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    Chocolat 2000 POSTER

    Chocolat

    2000

    English

    7.2

    70

    63%

    83%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    chocolate

    Drama

    france

    parent child relationship

    Romance

    small town

    tradition

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Carrie-Anne Moss Carrie-Anne Moss as Caroline Clairmont João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Gypsy Johnny Depp Johnny Depp as Roux Peter Stormare Peter Stormare as Serge Muscat
    A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them, as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of gypsies arrive by riverboat, the Mayor's prejudices lead to a crisis.
    Gangster No. 1 2000 POSTER

    Gangster No. 1

    2000

    English

    6.7

    16

    71%

    77%

    Action

    casino

    Crime

    Drama

    forgiveness

    gangster

    machete

    prison

    repayment

    Thriller

    Paul McGuigan Paul McGuigan Director Johnny Harris Johnny Harris as Derek David Thewlis David Thewlis as Freddie Mays João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Witness Paul Bettany Paul Bettany as Young Gangster
    An old gangster is advised that Freddie Mays would leave jail after thirty years in prison. His mood changes and he recalls when he was a young punk and who joined Freddie's gang—a man he both envied and ultimately betrayed.
    Basic Instinct 2 2006 POSTER

    Basic Instinct 2

    2006

    English

    4.4

    56

    6%

    26%

    Action

    Drama

    erotic thriller

    great legs

    jacuzzi

    legs

    Mystery

    soho london

    Thriller

    Michael Caton-Jones Michael Caton-Jones Director Sharon Stone Sharon Stone as Catherine Tramell David Thewlis David Thewlis as Roy Washburn João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Soho Cool Jan Chappell Jan Chappell as Solicitor
    Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game.
    Exodus: Gods and Kings 2014 POSTER

    Exodus: Gods and Kings

    2014

    English

    6.0

    226

    29%

    35%

    13th century bc

    Action

    Adventure

    bible

    Drama

    epic

    Fantasy

    History

    moses

    racism

    slave

    Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Director Hiam Abbass Hiam Abbass as Bithia Christian Bale Christian Bale as Moses João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Moses' Army María Valverde María Valverde as Zipporah
    The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
    The Mummy 1999 POSTER

    The Mummy

    1999

    English

    7.1

    301

    63%

    75%

    Action

    Adventure

    cairo

    egypt

    Fantasy

    library

    pastor

    pyramid

    secret passage

    Stephen Sommers Stephen Sommers Director Rachel Weisz Rachel Weisz as Evelyn 'Evy' Carnahan Tuc Watkins Tuc Watkins as Mr. Burns Stephen Dunham Stephen Dunham as Mr. Henderson João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Stevedore
    Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.
    Dorian Gray 2009 POSTER

    Dorian Gray

    2009

    English

    6.2

    58

    43%

    39%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    Fantasy

    loose adaptation

    lust

    Mystery

    obsession

    painting

    Thriller

    victorian england

    Oliver Parker Oliver Parker Director Ben Barnes Ben Barnes as Dorian Gray Rebecca Hall Rebecca Hall as Emily Wotton Colin Firth Colin Firth as Lord Henry Wotton João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Soldier
    Seduced into the decadent world of Lord Henry Wotton, handsome young aristocrat Dorian Gray becomes obsessed with maintaining his youthful appearance, and commissions a special portrait that will weather the winds of time while he remains forever young. When Gray's obsession spirals out of control, his desperate attempts to safeguard his secret turn his once-privileged life into a living hell.
    I Give It a Year 2013 POSTER

    I Give It a Year

    2013

    English

    5.7

    27

    53%

    38%

    Action

    Comedy

    first anniversary

    husband

    marriage

    newlywed

    Romance

    wedding

    wife

    Dan Mazer Dan Mazer Director Anna Faris Anna Faris as Chloe João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Client Olivia Colman Olivia Colman as Linda Rose Byrne Rose Byrne as Nat
    After a quick courtship, two lovers hastily decide to tie the knot. As their first year of marriage unfolds, temptation and incompatibility put their relationship in jeopardy.
    V for Vendetta 2005 POSTER

    V for Vendetta

    2005

    English

    8.1

    416

    73%

    90%

    Action

    dc comics

    dc extended universe

    detective

    Drama

    government

    loose adaptation

    revolution

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    James McTeigue James McTeigue Director John Hurt John Hurt as Adam Sutler Natalie Portman Natalie Portman as Evey João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Soldier Imogen Poots Imogen Poots as Young Valerie
    In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.
    Sleepy Hollow 1999 POSTER

    Sleepy Hollow

    1999

    English

    7.3

    226

    71%

    80%

    Action

    autumn

    Drama

    Fantasy

    History

    Horror

    Mystery

    new york state

    police detective

    skeptic

    small town

    steampunk

    Tim Burton Tim Burton Director João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Aristocrat Johnny Depp Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane Christina Ricci Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel Jeffrey Jones Jeffrey Jones as Reverend Steenwyck
    Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three people – murders the townsfolk attribute to a legendary specter, The Headless Horseman.
    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2010 POSTER

    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

    2010

    English

    6.5

    264

    37%

    58%

    Action

    Adventure

    armageddon

    based on video game

    brother against brother

    Fantasy

    History

    persia

    Romance

    sandstorm

    Sci-Fi

    Mike Newell Mike Newell Director Jake Gyllenhaal Jake Gyllenhaal as Dastan Gemma Arterton Gemma Arterton as Tamina João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Trumpeter Richard Coyle Richard Coyle as Tus
    A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
    Robin Hood 2010 POSTER

    Robin Hood

    2010

    English

    6.6

    196

    43%

    58%

    Action

    Adventure

    archer

    bow and arrow

    Drama

    historical fiction

    History

    knight

    robin hood

    Romance

    sherwood forest

    Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Director João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Archer Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett as Marion Loxley Oscar Isaac Oscar Isaac as Prince John Russell Crowe Russell Crowe as Robin Longstride
    When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham. There, he assumes Robert's identity; romances his widow, Marion; and draws the ire of the town's sheriff and King John's henchman, Godfrey.
    Cinderella 2015 POSTER

    Cinderella

    2015

    English

    6.9

    278

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    fairy tale

    Family

    Fantasy

    kingdom

    magic

    orphan

    prince

    Romance

    royalty

    Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh Director João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Ball Dancer Lily James Lily James as Cinderella Rob Brydon Rob Brydon as Master Phineus Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett as Stepmother
    When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.
    Notting Hill 1999 POSTER

    Notting Hill

    1999

    English

    7.2

    124

    84%

    79%

    Action

    bookshop

    Comedy

    Drama

    friendship

    london, england

    new love

    Romance

    roommates

    spectacle

    Roger Michell Roger Michell Director Samuel West Samuel West as Anna's Co-Star Julia Roberts Julia Roberts as Anna Scott Alec Baldwin Alec Baldwin as Jeff King João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Journalist
    London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.
    Gladiator 2000 POSTER

    Gladiator

    2000

    English

    8.5

    632

    80%

    87%

    Action

    Adventure

    arena

    Drama

    epic

    gladiator

    Romance

    roman empire

    rome, italy

    senate

    Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Director Joaquin Phoenix Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus Connie Nielsen Connie Nielsen as Lucilla Russell Crowe Russell Crowe as Maximus João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Roman Soldier
    After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
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