Three Kings

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1999
Action, Comedy, War

A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that’s destined to change everything.

An epic movie hitting right to the target. Its irony so sharp and entertaining that I forgot watching a movie about war and politics. Amazing performance from the lead trio.…
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The Matrix

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1999
Action, Science Fiction

Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.

You may have noticed that I don’t like some of internationally acclaimed films. That’s not the case with The Matrix. Especially for 1999, it’s a huge accomplishment in sci-fi genre.…
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The Art of Self-Defense

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2019
Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.

Almost the kind of black comedy I like, which doesn’t go as smooth as I want to. The director got over-creative and lost the control a bit. You can also…
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Upgrade

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2018
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror

A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.

Netflix and action sci-fi is a risky combination, but this movie is a pleasant surprise. Given its 5 mil. budget, you could actually see the team squeezing every bit out…
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American Made

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2017
Action, Crime, Comedy

The true story of pilot Barry Seal, who transported contraband for the CIA and the Medellin cartel in the 1980s.

At last Tom Cruise isn’t an agent, the script isn’t for teenagers, so we get a proper action movie. A tense and fun adventure based on a real story.
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The Nice Guys

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2016
Comedy, Crime, Action

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

Gosling as a comedy actor? Why not. This one stands out for being fun and serious. The actors don‘t overact as opposed to many Hollywood comedies. In fact, one could…
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No Escape

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2015
Action, Thriller, Drama

In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.

From this typical poster, I’ve never expected to like this movie. And, as you may guess, it was an exception. Although not as terrifying as their earlier movie “the devil”,…
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The Interview

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2014
Action, Comedy

Dave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapaport run the celebrity tabloid show “Skylark Tonight”. When they land an interview with a surprise fan, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, they are recruited by the CIA to turn their trip to Pyongyang into an assassination mission.

Woah, this one was hyped to the max, and it isn’t so badass like the marketing wants you to believe. It’s a good funny movie with a great acting combo…
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Guardians of the Galaxy

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2014
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

If I’m about to watch a mainstream sci-fi movie, I wish it to be like this one. Funny, good-looking, and not too many clichés.
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Ender’s Game

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2013
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

Based on the classic novel by Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game is the story of the Earth’s most gifted children training to defend their homeplanet in the space wars of the future.

One of these movies, accidentally seen on TV. It’s clever, emotional, well-acted (especially the kid), and has an amazing melancholic animation scene.
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