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Rocky

Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and both written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film tells the rags-to-riches American Dream story of Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but kind-hearted working class Italian-American boxer working as a debt collector for a loan shark in the slums of Philadelphia.

Rocky gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship when the current champion, Apollo Creed, chooses him as an opponent for a highly publicized title bout. With the help of trainer Mickey Goldmill, Rocky works on improving his fighting skills while struggling to make ends meet and win the love of Adrian, the shy woman living in his neighborhood.

The film culminates in an epic fifteen-round showdown between Rocky and Apollo that goes the distance, with Rocky emerging victorious by a split decision. Rocky's success launches him into a life of fame and fortune, while also inspiring Adrian to stand up to her domineering brother and follow her heart. Rocky's newfound fame and fortune also serves as a source of pride for the people of Philadelphia, who come together to cheer him on during his fight with Apollo.

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Star Wars

Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise created by George Lucas. The franchise began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The first film, later subtitled Episode IV – A New Hope, was followed by two successful sequels, Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983). A subsequent prequel trilogy, consisting of Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), was met with mixed reactions from critics and fans. In 2012, Lucas sold his production company to Disney, and in 2015, the sequel trilogy began with Episode VII – The Force Awakens. The latest installment, Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, was released in 2019.

The story of Star Wars focuses on a galactic struggle between good and evil, freedom and tyranny. It follows the adventures of characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and the Rebel Alliance as they battle against the Galactic Empire led by Emperor Palpatine. Along the way, they use the Force, a mystical energy field that binds the galaxy together, to help them in their fight against evil.

Harry Potter

Harry Potter is a series of fantasy films based on the eponymous novels by British author J. K. Rowling. The series follows the adventures of Harry Potter, a young wizard who discovers that he is a famous wizard, and embarks on a quest to defeat the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. Along the way, he makes friends and enemies, learns magic, and faces danger. The films star Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. The series consists of eight films released between 2001 and 2011, which were critically and commercially successful. The series has grossed over $7.7 billion in total, making it the highest-grossing film series of all time.

Frozen

Frozen is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film tells the story of a fearless princess who sets off on an epic journey alongside a rugged iceman, his loyal pet reindeer, and a naive snowman to find her estranged sister, whose icy powers have inadvertently trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Along the way, they encounter Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to save the kingdom.

Terminator

The Terminator is a 1984 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose son will one day become a savior against machines in a post-apocalyptic future. The Terminator must complete his mission before a human soldier, Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), can protect Sarah and ensure the survival of the future human race. The film also features Paul Winfield, Lance Henriksen, and Earl Boen.

The film follows the Terminator's relentless pursuit of Sarah Connor, as it tries to terminate her before she can give birth to her son, John Connor. As the Terminator hunts Sarah, Kyle Reese, a soldier from the future, arrives in the past to protect her. In a series of violent confrontations, Kyle and Sarah attempt to outrun and outwit the Terminator in order to save the future of humanity. Along the way, they discover that there is more to the Terminator than meets the eye.

Resident Evil

Resident Evil is a science fiction action horror film series based on the Japanese video game franchise of the same name by Capcom. The film series is written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and stars Milla Jovovich as Alice, an original character created for the films. The franchise has grossed over $1.2 billion in revenue, making it the highest-grossing film series based on video games.

The first film, Resident Evil (2002), follows Alice, a security specialist hired by the powerful Umbrella Corporation to investigate a top-secret facility that has been overrun by zombies. The second film, Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), follows Alice as she attempts to escape from Raccoon City, which is being overrun by the T-virus, a biological weapon released by the Umbrella Corporation. The third film, Resident Evil: Extinction (2007), follows Alice as she leads a convoy of survivors across the United States in search of a safe haven from the T-virus. The fourth film, Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010), follows Alice as she attempts to find survivors and lead them to safety from the zombie-infested world. The fifth film, Resident Evil: Retribution (2012), follows Alice as she battles against the Umbrella Corporation and its army of undead soldiers. The sixth and final film, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016), follows Alice as she attempts to end the T-virus outbreak once and for all.

WALL-E

Wall-E is a 2008 animated science fiction film about a robot named Wall-E who is the last robot on Earth. He spends his days cleaning up the planet, collecting interesting objects, and following his directive to clean up the garbage left behind by humans. Wall-E's world is a desolate wasteland of garbage and waste, and he is the only living being left on the planet.

One day, Wall-E meets a robot probe named EVE, sent from an interstellar cruise ship to search for signs of life on Earth. After Wall-E falls in love with EVE, the two embark on an adventure that will take them across the galaxy and back to Earth. Along the way, they discover a secret that could change the fate of humanity.

Wall-E is a story of adventure, love, and hope in a bleak future. It explores themes of environmentalism and consumerism, and questions what it means to be human. The film is an imaginative and visually stunning exploration of the possibilities of technology, and a reminder of the importance of taking care of our planet.

Blade Runner

Blade Runner is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows Rick Deckard, a blade runner tasked with hunting down and "retiring" four replicants, artificially created humans, who have escaped from an off-world colony and returned to Earth. As Deckard searches for the replicants, he discovers a new kind of replicant that has been programmed with the capacity to feel emotions. The film explores themes of existentialism, artificial intelligence, and the nature of humanity.

2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer Hal after the discovery of a mysterious black monolith affecting human evolution. The film deals with themes of existentialism, human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. It is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of spaceflight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous imagery. The soundtrack features classical music such as "Also sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss. The film was a critical and commercial success, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made.