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Popular Movies: Journey to the Center of the Earth(2008) , Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous(2005) , Showtime(2002) , I Spy(2002) , The Adventures of Pluto Nash(2002) , Mr. & Mrs. Smith(2005) , Pineapple Express(2008) , Kill Bill: Vol. 2(2004) , Gone in Sixty Seconds(2000) , Pandorum(2009) , Surrogates(2009) , Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003) , Van Helsing(2004) , Spider-Man 2(2024) , Fantastic Four(2005) , X2(2003) , X-Men(2000) , X-Men: The Last Stand(2006) , Munich(2005) , Team America: World Police(2004) , Vertical Limit(2000) , Punisher: War Zone(2008) , Bronson(2009) , Beyond the City Limits(2001) , Grind(2003) , World War Z(2013) , Kick-Ass(2010) , The Local(2008) , Once Upon a Time in Mexico(2003) , The 51st State(2002)

List of Best Movies

Journey to the Center of the Earth
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Release Date: 2008-07-11
Duration: 93min
Country: US
Plot: Trevor, a professor of geology at the university, thinks Verne's book is real despite the jeers. His notion is accurate. He is certain. Trevor goes throughout Iceland with his nephew Sean and Hannah, a local guide, to test his idea. The trio unintentionally stumbles into an odd cave while on their way. Upon awakening, they discover a bizarre and enigmatic inner earth teeming with animals straight out of Jules Verne's books. How can we transport the proof back to Earth now that it has been discovered? The three search for an escape route together.
Director: Eric Brevig
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem, Seth Meyers, Jean Michel Paré
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
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Genre: Action, Comedy
Release Date: 2005-03-11
Duration: 115min
Country: US
Plot: Gracie's unanticipated title as Miss America made her an overnight stardom. The "fans" who watch or ask for autographs will reveal your identity every time you take part in the activity, which will have an impact on the whole thing. To do this, the FBI New York headquarters decided to grant her permission to act as the FBI New York headquarters spokesman. Gracie can't stand by until her closest friend Cheryl and seasoned TV anchor Stan are taken hostage by kidnappers. She is determined to reveal her actual identity as a federal female investigator and save them.
Director: John Pasquin
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Regina King, Enrique Murciano, Ernie Hudson, William Shatner
Showtime
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Showtime (2002)

5.5 PG-13
Genre: Action, Comedy
Release Date: 2002-03-14
Duration: 95min
Country: US
Plot: Terry and Mickey have somewhat distinct personalities. On one expedition, Terry's talkativeness spoils Mickey's well-planned move, so Mickey takes out his rifle and shatters the camera lens.TV producer Chase urges to do a series on the regular activities of the police force in an effort to salvage his reputation. The chief grants Chase's request, and Mickey and Terry are guests on the show. While Terry saw the attention as an opportunity to establish himself, Mitch saw it as a chore.
Director: Tom Dey
Cast: Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, Rene Russo, William Shatner, Nestor Serrano
I Spy
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I Spy (2002)

