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Genre: Drama

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Photo of Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, and Dylan O'Brien in "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" (2015)

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)

No philosophy, just a great escape, a party, and a few zombies

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Black or White (2014)

A hard-edged, thought-provoking drama of a widowed father fighting for custody of his biracial daughter

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Young Ones (2014)

In a water-parched future, a refreshingly original and complex story of greed, betrayal, and family loyalty

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The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

A do-gooder lawyer who works from the back of his car begins to realize his case isn't exactly open-and-shut

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Albert Nobbs (2011)

A refreshingly unique tale, splendidly acted, that still leaves you unaffected and a bit adrift at the end

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The Oxford Murders (2008)

Elijah Wood and John Hurt should have been smart enough to avoid ‘The Oxford Murders’

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Casino Jack (2010)

This romp based on the downfall of sleazy D.C. lobbyist Jack Abramoff almost has you rooting for the bad guys

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The Angels’ Share (2012)

A feel-good comedy that strains a little too much to be cute and cuddly

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The Conspirator (2010)

McAvoy and Wright make a persuasive case for watching ‘The Conspirator’

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Enemy (2013)

Jake Gyllenhaal shines in this mind-bending thriller that has you constantly wondering what's really going on

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A Brand New Life (2009)

Kim Sae-ron brings light into ‘A Brand New Life’

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The New Daughter (2009)

Another uninspired tale of a father who sticks around the creepy house far longer than anyone would

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