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When Leo Demidov (Tom Hardy), once a war hero but now disgraced member of the military police, uncovers evidence of a serial killer, he must work against the all-powerful Soviet regime in order to track him down before he strikes again. As he nears the truth, Leo finds himself on a dangerous mission that sees him and those he loves facing the gravest danger. - Director:
- Daniel Espinosa
- Cast:
- Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)The Man from UNCLE
At the height of the Cold War in the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Iliya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) must put aside longstanding hostilities to stop a mysterious international criminal organisation bent on destabilising the fragile balance of world power. With only one lead, the agents race to find a vanished German scientist who is the key to infiltrating the organisation in this cool, stylish action-adventure from director Guy Ritchie. - Director:
- Guy Ritchie
- Cast:
- Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander
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Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)Mission: Impossible 5
With their elite organisation shut down by the CIA, agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team (Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames) must race against time to stop The Syndicate, a deadly network of rogue operatives turned traitors. To stop this global threat, Ethan must join forces with an elusive, disavowed agent (Rebecca Ferguson) whose loyalty is suspect as he faces his most impossible mission ever. - Director:
- Christopher McQuarrie
- Cast:
- Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner
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Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014)Rurôni Kenshin: Densetsu no saigo-hen
To stop Makoto Shishio who aims to conquer Japan, Kenshin arrives in Kyoto and tries to face off against Shishio's troops. However, his enemy has begun its course to start invading Tokyo with the steel-reinforced battleship. To save captured Kaoru who is thrown into the sea by Shishio's men, Kenshin also dives in after her but is washed ashore alone, unconscious. Kenshin recovers with the help of Seijuro Hiko, the master of Kenshin who happens to find him on the shore. He realises he is no match for Shishio unless he learns the ultimate technique of his sword style, and begs the master to teach him. In the meantime, Shishio finds that Kenshin is still alive, and puts pressure on the government to find Kenshin and execute him in public for his sins during his days as the "Battosai the Killer". As Kenshin faces his biggest challenge, can Kenshin really defeat his fiercest enemy Shishio, and be reunited with Kaoru?! - Director:
- Keishi Ohtomo
- Cast:
- Tatsuya Fujiwara, Takeru Satô, Yû Aoi
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After Frank "The Fixer" Tagliano (Steven Van Zandt) testifies against his Mafia boss in New York, he enters the Witness Protection Program and makes an unusual demand: he wants to be set up with a new life in the Norwegian town of Lillehammer after falling in love with the place while watching the '94 Winter Olympic Games. Frank knows he is a marked man and figures nobody will ever look for him there. However, vengeful gangsters are only a part of his problems and adjusting to the Scandinavian way of life is driving him crazy! Thrust into a brand new world it is not long before Frank is back to his old ruthless ways and involved in shady dealings with the locals. Confronted with a colourful cast of characters totally unlike the New York variety, he soon finds out, the past always has a way of catching up with you, especially when it concerns the Delucci family... - Director:
- Simen Alsvik
- Cast:
- Steven Van Zandt, Marian Saastad Ottesen, Trond Fausa
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Do you ever look at someone and wonder what's going on inside their head? Disney-Pixar's 'Inside Out' takes an imaginative journey into the mind to find the answer. Based in Headquarters, the control centre of 11-year-old Riley's mind, five emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy. She strives to make sure Riley stays happy as she operates alongside fellow emotions Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. - Director:
- Pete Docter
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- Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black
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In the war of man against machine, Sgt. Kyle Reese is sent back to 1984 by resistance leader John Connor to protect his young mother, Sarah Connor. However, this time unexpected events have altered the past and threaten the future for all mankind. Now Reese, (Jai Courtney) must join forces with Sarah (Emilia Clarke) and her Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to save the I world and stop the next evolution of Terminators. - Director:
- Alan Taylor
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- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke
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22 years ago, John Hammond envisioned a theme park where guests could experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. Today, Jurassic World welcomes tens of thousands of visitors, but something sinister lurks behind the park's attractions: a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. When chaos erupts across the island, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) race to restore order as a day in the park becomes a struggle for survival. - Director:
- Colin Trevorrow
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- Chris Pratt, Silvia Moore, Bryce Dallas Howard
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Mr. Holmes (2015)A Slight Trick of the Mind
Academy Award nominee Ian McKellen takes on the iconic role of Detective Sherlock Holmes. In 1947, the world famous sleuth has retired to a remote Sussex farmhouse, living in relative anonymity with only his housekeeper Mrs Munro and her young son Roger for company. Cantankerous, demanding and frustrated with the mis-representation of him in Watson's best-selling novels, he diverts his attention to an unsolved case. As the mystery deepens, Sherlock tries desperately to recall the events of 30 years ago that ultimately led to his retirement. - Director:
- Bill Condon
- Cast:
- Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Hiroyuki Sanada
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Tomorrowland: A World Beyond (2015)Tomorrowland
Join former boy genius Frank (George Clooney), optimistic, science-minded teen Casey (Britt Robertson), mysterious Athena (Raffey Cassidy) and the brilliant David Nix (Hugh Laurie) in a world of pure Disney imagination and adventure. 'Tomorrowland: A World Beyond' transports you on an inspiring and magical journey of wonder and adventure to a place where if you can dream it, you can do it. - Director:
- Brad Bird
- Cast:
- George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie
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When Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) - lovelorn after the loss of her beloved sweetheart Westley (Cary Elwes) - is kidnapped by cunning crook Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and his sidekicks Fezzik the Giant (André the Giant) and swordsman Inigo (Mandy Patinkin), she is confident her one true love will come to save her. But is the man in the mask hot on the heels of her captors the Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon), to whom she is now betrothed, or a mysterious stranger. This family fairy-tale will touch your heart, tickle your funny bone and leave you feeling happily ever after. - Director:
- Rob Reiner
- Cast:
- Cary Elwes, Willy DeVille, Mandy Patinkin
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The 1870s among new settlers and outlaws, Danish immigrant Jon (Mads Mikkelsen) has been waiting for years to bring his wife and son to the United States. When he finally succeeds, moments after their arrival they fall victim to a horrific crime. Out of grief and despair Jon kills the perpetrator. His actions unleash powerful forces. His victim's brother is the ruthless Colonel Delarue who terrorises the town of Black Creek and will stop at nothing to avenge his brother. Betrayed and ostracised by the community, Jon must transform himself from peaceful settler to fearless warrior to save the town and find peace. - Director:
- Kristian Levring
- Cast:
- Mads Mikkelsen, Eva Green, Eric Cantona
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Director George Miller, originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendary Mad Max franchise, returns to the world of the Road Warrior. Haunted by his turbulent past. Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) wanders alone until he's swept up with a group, led by Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron). fleeing across the Wasteland. In hot pursuit: a warlord who gathers his gangs and pursues the rebels ruthlessly, leading to a high-octane road war. - Director:
- George Miller
- Cast:
- Tom Hardy, Lee Perry, Charlize Theron
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Good intentions wreak havoc when Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) unwittingly creates Ultron (James Spader), a terrifying A.I. monster who vows to achieve "world peace" via mass extinction. Now, Iron Man, Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) - alongside Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) - must reassemble to defeat Ultron and save mankind...if they can! - Director:
- Joss Whedon
- Cast:
- Kerry Condon, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans
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When sadistic young thugs senselessly attack John Wick, a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin, they have no idea that they've just awakened the boogeyman. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, Wick embarks on a merciless rampage, hunting down his adversaries with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend. - Director:
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast:
- Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen
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