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Elf
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Elf(2003)

7.1
tomato86%
PG
97Minutes

Buddy, raised as an oversized elf, goes from the North Pole to New York City to find his biological father, Walter Hobbs. Walter, who is unaware of Buddy's existence, is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Buddy's naive and innocent behavior leads to misadventures as he tries to navigate the city. Eventually, he finds his father, but getting him to believe in Christmas proves to be a challenge. With the help of his newfound family and a love interest, Buddy works to bring joy to the city and fulfill his role as an elf.

A Portrait of Jianghu: Bad Guys
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A Portrait of Jianghu: Bad Guys (2014)

8.4

Two martial artists are brutally killed by a team of assassins, leaving their wards, a young boy and girl, defenseless. A martial arts master dispatches of the assassins, sparing their lives, and decides to take them in. He raises them and teaches them martial arts.

Up
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Up(2009)

8.3
tomato98%
PG
96Minutes

78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway. Young Carl Fredricksen, a quiet bespectacled boy, watches a film reel in a theater depicting his hero Charles Muntz, a famous explorer. Carl runs down the street with his balloon and passes an old, rundown house. He goes inside and meets a young, outgoing tomboy named Ellie. They eventually get married and plan to travel to Paradise Falls, but Ellie's declining health prevents them. After Ellie's death, Carl remains in his home, a retired and sour recluse. When he is forced to move to a retirement home, he attaches balloons to his house and flies away to South America. He is accompanied by Russell, a young wilderness explorer scout. They land near Paradise Falls and encounter a giant bird named Kevin, and a talking dog named Dug. They also encounter Charles Muntz, who has been hunting the bird. In the end, Carl and Russell save Kevin and defeat Muntz. Carl realizes the importance of adventure and fulfills his promise to Ellie by placing their house on the cliff overlooking Paradise Falls.

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Warrior
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Warrior(2011)

8.1
tomato84%
PG_13
140Minutes

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother. U.S. Marine Tommy Riordan visiting his father, Paddy Conlon, a recovering alcoholic who has become a born-again Christian. Tommy enters a gym and beats a professional fighter named Pete Grimes unconscious. He learns about a winner-takes-all MMA tournament called Sparta and asks his father to train him. Meanwhile, Tommy's older brother Brendan, a high school physics teacher, seeks the training of an old friend and begins competing in smaller venue fights. Brendan and Tommy both enter the Sparta tournament, but their bitter relationship threatens their chances of winning. As the tournament unfolds, Tommy's military desertion is revealed, causing the military police to want to take him into custody. Despite their differences, Brendan and Tommy make it to the final fight where Brendan forces Tommy to tap out with a rear naked choke. The brothers reconcile and leave the ring together.

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Good Will Hunting
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Good Will Hunting(1997)

8.3
tomato97%
R
127Minutes

Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics but sabotages his own life due to self-loathing from an unhappy childhood. When he solves a difficult math problem, he is given the opportunity to study math and see a therapist. Through therapy, he confronts his past and learns to take control of his life. Meanwhile, he forms a relationship with a woman named Skylar and must decide whether to leave his old life behind and pursue a new future. With the support of his therapist and friends, Will embarks on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery.

Wonderful Days
Movie

Wonderful Days(2003)

6.6
tomato55%
86Minutes

Set in a dark future, Wonderful Days follows a resistance movement fighting against the dehumanization and pollution of society. The story revolves around a couple who become entangled in the struggle and must navigate through a doomed civilization. With themes of environmental issues and social criticism, the film explores the consequences of a polluted world and the fight for a better future.

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Guilty Crown
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Guilty Crown (2012)

7
TV_14

In the year 2039, Japan has been ruled by the GHQ after a deadly virus outbreak. Shu Ouma, a shy high school student, obtains a special power called the Power of Kings, which allows him to extract weapons or tools from his classmates called Voids. Shu becomes involved in the resistance group Funeral Parlor, and together they fight against the oppression of the GHQ. As Shu learns more about his power and the truth behind the virus, he must make difficult choices that will determine the fate of humanity.

To Be Hero
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To Be Hero (2016)

6.8

Our main character, Uncle, is a no-good father with a messy appearance even though he looks nice, and decorates restrooms. He is a divorced, single-dad and lives with his daughter Min, who is good at both studying and sport. One day, Uncle has been sucked into the toilet that he finished using, and becomes a hero to save the Earth! The price is he lost his ikemen appearance and becomes a fat person!! Uncle's battle to protect the Earth and Min has begun…

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Lost in Translation
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Lost in Translation(2003)

7.7
tomato95%
R
102Minutes

Bob, a still famous actor, arrives in Tokyo to shoot a commercial but feels oblivious and bored. He meets Charlotte, a lonely young woman accompanying her busy photographer husband. Over the next few days, Bob and Charlotte connect, sharing their emotions and fears. They have a great time together at a party and their understanding deepens. Bob has a brief affair with a singer but Charlotte is disappointed. On their last night together, they admit their wish to stay in Tokyo but know it's just a fantasy. They share a gentle goodbye and embrace before parting ways.

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