping from heightbroken legirancynicismiraq warafghanistanspecial forcessnowingactivismarrogancemexican americanhead woundlecturenight visiontv reporteridealismfraternityhelicopter crashconservativerepublicanbehind enemy linesblizzardvolunteeruniversity studentcollege campusgame playingreference to richard nixonradicalvalleyu.s. senatorvietnam war veteranleg woundtalibanwar on terrorismskepticismair strikecamaraderiereference to 9 11reference to osama bin ladenreference to platojihadreference to aristotlereference to saddam husseingeorge w. bushreference to socratesafghan warinfra redmilitary draftmilitary enlistmentstitchesnewspaper officeu.s. senatereference to alexander the greatreference to the holocaustjumping from a helicopterfraternity housewhite house washington d.c.helicopter shot downpublic servicelincoln memorialreference to watergatecondoleezza ricemilitary strategyanti aircraftcondescensionfalling from a helicopterreference to the whoshorthandtimelinenews editorpolitical sciencearlington national cemeterysell outmilitary missionridgestudent activismmountain peakmilitary offensivenational mall (See All)

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