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July 2017 The Great Unknown Mutt Williams (Shia LeBeouf): You know, for an old man, you ain't bad in a fight. Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford): Thanks, kid. Mutt: What are you, like, 80? --Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Adventure movies are about going somewhere - somewhere thrilling and unknown, both to the characters and we as viewers. It's a type of film where misfits succeed and their imagination knows no bounds as they set off on expeditions or seek lost continents, or maybe embark on a treasure hunt or heroic journey in exotic locations. As you enjoy this month's films, remember to pack your compass, your courage and above all, your sense of humor. You're off!
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Join your fellow movie lovers to watch a new release on DVD at Naperville Public Library. No registration is required. Titles subject to change. Saturday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the 95th Street Library: "The Zookeeper's Wife" Rated PG-13. Sunday, Aug 13 at 2:00 pm at the Nichols Library: "Kong: Skull Island " Rated PG-13. Foreign Film Series (Bi-weekly Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm at the 95th Street Library) July 11 "The Way Home" (South Korea) Aug 8 "Yes Madam" (Taiwan) Aug 22 "Z" (France) Enjoy light refreshments while you sit back and watch these shows!
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Follow a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers who travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific and encounter terrifying creatures and the mighty Kong. Featuring an all-star cast including Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson and John Goodman. Rated PG-13.
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The incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam) who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the twentieth century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Rated PG-13.
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Edmund Dantes (Gerard Depardieu) becomes the count of Monte Cristo after his escape from prison. He vows to search for justice and vengeance upon his enemies. Based upon the novel by Alexander Dumas. French language. Not rated.
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Cold mountainAt the end of the Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier (Jude Law) attempts to return to the woman (Nicole Kidman) he left behind. Featuring an Oscar-winning supporting performance by Renee Zellweger. Rated R.
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This documentary reveals the incredible true story of six men who embark on a treacherous, 2,000-mile journey across the forbidding sea-ice of the Northwest Passage, an alien voyage on planet Earth designed to prepare NASA astronauts for an eventual mission to Mars. But as an expedition that was supposed to take weeks stretches into a two-year odyssey, the crew must overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and life-threatening conditions if they hope to realize their dream of someday reaching the Red Planet. Narrated by Zachary Quinto. Not rated.
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Sullivan's travels /A Hollywood director (Joel McCrea) sets out to discover what tragic life feels like first hand, befriends a beautiful cynic (Veronica Lake), and learns that comedy is more important than pathos. Not rated.
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Having not spoken to each other in a year, three American brothers (Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman) set off on a train voyage across India. Their "spiritual quest," however, veers rapidly off-course - thanks in part to over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray. Eventually the three find themselves stranded alone in the middle of the desert with eleven suitcases, a printer, and a laminating machine. From this point forward, an unplanned journey begins. Directed by Wes Anderson. Rated R.
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Fourteen-year-old Laura Dekker set out, camera in hand, on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. In the wake of a year-long battle with Dutch authorities that sparked a global storm of media scrutiny, Laura now finds herself far from land, family and unwanted attention, exploring the world in search of freedom, adventure, and distant dreams of her early youth at sea. Not rated.
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A grand-scale adventure as only director Akira Kurosawa could make one. A general (Toshiro Mifune) is charged with guarding his defeated clan's princess as the two smuggle royal treasure across hostile territory. Accompanying them are a pair of bumbling, conniving peasants who may or may not be their friends. This rip-roaring ride of wry humor and breathtaking action was among the director's most beloved films and served as a primary influence on George Lucas's Star Wars. Japanese language. Not rated.
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