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Ashes of Time Redux | Hong Kong| Taiwan
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Set in the ancient China, this film tells a story of three people's destinies. When the beloved woman of Ouyang Feng scorns him by marrying his brother, he settles in the desert, becoming a hired assassin. His broken heart and shattered pride have caused Ouyang Feng to become cynical and cruel. Cast: Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka Fai Directed by Wong Kar-Wai Scriptwriter: Wong Kar-Wai Producer: Sung-lin Tsai

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IMDB
7.1 (206313 votes)
Budget
70,000,000.00$
Roger Ferris is a covert CIA operative working in Jordan searching for terrorists who have been bombing civilian targets. Ferris uncovers information on the Islamist mastermind Al-Saleem. He devises a plan to infiltrate Al-Saleem's terrorist network with the help of his boss back in Langley, Ed Hoffman. Ferris enlists the help of the Chief of Jordanian Intelligence, Hani Salaam on this operation, but he doesn't know how far he can trust him without putting his life in danger. The uneasy alliance leads to a cultural and moral clash between the men. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong Directed by Ridley Scott

Bangkok Dangerous | United States of America
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Budget
45,000,000.00$
The life of an anonymous assassin takes an unexpected turn when he travels to Thailand to complete a series of contract killings. Joe (Nicolas Cage), a remorseless hitman, is in Bangkok to execute four enemies of a ruthless crime boss named Surat. He hires Kong (Shahkrit Yamnarm), a street punk and pickpocket, to run errands for him with the intention of covering his tracks by killing him at the end of the assignment. Strangely, Joe, the ultimate lone wolf, instead finds himself mentoring the young man while simultaneously being drawn into a tentative romance ... Cast: Nicolas Cage, Shahkrit Yamnarm, Charlie Young, Panward Hemmanee Directed by: Oxide Pang, Danny Pang

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49,900,000.00$
Thadeous (McBride) has spent his life watching his perfect older brother Fabious (Franco) embark upon valiant journeys and win the hearts of his people. Tired of being passed over for adventure, adoration and the throne, he’s settled for a life of wizard’s weed, hard booze and easy maidens. But when Fabious’ bride-to-be, Belladonna (Zooey Deschanel), gets kidnapped by the evil wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux), the king gives his deadbeat son an ultimatum: Man up and help rescue her or get cut off. Half-assedly embarking upon his first quest, Thadeous joins Fabious to trek across the perilous outlands and free the princess. Joined by Isabel (Natalie Portman)—an elusive warrior with a dangerous agenda of her own—the brothers must vanquish horrific creatures and traitorous knights before they can reach Belladonna. If Thadeous can find his inner hero, he can help his brother prevent the destruction of his land. Stay a slacker, and not only does he die a coward, he gets front row seats to the dawn of an all-new Dark Ages. Starring: Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Theroux, Toby Jones, Damian Lewis Directed by: David Gordon Green

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | United States of America
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IMDB
6.6 (464223 votes)
Budget
380,000,000.00$
Captain Jack Sparrow crosses paths with a woman from his past, and he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard, Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past. Movie is available in 3D. Cast: Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Ian McShane, Geoffrey Rush, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Sam Claflin, Kevin McNally Directed by: Rob Marshall

Green Lantern | United States of America
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Budget
200,000,000.00$
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan. Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all. Casting: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Jay O. Sanders, Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi, Jon Tenney, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins Directed by: Martin Campbell

Gun chung | Hong Kong
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The head of an elite Hong Kong surveillance unit (Simon Yam) keeps one eye on his rookie apprentice (Kate Tsui) and the other on a notorious criminal (Tony Leung Ka Fai) he suspects of masterminding a recent jewel heist in this tense thriller from filmmaking duo Johnnie To and Nai-Hoi Yau. Of course, the criminal knows all along he's being watched. But that doesn't stop him from trying to pull off the biggest score of his career.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol | United States of America| India| Canada| Czech Republic| United Arab Emirates
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IMDB
7.4 (442135 votes)
Budget
145,000,000.00$
Blamed for the terrorist bombing of the Kremlin, IMF operative Ethan Hunt is disavowed along with the rest of the agency when the President initiates “Ghost Protocol.” Left without any resources or backup, Ethan must find a way to clear his agency’s name and prevent another attack. To complicate matters further, Ethan is forced to embark on this mission with a team of fellow IMF fugitives whose personal motives he does not fully know. Tom Cruise returns in the starring role as Ethan Hunt and is joined by an international cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Josh Holloway, Anil Kapoor and Léa Seydoux. Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, Josh Holloway, Léa Seydoux, Michael Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov, Anil Kapoor, Darren Shahlavi and Samuli Edelmann Directed by: Brad Bird Written by: Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams

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IMDB
5.8 (230618 votes)
Budget
209,000,000.00$
Spring 2012 begins with the biggest battle of all: Battleship! Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Based on Hasbro’s classic naval combat game. Starring: Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Alexander Skarsgård, Rihanna as Lt. Raikes. Directed by: Peter Berg

Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters | Germany| United States of America
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Budget
50,000,000.00$
15 years after their traumatic gingerbread-house incident, siblings Hansel and Gretel have become a formidable team of bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world. Starring: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen, Peter Stormare, Zoe Bell, Monique Ganderton, Derek Mears Directed by: Tommy Wirkola

Rise of the Planet of the Apes | United States of America
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Budget
93,000,000.00$
Will Rodman is working on a cure for Alzheimer's by performing tests on apes. The first test subject is Caesar. This "cure" genetically modifies his way of thinking to create a new breed of ape with human-like intelligence. Caesar learns well, but human authority continues to test him and contain him. He eventually proves smart enough to break free from his cage and release the cure among other apes, affecting other apes like Caesar. Millions of apes begin to rally up a revolution. Soon, war breaks out between humans and apes. Rodman may be the only one able to stop them before the ape revolution succeeds in them becoming the dominant species on the planet. Cast: James Franco, Brian Cox, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto Directed by: Rupert Wyatt

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IMDB
7.1 (281427 votes)
Budget
110,000,000.00$
A gritty, white-knuckle action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, "Real Steel" stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot- tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max, to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback. Cast: Hugh Jackman , Evangeline Lilly , Dakota Goyo , Anthony Mackie , Kevin Durand Directed by: Shawn Levy

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