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Total Recall 2012 Movie Scene Colin Farrell as Douglas Quaid drinking coffee on his terrace while watching the city around him

Total Recall [2012]

Science fiction
Soulless but action-packed, Total Recall 2012 is still a movie worth watching because of the futuristic setting and special effects.
The Lorax [2012] Movie Review Recommendation

The Lorax [2012]

Comedy
With absolutely no background in the whole Dr. Seuss-The Lorax thing, I approached this movie as any other big screen...
Derailed 2005 Movie Scene Jennifer Aniston as Lucinda Harris laying in bed in lingerie with a gun to her head held by Vincent Cassel as LaRoche

Derailed [2005]

Thriller
Derailed is a gripping thriller about an ordinary married man who after meeting a sexy woman on a train descends into a living hell.
The Woman in Black 2012 Movie Scene Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur Kipps holding a candle and an axe

The Woman in Black [2012]

Horror
The Woman in Black marks the return of British Gothic horror featuring a creepy atmosphere, effective scares, and a familiar ghost story.
The Devils Advocate 1997 Movie Keanu Reeves as Kevin Lomax in a courtroom talking to the jury

The Devil’s Advocate [1997]

Thriller
The Devil's Advocate is a movie for those of us who like the dark side and are willing to look into the void that is existence. And laugh into its face.
The Man Who Knew Too Little 1997 Movie Bill Murray as Wallace Ritchie holding a gun to an old lady dressed in leather with nazi cap

The Man Who Knew Too Little [1997]

Comedy
Charming and featuring an intelligent script, The Man Who Knew Too Little is an entertaining and almost non-stop laughs comedy driven by Bill Murray's strong performance.
The Three Musketeers 2011 Movie Scene Logan Lerman as D'Artagnan, Matthew Macfadyen as Athos, Ray Stevenson as Porthos, Luke Evans as Aramis and James Corden as Planchet aboard their zeppelin ship

The Three Musketeers [2011]

Action
The 2011 version of The Three Musketeers is a fun, stylish, and visually impressive adventure movie with one thing in mind: entertainment.
A Dangerous Method 2011 Movie Scene Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung in a psychoanalytical session with Keira Knightley as Sabina Spielrein

A Dangerous Method [2011]

Drama
Intellectual but approachable, A Dangerous Method is a gripping character study set in the early days of psychoanalysis.
Rabbit Hole [2010] Movie Review Recommendation

Rabbit Hole [2010]

Drama
Dealing with a loss of a loved ones is a very difficult thing and one of the worst events that...
The Rum Diary 2011 Movie Scene Johnny Depp as Kemp and Amber Heard as Chenault driving by the coast of Puerto Rico

The Rum Diary [2011]

Comedy
Based on a book by a famous American journalist Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary is a somewhat successful translation...
Big Trouble 2002 Movie Scene Tim Allen as Eliot holding a gun to Johnny Knoxville as Eddie's head

Big Trouble [2002]

Comedy
Easygoing and genuinely funny, Big Trouble is one of those intersecting stories crime comedies full of bizarre situations and characters.
Man on Fire 2004 Movie Scene Denzel Washington as John W. Creasy reading from a book to Dakota Fanning as Lupita

Man on Fire [2004]

Thriller
Man on Fire is a slow-burning but very compelling thriller featuring an excellent story and even better performances.
Real Steel [2011] Movie Review Recommendation

Real Steel [2011]

Action
Real Steel, I guess who thought of this title felt like a genius… The idea of giants robots fighting in...
Salvation Boulevard [2011] Movie Review Recommendation

Salvation Boulevard [2011]

Comedy
Here’s another atheist movie, and a good one too. Salvation Boulevard is based on a novel written by Larry Beinhart...
Hostage 2005 Movie Scene Bruce Willis as Jeff Talley holding a gun and leaning on a wall

Hostage [2005]

Thriller
A bit darker and character-driven, Hostage, starring Bruce Willis is exactly the entertaining and suspenseful thriller you think it is.
Mr Nice 2010 Movie Scene Rhys Ifans as Howard Marks smoking a joint with a couple of girls

Mr. Nice [2010]

Thriller
Breezy, stylish, and engaging, Mr. Nice is based on the incredible life of Howard Marks, one of the biggest drug dealers in the world.
Everything Must Go 2010 Movie Scene Will Ferrell as Nick Halsey in front of a liquor store with a pack of Pabst beer on his car

Everything Must Go [2010]

Comedy
Everything Must Go is not your usual zany Will Ferrell comedy but an intelligent and funny dramedy about life, love, money, and alcoholism.
Mars Needs Moms 2011 Movie Milo, Gribble and Ki using a lasso to fight the Martians scene

Mars Needs Moms [2011]

Comedy
A fun Disney computer-animated cartoon based on a book of the same title that looks great and has a very intriguing story about our society and family.
Unknown 2011 Movie Scene Liam Neeson as Dr. Martin Harris trying to prove his identity to hotel security

Unknown [2011]

Thriller
Refreshingly set in Europe, Unknown is another gripping Liam Neeson thriller offering a story full of twists and mystery.
Re-Animator 1985 Movie Scene Jeffrey Combs as Herbert West drawing some of his glowing green serum into the syringe

Re-Animator [1985]

Horror
Deliciously gory and at the same time hilarious, Re-Animator is one of the best horror comedies of the eighties. And for a good reason.
True Grit 2010 Movie Scene Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn lighting up a cigarette

True Grit [2010]

Thriller
Simple and effective, True Grit is an entertaining western movie featuring an all-star cast and that familiar Coen Brothers twist.
Limitless 2011 Movie Scene Bradley Cooper as Eddie Morra high on drugs just after he jumped off a cliff

Limitless [2011]

Thriller
Mildly entertaining, visually appealing, and very easy to watch, Limitless asks the question what would you do if you had super cocaine.
Contact 1997 Movie Scene Jodie Foster as Ellie wearing a space suit and about to board a spaceship

Contact [1997]

Science fiction
Celebrating science and this experience we call life, Contact is an inspiring masterpiece you need to revisit every few years.
Kill The Irishman 2011 Movie Scene Ray Stevenson as Danny Greene holding a gun

Kill the Irishman [2011]

Thriller
Extremely underrated, Kill the Irishman is an engaging crime/mafia movie based on a larger-than-life true story with an impressive cast.
The Fly 1986 Movie Scene Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle looking at his teleportation pod with blood on it

The Fly [1986]

Horror
The Fly is much more than a grotesque body horror movie, as it's also a thought-provoking masterpiece that stood the test of time.
The Eagle 2011 Movie Scene Channing Tatum as Marcus wearing a roman armor

The Eagle [2011]

Action
Intriguing and engaging, The Eagle is a contained, character-driven historical epic featuring appealing visuals well worth your time.
The Rite 2011 Movie Scene Anthony Hopkins as Father Lucas Trevant and Colin O'Donoghue as Michael Kovak performing an exorcism

The Rite [2011]

Horror
Meandering and without many scares, The Rite is a different kind of exorcism movie enhanced by strong performances and production values.
Solomon Kane 2009 Movie Scene James Purefoy as Solomon Kane battling a demon with a fire sword

Solomon Kane [2009]

Action
They just don’t make cool sword and sorcery movies like Solomon Kane anymore. This is a stylish action adventure with...

The Relic [1997]

Horror
The vibrant museum setting, graphic violence, and great practical effects made The Relic quite a refreshing creature feature experience.
Youth in Revolt [2009] Movie Review Recommendation

Youth in Revolt [2009]

Comedy
I wonder how many more movies will be made with the same tag-line of what would guys do for pussy?...
Alice in Wonderland 2010 Movie Scene Mia Wasikowska as Alice stepping into the Wonderland for the first time

Alice in Wonderland [2010]

Fantasy
A true feast for the eyes but not so much mind, Alice in Wonderland 2010 edition follows now 19-year-old Alice down the rabbit hole.
The New Daughter 2009 Movie Scene Kevin Costner as John James holding a shotgun in front of his daughter Ivana Baquero as Louisa

The New Daughter [2009]

Horror
Featuring a creepy atmosphere, a familiar story, and one super-high Kevin Costner, The New Daughter is a flawed but watchable horror movie.
Mystic River 2003 Movie Scene Sean Penn as Jimmy Markum finding out his daughter has been killed

Mystic River [2003]

Drama
Compelling and brooding, Mystic River is a character study masquerading as a neo-noir thriller featuring stunning performances.
Appaloosa 2008 Movie Scene Ed Harris as Virgil and Viggo Mortensen as Everett walking down the street to the final showdown

Appaloosa [2008]

Action
If you're looking for a classical western experience, Appaloosa is a great choice, featuring an excellent cast and an even better script.
Papillon 1973 Movie Scene Steve McQueen as Henri Papillon Charriere wearing a shirt showing the tattoo on his chest

Papillon [1973]

Drama
Based on true events, Papillon is one of those great seventies movies that stood the test of time. It took...
Triage Movie 2009 Scene Colin Farrell as Mark Walsh smoking a cigarette after a skirmish

Triage [2009]

Drama
Triage is a different type of war movie, the one that deals with the consequences of such a tragic event....
Crazy Heart 2010 Movie Scene Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake performing on stage

Crazy Heart [2009]

Drama
Featuring a charming blend of nihilism and hedonism bolstered by Jeff's stellar performance and a superb soundtrack, Crazy Heart is a must-see.
The Soloist [2009] Movie Review Recommendation

The Soloist [2009]

Drama
The Soloist is a very difficult movie to watch. It deals with a lot of society problems and it does...
Under the Mountain 2009 Movie Scene Sam Neill as Mr. Jones talking to Tom Cameron as Theo

Under the Mountain [2009]

Fantasy
If you're up for some lighthearted fantasy fun set in stunningly beautiful New Zealand, Under the Mountain is a perfect choice.
Bitter Moon 1992 Movie Scene Peter Coyote as Oscar tied in a chair and Emmanuelle Seigner as Mimi in a latex coat and wearing stockings pushing him

Bitter Moon [1992]

Drama
Set in the city of love, Paris, Bitter Moon is not your ordinary erotic thriller. It's complex, perversely passionate, and thought-provoking.
The Pursuit of Happyness 2006 Movie Scene Will Smith as Chris Gardner in a metro on his way to his internship

The Pursuit of Happyness [2006]

Drama
For some, The Pursuit of Happyness is a haunting criticism of our society, and for others, a feel-good movie. Find out which one are you.
Blood Work 2002 Movie Scene Clint Eastwood as Terry McCaleb talking to the killer over a payphone

Blood Work [2002]

Thriller
Good for exactly one viewing, Blood Work is a classic murder mystery about an aging detective trying to catch a vicious serial killer.
The Road Movie 2009 Scene A father and son walking down a rundown road in a post-apocalyptic world

The Road [2009]

Science fiction
Depressingly realistic, visually striking, and featuring a compelling story, The Road is a post-apocalyptic masterpiece well worth your time.