5.4 PG-13
Release Date: 2002-10-31
Duration: 97min
Country: US
Plot: An unimaginably valuable fighter jet prototype has been created by the US government. But it was stolen, and Alex, the country's top spy, was quickly instructed to take charge and track down the prototype. Little did he know, though, that his companion would be Kelly, a boxing champion with no prior espionage expertise. Arnold, an armaments dealer, is the two's next target, although they have only gone as far as the simplest in the entire operation thus far.
Director: Betty Thomas
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson, Famke Janssen, Keith Dallas, Malcolm McDowell
The Adventures of Pluto Nash
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Release Date: 2002-08-16
Duration: 95min
Country: US
Plot: The prosperous proprietor of the sexiest nightclub in the cosmos, Pluto Nash, in 2087, declines to sell the establishment to Moon mobster Mogan, who just so happens to be assisting the enigmatic Rex Crater mastermind in his scheme to seize control of the whole moon. Nash's Moon nightclub was bombed on the orders of unsuccessful mobster Morgana. After making it out alive, Nash decides to journey across the moon with his group in an attempt to find the arsonist's whereabouts.
Director: Ron Underwood
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Randy Quaid, Rosario Dawson, Joe Pantoliano, Jay Mohr
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
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Release Date: 2005-06-10
Duration: 119min
Country: US
Plot: The lives of John and Jane Smith were uneventful. They respect one another and never learn each other's trade secrets; they are both renowned killers with advanced training and skills who, more importantly, are working on assignments for opposing groups. When they cross paths at work and learn the reality. Smith is asked by both employers to fire the other, forcing both men to decide between their personal and professional lives.
Director: Doug Liman
Cast: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington
Pineapple Express
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Release Date: 2008-08-06
Duration: 111min
Country: US
Plot: Punk Saul sells Dale the greatest marijuana, called "Pineapple Express," in his house. Dale and Saul had to decide to leave after Dale unintentionally ran into the neighborhood drug dealer Red and a police officer to assassinate. The Pineapple Express contained rare marijuana that was abandoned at the site. But more people got sucked into the chaos by the manner it was hidden. And transcend the personalities of the two individuals, progressively coming to terms with their shortcomings in this situation.
Director: David Gordon Green
Cast: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole, Danny McBride, Rosie Perez
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
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Release Date: 2004-04-16
Duration: 136min
Country: US
Plot: After Bill's bodyguard, "Rattlesnake" left, "Black Snake" spies on him at his home. She is ambushed and buried alive when she breaks into the trailer that Rattlesnake lives in at night. Upon awakening, the "Black snake" went back to the trailer inhabited by the "Rattlesnake" and discovered that the latter and another assailant, the "California snake," were exchanging the treasure knife she was carrying.
Cast: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui
Gone in Sixty Seconds
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Release Date: 2000-06-09
Duration: 118min
Country: US
Plot: In sixty seconds, Memphis will be the world's most intelligent auto thief. Memphis, after all, declares a return to normal life after becoming weary of the exciting life of a vehicle thief. However, his younger brother soon finds himself entangled in a risky criminal transaction while attempting to follow in his footsteps. Memphis must return to his previous profession and make a promise to the mob to steal 60 automobiles in one night to save his brother.
Director: Dominic Sena
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Robert Duvall, Delroy Lindo
Pandorum
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Release Date: 2009-09-08
Duration: 108min
Country: US
Plot: After being lost aboard a spacecraft, two crew members quickly realize they are not alone, which is horrifying. They discover that they are not alone. Who are they if they can't recall anything? What is their objective? Bauer needed guidance through the radio transmitter, so Lieutenant Peyton stayed behind. As Bauer delves more within the ship, he starts to uncover a terrifying truth. Uncovering the dangerous and horrifying mysteries of the ship is a lengthy process.
Director: Christian Alvart
Cast: Ben Foster, Dennis Quaid, Cam Gigandet, Antje Traue, Cung Le
Surrogates
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Surrogates (2009)

6.3 PG-13
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Release Date: 2009-09-25
Duration: 89min
Country: US
Plot: Technology will soon enable people to live through robots they refer to as agents. People essentially live within their houses and rarely leave them. Rather, they investigate life via agents who could or might not resemble them. FBI agents Tom Greer and Peters are tasked with looking into the killing of two agents, which has the unimaginable result of killing the human host as well.
Director: Jonathan Mostow
Cast: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Cromwell, Ving Rhames
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Release Date: 2003-07-09
Duration: 143min
Country: US
Plot: The young Will Turner joins forces with the outlaw pirate Jack Sparrow. Together, they have to take on a group of pirates under the cursed captain Barbosa to save Will's beloved Elizabeth and find the hidden riches that Jack is searching for. To reclaim the Black Pearl, preserve the British Navy, and give up a significant quantity of prohibited treasure—thus ending the Pirates of the Caribbean curse—Will and Jack take up the sword and engage in a bloody battle to the death.
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Jack Davenport
Van Helsing
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Van Helsing (2004)

6.1 PG-13
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Release Date: 2004-05-03
Duration: 132min
Country: US
Plot: Once night fell over the old village of Lancinia in the 19th century, the wicked vampire Dracula ruled. As night falls, they emerge and commit incredibly vicious killings. The American vampire hunter Van Helsing was invited by the Roman Catholic Church after it had been unsuccessful in many attempts. While traveling through Transylvania, Van Helsing and his aide were fortuitously rescued by Anna, a fellow vampire hunter. Once they get along, Anna and Van Helsing set out to battle Dracula together.
Director: Stephen Sommers
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley
Spider-Man 2
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Release Date: 2024-04-22
Duration: 127min
Country: US
Plot: Spider-Man Peter Parker, who chose to take up the responsibilities of Spider-Man independently after the battle with the Green Devil, unwillingly turned down his only love, Mary, since he knew that becoming Spider-Man would put him and his family in grave danger. As Spider-Man is unable to give Mary access to his heart, Parker finds it harder and harder to break free from her. Doctor Octopus, a formidable and malevolent figure, has arisen as a new challenge. Parker is expected to become Spider-Man.
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Alfred Molina, Rosemary Harris
Fantastic Four
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Release Date: 2005-07-08
Duration: 106min
Country: US
Plot: Dr. Victor von Doom, a billionaire classmate, offers assistance to Dr. Reed Richards, a brilliant physicist who is keen to explore enormous clouds of cosmic energy in the expanse of space. Instead, Reed is affected by an inexplicable energy source that turns him into a strong Mr. Fantastic; Sue Storm, Victor's helper, becomes the "Invisible Girl"; Johnny, her fiery brother, becomes the flaming "Thunderfire"; and pilot Ben Green, a tough guy with a bad temper, becomes "The Stone."
Director: Tim Story
Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon
X2
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X2 (2003)

