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The Road
(MA15+)
2009
A post-apocalyptic tale describing a journey taken by a father and his young son over a period of several months across a landscape blasted years before by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and, seemingly, most life on earth.

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The Road (Blu-ray)
(MA15+)
2009
A post-apocalyptic tale describing a journey taken by a father and his young son over a period of several months across a landscape blasted years before by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and, seemingly, most life on earth.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson based on the first volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Set in Middle-earth, the story tells of the Dark Lord Sauron, who is seeking the One Ring. The Ring has found its way to the young hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood). The fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance as Frodo and eight companions form the Fellowship of the Ring, and journey to Mount Doom in the land of Mordor: the only place where the Ring can be destroyed.

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The second installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's best-selling Lord of the Rings trilogy comes to life with director Peter Jackson returning to the helm and Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortensen, Cate Blanchett and others returning to their roles as various creatures from Middle Earth. The Academy Award-winning first installment left many battles unfought, and Frodo the hobbit braves terrible dangers in an attempt to have an evil ring destroyed..

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The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by Gollum, continue their dangerous mission toward the fires of Mount Doom in order to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn struggles to fulfil his legacy as he leads his outnumbered followers against the growing power of the Dark Lord Sauron, so that the Ring-bearer may complete his quest. Winner of 11 Academy Awards.

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Good
(M)
2008
In Good, Viggo Mortensen plays John Halder - a good, decent individual with family problems. A literature professor in the 1930s Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Seemingly inconsequential decisions lead to choices, which lead to more choices... with devastating effect.

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Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is living a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife, Edie (Maria Bello) and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana, but one night their idyllic existence is shattered when Tom foils a vicious attempted robbery in his diner. Sensing danger, he takes action and saves his customers and friends in the self-defence killings of two sought-after criminals. Heralded as a hero, Tom’s life is changed overnight, attracting a national media circus, which forces him into the spotlight. Uncomfortable with his newfound celebrity, Tom tries to return to the normalcy of his ordinary life only to be confronted by a mysterious and threatening man...

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Appaloosa
(M)
2008
Set in the Old West territory of New Mexico, Appaloosa revolves around a pair of hired guns (Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris) who come to clean up a dangerous town run by a ruthless, powerful rancher (Jeremy Irons) and his band of outlaws. While boldly bringing new order to the town, the two fearless lawmen meet a provocative outsider (Renée Zellweger) whose unconventional ways threaten to destroy their decade-old bond.

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Set in the Old West territory of New Mexico, Appaloosa revolves around a pair of hired guns (Viggo Mortensen and Ed Harris) who come to clean up a dangerous town run by a ruthless, powerful rancher (Jeremy Irons) and his band of outlaws. While boldly bringing new order to the town, the two fearless lawmen meet a provocative outsider (Renée Zellweger) whose unconventional ways threaten to destroy their decade-old bond.

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A breathtakingly photographed, epic western like none produced for decades, HIDALGO recounts the life of legend Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen). Set in the 1800s, this family film chronicles the triumphant victory won by Frank and his mustang Hidalgo in the Ocean of Fire, an often-fatal competition in which the best riders and thoroughbreds race across Middle Eastern deserts. For Frank, who is known in the west for his prowess as a Pony Express rider and the winner of long-distance horse races, the lure of the Ocean of Fire is not only the $100, 000 purse but also the clear challenge--both of which prove irresistible, and inspire him to travel across the world for this...
2004
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Alatriste
(MA15+)
2006
Viggo Mortensen leads an all-star cast in this swashbuckling period drama - the story of Diego Alatriste, a former soldier and mercenary who becomes a hero of Spain's 17th century Imperial wars. The most expensive Spanish-language film ever made based on the wildly popular novel series by Arturo Pérez Reverte. In His Majesty's service, a proud soldier in Flanders and in times of peace, a hired sword in Madrid and Seville. He wasn't the most virtuous of men, nor the most devout, but he was a man of valour. His name was Diego Alatriste!
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2006
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Eastern Promises
(R18+)
2007
EASTERN PROMISES explore the psyche, physicality, and fortunes of a man whose true nature may never be wholly revealed. The mysterious and charismatic Russian-born Nikolai Luzhin (Mortensen) is a driver for one of London’s most notorious organized crime families of Eastern European origin. When Anna (Watts) inadvertently crosses paths with the crime family while trying to right a wrong, Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit, and retribution.

