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2) Armageddon
Series
Criterion collection volume 40
Language
English
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Due to a shuttle's unfortunate demise in outer space, NASA becomes aware of a doomsday asteroid that is on a collision course with Earth. It seems that the only way to knock it off course is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear weapon. But as NASA's under-funded yet resourceful team train the world's best drillers for the job, the social order of the world begins to break down as the information reaches the public and hysteria results....
3) Phenomenon
Language
English
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Description
A simple, small town garage mechanic who suddenly develops amazing mental abilities must face governmental investigation, scientific scrutiny, and ostracism by even his closest friends. But with the love and support of a young single mother, he is finally able to accept his lot in life.
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English
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Bob Wiley, a troubled but lovable therapy patient, seeks help from noted psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin. When the doctor leaves town to go on a quiet family vacation, Bob, afraid of being alone, follows--showing up unexpectedly at the therapist's lakeside retreat. Bob becomes the houseguest that just won't leave.
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English
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"George Banks [is] the befuddled father who has a hard time letting go of his young daughter when she unexpectedly announces her plans to wed. The 'I do's' and don'ts of her big day prove no small feat for George as he runs into an off-the-wall wedding planner, his patient, level-headed wife, and hysterical hitches"--Container.
10) Splash
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English
Description
Allen Bauer (Hanks) is a successful New York businessman, knocked unconscious in a boating accident. His beautiful rescuer (Hannah) is the girl of his dreams. There's only one complication-- Allen's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.
13) Bicentennial man
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English
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A comedy about an android "household appliance" robot who just wants to be a regular guy.
14) Oscar
Language
English
Description
Chicago's top gangster Snaps Provolone promises his father that he'll quit the life of crime. But as he tries to get out of the rackets, he finds that going straight is the toughest job he's ever pulled.