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★★★★☆ Wanted (2008)

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Plot: 25-year-old Wes (McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known until he met a woman named Fox (Jolie). After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad’s death by unlocking his dormant powers. Based on the graphic novel by Mark Millar.


★★★½☆ Kung Fu Panda (2008)

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Plot: When Po (Black) is unexpectedly chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, his dreams become reality as he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five, under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu (Hoffman). Before they know it, however, the vengeful Tai Lung (McShane) is headed their way, and it’s up to Po to save the day. Animated.


★★½☆☆ Beowulf (2007)

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Plot: In a time of heroes, the mighty warrior Beowulf (Winstone) slays the demon Grendel (Glover) and incurs the wrath of its monstrous yet seductive mother (Jolie), in a conflict that transforms a king into a legend. Animated. Based on the 8th century poem.


★★★★☆ Sky Captain and the World Of Tomorrow (2004)

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Plot: It’s 1938, and Reporter Polly Perkins (Paltrow) is investigating the mysterious disappearance of 6 scientists when, without warning, huge robots attack the major capitals of the world, stealing generators, killing innocents…and then leaving. With terror on their doorstep, the world calls again to the aid of famous pilot Sky Captain (Law) to save the day. But Polly won’t be left behind for this story!


½☆☆☆☆ Taking Lives (2004)

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Plot: Special Agent Scott (Jolie) is called to Montreal to help when a body is discovered at a construction site. After another body is discovered, a witness (Hawke) comes forward saying he can identify the killer. Agent Scott continues to work the case, discovering this serial killer kills people in order to become them. Based on the novel by Michael Pye.


★★½☆☆ Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life (2003)

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Plot: Lara Croft (Jolie), the wealthy English archaeologist, is searching for a lost temple when she discovers a golden orb. After her friends are killed and the orb is stolen, she discovers that the orb is a map to the legendary Pandora’s Box. To find the orb she needs the help of ex-flame Terry Sheridan (Butler) who she must first release from prison. She hasn’t got much time, because evil genius Reiss (Hinds) is determined to open Pandora’s box and unleash a plague of biblical proportions upon humanity. Based on the popular video game series.


★★★★½ Gone In 60 Seconds (2000)

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Plot: Randall “Memphis” Raines (Cage) was a car thief – one of the best, in fact – until he quit the life, 6 years ago. When his brother, Kip (Ribisi), gets in trouble from big-time thug Raymond Calitri (Eccleston), Memphis has to go back to life, and steal 50 cars for Calitri in one night…or Kip dies. On top of that, he’s got a cop (Lindo) who is dying to nab him for grand theft auto and a gang of car thieves that want him dead.