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From Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Rated R

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is an action-packed revenge story directed by Quentin Tarantino. The main protagonist is The Bride (Uma Thurman), an assassin who was betrayed by her former team and left for dead on her wedding day. The Bride sets out to get revenge by killing each of her former associates, starting with Bill, the man who betrayed her. Along the way, she encounters various allies and enemies, as well as many dangerous fights and thrilling moments. In the end, The Bride finally confronts Bill and kills him, completing her revenge.

From Clint Eastwood, starring Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel
Rated PG-13

Million Dollar Baby tells the story of Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank), an underprivileged young woman and a determined boxer who dreams of winning the women's world championship. With the help of her trainer and manager, Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood), Maggie begins to realize her dream. However, despite their close bond, Frankie's deep-seated beliefs prevent him from fully committing to her success. Along the way, Maggie faces her toughest challenge yet and ultimately learns the value of life and the importance of family.

From John G. Avildsen, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Rated PG

Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film written and directed by John G. Avildsen. It stars Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but kind-hearted debt collector for a loan shark in Philadelphia. When heavyweight champion Apollo Creed visits Philadelphia, his managers want to set up an exhibition match between Creed and a struggling boxer, touting the fight as a chance for a "nobody" to become a "somebody". Rocky eventually agrees to the match, which results in both men going the distance and enduring an epic battle. Though Rocky loses the fight, he wins the respect of Creed and the crowd. The film was a major success, earning $225 million at the box office, and received 10 Academy Award nominations, ultimately winning three—Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah
Rated R

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 is a 2004 action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and the second installment of his Kill Bill series. The movie follows The Bride (Uma Thurman) as she continues her quest for revenge against the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad and its leader, Bill (David Carradine). With the help of her former master, Pai Mei (Gordon Liu), The Bride uses her newfound skills to take on the assassins, including Budd (Michael Madsen), Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), and finally Bill himself. Along the way, she discovers shocking secrets about her past, her targets, and her own destiny. In the end, The Bride's journey of vengeance culminates in a stunning showdown with Bill that will forever change both of their lives.

From Zack Snyder, starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West
Rated R

300 is an epic war film directed by Zack Snyder, based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller. Set in 480 BC, the film follows the Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and his army of 300 warriors as they battle the massive Persian army in a last-ditch effort to protect their country and its way of life. As the outnumbered Spartans fight bravely and valiantly against overwhelming numbers, they inspire the rest of Greece to unite and fight off the invading forces. Through a series of intense battles, Leonidas and his men ultimately clash with the feared "God-King" Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro). In the end, their courage and determination is remembered and celebrated throughout history.

From Sylvester Stallone, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Rated PG

From John G. Avildsen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove
Rated PG

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, Julian Glover
Rated R

From Sylvester Stallone, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Rated PG

From Sylvester Stallone, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Rated PG

From Michael Mann, starring Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles
Rated R

From Rowdy Herrington, starring Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara
Rated R

From Mike Newell, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina
Rated PG-13

From Rowdy Herrington, starring James Marshall, Cuba Gooding Jr., Brian Dennehy, Richard Lexsee
Rated R

From Sheldon Lettich, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard, Lisa Pelikan
Rated R

From John G. Avildsen, starring Pat Morita, Ralph Macchio, Pat E. Johnson, Bruce Malmuth
Rated PG

From Ridley Scott, starring Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft, Jason Beghe
Rated R

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Rated PG-13

From Michael Apted, starring Jennifer Lopez, Billy Campbell, Tessa Allen, Juliette Lewis
Rated PG-13

From Simon West, starring Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen, Noah Taylor
Rated PG-13

From McG, starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray
Rated PG-13

From Jan de Bont, starring Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler, Chris Barrie, Ciarán Hinds
Rated PG-13

From John G. Avildsen, starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith
Rated PG

From Jon Turteltaub, starring Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, Chad Power
Rated PG

From McG, starring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, Bernie Mac
Rated PG-13