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From Luc Besson, starring Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello
Rated R

Léon: The Professional is a 1994 French-American crime thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson. The film stars Jean Reno as Léon, a professional hitman, and a young Natalie Portman in her feature film debut as Mathilda, a 12-year-old girl who is taken in by Léon after her family is murdered. Mathilda seeks revenge on the corrupt Drug Enforcement Administration agent responsible for their deaths, and Léon reluctantly agrees to help her with her plan. The two form an unlikely alliance as they embark on a mission of revenge and redemption. Along the way, they form an unexpected bond and Léon begins to see Mathilda as a surrogate daughter.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior
Rated R

Memento is a neo-noir psychological thriller film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film tells the story of Leonard Shelby, an insurance investigator suffering from anterograde amnesia, a rare condition that prevents him from forming new long-term memories. The film follows Leonard as he attempts to avenge his wife's murder, through a number of intricate, mazelike steps. In order to cope with his condition, Leonard tattoos himself with clues and writes notes in order to remember important pieces of information. As he attempts to solve the mystery of his wife's murder, the narrative of the film shifts back and forth between two timelines, the past and the present, allowing the audience to experience the same confusion as Leonard. The film concludes with an unexpected twist, leaving the audience uncertain of Leonard's ultimate fate.

From Mel Gibson, starring Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen
Rated R

Braveheart is an Academy Award-winning 1995 epic historical drama film directed by Mel Gibson and written by Randall Wallace. The film stars Gibson as William Wallace, a late 13th-century Scots warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. The story is inspired by Blind Harry's epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace. The movie follows Wallace on his mission to unify the 13th-century Scots in their fight for independence from King Edward I of England. Wallace rallies the Scottish nobles and commoners to fight for freedom and rises to the rank of Guardian of Scotland. He leads the Scots to several major victories, but ultimately is betrayed and executed for treason. The movie also features Wallace's love interest, Princess Isabella of France, and his best friend, Hamish Campbell. The movie ends with a lengthy battle scene that culminates with Wallace's death, but also with the Scots achieving their independence. Braveheart was a critical and commercial success and earned Gibson an Academy Award for Best Director. The movie is considered a classic of the period film genre, and has become a staple of popular culture.

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

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a 2003 action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It stars Uma Thurman as The Bride, a former assassin seeking revenge on her ex-lover Bill and his team of deadly assassins. The Bride sets out on a bloody rampage, fighting her way through Bill's team, including "The Crazy 88", a violent gang of sword-wielding Yakuza. The Bride eventually confronts her main target, Bill, and is left with a difficult decision. The film is an homage to martial arts, westerns, and kung fu films and was met with critical acclaim upon its release.

From Clint Eastwood, starring Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley, Ahney Her
Rated R

Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also starred in the lead role. The film follows Walt Kowalski, a recently widowed Korean War veteran, who is alienated from his family and angry at the world. When an Asian family moves in next door to him, Walt finds himself reluctantly mentoring a teenage boy, and eventually learns to confront his own hidden prejudices. Through his relationship with the boy and his family, Walt is able to make peace with his past and come to terms with his own mortality.

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

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 is a 2004 action movie written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is the sequel to the 2003 movie Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and is the fourth installment in the "Kill Bill" series. The movie stars Uma Thurman as the Bride, an assassin on a quest for revenge. She continues her journey to seek out and kill the remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, who betrayed her and left her for dead four years prior. Along the way, she must confront her past and make difficult choices in order to exact her revenge. The film features a series of impressive, stylized fight scenes and showcases Tarantino's trademark humor and dialogue. The movie concludes with the Bride finally getting her revenge and finding a new life for herself.

From Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell
Rated R

Man on Fire follows ex-soldier and mercenary John Creasy (Denzel Washington), who takes a job in Mexico City as bodyguard for nine-year-old Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning). When Pita is kidnapped and her family refuses to pay the ransom, Creasy is consumed with rage and embarks on a bloody mission to track down the kidnappers and get her back. As Creasy gets closer to the kidnappers, he finds himself in a life-and-death struggle that forces him to confront his own inner demons. Along with intense action sequences and thrilling suspense, this Tony Scott-directed film is also a story of redemption and a father-daughter bond that will transform them both.

From Shane Meadows, starring Paddy Considine, Gary Stretch, Toby Kebbell, Stuart Wolfenden
Rated Not Rated

Dead Man’s Shoes is a 2004 British psychological thriller film written and directed by Shane Meadows. The film follows Richard (Paddy Considine), a British Army veteran who returns to his hometown to exact revenge on the gang that terrorized his vulnerable younger brother, Anthony (Toby Kebbell). With the help of his local acquaintance, Sonny (Gary Stretch), Richard begins a ruthless and violent campaign of retribution, but soon finds himself torn between justice and his own sanity. Set in the Midlands of England, Dead Man’s Shoes is a stark portrayal of revenge, with a haunting soundtrack by Portishead and a powerful performance from Considine.

From Directors: Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Chad Stahelski, starring Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose
Rated R

From Daniel Barber, starring Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, David Bradley, Charlie Creed-Miles
Rated R

From Brian Helgeland, starring Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer
Rated R

From Michael Winner, starring Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia, Steven Keats
Rated R

From Dennis Iliadis, starring Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Bowen
Rated R

From Steven R. Monroe, starring Sarah Butler, Jeff Branson, Andrew Howard, Daniel Franzese
Rated R

From Spike Lee, starring Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Samuel L. Jackson, Sharlto Copley
Rated R

From Elliott Lester, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Scoot McNairy, Maggie Grace, Judah Nelson
Rated R

From Andrew Davis, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Leguizamo, Francesca Neri, Elias Koteas
Rated R

From Robert Lieberman, starring Erika Christensen, Jesse Metcalfe, Bill Lippincott, Bill Moseley
Rated R