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0401. bruges is a quaint town in belgium that goes all the way back to the 1100s or what's commonly know as the medieval times. two english hitmen are holed up there after a complicated job, awaiting to receive instructions for their next move. is it a hide away? or is a it a new job?

both hitmen have their own issues to struggle with, on top of coping with the culture, the people there and the little town itself. when orders comes in, a twist occurs that turns the fate of the two.

starring colin farrell and harry potter's "mad eye moody" brendan gleeson, in bruges is an engaging english crime drama with signature english accents and dry humour that sends you wondering about life and death, especially when seen through the eyes of assassins. 4 midgets upon 5.

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what if you had what it takes to turn vegas upside down and shake all of its casino chips into your pockets? and it wasnt considered illegal or involved any sort of violence? imagine ocean's 11 (or 12 or 13) but the team's much smaller... and younger!

21 is a tale about how 6 MIT college students taking vegas by storm. or rather by counting cards in the game of blackjack. through sheer coordination and memory work, the students succeeds in winning the big dough on all of their hits to the casinos.

trouble arrives when friction arose. they are betrayed and the loss prevention team that manages the game security for various casinos decide to move in...

this whirlwind of a story about a smart and aspiring kid with good grades teaches a valuable lesson in life that money and living like richie rich didnt matter when compared to the life experiences and friendships you earned and make along the way. 3.5 gold coin chocolates upon 5.

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