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WALL·E (2008)
Plot Summary:
WALL·E is the last robot left on an Earth that has been overrun with garbage and all humans have fled to outer space. For 700 years he has continued to try and clean up the mess, but has developed some rather interesting human-like qualities. When a ship arrives with a sleek new type of robot, WALL·E thinks he's finally found a friend and stows away on the ship when it leaves
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
IMDB Votes: 12000000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: loneliness, robot, space travel, ecology, outer space, post apocalypse, love, technology, artificial intelligence, society, happy ending, ecological disaster, androids and robots, imaginary, distopia, environmental, earth, determination, space station, space, post apocalyptic, environment, abandoned, end of the world, dystopia
Iron Man (2008)
Plot Summary:
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil
Duration: 126 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
IMDB Votes: 11000000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: superhero, heroes, technology, comic book, prodigy, weapon system, self sacrifice, billionaire, tony stark character, good versus evil, robot, millionaire, androids and robots, inventor, betrayal, vigilante, terrorism, intelligence, superpower, multiverse, assistant, artificial intelligence, computer, robotics, iron man
Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008)
Plot Summary:
In the year 2029, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster'. Ghost in the Shell 2.0 is a reproduced version of its original 1995 counterpart. Among a numerous enhancements, for the film's 2.0 release, were a number of scenes were overhauled with 3D animation, visual improvements, and soundtrack rerecorded in 6.1 surround sound
Duration: 83 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Plot tags: cyberpunk, androids and robots, anti heroine, female spy, hacker, artificial intelligence, cyberspace, female warrior, ghost in the shell, terrorism, woman fights a man, mind game, uncover truth, policewoman, female police officer, undercover, chaos, danger, law enforcement, fighting crime, good versus evil, technology gone awry, special agent, dystopian future, cyborgs
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
Plot Summary:
Ba'al travels back in time and prevents the Stargate program from being started. SG-1 must somehow restore history
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: time travel, space travel, space and aliens, changing the past or future, space wars, good versus evil, space, space opera, alien, stargate, parallel universe, save the world, escapades, imaginary, heroic mission, heroes, supernatural, danger, race against time, military, flash forward, alien invasion, archaeology, intergalactic, evil alien
A.R.O.G (2008)
Plot Summary:
Commander Logar fools Arif and sends him 1.000.000 years back in the time. He must civilize people from past to reach today
Duration: 127 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Turkey
Plot tags: time travel, heroes, fish out of water, daring rescue, save the day, rivalry, misfit, escapades, vengeance, danger, imaginary, disorder, master villain, heroic mission, tribe, silly humor, alien, turk, dinosaur, football, soccer, cave, time machine, legends and myths, bet
Dasavatharam (2008)
Plot Summary:
Dhasavathaaram (Dus Avtar - in Hindi meaning 10 reincarnations of Lord Vishnu) has Padmashree Kamal Haasan donning 10 different roles ranging from a 12th Century priest to a genius Bio-Scientist and the President of United States. The story starts with an incident taking place in 12th century during the rule of the Chozha dynasty when Hindus were divided into Saivites and Vaishnavites
Duration: 188 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: chase, on the run, bio weapon, danger, reincarnation, government agency, special agent, tsunami, male female relationship, george w. bush, villain, dual role, butterfly effect, disaster, chases and races, escapades, rivalry, world spanning, dancing, fight, monkey, train, scientist, motorcycle, death
Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008)
Plot Summary:
SG-1 searches for an ancient weapon which could help them defeat the Ori, and discover it may be in the Ori's own home galaxy. As the Ori prepare to send ships through to the Milky Way to attack Earth, SG-1 travels to the Ori galaxy aboard the Odyssey. The International Oversight committee have their own plans and SG-1 finds themselves in a distant galaxy fighting two powerful enemies
Duration: 101 min
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: space opera, space travel, ancient mystery, stargate, space, space wars, space and aliens, save the world, good versus evil, imaginary, race against time, save the day, heroic mission, parallel universe, alien, time travel, military, archaeology, extraterrestrial, intergalactic, brainwashing, mermaid, alien invasion, puzzle, star wars
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)
Plot Summary:
When Leela is insulted by a group of space-rednecks (like regular rednecks, but in space) she enters the Planet Express ship in a demolition derby. She emerges victorious, but when she brings the damaged ship home and the Professor sees the fuel gauge, he's enraged by the hit he's going to take at the Dark Matter pump. Now the crew have to find a way to break Mom's stranglehold on starship fuel, even if they have to wade through a Lord of the Rings-inspired fantasy-land to do it!
