Nova Zembla
In 1596, a Dutch crew led by Willem Barentsz sails for a northern route to Asia but gets trapped in Arctic ice and must survive a brutal winter on Nova Zembla.
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Johnny English Reborn
Johnny English Reborn (2011), directed by Oliver Parker, follows Johnny English as he returns from exile to stop an assassination plot against the Chinese Premier. Rowan Atkinson plays Johnny, older but no wiser, pulled back into service by MI7.
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), directed by Tomas Alfredson, is based on the novel by John le Carre. Gary Oldman plays George Smiley, a retired British intelligence officer called back to find a Soviet mole at the top of MI6.
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Cars 2
Cars 2 (2011), directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis, sends Lightning McQueen to races in Japan and Europe. Owen Wilson voices McQueen with speed and heart. He meets old rivals.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), directed by Rob Marshall, follows Jack Sparrow on a race to find the Fountain of Youth. Johnny Depp plays Jack, pulled into the quest by an old flame and a pirate he would rather avoid.
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Hanna
Hanna (2011), directed by Joe Wright, follows a young girl trained to kill. Saoirse Ronan plays Hanna with cold skill and wide eyes. She lives in snow with her father.
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The A-Team
The A-Team (2010), directed by Joe Carnahan, is an action film based on the 1980s television series. Liam Neeson plays Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith, the leader of a four-man Special Forces unit framed for a crime they did not commit and forced to clear their names while on the run.
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Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3 (2010), directed by Lee Unkrich, shows Andy grown and toys left behind. Tom Hanks voices Woody, the leader who holds hope. Tim Allen acts as Buzz Lightyear, the friend who glitches to Spanish mode.
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Iron Man 2
Iron Man 2 (2010), directed by Jon Favreau, follows Tony Stark as the world demands he hand over the Iron Man suit while a new enemy with a personal grudge builds weapons to destroy him. Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, now famous and under pressure from every side.
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Up
Up (2009), directed by Pete Docter, tells the tale of Carl Fredricksen, an old man who ties balloons to his house. Ed Asner voices Carl with gruff heart. He lost his wife Ellie. Christopher Plummer acts as Charles Muntz, the explorer gone wrong.
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), directed by Carlos Saldanha, takes the herd underground into a hidden world where dinosaurs still live. Ray Romano voices Manny, who is about to become a father and worries about everything.
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WALL·E
WALL·E (2008), directed by Andrew Stanton, follows a small robot left on Earth. Ben Burtt voices WALL·E with beeps and charm. He stacks trash and collects odd things. Elissa Knight acts as EVE, the sleek probe who drops from space.
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008), directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath, follows the zoo animals as they leave Madagascar and crash land on the African mainland. Ben Stiller voices Alex the lion, who finds the pride he was taken from as a cub.
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The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), directed by Paul Greengrass, ends the chase for Jason Bourne. Matt Damon plays Bourne with steel will and split-second moves. He jumps from London to Madrid. Joan Allen acts as Pamela Landy, the agent who shifts sides.
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The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy (2004), directed by Paul Greengrass, picks up with Jason Bourne in hiding. Matt Damon plays Bourne with quiet rage and fast hands. He lives in India with Marie. Franka Potente acts as Marie, his light that burns short.
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The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity (2002), directed by Doug Liman, follows a man pulled from the sea with no name. Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne with sharp eyes and quick moves. He wakes on a boat. Two bullets sit in his back.
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Iron Man
Iron Man (2008), directed by Jon Favreau, follows a billionaire weapons maker who builds a suit of armour to escape captivity and decides to use it to protect the world. Robert Downey Jr. plays Tony Stark, a genius with more charm than sense.
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The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass (2007), directed by Chris Weitz, is based on the first book of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Dakota Blue Richards plays Lyra Belacqua, a young girl raised at Jordan College in Oxford who sets out on a journey to the frozen North to rescue stolen children.
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Ratatouille
Ratatouille (2007), directed by Brad Bird, follows Remy, a rat who dreams of cooking. Patton Oswalt voices Remy with keen nose and big heart. He lives in Paris. Lou Romano acts as Linguini, the clumsy kitchen boy who teams with Remy.
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The Illusionist
In 1900 Vienna, a master magician uses stunning illusions to reunite with his lost love and outwit the powerful elite in this elegant mystery.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), directed by Gore Verbinski, brings the pirate lords together for a final stand against the East India Trading Company. Johnny Depp plays Jack Sparrow, rescued from the afterlife and drawn into a war for the freedom of the seas.
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Léon: The Professional
Léon: The Professional (1994), directed by Luc Besson, tells the story of a lone hitman in New York. Jean Reno plays Léon with calm skill and soft heart. He drinks milk and tends his plant.
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Black Book
In Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a young Jewish woman joins the resistance, seduces a Gestapo officer, and uncovers betrayal in this intense wartime thriller.
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Cars
Cars (2006), directed by John Lasseter, tells the story of Lightning McQueen, a race car who learns about life. Owen Wilson voices McQueen with speed and pride. He gets lost in a town called Radiator Springs.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006), directed by Gore Verbinski, follows Jack Sparrow as he runs from a debt owed to Davy Jones, the captain of the Flying Dutchman. Johnny Depp plays Jack, whose past is catching up with him at last.
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