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Action Movies That Won’t Make You Think Too Hard With A Partner

Action movies that wont make you think too hard with a partner. Includes The Count of Monte Cristo, Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon, Re...

Zero homework. These are exactly what they appear to be.

The Count of Monte Cristo movie poster
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2024 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

Edmond Dantès becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

Nothing to decode. Just watch it and you've done the whole thing.

Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon movie poster
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2021 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

On school break, Marinette heads to Shanghai to meet Adrien. But after arriving, Marinette loses all her stuff, including the Miraculous that allows her to turn into Ladybug!

Nothing to decode. Just watch it and you've done the whole thing.

Return of the Jedi movie poster
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1983 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.

Nothing to decode. Just watch it and you've done the whole thing.

Guardians of the Galaxy movie poster
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2014 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

No subtext to work through. Exactly what it looks like, which is enough.

Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie poster
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2018 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.

Nothing to decode. Just watch it and you've done the whole thing.

No-effort films are often very well made. Taking yourself out of the audience's way is a real skill.

No subtext required. Watch, enjoy, done.

Good paired viewing. Worth discussing afterward.

V for Vendetta movie poster
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2006 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret police, he finds in her an ally with whom he can continue his fight to free the people of Britain.

No subtext to work through. Exactly what it looks like, which is enough.

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion movie poster
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2018 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

Ja-yoon is a high school student who struggles with memory loss after she endured some unknown trauma during her childhood. While trying to uncover the truth, she is unwittingly dragged into a world of crime and finds herself on a journey that will awaken many secrets hidden deep within.

Nothing to decode. Just watch it and you've done the whole thing.

My Hero Academia: Two Heroes movie poster
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2018 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is currently being held on the island. During that time, suddenly, despite an iron wall of security surrounding the island, the system is breached by a villain, and the only ones able to stop him are the students of Class 1-A.

No subtext to work through. Exactly what it looks like, which is enough.

Nobody movie poster
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2021 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

Hutch Mansell, a suburban dad, overlooked husband, nothing neighbor — a "nobody." When two thieves break into his home one night, Hutch's unknown long-simmering rage is ignited and propels him on a brutal path that will uncover dark secrets he fought to leave behind.

No subtext to work through. Exactly what it looks like, which is enough.

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox movie poster
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2013 · ★★★½☆ 7.9/10

The Flash finds himself in a war-torn alternate timeline and teams up with alternate versions of his fellow heroes to restore the timeline.

No subtext to work through. Exactly what it looks like, which is enough.

The right film for the right state is a specific thing. These are specific.

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