Duration: 88 min
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: spacecraft, cyclops, partner, heroic mission, parallel world, rescue, escapades, rivalry, danger, good versus evil, pretense, dystopian future, unlikely friendships, androids and robots, robot, obsession, betrayal, alternate reality, insanity, imagination, sarcasm, machine, stoner, mature, extraterrestrial
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs (2008)
Plot Summary:
Fresh off ripping space-time a new one at the end of "Bender's Big Score," the Planet Express crew is back to mend the tear in reality, or (hopefully) at least not make it worse. Beyond the tear, though, lurks a being of inconceivable...tentacularity. What will become of Earth, and indeed, our universe, when faced with the Beast with a Billion Backs?
Duration: 90 min
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: space and aliens, alien, beast, save the world, scientist, robot, parallel universe, monster, cyclops, danger, dating, technology, evil alien, machine, distopia, alien invasion, stoner, mature, extraterrestrial, machinery, intergalactic, criticism of religion, wedding, mind control, police brutality
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Plot Summary:
In this continuation to the adventure of the demon superhero, an evil elf breaks an ancient pact between humans and creatures, as he declares war against humanity. He is on a mission to release The Golden Army, a deadly group of fighting machines that can destroy the human race. As Hell on Earth is ready to erupt, Hellboy and his crew set out to defeat the evil prince
Duration: 120 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 283000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Germany, Hungary
Plot tags: monster, superhero, supernatural, creature, heroes, supernatural ability, good versus evil, heroic mission, comic book, villain, dark hero, army, magic, superhuman powers, fate of humanity, save the world, team, hell, evil, scheme, fantasy world, heaven and hell, comic hero, superhero team, final battle
Cloverfield (2008)
Plot Summary:
Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives
Duration: 85 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 416000
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: monster, disaster, found footage, giant monster, alien, survival, survival horror, danger, destruction, fear, creature, chaos, deadly creature, monster terrorizes city, demolished city, army, end of the world, military, kaiju, quarantine, supernatural, chaos and mayhem, apocalypse, catastrophe, invasion
Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)
Plot Summary:
The human race is threatened by a powerful creature, and only the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and The Flash can stop it. But can they overcome their differences to thwart this enemy using the combined strength of their newly formed Justice League?
Duration: 75 min
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, justice league, monster, batman, heroes, superman, comic book, journalist, imaginary, heroic mission, master villain, cold war, cartoon violence, multiverse, violence, villain, green lantern, comic hero, pop culture, secret identity, test pilot, superpower, pilot, love and romance, escapades
Bolt (2008)
Plot Summary:
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home
Duration: 96 min
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
IMDB Votes: 225000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: dog, human animal relationship, pets, cartoon dog, friends, superhero, animal life, friendship, cat, getting home, animal protagonist, hamster, road trip, journey, animal, hollywood, courage, animal shelter, talking animal, unlikely partners, furry, pet owner relationship, fish out of water, delusion, interspecies friendship
Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
Plot Summary:
Explore Bruce Wayne's transition from his beginning as a tormented vigilantee to The Dark Knight of a crumbling metropolis with six distinct chapters but intended to be viewed as a whole
Duration: 75 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 30000
Genere: Animation, Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Japan, South Korea
Plot tags: superhero, batman, comic book, fighting crime, good versus evil, rivalry, danger, organized crime, crime fighter, multiverse, violence, villain, vigilantism, vigilante, justice, subway, moving, scarecrow, mission, exodus, heroes, gadget, billionaire, superpower, escapades
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Plot Summary:
Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe
Duration: 112 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 517000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, comic book, transformation, mutant, superhuman powers, hulk, scientist, chase, creature, unstoppable, experiment gone awry, split personality, monster, giant, antidote, escapades, father daughter relationship, vigilante, heroes, on the run, superpower, chaos, multiverse, good versus evil, fight scenes
Pontypool (2008)
Plot Summary:
When disc jockey Grant Mazzy reports to his basement radio station in the Canadian town of Pontypool, he thinks it's just another day at work. But when he hears reports of a virus that turns people into zombies, Mazzy barricades himself in the radio booth and tries to figure out a way to warn his listeners about the virus and its unlikely mode of transmission
