The Perfect Host

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2010
Comedy, Thriller, Crime

A criminal on the run cons his way into the wrong dinner party where the host is anything but ordinary.

An intelligent movie about an intelligent psycho. Entertaining, fun and wicked, just like you’d expect it to be, and you also get a great acting and unpredictable script. All of…
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Horrible Bosses

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2011
Comedy, Crime

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers… permanently.

This this an advanced and successful American comedy. Not too many clichés, the scenario is nice and everything about this movie is just fun.
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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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Law Abiding Citizen

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2009
Drama, Crime, Thriller

A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family’s killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.

Just like a thriller should be. Clever, tense, and to the point. It also has great acting and even some meaning for what it is, so it’s a safe bet.…
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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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Butterfly on a Wheel

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2007
Crime, Drama, Thriller

A sociopathic kidnapper methodically pushes a desperate pair of parents to their absolute breaking point.

I had a great time watching this. It has everything a thriller should have. Sharp plot, great acting and smooth execution.
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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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Alpha Dog

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2006
Crime, Drama

Johnny Truelove likes to see himself as tough. He’s the son of an underworld figure and a drug dealer. Johnny also likes to get tough when things don’t go his way. When Jake Mazursky fails to pay up for Johnny, things get worse for the Mazursky family, as Johnny and his ‘gang’ kidnap Jake’s 15 year old brother and holds him hostage. Problem now is what to do with ‘stolen boy?’

Convincing and realistic movie about gangs which digs deeper than typical movies of this kind.
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Collateral

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2004
Drama, Crime, Thriller

Cab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.

OK idea and perfect execution. One of these movies where the main actors really stand up for their names.
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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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