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Plot Summary:
The movie depicts the confrontation between younger brother Akira Miyamoto (Shunya Shiraishi) and older brother Atsushi Miyamoto (Ryohei Suzuki) on Higanjima.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 71
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Frozen Stiff (2002)
Plot Summary:
The basic plot revolves around drug dealer Limeni (Tin Man) who is said to have no heart, and two men, Lemi and Kiza, who are trying to transport their dead grandfather for burial, until their car breaks down and they end up struggling to get him home onboard a train. This is when these two plots intersect and all hell breaks loose.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing, semi serious, road movie, queer cinema
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The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio (2016)
Plot Summary:
As undercover cop Reiji takes on a new mission to takedown the Chinese mafia, elite police officer Shinya moves to arrest Reiji.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 356
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: Japan
Duration: 128 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Sanada 10 Braves (2016)
Plot Summary:
Set at the end of the Sengoku period to early Edo period, "Sanada Ten Braves" follows 10 members of a ninja group who all serve under samurai warrior Yukimura Sanada.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 125
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 135 min
Plot tags: captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious, anime, period drama
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The Robbers (2009)
Plot Summary:
Set during the Tang Dynasty, The Robbers tells the story of two robbers' adventures in a seemingly peaceful Bitter Bamboo Village, where they encounter a beautiful woman, a group of soldiers and a village head scheming to kill the duo.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 248
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: China
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing
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The Spy Who Never Dies (2022)
Plot Summary:
A world-class spy falls for an unlikely woman and must work out how to build a relationship with a normal person while others around him try and destroy both the relationship and much more.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Country: Australia
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Espionage Tonight (2017)
Plot Summary:
In a reality TV show created by the U.S. government about spies, audiences go on fake undercover missions, but fact cannot be easily distinguished from fiction.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, disturbing
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Jackpot (2019)
Plot Summary:
Two con women lock horn with a gangster after knowing that a mystic vessel is hidden in his home.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 598
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 142 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Their Uncle (2022)
Plot Summary:
The story follows Sultan, a boxer and trainer who works with his friend Saeed in a sports center. They find themselves in trouble when they stumble upon a printing press for counterfeit money.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 998
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Egypt
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Black & White Episode 1: The Dawn of Assault (2012)
Plot Summary:
A policeman, who is fearless to death, can do anything for just one truth, while a gangster, who fears death the most, has drew life threats from his risky action all for love. One policeman and one gangster can be great partners that you have never imagined. Somehow, rescue of the world now is entirely relying on the partners. Within 36 hours, they must resolve the crisis that could destroy the Harbor City.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 734
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Taiwan, China
Duration: 142 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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The Golden Monk (2017)
Plot Summary:
The film tells the story of a monk who realizes he is the reincarnation of Golden Child / Taming Dragon Lohan who was cast down from heaven to experience life and death one hundred times as he broke a sacred rule by falling in love with another fairy, Jade. While Golden Child’s memories were erased, Jade refused to forget their love and accumulated goodwill over one hundred reincarnations….
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 253
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, entertaining, satirical, disturbing, semi serious, romantic, scenic
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Annaatthe (2021)
Plot Summary:
Kaaliyan is a village president in the Madurai district, who is fondly called Annaatthe. His nieces compete with each other to marry him. But, he falls in love with another woman who visits their village. Kaaliyan has a sister who gets married and shifts to Kolkata where she faces some unknown threats. Soon, her brother comes to her aid.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 163 min
Plot tags: captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Undercover Duet (2015)
Plot Summary:
Roger Li, the son of the richest man in town, is involved in a car accident which has soon become the talk of the town. The only witness James, nervous and terrified, denies witnessing the accident and seems to withhold the truth. Veteran undercover cop Dream Dragon and James are old time buddies; with an intention to take advantage of their relationship, Dragon approaches James to investigate this suspected substitute case. James’ beloved sister Kwan is born with a serious eye disease. Her only wish before losing her sight totally is for James to realise his dream of being a popular superstar. It is the motivation for James to join the male pageant “Man of China” in hope to win the competition. Meanwhile, James is invited by a renowned director to work abroad on his new international project. However, the shooting period overlaps with the court date of the case. It turns out that everything is controlled by a mastermind with a premeditated intention yet to be revealed….