7.4 PG-13
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Release Date: 2003-05-02
Duration: 133min
Country: US
Plot: Once more, mutants are being blamed for the murder of a prominent political person. This time, Professor X experienced much more pressure, to the point that he was forced to confer with the US President about the situation. A well-known former commander who is in charge of a coalition opposed to mutants maintains pressure on Professor X. Magneto must now figure out how to work with Professor X to oppose the former general. We shall learn more about the Wolf's tale.
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Brian Cox, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen
X-Men
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X-Men (2000)

7.3 PG-13
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Release Date: 2000-07-14
Duration: 104min
Country: US
Plot: Wolverine, a violent mutant with a short fuse and near-uncontrollable tendencies, joins the X-Men and causes an internal crisis. Adding insult to injury is the fact that Magneto, another villain, can manipulate metals and the Earth's magnetic field. In addition, he despises people since he thinks mutants are superior to people and ought to rule over them.
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, James Marsden
X-Men: The Last Stand
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Release Date: 2006-05-26
Duration: 104min
Country: US
Plot: A business restored the damaged X gene in a mutant kid by removing a "cure" from its gene, rendering the mutant's body indistinguishable from that of a normal person. A tremendous backlash against the "cure" was seen among mutants, with Magneto and those who refused to alter their physical appearance resorting to violence in an attempt to protest the unfair treatment they were receiving from human civilization. Once Wolverine and the others realize that Jean's second ego has been awakened, she becomes the key to altering the mutant world. Professor X and Magneto struggle for Jean, respectively.
Director: Brett Ratner
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Halle Berry
Munich
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Release Date: 2005-12-23
Duration: 164min
Country: US
Plot: In an attempt to use blackmail to get Israel to free the organization's imprisoned members, the Palestinian extreme terrorist group "Black September" stormed into the Olympic Village during the 20th Olympic Games in 1972, which were hosted in the Federal Republic of Germany. The group abducted 11 Israeli athletes. When German authorities raided the terror group's hideout in an attempt to save lives with force, all 11 Israeli athletes perished. The Israeli Mossad's senior brass promptly prepared a crew of operatives to begin a century-long, brutal campaign of retaliation against the Palestinian organization "Black September" and its associates following the tragedy.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds, Mathieu Kassovitz, Hanns Zischler
Team America: World Police
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Release Date: 2004-10-11
Duration: 97min
Country: US
Plot: According to reliable sources, a tyrant is trying to foment instability and make money by selling WMD to terrorist organizations worldwide. Swat is aware of this. To finish the espionage job, the SWAT squad decided to hire fresh members. Naturally, Gary—a Broadway actor with exceptional acting ability—won the role. On his first tour, Gary was able to sneak inside the base of an arms dealer. It was revealed to him that terrorists were starting to get substantial amounts of WMD.
Director: Trey Parker
Cast: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Kristen Miller, Masasa Moyo, Daran Norris
Vertical Limit
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Release Date: 2000-12-08
Duration: 124min
Country: US
Plot: Peter Garrett's father took a pair of children climbing a cliff, only to have an accident; he had to cut the rope and sacrifice himself. His children were rescued, but Peter was so ashamed that he no longer engaged in mountaineering. His sister is in trouble when challenging the Himalayas, and Peter needs to organize a rescue team temporarily to save her life.
Director: Martin Campbell
Cast: Chris O'Donnell, Robin Tunney, Bill Paxton, Scott Glenn, Izabella Scorupco
Punisher: War Zone
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Genre: Action, Crime
Release Date: 2008-12-05
Duration: 102min
Country: US
Plot: Frank Castle is determined to exact revenge on the gangsters who killed his family and many others; all save Billy Russoti, the law enforcement officer, are apprehended. Frank fought him and came out on top, but his injuries were severe. Thus, he chose to take on the moniker Jigsaw. He would proceed to his office and seek for the money he had given to the Fed and find out later that Russotti was not dead after all. It implies that his family is in jeopardy. Frank made an effort to preserve them.
Director: Lexi Alexander
Cast: Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Stephanie Janusauskas, Julie Benz, Colin Salmon
Bronson
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Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Release Date: 2009-10-09
Duration: 92min
Country: GB
Plot: Charles Bronson was a youngster who fell in with some bad lads in 1974 after making some pals on the street. His goal was to become well-known as soon as possible, so he manufactured a pistol at home and committed a post office robbery at that restless, feverish age. Even though he only won £26 in prize money, it cost him seven years in jail. The youngster was repeatedly convicted after that and kept committing crimes while inside. He was kept in isolation for thirty of his 34 years in jail.
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn
Cast: Tom Hardy, Matt King, James Lance, Kelly Adams, Amanda Burton
Beyond the City Limits
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Release Date: 2001-12-17
Duration: 91min
Country: US
Plot: Sergei Akotia and Yuri intend to steal $2 million from a casino with the help of two police officers and insider information provided by Troy, a security guard. They decide to scrap the heist attempt and eject Mischa and Lexi, their girlfriends, once it fails. After Mischa and Lexi leave, they run across divorced Renna Torretti. The three resolve to loot the casino alongside Troy as retaliation for the males.
Director: Gigi Gaston
Cast: Alyson Hannigan, Nastassja Kinski, Jennifer Esposito, Steve Harris, Brian McCardie
Grind
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Grind (2003)

