fantasy fiction movies

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Liar Liar - (1997 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119528/

A lawyer can’t lie, and goes insane because it’s Jim Carrey.

It’s Jim Carrey as himself, so you have to cope with the idiocy. It’s okay in that context but it’s not for me.



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Day Watch - (2006 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409904/

A man regrets the wedge between himself and his son, and tries to apologize. Or something.

It’s definitely on-par with the first, and worth the watch if you like the other.

  • Trailer
  • Original title: Дневной Дозор (Dnevnoy dozor)



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Night Watch - (2004 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0403358/

A secret stalemate exists between good and evil, and each are tasked to police the other.

Stylized, with a good soundtrack, great acting, and a great concept; very good!

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  • Original title: Ночной Дозор (Nochnoy dozor)



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Stranger than Fiction - (2006 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420223/

A boring man learns he is part of a greater story when he hears his own narration.

Moody and paced; highly recommended.



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Franklyn - (2009 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0893402/

A mix of odd stories and fantasies that ultimately makes little sense.

Fucking weird and pointless.

See also:



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Elemental - (2023 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15789038/
https://movies.disney.com/elemental

Some refugee/immigrants experience racism or something.

This should have just been a low-budget cell animated made for tv-movie; who thought this would be a good idea?



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The Raccoons and the Lost Star - (1983 movie) image

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290273/

A dog is transported to an alien planet whose ruler is bent on going to Earth for world domination.

Maybe it’s a Canadian product of its time, but I find it simple, wholesome, and good for very young and very smart kids.



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Disambiguation: Scanners, the computer peripherals.

Scanners - (1981 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081455/

Mutants find themselves pulled into a secret war with multiple sides.

A unique canon that plays out with patience. Recommended.


The Lion King - (1994 movie) image

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/
https://movies.disney.com/the-lion-king

I don’t know how to describe this without spoiling it.

It’s good because it’s pre-woke and can handle difficult topics.



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Il Mare - (2000 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0282599/

Two people connect because of a portal through time in the shape of a mailbox.

Awkward in various ways, but I can see the charm. Not recommended because The Lake House – (2006 movie) is vastly superior.



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