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Teacher's Pet
When a dog wants to be a boy after watching Pinocchio, he meets a mad scientist who steals his mind. Now his owner, a lizard, and a parrot have to go into the timelines to give him pizza and save him. In this animated musical, Spot (Nathan Lane) is a snarky blue furred dog whose greatest desire is to be transformed into a human, and who already dons a human costume so he can pose as a student at a local school. Opportunity strikes when he sees a television commercial in which Doctor Krank (Kelsey Grammer) claims to be able to turn animals into humans. However, when the experiment goes wrong, Spot must enlist the help of his owner, Leonard Helperman.
 

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Lift (Netflix)
Follows a master thief and his Interpol Agent ex-girlriend who team up to steal $500 million in gold bullion being transported on an A380 passenger flight. Lift takes the heist genre to new heights with a thrilling and audacious plot that unfolds on the soaring wings of a 777 passenger flight. The film, directed with finesse by F. Gary Gray, introduces us to a master thief, played by Kevin Hart, whose charm becomes as crucial as his thieving skills. The narrative, blending heart, humor, and high-stakes action, follows this international crew as they embark on an impossible mission spurred by both love and law enforcement. The chemistry between Hart and the ensemble cast, including Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Vincent D'Onofrio, adds a delightful layer to the suspenseful storyline. The movie's gripping sequences aboard the flight make it a unique and exhilarating cinematic experience. Lift is a heist film with wings, delivering a thrilling joyride that'll leave you on the edge of your seat until the wheels touch down.

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Role Play (Prime Video)
Dave (David Oyelowo) and Emma (Kaley Cuoco) have the seemingly perfect life, two kids, suburban house, good jobs, but they just want a little more fun. In fact, they need it. Looking to shake things up, they decide to Role Play. The rules are simple, they meet as strangers for one night to rekindle their relationship. While waiting for her 'stranger' at a hotel bar in New York, Emma attracts the attention of a mysterious older man (Bill Nighy), who stays to buy her and Dave drinks long into the night. 24 hours later, the man is found dead and a murder investigation is launched. Emma and Dave's role play game now becomes a case of mistaken identity that leads to Emma disappearing and Dave being questioned by the police for murder. As disguises unravel, Dave uncovers the unbelievable truth: his wife Emma is a professional assassin who has been living a double life for years.
 

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