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  1. "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is a 2013 film directed by and starring Ben Stiller. The film follows the story of Walter Mitty, a daydreamer who works as a negative assets manager at Life Magazine. When the magazine's new owners decide to go digital and lay off most of the staff, Walter embarks on a journey to find a missing negative that is the key to the magazine's final print issue.

    The film is a heartwarming and visually stunning exploration of the power of imagination and the importance of seizing the moment. Ben Stiller delivers an outstanding performance as Walter Mitty, and the supporting cast, including Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, and Adam Scott, are also excellent.


    Visually, the film is a treat for the eyes, with stunning cinematography and breathtaking locations, including Iceland and Greenland. The film's score, composed by Theodore Shapiro, is also exceptional, perfectly capturing the wonder and adventure of the story.


    Overall, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is a charming and inspiring film that encourages viewers to embrace their dreams and take risks in life. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a reminder that even the most ordinary person can have an extraordinary life. It is a must-see for anyone who appreciates great storytelling and outstanding filmmaking.

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  2. "The Big Short" is a captivating movie that takes an informative and entertaining approach to the 2008 financial crisis. Based on Michael Lewis' book of the same name, the movie follows a group of investors who see the crisis coming and bet against the housing market.

    The film does an excellent job of breaking down the complex financial concepts into simple and understandable terms for the audience. The performances by the all-star cast, including Christian Bale, Steve Carell, and Ryan Gosling, are exceptional and bring the characters to life.


    The pacing of the movie is excellent, keeping the audience engaged throughout its duration. The use of humor and fourth-wall breaking adds to the enjoyment of the movie and helps break up the heavy subject matter.


    Overall, "The Big Short" is a well-crafted and thought-provoking movie that educates and entertains in equal measure. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in finance, economics, or the human impact of large-scale financial crises.

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  3. "The Hangover" is a 2009 comedy film directed by Todd Phillips. The film follows a group of friends who travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor party but wake up the next morning with no memory of the previous night and the groom missing. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis.

    The plot of the film is very simple, but it is executed brilliantly. The film is funny, entertaining, and at times, quite touching. The humor in the film is very raw and edgy, and some of the jokes are quite outrageous. The performances by the cast are all excellent, with Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis stealing the show with their hilarious antics.


    The film's pacing is also well done, as it keeps the audience engaged from beginning to end. The cinematography is impressive, and the film's setting in Las Vegas adds an element of excitement and glamour to the story. The soundtrack is also worth mentioning, as it perfectly complements the film's tone.


    Overall, "The Hangover" is a great comedy film that will make you laugh out loud. The film has a great cast, an excellent plot, and is well-directed. It's a movie that's worth watching, especially if you're looking for a good laugh.


  4. Snatch

    Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond.
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  5. A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.
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  6. American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.
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  7. Ice Age

    With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters – Manny the woolly mammoth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger and Sid the giant sloth – find an orphaned infant and decide to return it to its human parents. Along the way, the unlikely allies become friends but, when enemies attack, their quest takes on far nobler aims.

  8. Truman Burbank is the star of The Truman Show, a 24-hour-a-day reality TV show that broadcasts every aspect of his life without his knowledge. His entire life has been an unending soap opera for consumption by the rest of the world. And everyone he knows, including his wife and his best friend is really an actor, paid to be part of his life.
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  9. A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull a heist on a small-time gang who happen to be operating out of the flat next door.
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  10. The story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

  11. Home Alone

    Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin's house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day.
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  12. Finding Nemo

    Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.
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  13. The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
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  14. Cars

    Cars

    Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

  15. Shaun of the Dead is a comedy movie that follows Shaun and his friends as they try to survive a zombie apocalypse. A group of friends try to stay alive in the face of an apocalyptic event with the help of some unusual allies.

    Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 British comedy horror movie directed by Edgar Wright and starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

    It is a story about Shaun, an unlucky Londoner who lives with his girlfriend Liz and their flatmate Pete. One day, Liz breaks up with him because he has been lazy and unproductive. As a result, he gets drunk at his friend Ed's house. He wakes up the next morning to find that the world has been overrun by zombies.

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  16. The Big Lebowski is one of the best-loved films of all time, a cult classic that is considered one of the greatest comedies ever made. The film stars Jeff Bridges as The Dude.

    The film is a masterpiece of narrative, a delight for the senses, and a delight for the mind. The story centres on a man named The Dude, played by Jeff Bridges, who is on a quest for a rug. He’s accompanied by his friend Walter, played by John Goodman. It is a film that can be watched again and again, and never gets old.




