- 1Having survived the first part of their unsettling journey, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and his companions (Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage) continue east. More dangers await them, including the skin-changer Beorn and the giant spiders of Milkwood. After escaping capture by the dangerous Wood Elves, Bilbo and the dwarves journey to Lake-town and, finally, to the Lonely Mountain, where they face the greatest danger of all: the fearsome dragon Smaug (Benedict Cumberbatch).
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
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2Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) used to be a prizefighter but lost his chance to win a title when heavy, towering robots took over the boxing ring. Now working as a small-time promoter, Charlie pieces together scrap metal into low-end fighters, barely earning enough to make it from one underground venue to the next. After hitting rock bottom, Charlie reluctantly teams with his estranged son, Max (Dakota Goyo), to build and train a championship robot for a last shot at redemption.- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Shawn Levy
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3In The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) finds himself in a perilous predicament. The dragon Smaug has been defeated, but the aftermath leaves the dwarves of Erebor and their leader Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) grappling with greed. As tensions mount, five armies converge for a decisive battle that will shape Middle-Earth's destiny. This epic fantasy adventure, directed by Peter Jackson, is an intense culmination to The Hobbit trilogy. With grand battles, compelling characters, and a riveting plotline, this film showcases the struggle for power and survival in a world on the brink of war.- Released: 2014
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
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- 4After serving 12 years for armed robbery, a parolee vows to give his childhood love -- now dying from cancer -- the best year of her life.
- Released: 2021
- Directed by: Aharon Keshales
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- 5The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. They are based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, with large portions of the trilogy inspired by the appendices to The Return of the King, which expand on the story told in The Hobbit, as well as new material and characters written especially for the films. The films are subtitled An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies. The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Jackson, and Guillermo del Toro, who was originally chosen to direct before his departure from the project. The films take place in the fictional world of Middle-earth sixty years before the beginning of The Lord of the Rings, and follow hobbit Bilbo Baggins, who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf the Grey to accompany thirteen dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. The films also expand upon certain elements from the novel and other source material, such as Gandalf's investigation at Dol Guldur, and the pursuit of Azog and Bolg, who seek vengeance against Thorin and his ancestors.
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
- 6In the gripping war film The Hurt Locker, Sergeant First Class William James (Jeremy Renner) leads a bomb disposal team during the Iraq War. The movie is a high-stakes portrayal of their perilous mission, where every moment could be fatal. This intense drama unfolds against a backdrop of chaos and conflict, with characters like Sergeant J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) adding depth to the narrative. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker won six Academy Awards in 2010, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
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7In the cross-genre horror film Freddy vs. Jason, iconic movie monsters Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) and Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger) come to life in a terrifying clash. As the denizens of Elm Street find their dreams hijacked by Freddy, they realize that their only hope lies in summoning Jason, the infamous slasher of Camp Crystal Lake. The plot thickens as these two titans of terror battle each other, leaving a trail of fear and destruction in their wake. Directed by Ronny Yu, this movie intertwines elements of supernatural horror with slasher tropes, creating a unique cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre. Despite its spine-chilling theme, Freddy vs. Jason is characterized by an undercurrent of dark humor, adding an unexpected twist to this classic tale of good versus evil - or more accurately, evil versus evil.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Ronnie Yu
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- 8Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus (Marlon Wayans) and Kevin Copeland (Shawn Wayans), accidentally foil a drug bust. As punishment, they are forced to escort a pair of socialites (Anne Dudek, Rochelle Aytes) to the Hamptons, where they're going to be used as bait for a kidnapper. But when the girls realize the FBI's plan, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from African-American men into a pair of blonde, white women.
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
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9Afterwards is a 2008 film directed by Gilles Bourdos.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Gilles Bourdos
10The Long Weekend is a 2005 Canadian film starring Chris Klein and Brendan Fehr as two brothers, Cooper and Ed Waxman. It also stars Chelan Simmons, Paul Campbell, Chandra West, and Cobie Smulders.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Pat Holden
11During summer break, Lizzie McGuire (Hilary Duff) and her closest pals head off on a school-sponsored journey to Rome. Before long she makes the acquaintance of Paolo Valisari (Yani Gellman), a local music sensation whose duet partner looks almost exactly like Lizzie. Since Paolo and his collaborator recently feuded, Lizzie agrees to stand in for the girl at a massive concert and pretend to sing while a recording plays. But when things don't go as planned, she must rely on her own vocal chops.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Jim Fall
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12Stealing Sinatra is a 2003 film directed by Ron Underwood. It stars David Arquette and William H. Macy. Macy was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance. The film tells the story of the idiosyncratic kidnapping of Frank Sinatra, Jr. by Barry Keenan.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Ron Underwood
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13Just Yell Fire
Evangeline Lilly, Josh Holloway, Dallas JessupJust Yell Fire is a freely distributed 2006 film aimed at teaching young girls to defend themselves against attackers. Started as a school project by Dallas Jessup and Catherine Wehage, then freshman at St. Mary's Academy in Portland, Oregon, the project grew to include the celebrity endorsement of Josh Holloway and Evangeline Lilly of the television show Lost. The video teaches viewers weak points on an attacker's body and how to effectively cause enough pain to those points to escape. It also tells viewers how to avoid becoming a target for rape and kidnapping to begin with. The film's title references a point made in the video: that yelling "help" or "rape" may frighten potential witnesses or rescuers away, while yelling "fire" tends to draw a crowd.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Takafumi Uehara
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