Duration: 93 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 35000
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada
Plot tags: zombie, epidemic, deadly virus, virus, radio station, survival, zombie apocalypse, supernatural, radio, infection, small town, end of the world, fear, insanity, monster, winter, pandemic, danger, infected, media, chaos and mayhem, undead, macabre, gory, claustrophobia
Death Race (2008)
Plot Summary:
Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event
Duration: 105 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 217000
Genere: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany, UK
Plot tags: prison, car chase, racing, car race, tough heroes, tough guy, prison life, survival, contests and competitions, death, revenge, explosions, race, corruption, ex convict, chases and races, violence, betrayal, murder, car, heroes, fight, chase, rivalry, confined
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
Plot Summary:
A worldwide epidemic encourages a bio-tech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. The repossession clause is a killer, however
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Horror, Musical, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: goth, medical, gore, opera, support group, mercilessness, torture, addiction, rock, violence, twists and turns, life is a bitch, powerful corporation, against humanity, dystopian future, apocalypse, revenge, cyberpunk, music, rock and roll, broadway, evil corporation, post apocalyptic, steampunk, infection
Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)
Plot Summary:
A zombie attack brings chaos to Harvardville Airport. Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield , who fought the sinister Umbrella Corporation during the Raccoon City tragedy 7 years ago, are back. In high-octane Resident Evil style, they're ready to battle a rogue warrior who is seeking revenge after his family was killed in Raccoon City. The deadly G-Virus is unleashed and a new mutated monster rampages
Duration: 97 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 33000
Genere: Animation, Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Plot tags: zombie, infection, monster, chaos, apocalypse, genetically altered, soldier, supernatural, resident evil, danger, experiment gone awry, chases and races, good versus evil, infected, heroes, chaos and mayhem, survival, video game, gory, epidemic, pandemic, undead, virus, female hero, superhero
City of Ember (2008)
Plot Summary:
For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers, in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, before the the lights go out forever
Duration: 90 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 69000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: steampunk, post apocalypse, post apocalyptic, survival, save the day, danger, puzzle, underground, underground city, ancient mystery, girl, apocalypse, uncover truth, dystopia, friendship, isolation, cave, end of the world, book, mayor, running, tunnel, robot, engineer, mechanic
The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008)
Plot Summary:
While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and ambushed by a ruthless gang, Flynn realizes Simone's secret, his true mission and a shocking discovery are all lying within a decaying New Orleans crypt
Duration: 90 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: vampire, treasure hunt, dracula, supernatural, adventure hero, save the world, fountain of youth, adventurer, heroes, escapades, rivalry, danger, good versus evil, curses spells and rituals, treasure hunter, monk, archaeology, vampire human love, librarian, vampire vs vampire, treasure, lost world, archaeologist, myth, explorer
CJ7 (2008)
Plot Summary:
Ti, a really poor construction worker that struggles to keep his son, Dicky, in private school, mistakes an orb he finds in a junkjard for a toy which proves to be much, much more once the young boy starts to play with it
Duration: 88 min
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Hong Kong, China
Plot tags: benign alien, school, extraterrestrial, toys, youth, little boy, transformation, adaptation, alien, martial arts, family relations, pets, parents and children, goofy hero, children, alien invasion, single father, bullying, father son relationship, friendship, ufo, society, teacher, poverty, teenager
Dead Space: Downfall (2008)
Plot Summary:
On a deep space mining mission to a remote planet, an ancient religious relic - thought to be proof of the existence of God - is unearthed and brought aboard. When the unholy artifact unleashes a long-dormant alien race, its glimpse of Heaven transforms the ship into a living Hell. A prequel to the events of the 2008 video game Dead Space
Duration: 74 min
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Animation, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: outer space, alien monster, deadly creature, danger, imaginary, violence, infection, spacecraft, self sacrifice, body horror, zombie, space, space and aliens, evil alien, survival horror, fanatic, struggle for survival, space opera, dystopia, team, human in outer space, colony, survival, monster, alien
Outlander (2008)
Plot Summary:
