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bbobeckyj t1_j2erm8j wrote

I guess the theme is person\people on a mission working through and winning against adversity and environment by outwitting, being smart and capable, and no annoying tropes. You want films that are exhilarating or feel good despite the adversity? There's a few I can think of.

Most recent Tom Cruise movies h Mission Impossible, Top Gun, Edge of Tomorrow, Jack Reacher (not the sequel though).

I think that all Taylor Sheridan films fit this category.

Master and Commander.

Knives Out.

Aliens.

Inception.

Way of the Gun.

If you're open to TV, Jack Reacher, Band of Brothers, Justified

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mindtropy t1_j2f6341 wrote

I think most of Tom Cruise’s roles to some extent.

Jerry McGuire, The Firm, A few Good Men

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mewtsly OP t1_j2f99fg wrote

Yeah that’s more or less it. It doesn’t have to be exhilarating necessarily (it can be compelling, or deep). I am not sure how to edit my post but I want to add Moneyball to my examples list; that’s not exhilarating per se, but it’s one of my favourites.

I also like real-life accuracy (or well researched near-accuracy) to go with this. And some academia/ thought process that is shown (so: tough spy guy just being a good tough spy guy isn’t quite enough).

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bbobeckyj t1_j2fbxhr wrote

I was going to put Moneyball on my list and forgot. That helps contextualise more. Have you seen Michael Clayton? I'll think for others.

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mewtsly OP t1_j2fdfsk wrote

Michael Clayton looks like it might fit the bill; I haven’t seen it, thanks!

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