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 82
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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My Schoolmate the Barbarian (2001)
Plot Summary:
A brainy private school student is transferred to a far less elite institution, where he must fend off classmates who settle scores with fistfights.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 408
Genere: Comedy, Action
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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...It's Snowing Outside! (2014)
Plot Summary:
After their mother dies, three brothers must live together in order to get their inheritance — and soon start to uncover dark family secrets.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 302
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: funny, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Neuilly Yo Mama II (2018)
Plot Summary:
In 2008, Sami Benboudaoud discovered the hell of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Ten years later, now that everything is for the best for Sami who brilliantly completes his studies of political science, nothing will go for his cousin Charles of Chazelle.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 486
Genere: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High (2017)
Plot Summary:
Teiichi Akaba is a student at a prestigious private male high school known for producing important politicians and bureaucrats. His dream is to become the prime minster and make his own country. To help achieve his dream, he wants to become elected as his school's student council president. The elected student president receives privileges and a better chance for promotions later in the political & bureaucrat world. A power struggle takes place surrounding the student election.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 785
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Kekko Kamen Forever (2007)
Plot Summary:
Seventh release in the popular series featuring live action versions of the hit erotic heroine series from Go Nagai.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 31
Genere: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: erotic, captivating, satirical, semi serious
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Savyasachi (2018)
Plot Summary:
A twin brother of the protagonist is absorbed due to Vanishing Twin Syndrome and controls his left hand. When his life is threatened, the twin brother that never existed protects him like a shield.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 151 min
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Gang Leader (2019)
Plot Summary:
A crime novelist is approached by a group of bereaved women to help them plot revenge against those responsible for the loss of their loved ones.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 155 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Maari 2 (2018)
Plot Summary:
After falling off the radar for a few years, Maari is back in the fray doing what he does best: taking trouble by the horns and being a total bad-ass. This time around, he is facing off against a formidable opponent named Beeja, who would stop at nothing until he sees Maari's downfall.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 143 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, ironic, satirical, semi serious
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The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill (2021)
Plot Summary:
Akira is the legendary killer known as The Fable. Following the order of his boss and due to being overworked, he lives peacefully with his partner Yoko as ordinary siblings. Akira still works part-time at design company Octopus with CEO Takoda and employee Misaki. CEO Takoda and Misaki are unaware of Akira's background as an assassin. Meanwhile, Utsubo is a representative for an NPO. But, Utsubo works with contract killer Suzuki to set people up for extortion purposes. They target someone at design company Octopus.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 133 min
Plot tags: psychological, exciting, captivating, satirical, disturbing, perverse, bloody
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Princess and Seven Kung Fu Masters (2013)
Plot Summary:
During the early years of the Republic era, in the North-East region of China, the people are suffering from the power struggle among the local Warlords, bandits, and Japanese invaders. Warlord Lam (Sammo Hung), is not a leader of great vision, but stands firm in his own beliefs. The only paradise within the region is 'Lucky Town', the one place where no one dared to attack as it was protected by the seven kung fu masters who have resided there. When young patriots, Yan Fang (Rose Chan) who disguised herself as a man, and Howard Luo (Dennis To), infiltrate Tiger's Den at night trying to steal the code book fail in their mission and tries to run, only Yan survives and is rescued by Cheryl. Mistaking Yan as a man, Cheryl falls for Yan. She then brings Yan to Lucky Town and begs the Seven Masters to cure Yan. Cheryl and the Seven Masters are then told of the secret plan by the Japanese, and together, they resolve to fight against Tiger Den and save Warlord Lam.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 193
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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The Sword of Alexander (2007)
Plot Summary:
Orichalcum is a mystical metal material that gives great powers to the life form that possesses it. Many Eons ago, the Orichalcum was split into three and landed on Earth. The metal then took the form of three relics: Skanda’s Vajra, Jew’s Cross, and the Sword of Alexander. Anyone able to re-unite these three Orichalcum relics would then obtain the powers of a God. Now two rival aliens are in a heated race to reunite the Orichalcum. They land in Edo era Tokyo where the relics are thought to exist.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 251
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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MacGruber (2021)
Plot Summary:
After rotting in prison for over a decade, America's ultimate hero and uber patriot MacGruber is finally released. His mission: to take down a mysterious villain from his past—Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth. With the entire world in the crosshairs, MacGruber must reassemble his old team in order to defeat the forces of evil.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, funny
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Kamen Rider Revice The Movie: Battle Familia (2022)
Plot Summary:
The Igarashi siblings travel to the forbidden Area 666 to rescue airjacking victims (including their parents!) from the dangerous criminal known as Azuma, who wishes to judge the fate of humanity himself.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 40
Genere: Action, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 62 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, entertaining, suspenseful
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Hell's Garden (2021)
Plot Summary:
Naoko Tanaka is a 26-year-old office lady (OL). Her job is typical, but her workplace has fierce fights among different cliques. Other OLs are absorbed in the daily clique fighting. One day, due to an OL at the company, Naoko Tanaka's company is targeted by OL from all over Japan.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 295
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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A Naija Christmas (2021)
Plot Summary:
Three sons try to make their mother’s dreams come true by bringing home wives for Christmas.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 442
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Nigeria
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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The Prince and the Pirate (2001)
Plot Summary:
After his father's death, elementary school teacher Leopoldo discovers he has to share the inheritance with a half-brother he didn't know existed: hustler and small-time crook Melchiorre, currently in jail.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 807
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: road movie, funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Kamen Rider Wizard in Magic Land (2013)
Plot Summary:
A rainbow-colored tornado takes Haruto and Koyomi to an alternate reality called "Magic Land". There, its residents never developed science. Instead they put extensive research on magic. As a result, anyone has an ability to use magic, and some of them can even transform into a Kamen Rider Mage. When Haruto arrives, he meets a young orphan called Shiina. As Haruto explores Magic Land, he finds the Emerald Palace and meets Emperor Maya. He also meets Prime Minister Orma, who is known as Kamen Rider Sorcerer, who does not appear what he may seem to be.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 87
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 62 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful
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Kamen Rider Movie War the Fateful Sengoku Battle: Kamen Rider vs. Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard (2013)
Plot Summary:
The story is divided in three portions. The Kamen Rider Wizard portion, Kamen Rider Wizard: The Promised Place, taking place after the finale and defeating Amadum. The Kamen Rider Gaim's portion of the film is titled Kamen Rider Gaim: Sengoku Battle Royale!. A battle royale is being held exclusively for the Armored Riders in Zawame City. In the final portion of the film, titled Sengoku Movie Battle, Kamen Riders Wizard and Beast join Kamen Rider Gaim in the alternate world to stop Kamen Rider Bujin Gaim from acquiring the "ultimate power" he seeks.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 72
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful