After accidentally breaking a statue of the guardian god of the Asakusa district, middle school students Kazuki, Toi and Enta are transformed into kappas -creatures from japanese folklore- by Keppi, self-proclaimed prince of the Kappa Kingdom. If they want to regain their human form, they must collect the five Dishes of Hope for him, which fulfill the wishes of whoever possesses them. To do so, they will fight against the kappa-zombies and extract their "shirikodama", the mythical organ containing humans' deepest desires. Two policemen, Reo and Mabu, are the ones behind this evil scheme, turning humans into zombies as agents of the Otter Empire, enemy of the Kappa Kingdom since ancient times. In the guise of "Kappazon, Inc.", they control society by manipulating the desires of the masses for their own goals. To succeed in their mission, the boys must be connected through the "Sarazanmai", revealing their most intimate secrets in the process...
At the United States Navy's fighter weapons school, Maverick learns valuable lessons from a civilian instructor while competing to be the best pilot. He faces challenges, including a rivalry with Iceman and the death of his friend Goose. Despite his struggles, Maverick eventually regains his confidence and becomes a hero.
Bruce Almighty is the story of Bruce Nolan, a news reporter who is unhappy with his life. He is given the chance to have all of God's powers and uses them in selfish ways, causing chaos. He realizes the error of his ways and learns the importance of selflessness and love.
In the year 1963, a schoolteacher discovers a portal that allows him to travel back in time. With the goal of preventing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, he becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy and danger.
Once Upon a Time in America is a crime drama movie that takes place in New York City during the 1920s and 1960s. It follows the life and death of a group of gangsters and explores the corruption of the mafia. Through a nonlinear timeline, the film delves into themes of regret, lovesickness, and memories. Based on a novel, it depicts the coming-of-age of the protagonists, the rise of organized crime during prohibition, and their eventual downfall. The story explores themes of betrayal, friendship, and loyalty, as well as the impact of violence and power on individuals and society.
When a cartoon rabbit is accused of murder, he enlists the help of a burnt out private investigator to prove his innocence. Together, they uncover a conspiracy involving blackmail, a corrupt studio owner, and a plan to destroy Toontown.
Bridget Jones, a 30-something woman, decides to make positive changes in her life and documents her journey in a diary. She is torn between her attraction to her questionable boss, Daniel Cleaver, and the repulsive but attractive barrister, Mark Darcy. Bridget falls for Daniel, only to realize he doesn't feel the same way. Eventually, she sees the truth about Daniel and realizes her true feelings for Mark.
Jane has been a bridesmaid 27 times, but her own love life is non-existent. When she meets a cynical wedding reporter, Kevin, she starts to question her own views on love. As she helps her younger sister plan her wedding, Jane navigates through her feelings for Kevin and discovers that love can be found in the most unexpected places.
A lonely office drone in New York City lets company managers use his apartment for affairs. He hopes to catch the eye of elevator operator Fran Kubelik. Complications arise when he is promoted and learns Kubelik is involved with his boss. After an office party on Christmas Eve, Kubelik confronts the boss and overdoses on sleeping pills. The protagonist revives her and cares for her while avoiding authorities. They grow closer during her recovery. The boss continuously strings Kubelik along until she realizes the protagonist truly loves her. They reunite and declare their love for each other.
In late 1950s New York, Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve millionaire playboy Dickie Greenleaf. When the mission fails, Ripley takes extreme measures by assuming Dickie's identity and embarking on a life of lies and deception.
Ben Sanderson, a Hollywood screenwriter who has lost everything due to his alcoholism, arrives in Las Vegas with the intention of drinking himself to death. There, he meets and develops a complicated friendship with prostitute Sera. As their relationship evolves, they navigate the challenges of their personal demons and the consequences of their actions.
Two couples move into the same building on the same day. When they discover their spouses are having an affair, the two neighbors become friends and try to replicate the infidelity of their partners. However, they end up falling in love for real and decide to break up and go their separate ways. In the end, both couples have split up and are alone.
After losing his wife, a widowed man and his son start new lives in Seattle. The son calls a radio talk-show to find his father a new partner. Their story touches the hearts of hundreds of women across the country. One of them, a Baltimore Sun reporter, feels something missing in her own relationship and can't get the widowed man out of her head. She writes a letter and sends it to him, inviting him to meet her on top of the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, the widowed man starts dating a coworker, but his son discovers the letter and responds on his father's behalf. The trio eventually meet on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and begin a new chapter of their lives together.
After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she'd ever dreamed of having. It is another year in the life of Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger). Things are looking up for our heroine since we last saw her. She is losing weight, has quit smoking (at least as far as her boyfriend is concerned), and she is in a completely fulfilling relationship with barrister Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Bridget also has a successful career in television where she is an on air personality for the tabloid TV show 'Sit Up, Britain.' As we join her she is in the midst of filming a story requiring her to sky dive over the country side. After falling out of the plane and almost forgetting to pull the rip cord she finally lands safely in a pen filled with pigs. Afraid that her boss is upset over her clumsiness, she is summoned to his office only to learn that Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) now works for the station too and that her boss wants them to team up on some travel pieces for the network. Not willing to be content with bliss, she becomes suspicious of Mark when he cancels their dinner date one evening. Her friends convince her that he is having an affair with the very attractive Rebecca who works at the law firm. She goes to his house to confront him and after climbing the ledge to peek into the window she falls from the roof into the bushes and is then greeted at the door by Rebecca who lets her in to the house only to find that Mark is having a meeting with some associates. Seeing that she is under stress Mark invites her on a weekend ski getaway but as soon as they arrive we discover two things - Bridget has lied about her skiing ability and Rebecca is also there. The next week Mark invites Bridget to a very important dinner given by the firm. Bridget manages to arrive late in a state of disarray and insults some of his coworkers. At dinner she begins to feel that she is out of Mark's league and that she is nothing more than an embarrassment to him. On the way home Bridget admonishes Mark for never sticking up for her in front of his pompous friends and then leaves. Weeks go by and Mark does not call. Reluctantly Bridget accepts a project working with Daniel on a piece in Thailand. On the plane Daniel saves her from the rigors of coach class by bringing her into first class with him and explains that he is no longer a skirt chaser and that she was the best thing that ever happened to him. While in Thailand, Bridget's friend Shazzer who has accompanied her on the trip meets a very attractive young man named Jed who has a love of hallucinogenic mushrooms which he slips into Bridget's food. Daniel finds Bridget at the beach in a euphoric state of mind and invites her up to his room. Almost succumbing to his advances she realizes just in time that if she sleeps with him it will be truly over between she and Mark. As she leaves she runs into a prostitute who is arriving for her nightly appointment with Daniel. The next day Bridget and Shazzer pack up to leave and to hurry things along Bridget agrees to carry the Thai Ceremonial Snake Bowl that Jed has left with them in her bag. At airport customs it is discovered that the bowl is filled with cocaine and Bridget is immediately arrested for attempting to transport illegal drugs. Daniel upon seeing the trouble that Bridget is in shrugs and gets on the plane. In prison Bridget immediately befriends the other inmates and upon hearing their stories of forced prostitution and abuse that they have had in their relationships she realizes that she had it pretty good with Mark. Days later she is pulled from the holding cell and is taken to meet with her attorney - it is Mark who tells her that he is merely the messenger and that the Thai government has agreed to show her leniency. Back home Mark confronts Daniel and asks him if he knew that Bridget had been arrested in Thailand. When he admits that he did - Mark drags him outside and they have a fight in the streets ending with both spilling into a fountain in the courtyard. Arriving in England Bridget discovers that Mark went to great lengths to hunt down Jed and extradite him so that she could be set free. She runs to Mark's house only to find Rebecca there who admits that it is Bridget whom she has had a crush on all this time and not Mark. Rebecca even proves it by kissing Bridget who is flattered, but politely turns her down. Bridget takes a taxi to Mark's office and is splashed by several passing cars. Soak and wet, she searches the building and happens upon Mark in a meeting with several important officials. They go out into the corridor and Mark finally proposes to her. In the country Bridget's parents have a ceremony to renew their vows. As they are leaving her mother tosses the bouquet and Bridget falling backwards still manages to catch it. Same ol' 'Bridg' but she is now willing to look to the future and is ready to accept that she is indeed finally happy.
In 1940s Budapest, two employees at a small gift shop are constantly at odds with each other, unaware that they are each other's anonymous pen pals who have fallen in love. As Christmas approaches, their identities are revealed and they must confront their true feelings.
A busker and an immigrant meet in Dublin and form a musical and potentially romantic connection as they write, rehearse, and record songs together. They face obstacles such as the busker's ex-girlfriend and the immigrant's estranged husband. Despite setbacks, they pursue their musical dreams.
Set in grunge-era Seattle, Singles follows a group of young adults as they navigate the complexities of love, careers, and friendship. The story revolves around the intersecting lives of several characters, including a musician, a journalist, and a coffee shop manager. As they navigate the ups and downs of relationships and the challenges of pursuing their dreams, they discover what it truly means to be single.
Set in 18th-century France, Dangerous Liaisons tells the story of the manipulative and deceitful Marquise de Merteuil and the handsome Vicomte de Valmont, who engage in a complex game of seduction, betrayal, and revenge. As they pursue their own selfish desires, their actions have devastating consequences for those around them.
La Dolce Vita follows the life of a photographer in Rome as he navigates through a series of parties, encounters with celebrities, and a growing sense of disillusionment with the shallow and materialistic world around him. As he searches for meaning and connection, he grapples with themes of love, death, and the emptiness of fame.
Andie is a teenage girl from a working-class family who is interested in a boy from a wealthy background. She faces challenges related to class differences and teenage angst while navigating her feelings for this boy.