movies inspired by movies

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Il Mare - (2000 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
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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The Lake House - (2006 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410297/

A mailbox sends objects back and forth through time, and it’s discoverers only think to write love letters.

Very well-paced and thoughtful; highly recommended.



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Star-Wars-Episode-I.I-The-Phantom-Edit-2000-DVD-box.png

Entertainment > Movies >
Star Wars > Star Wars – Episode I – The Phantom Menace – (1999 movie) >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/
https://starwarsfans.fandom.com/wiki/The_Phantom_Edit
(website, archive)

The Trade Federation blockades a peaceful planet, and decisive action is required to bring political and military strength to bear.

An astonishing improvement on the original. Even though it’s lower visual quality than it’s original can be, it’s worth a watch. Very highly recommended especially to fans of the original trilogy who were disappointed by this new trilogy.



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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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Total Recall - (2012 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1386703/
https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/totalrecall

A bored factory worker does drugs.

Merely adequate.



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Ghostbusters꞉ Afterlife - (2021 movie) image

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4513678/
https://www.ghostbusters.com/

A world mistakenly thought it has been safe from ghosts for years, but its main threat was never truly defeated.

A proper send-off to a great franchise. Thank you for the heart-felt apology to Ghostbusters – (2016 movie).

  • Properly titled Ghostbusters: Afterlife



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Conan the Barbarian - (2011 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816462/

A man subjugates and kills his way for the godhood necessary to resurrect his wife, making one notable enemy along the way.

It’s fair.



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Star Wars - Episode VI - Return of the Jedi - (1983 movie) poster

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Star Wars >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi
https://www.lucasfilm.com/productions/episode-vi/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086190/

TODO – I never bothered with a summary

Awesome.

A fan edit of Star Wars – Episode VI – Return of the Jedi – (1983 movie)



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Star Wars - Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back - (1980 movie) poster

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Star Wars >

(on Wikipedia)
https://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-v-the-empire-strikes-back
https://www.lucasfilm.com/productions/episode-v/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/

A 2017 fan edit of Star Wars – Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back – (1980 movie) by Adywan (Adrian Sayce)

  • Continuity fixes, image and cropping corrections, score restoration, new matter, rotoscoping work and new CGI elements to remove several additions from the various Special Editions of the films from 1997 onward.



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Star Wars - (1977 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/
https://www.lucasfilm.com/productions/episode-iv/
https://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope