Headhunters

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2011
Thriller, Crime, Action

An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary..

One of the best Scandinavian action movies I’ve seen. While borrowing some entertainment from the Hollywood, it’s so minimalistically stylish and well executed that its pace seemed much faster than…
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Unknown

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2011
Action, Mystery, Thriller

A man awakens from a coma, only to discover that someone has taken on his identity and that no one, (not even his wife), believes him. With the help of a young woman, he sets out to prove who he is.

I think many are missing intelligent hard-to-guess thrillers. This movie is exactly that, with a great acting and execution.
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Wild Target

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2010
Action, Comedy

Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.

Follows every rule of a British comedy and does it in a classy way.
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The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

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2010
Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Mystery

An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century, focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.

A different movie from Besson, but among his finest. Kind of the family adventure movie you’d like to see. Isn’t too childish, has a solid plot, great acting and cinematography.…
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Kick-Ass

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2010
Action, Crime

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

A refreshing superhero comedy, what the Deadpool should have been. Kick-Ass 2 though is a notebook example of how bad the Hollywood‘s sequels are.
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Inglourious Basterds

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2009
Drama, Action, Thriller, War

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as “The Basterds” are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The Basterds, lead by Lt. Aldo Raine soon cross paths with a French-Jewish teenage girl who runs a movie theater in Paris which is targeted by the soldiers.

Like many stuff from Tarantino, it shouldn’t be taken seriously. And then it’s a luxurious action packed thriller to enjoy.
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RockNRolla

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2008
Action, Crime, Thriller

When a Russian mobster sets up a real estate scam that generates millions of pounds, various members of London’s criminal underworld pursue their share of the fortune. Various shady characters, including Mr One-Two, Stella the accountant, and Johnny Quid, a druggie rock-star, try to claim their slice.

Stylish movie with all the trademarks of Guy Ritchie. It lacks a bit of spirit of Snatch, but it’s nevertheless a well-crafted thriller.
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Smokin’ Aces

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2006
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Mystery

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state’s evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he’s no longer breathing.

This movie is what “Deadpool” should have been. Less clichés and stupidity, just action, action, action with fitting jokes. The movie might seem a bit forced, but that’s the director’s…
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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2003
Action, Crime

An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.

A simple but stylish revenge story with… samurai fetish. Wait, wait, don’t get your expectations too high and it should be a good movie to chill.
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Training Day

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2001
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn’t what he appears.

Could be described as one of the better cop movies. The strongest point is the heavyweight acting combo, but the director also has his style, which adds up to the…
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