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  17. American Pie is a comedy that follows the lives of several friends who made a pact to lose their virginity before they graduated high school. The film is known for its hilarious, ridiculous and sometimes cringe-worthy moments.

    This movie is about a group of high school seniors in East Great Falls, Michigan who make a pact to lose their virginity by prom night.

    The movie was written by Adam Herz and directed by Paul Weitz. It stars Jason Biggs as Jim Levenstein, Thomas Ian Nicholas as Kevin Myers, Natasha Lyonne as Nadia, Tara Reid as Vicky Lathum, Eugene Levy as Noah Levenstein and Shannon Elizabeth as Michelle Flaherty.

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  18. Adam Sandler stars in this 1996 comedy about an unsuccessful ice hockey player who turns to professional golfing.

    The movie Happy Gilmore is a comedy that was released in 1996 and was the first starring role for Adam Sandler. The movie was directed by Dennis Dugan and was produced by David Spade and Joe C Public. The movie was filmed in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The movie is about a former professional golfer, Happy Gilmore, who has turned his life around by becoming a professional hockey player.

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  19. Superbad

    Superbad is American teen comedy. The movie follows the events of two high school seniors, Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), as they make their way through the last week of high school in the company of their friends.

    Superbad is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.

    The classic comedy about two high school seniors trying to get girls was a hit when it was released in 2007. The movie, which grossed $98 million in the US, introduced us to two of the biggest clichés in the world of cinema: the douchebag and the nice guy. The former, played by Michael Cera, is socially awkward and often comes off as a loser. The latter, played by Jonah Hill, is the opposite: he's popular, funny, and has a girl friend.

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  20. Elf

    This movie has a star-studded cast including Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner and Mary Steenburgen. It tells the story of Buddy who is an elf that was mistakenly sent to the North Pole by Santa Claus. He must travel to New York to find his father.

    Elf is a 2003 American Christmas-themed comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and produced by David Maisel. The screenplay was written by David Berenbaum. The film stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, an elf who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. After learning that he is actually human, he sets off for New York City to find his father (James Caan).

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  21. There's Something About Mary is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly. It stars Cameron Diaz as Mary, Matt Dillon as Ted, Ben Stiller as Rudy, and Leslie Mann as Pat.

    There's Something About Mary is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Bobby and Peter Farrelly. It stars Cameron Diaz as the titular character with Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, and Lee Evans in supporting roles. The film tells the story of a man who has to deal with his obsessive crush on his high school classmate (Diaz) over fifteen years later.




     

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  22. A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
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  23. Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.
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  24. A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.
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  25. The Tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman.
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  26. In this sound-era silent film, a tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower seller.
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  27. Coco

    Coco

    Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
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  28. After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop the nuclear strike.
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  29. 3 Idiots

    Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's sexy daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
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  30. Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
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  31. Kizie and Manny, two ordinary people brought together by a tragic twist, embark on a bittersweet and extraordinary journey into the heart of that crazy little thing called 'life'.
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  32. Up

    Up

    Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.
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  33. Toy Story

    Toy Story

    Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
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  34. Toy Story 3

    Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.
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  35. Amélie

    At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
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  36. The Sting

    A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
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  37. In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.
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  38. Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.
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  39. The Kid

    The Kid

    A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
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  40. Chhichhore

    Following a group of friends from university as they progress into middle-age life and go their own separate ways.
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  41. Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.
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  42. Inside Out

    Inside Out

    Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Riley's guiding emotions— Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness—live in Headquarters, the control centre inside Riley's mind, where they help advise her through everyday life and tries to keep things positive, but the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
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  43. King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".
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  44. Green Book

    Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.
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  45. Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.
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  46. Klaus

    Klaus

    When Jesper distinguishes himself as the Postal Academy's worst student, he is sent to Smeerensburg, a small village located on an icy island above the Arctic Circle, where grumpy inhabitants barely exchange words, let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up and abandon his duty as a postman when he meets local teacher Alva and Klaus, a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys.
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  47. Shahid Khan is exiled after impersonating the legendary Sultana Daku in order to rob British trains. Now outcast, Shahid becomes a worker at Ramadhir Singh's colliery, only to spur a revenge battle that passes on to generations. At the turn of the decade, Shahid's son, the philandering Sardar Khan vows to get his father's honor back, becoming the most feared man of Wasseypur.
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  48. Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?
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  49. A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
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  50. Monsters, Inc.

    James Sullivan and Mike Wazowski are monsters, they earn their living scaring children and are the best in the business... even though they're more afraid of the children than they are of them. When a child accidentally enters their world, James and Mike suddenly find that kids are not to be afraid of and they uncover a conspiracy that could threaten all children across the world.
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