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- 1Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate BlanchettIn the action-packed Marvel movie, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest against his former ally, Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Stranded on the alien planet Sakaar without his mighty hammer, he must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarok - the destruction of his homeworld at the hands of the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett). In this high-stakes adventure directed by Taika Waititi, Thor must fight for survival and rally against the impending doom. His journey is fraught with unexpected allies, classic Marvel humor, and stunning visual effects that earned the film an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.More Thor: Ragnarok
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- 2Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett JohanssonIn the satirical film Jojo Rabbit, Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), a young boy living in Nazi Germany, seeks guidance from his imaginary friend Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), who also serves as the film's director. The plot thickens when Jojo discovers his mother Rosie (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a Jewish girl, Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie), in their attic. A blend of comedy and drama, the movie explores themes of indoctrination and humanity amidst war. It garnered six Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Adapted Screenplay.More Jojo Rabbit
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- 3Robert Downey, Chris Evans, Mark RuffaloIn the epic conclusion to Marvel's 22-film saga, Avengers: Endgame sees our heroes, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and the rest of the surviving Avengers, grappling with the aftermath of Thanos's (Josh Brolin) devastating snap. Struggling against despair, they hatch a risky plan to reverse the damage and restore their fallen comrades. This superhero adventure, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is an ambitious spectacle of narrative complexity and visual effects wizardry. It garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.
- 4Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe KeeryWhen a bank teller discovers he's actually a background player in an open-world video game, he decides to become the hero of his own story -- one that he can rewrite himself. In a world where there's no limits, he's determined to save the day his way before it's too late, and maybe find a little romance with the coder who conceived him.More Free Guy
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- 5Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonny BrughIn the mockumentary-style horror comedy What We Do in the Shadows, we delve into the unconventional lives of four vampire roommates - Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonathan Brugh), Vladislav (Jemaine Clement), and Petyr (Ben Fransham). Sharing a flat in Wellington, New Zealand, they juggle the mundane with the macabre, grappling with modern societal norms while maintaining their blood-thirsty nature. This film, brimming with dry humor and witty dialogues, offers a refreshingly humorous take on age-old vampire lore. Its unique blend of eeriness and hilarity won it the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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- 6Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian BaleThor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. However, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who -- to his surprise -- inexplicably wields his magical hammer. Together, they set out on a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance.
- 7Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John CenaThe government sends the most dangerous supervillains in the world -- Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others -- to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave.
- 8Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter SohnLegendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion, Sox. As this motley crew tackles their toughest mission yet, they must learn to work together as a team to escape the evil Zurg and his dutiful robot army that are never far behind.
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Sam Neill, Rhys Darby, Cohen HollowayHunt for the Wilderpeople is a 2016 New Zealand adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi, based on the book Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump.- #63 of 425 onThe Greatest Movies in World Cinema History
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- 10Jemaine Clement, Joel Tobeck, Taika WaititiEagle vs Shark is a 2007 New Zealand romantic comedy film directed by Taika Waititi and financed by the New Zealand Film Commission. The screenplay was also written by Waititi, based on the character of Lily created by Loren Horsley. The film had its world premiere at Sundance in the World Cinema Dramatic section of the festival. The soundtrack to Eagle vs Shark features New Zealand artists The Phoenix Foundation, Age Pryor, The Reduction Agents, and Tessa Rain, along with M. Ward, Devendra Banhart and British group The Stone Roses. Along with a number of songs The Phoenix Foundation wrote the original score for the film. The soundtrack is available through Hollywood Records and Apple's iTunes.
- 11Taika Waititi, Craig Hall, Pana Hema-Taylor"It’s 1984, and Michael Jackson is king—even in Waihau Bay, New Zealand. Here we meet Boy, an 11-year-old who lives on a farm with his gran, a goat, and his younger brother, Rocky (who thinks he has magic powers). Shortly after Gran leaves for a week, Boy’s father, Alamein, appears out of the blue. Having imagined a heroic version of his father during his absence, Boy comes face to face with the real version—an incompetent hoodlum who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years before. This is where the goat enters. Inspired by his Oscar-nominated short, Two Cars, One Night, Taika Waititi offers a charming, funny, and earnest coming-of-age story where everybody has some coming of age to do—particularly Alamein (affably played by Waititi himself). Never short on humor, Waititi’s story is ultimately about three boys (one grown) reconciling fantasy with reality." Quoting the description from the 2010 Sundance film festival site.
- 12Kate Micucci, Taika Waititi, Rhea SeehornSeven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (a.k.a.Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss by Passing Through the Gateway Chosen by the Holy Storsh) is a 2018 (2020 US release) American comedy film directed by Vivieno Caldinelli. A small town couple finds the perfect apartment when they move to the big city only to discover that it is home to the ritualistic suicides of a deranged cult.
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- 13Sophia Di Martino, Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire FoyThe Electrical Life of Louis Wain is a whimsical yet emotional biographical portrayal of the English artist, Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch). The artist is known for his eccentric and endearing paintings of cats, and his personal life is as colorful and fraught as the felines he famously depicts. The narrative reveals Wain's struggles with mental illness, and the dynamics of his relationships, particularly with his wife Emily (Claire Foy). It shows how his innovative artwork offered both solace and challenge to Victorian society's norms. The film shows themes of creativity, the human-animal bond, and the thin line between genius and madness.
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- 14Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter SarsgaardPlunged into a universe of intergalactic intrigue, Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds), an audacious test pilot, is chosen by the mystical Green Lantern Ring. This powerful artifact bestows upon him the mantle of the Green Lantern, part of an elite force tasked with maintaining peace across the cosmos. The film Green Lantern explores his journey from novice to hero, battling Parallax (Clancy Brown), a fear-feeding entity threatening universal annihilation. Directed by Martin Campbell and featuring Blake Lively as Carol Ferris, this movie is a thrilling exploration of courage, responsibility, and destiny in the vast backdrop of space.More Green Lantern
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- 15Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Elisabeth MossWith the 2014 World Cup qualifiers approaching, down-on-his-luck coach Thomas Rongen tries to turn the American Samoa soccer team into winners.More Next Goal Wins
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