The Shawshank RedemptionThe Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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Genre: Crime

Plot: Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

@garycocs: The best movie I've ever seen!

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12 Angry Men12 Angry Men (1957)100%

Genre: Crime

Plot: A dissenting juror in a murder trial slowly manages to convince the others that the case is not as obviously clear as it seemed in court.

@garycocs: one of the all time greats!!!

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The Hurt LockerThe Hurt Locker (2008)100%

Genre: Action

Plot: Iraq. Forced to play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in the chaos of war, an elite Army bomb squad unit must come together in a city where everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb.

@garycocs: fantastic, one of the best I've seen this year!!!

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UpUp (2009)100%

Genre: Animation

Plot: By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey, since Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years his junior, has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.

@garycocs: Another pixar great!!!!!

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Carlitos WayCarlitos Way (1993)100%

Genre: Crime

Plot: A Puerto-Rican ex-con, just released from prison, pledges to stay away from drugs and violence despite the pressure around him and lead on to a better life outside of NYC.

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Gran TorinoGran Torino (2008)100%

Genre: Crime

Plot: Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino.

@robcarpenter: absolute brilliance from Eastwood

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Sherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes (2009)100%

Genre: Action

Plot: Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.

@garycocs: Class movie, will definitely have to give the books a read!

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Precious: Based on the Novel Push by SapphirePrecious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)100%

Genre: Drama

Plot: In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

@garycocs: fantastic movie, very very heavy but some great acting, definitely deserve a few oscars!!

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Batman BeginsBatman Begins (2005)100%

Genre: Action

Plot: The story of how Bruce Wayne became what he was destined to be: Batman.

@garycocs: Unbelievable, one of the few sequels that tops the original!!

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Crazy HeartCrazy Heart (2009)100%

Genre: Drama

Plot: A faded country music musician is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life during a doomed romance that also inspires him.

@garycocs: Thought it was excellent, definitely deserved the oscar for that one!!! A must watch!!

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Sex and the City 2Sex and the City 2 (2010)100%

Genre: Comedy

Plot: Two years have passed since Carrie Bradshaw finally bagged John "Mr. Big" Preston, the man she was always meant to be with...

@suedineen: I loved it, the hotel was amazing, I definitely want one of those walk in wardrobes!!!

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In the BedroomIn the Bedroom (2010)100%

Genre: Crime

Plot: A New England couple's college-aged son dates an older woman with two small children and an unwelcome ex-husband. Then something terrible occurs in this wrenching, emotional drama.

@eoghanhayes: Superb in every way, story, direction & acting. Best film I've seen since Transamerica

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InceptionInception (2010)100%

Genre: Action

Plot: In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job till date, Inception.

@garycocs: Best move I've seen in a long long time, you need to pay attention and that but it is excellent!!!!

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Toy Story 3Toy Story 3 (2010)100%

Genre: Animation

Plot: The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.

@garycocs: Absolutely fantastic, can't think of another trilogy that have done it that well!! A must see!!!

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The Kite RunnerThe Kite Runner (2007)100%

Genre: Drama

Plot: After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.

@garycocs: excellent movie. Should have definitely watched it before now. Disturbing in parts but a must see!!!

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The RoadThe Road (2009)95%

Genre: Adventure

Plot: A post-apocalyptic tale of a man and his son trying to survive by any means possible.

@garycocs: Excellent movie, some great acting!!!

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The Great EscapeThe Great Escape (1963)90%

Genre: Action

Plot: Allied POWs plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II.

@garycocs: Just watched it again there, still one of the all time greats! God bless Steve McQueen, Outstanding!!!!!!

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GoodfellasGoodfellas (1990)90%

Genre: Biography

Plot: Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy.

@garycocs: Joe Pesci scares the hell out of me in this!!!

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AvatarAvatar (2009)90%

Genre: Action

Plot: A paraplegic marine dispatched to the planet Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

@garycocs: Excellent movie, might go to see the 3D version sometime soon!

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