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The Day the Earth Stood Still - (2008 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/the-day-the-earth-stood-still
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970416/

Aliens return to Earth to save it.

Great pacing and straightforward plot. Features Keanu Reeves as himself.



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Jack Reacher - (2012 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790724/

When a mysterious mass-shooting is being investigated, an even more mysterious man appears to investigate.

A really great movie.



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Monster Hunter - (2020 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6475714/
https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/monsterhunter

Two worlds are connected and one of the worlds has a lot of monsters who somehow live without anything to eat and also are persistent assholes.

The actual movie starts two thirds in, and there are so many terrible writing decisions; oh god it's so bad.

Top Gun꞉ Maverick - (2022 movie) image

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/
https://www.topgunmovie.com/

An old ace fighter pilot is dusted off to instruct for an impossible mission.

Slow and boring; I don't see the popularity at all other than it's not woke.

  • Properly titled Top Gun: Maverick



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The Call Up - (2016 movie) image

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3923388/

A bunch of friendless losers are brought together to fight in an augmented reality military simulation.

While not bad, it's ultimately fair at best.

See also:



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Proof of Life - (2000 movie) poster

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0228750/

Mistaken for someone important, a man is kidnapped and held hostage.

Revolutionary Marxists fuck everything up again. Overall an okay movie. If you're into the theme, and like dirt and poverty, then this is for you.

  • There's a lot of .. Spanish?
  • FIXME - If re-watched, ensure subtitles work.



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The Blackout - (2019 movie) poster English

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8664988/

The vanguard of an alien race fleeing from their ageing star contest control of the earth and the survivors of humanity.

A bit stiff, but quite good.

  • I have not seen (listened-to) the Russian-language version.



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Spectral - (2016 movie) image

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2106651/
https://www.netflix.com/title/80098200

An optics specialist is sent to investigate the unusual readings the military is getting from his equipment.

A solid movie all around. Great action and a good world, but with enough fuzzy science and The A-Team-style jury-rigging to rivet it solidly to TV-movie quality.



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