The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest [2009]

With an entire secret organization in the Security Police, the local police force, a motorcycle gang, a determined mischievous psychiatrist and her own giant deadly brother as adversaries, Lisbeth Salander should learn to trust and rely on the help of the people who truly cares for her welfare and tell the world her story in order to set her free.

This is a story of a smart girl who kept herself loose from a world full of gender discrimination, crime and cover-ups to protect her human rights and possibly, the national security.

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The Girl who Played with Fire [2009]

A girl who has the misfortune of having a father to be the mastermind of a giant Swedish criminal syndicate was haunted by her grim past. Being accused of a crime and enlisted as the most wanted criminal in the country, how can she prove her innocence while trying to face the death claws of his own father?

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo [2009]

An antisocial girl with an extraordinary gift of a photographic memory helped a journalist to solve the mystery of the missing young girl, caught in the middle of the sophisticated web of the Vanger family. How can she keep her secrets hidden while risking to show her talents and probably save the life of the journalist?

This Swedish movie opens your eyes to the reality that misfortunes and evil doings of people abound everywhere, even to those you least expect to be.

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Whisper of the Heart [1995]

Another Ghibli studio/Hayao Miyazaki masterpiece. A love story of a young girl writer and a violin-maker who needs to prove themselves they are both worthy for each other.

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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street [2007]

The dark story of a barber named Mr. Benjamin Barker, who, after his beautiful wife and pretty daughter was taken away from him, went back to London as Sweeney Todd with unabated revenge and rage and a promise of destruction for the greedy judge who stripped his happy life away. Here, one will see how 15 years of longingness and sadness transform an exiled man into a monster he never dreamed he would become.

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The Fountain [2006]

The Fountain is a story about everlasting love, death and the quest for eternal life. It spans over one thousand years and depicts the story of a man and woman from their past, present and future. This isn't any typical movie, rather it digs deeper to finding the meaning of our own existence.

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The Karate Kid [2010]

Jaden Smith is like a carbon copy of his dad! Nice movie, I should say.

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Casablanca [1942]

very classic...and very nice!

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The Way We Were [1973]

you might be laughing at me and say, "are you kidding me? you watched this movie?" hahaha.
i won't blame you so, because i, myself can't believe i was able to watch the whole movie! gosh, me not liking barbra streisand in any way.

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The Social Network [2010]

very interesting. if you'd want to know the history of how Facebook was created and how Mark Zuckerberg, the young co-founder and CEO of Facebook, dealt with all the odds and issues around Facebook, then this movie is for you.

and oh, did i mention that Andrew Garfield who played Eduardo Saverin is a hottie? :D

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An Education [2009]

Nice, quiet interesting actually. :D One should see this movie.

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Repo Men [2010]

I've admired Jude Law since I saw his other movie, Enemy at the Gates. He still have it until now. He's amazing.

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Morning Glory [2010]

Entertaining. Makes me feel glad I ain't having the life of a journalist and a TV morning program producer. :D

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I Love You Phillip Morris [2009]

Ewan McGregor was awesome! He actually played his role well. Um, Jim Carrey...he's fine, I'm not so much a fan of him. :D Peace. But have I already mentioned Ewan was awesome?

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Remember Me [2010]

A very good movie! A must-see until the end.

"whatever you do in life will be insignificant
but it's very important that you do it, because nobody else will.
like when someone comes into your life
and half of you says you're nowhere near ready but the other half says make her yours forever."

-Tyler

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P.S. I Love You [2007]

now, i'm more liking gerard butler!

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Body of Lies [2008]

Another DiCaprio movie that captures your attention. Action-filled and set in the heart of Middle East...hold on to the edge of your seats and have a good grip on it because DiCaprio's going to give you a bumpy ride that fuels on truth and lies.

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Fly Away Home [1996]

A truly inspiring movie and a heart-warming real-life story! A young Anna Paquin who performed such an magnificent role in this one. I just love it!

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The Secret Life of Bees [2008]

I am looking forward to reading the novel! I think the story's great.

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Young Black Stallion [2003]

This is a very inspiring movie that brings hope, friendship and courage. Very fit for family viewing.

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