During the reign of the Vikings, a man from another world crash-lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator. The man must fuse his advanced technology with the weaponry of the vikings to fight the monster
Duration: 115 min
IMDB Rating: 6.2/10
IMDB Votes: 78000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Germany, France, Czech Republic
Plot tags: monster, alien, viking, alien invasion, human versus alien, norse mythology, space, survival, alien encounter, apocalypse, kaiju, battles, uninhibited rivalry, sword and sorcery, rivalry, unlikely partners, female warrior, creature, outer space, hunt down, medieval, sword, supernatural, mythology, sorcery
Splinter (2008)
Plot Summary:
When their plans for a nature trip go awry, Polly and boyfriend Seth decide to check into a motel. On their way, they're carjacked and kidnapped by low-rent crooks Dennis and Lacey, who take the victims and their SUV to a nearby gas station. Along the way, they encounter an increasingly terrifying horde of parasites, and if any of them intend to survive, they'll have to outsmart the deadly organisms
Duration: 82 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 40000
Genere: Crime, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: creature, zombie, infection, infected, macabre, monster, virus, parasite, gore, death, body horror, supernatural, gory, transformation, creature feature, survival, blood splatter, epidemic, weekend, partners in crime, disease, apocalypse, pandemic, camp, hostage
Speed Racer (2008)
Plot Summary:
Speed Racer is the tale of a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, he must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities. Inspired by the cartoon series
Duration: 135 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 77000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi, Sport
Country: USA, UK, Germany, Japan
Plot tags: racing, race, car chase, car race, chase, childhood, auto racing, family relations, ambition, contests and competitions, obstacle, driver, conspiracy, rivalry, danger, family problems, supportive parent, dishonesty, trippy, car, hotshot hero, speed, car racing, father son relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship
Jumper (2008)
Plot Summary:
David Rice is a man who knows no boundaries, a Jumper, born with the uncanny ability to teleport instantly to anywhere on Earth. When he discovers others like himself, David is thrust into a dangerous and bloodthirsty war while being hunted by a sinister and determined group of zealots who have sworn to destroy all Jumpers. Now, David’s extraordinary gift may be his only hope for survival!
Duration: 88 min
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
IMDB Votes: 320000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: teleportation, youth, chase, super powers, supernatural ability, presumed dead, good versus evil, young heroes, supernatural, double life, adolescence, danger, friends, first love, on the run, bank, world spanning, superpower, escapades, rivalry, survival, destiny, fight, theft, bank vault
Franklyn (2008)
Plot Summary:
Set between the parallel worlds of contemporary London and the futuristic faith dominated metropolis of Meanwhile City, Franklyn weaves a tale of four souls, whose lives are intertwined by fate, romance and tragedy. As these worlds collide, a single bullet determines the destiny of these four characters
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 6.0/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK
Plot tags: mental illness, steampunk, goth, dystopia, vigilantism, imaginary friend, depression, suicide, dystopian future, masked vigilante, looking for love, imaginary, religions or cults, parents and children, love and romance, life is a bitch, vengeance, society, torment, art, existentialism, distopia, superhero, insanity, suicide attempt
Bedtime Stories (2008)
Plot Summary:
Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fantastical stories he makes up for entertainment inexplicably turn into reality. Can a bewildered Skeeter manage his own unruly fantasies now that the outrageous characters and situations from his mind have morphed into actual people and events?
Duration: 99 min
IMDB Rating: 6.0/10
IMDB Votes: 100000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: miraculous event, wish come true, life turned upside down, imaginary, imaginary kingdom, imagination, children, escapades, disorder, nothing goes right, storytelling, uncle nephew relationship, magic, girl, underdog, teenager, mermaid, medieval, teenage girl, christmas, new year, magical, harry potter, alien invasion, winter
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
Plot Summary:
Set between Episode II and III the Clone Wars is the first computer animated Star Wars film. Anakin and Obi Wan must find out who kidnapped Jabba the Hutts son and return him safely. The Seperatists will try anything to stop them and ruin any chance of a diplomatic agreement between the Hutt's and the Republic
Duration: 98 min
IMDB Rating: 5.9/10
IMDB Votes: 72000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Singapore, Australia, UK
Plot tags: star wars, space opera, space wars, space battle, androids, robot, good versus evil, alien, intergalactic, apprentice, space, clone, jedi, heroes, battles, senator, space and aliens, conspiracy, rescue, trap, heroic mission, siege, escapades, galaxy, space adventure