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Rob Cohen directs and Sylvester Stallone stars in this urban underwater disaster drama with big-bang special effects by Industrial Light & Magic. An accidental explosion rips through a jammed commuter tunnel beneath the Hudson River between Manhattan and New Jersey, sealing off both ends and trapping a diverse band of survivors inside. A disgraced former emergency medical services chief (Stallone) manages to reach them and then struggles through fire, noxious gases, explosions, collapsing walls, massive flooding and rats to lead them to daylight. Daylight co-stars Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen, Dan Hedaya, Jay O. Sanders, Karen Young, Claire Bloom and Vanessa Bell Calloway. Director Cohen...

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In the face of the ultime nuclear showdown, one man has absolute power and one man will do anything to stop him. Instability in Russia results in the deployment of the the nuclear submarine "Alabama". Russian rebels have taken over a nuclear missile site and are refueling them for a possible strike against the USA. Tensions run high undersea, when the launch message is received, followed by an incomplete followup. Could the followup message have been to cancel the earlier orders?
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The Crew
(MA15+)
1994
Keen to escape for the weekend five people set sail for a relaxing cruise.But their calm is shattered when they discover a burning boat on the horizon and rescue 2 of it's passengers. Suddenly the holiday makers find themselves held captive by the pair, trapped in an offshore nightmare.
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1994
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A History of Violence
(MA15+)
2005
Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is living a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife, Edie (Maria Bello) and their two children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana, but one night their idyllic existence is shattered when Tom foils a vicious attempted robbery in his diner. Sensing danger, he takes action and saves his customers and friends in the self-defence killings of two sought-after criminals. Heralded as a hero, Tom’s life is changed overnight, attracting a national media circus, which forces him into the spotlight. Uncomfortable with his newfound celebrity, Tom tries to return to the normalcy of his ordinary life only to be confronted by a mysterious and threatening man...

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Ringers: Lord of the Fans is a feature length documentary that explores how “Lord of the Rings” has influenced society and pop culture over the past 50 years. Essential viewing for any Lord of the Rings fan this smart, interesting and entertaining look at the phenomenon, features interviews with many ‘famous fans’ including Peter Jackson and key cast and crew of the LOTR films.
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Multi-award winning actor Sean Penn's directorial debut is a stunning calling card that announced him as a major new talent in American cinema. Brilliantly written and directed, this moving character study of two brothers, at odds, who struggle to reconcile their different paths, features powerhouse performances from the entire ensemble cast, including Viggo Mortensen , David Morse , Charles Bronson , Dennis Hopper and Patricia Arquette . Inspired by the Bruce Springsteen song ‘Highway Patrolman’, this cinematic gem is an emotional rollercoaster ride that will touch your heart and leave you emotionally drained.

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Albino Alligator
(MA15+)
1996
An intense, all-star action thriller, Albino Alligator is directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey (1995 Best Supporting Actor -- The Usual Suspects). Matt Dillon (There’s Something About Mary) and Emmy winner Gary Sinese (1998 Best Actor In A Miniseries or Movie, George Wallace) play brothers Dova and Milo...a couple of small time crooks suddenly in way over their heads! When a holdup goes terribly wrong, the robbers flee to a local bar, desperately taking everyone inside hostage! With nowhere to run and time running out, it’s a deadly situation where every second counts! Also starring Golden Globe winner Faye Dunaway (1999 Best Supporting Actress, Gia) -- expect unexpected twists and...
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1996
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Boiling Point
(M)
1993
They've got guns and a deadly plan. They're killing cops and hitting the mob. A smooth-talking crime sleaze and his quick-fingered accomplice are not afraid of anyone. But they should be. They've crossed paths with Treasury Agent Jimmy Mercer (Wesley Snipes), a cop at his "Boiling Point." Snipes and Dennis Hopper turn up the heat in this tightly wound police-action manhunt. Mercer is tough, proud, married to his job... and not above stretching the law to smoke out his partner's killer. Hopper is Red, a scam artist looking for a last big score and running out of options. He'll play those options to the max. But he could be playing into Mercer's hands.

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