5.9 PG-13
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Release Date: 2003-08-15
Duration: 104min
Country: US
Plot: Forget about riches. Forget about celebrity. Forget about promoting world peace or helping to improve society. Eric's only desire in life is to skateboard. Despite his enthusiasm, he can't seem to find someone to sponsor him. Sponsorship delivers so much more than simply food and clothing: it brings respect, prestige, and highly sought-after positions in professional skating tournaments.
Director: Casey La Scala
Cast: Mike Vogel, Vince Vieluf, Adam Brody, Joey Kern, Jennifer Morrison
World War Z
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Release Date: 2013-06-21
Duration: 116min
Country: US
Plot: Gerry Lane, a former UN investigator, appears to be leading a happy life with his family. Abruptly, a strange virus spreads over the planet, transforming whole populations of people into mindless, raging zombies. After narrowly avoiding the mayhem, Lane is convinced to go out on a quest to learn more about this illness. In order to uncover answers before human civilization collapses, Lane must confront horrifying risks and overwhelming odds on a treacherous journey around the globe.
Director: Marc Forster
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Ludi Boeken
Kick-Ass
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Genre: Action, Crime
Release Date: 2010-04-16
Duration: 117min
Country: US
Plot: In the movie Kick-Ass: Comics are Dave Lizewski's passion. Despite lacking any talents, he aspires to be a superhero. He calls himself Kick-Ass and is dressed in costume. Alongside father and daughter Big Daddy and Hit Girl, he battles criminals. Red Mist, another superhero, becomes a buddy. To stop them, a nasty gangster attempts. Are they going to prevail?
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage, Lyndsy Fonseca, Mark Strong
The Local
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Release Date: 2008-01-01
Duration: 90min
Plot: The Local tracks Noname, a mysterious man fleeing a horrific history. He works as a menial drug dealer for a group of insane veterans and is caught up in the brutal underbelly of Brooklyn. There, a wealthy visitor from out of town approaches Noname and offers him a sizable sum of money in exchange for "rescuing" his heroin-addicted daughter from his employer's drug den. Noname quickly learns that there's more to saving the girl than just making money.
Director: Dan Eberle
Cast: Adam Nagaitis, George Tchortov
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
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Release Date: 2003-09-11
Duration: 102min
Country: US
Plot: In the last chapter of Mariachi/Desperado, the guitar hero El Mariachi makes a comeback. Barrillo, the head of a cartel hating on the president of Mexico, is the target of his pursuit. El Mariachi teams up with dubious CIA operative Sands to get retribution. He pursues Barrillo across rugged terrain to even the score. As El Mariachi struggles to end a coup and overthrow the cartel lord, the story is about justice and retribution.
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Cheech Marin, Salma Hayek Pinault, Mickey Rourke
The 51st State
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Release Date: 2002-10-17
Duration: 93min
Country: GB
Plot: Streetwise American master chemist Elmo McElroy travels to England to market his unique new product, a potent blue mixture that promises to transport you to "the 51st state." The sensation produced by McElroy's latest product is 51 times stronger than any thrill, pleasure, or peak experienced in history. Nevertheless, when he finds himself stranded in Liverpool with an unusual escort and his ex-girlfriend and gets caught up in an odd web of deceit and double-dealing, his intentions for a speedy and lucrative score go hilariously wrong.
Director: Ronny Yu
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, Rhys Ifans