Nearly identical movies released at the same time
Apr 29, 2009 8:31:48 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2009 8:31:48 GMT
1. "Deep Impact" (May 8, 1998) and "Armageddon" (July 1, 1998) - Two movies about large space objects (a comet and asteroid, respectively) hurtling toward Earth and a small group of heroic astronauts, seemingly average people and government officials uniting to save mankind before it's too late.
2. "Chasing Liberty" (January 9, 2004) and "First Daughter" (September 24, 2004) - Two movies about the 18-year-old daughter of the President of the United States (Mandy Moore and Katie Holmes, respectively) becoming so frustrated with her constant protection and her presidential father's over-protectiveness that she can't take it any more and decides to rebel... right into the arms of a tall, handsome gentleman. But that gentleman has a secret (in both cases, he's an undercover secret service agent), and the first daughter is about to get more than she bargained for.
3. "The Illusionist" (September 1, 2006) and "The Prestige" (October 20, 2006) - Two critically-acclaimed period pieces, set in Europe, that explore the world of seemingly-supernatural magic and its role in life-or-death rivalries.
4. "Antz" (October 2, 1998) and "A Bug's Life" (November 25, 1998) - Two computer-animated films about ant colonies... specifically one seemingly-generic ant who has more heroism inside of him than anyone ever could've imagined... and who, over the course of the movie, leaves the colony, channels his heroics into defeating other insect enemies (termites, caterpillers, evil ants), and, ultimately, is responsible for the betterment of the colony as a whole.
5. "The Truman Show" (June 5, 1998) and "EdTV" (March 26, 1999) - Two movies that show both the upsides and downsides of having cameras broadcasting your every move to millions of captivated Americans. Can any relationship be real? Can you really fall in love? And ultimately, just how far would you go to get away from the cameras and get the sweet, sweet freedom of privacy?
6. "Saving Private Ryan" (July 24, 1998) and "The Thin Red Line" (January 15, 1999) - Two World War Two epics featuring a man surprisingly thrust into the role of heroism in a fool's errand... and his ultimate bravery and sacrifice to fulfill that errand, defeat America's enemies in a smaller battle, and serve as a metaphor for the humanity it took to win the war.
7. "Mission to Mars" (March 10, 2000) and "Red Planet" (November 10, 2000) - Two futuristic movies about manned missions to Mars after some strange developments arise regarding the potential for life on the planet. The all male with one female crews crash on Mars, sustain deaths as they travel across the planet, find sources of oxygen and make shocking discoveries regarding unexpected life on Mars.
8. "Iron Eagle" (January 17, 1986) and "Top Gun" (May 16, 1986) - Two movies about young hotshots with incredible, innate fighter pilot skills (partially thanks to their fighter pilot dads) fighting incredible odds and challenges to take down enemy planes, avenge the deaths of those close to them, and realize their own fighter pilot destinies in the name of their fathers.
9. "Dante's Peak" (February 7, 1997) and "Volcano" (April 25, 1997) - An experienced but troubled hero is responsible for pulling a city, a love interest and at least one child out of trouble when an impending volcanic eruption threatens to destroy that city. Both are able to at least somewhat minimize the damage of the eruption and save lives in the face of doubting and difficult bureaucrats, although many casualties are claimed along the way... and both volcanoes are deemed ongoing, active threats at the end of the movies.
10. "Tombstone" (December 25, 1993) and "Wyatt Earp" (June 24, 1994) - Two fictionalized biopics about Wyatt Earp. Both focus on his family and romantic relationships, his friendship with Doc Holliday, the battle at the O.K. Corral and his vendetta against the Cowboys.
11. "DeepStar Six" (January 13, 1989); "Leviathan" (March 17, 1989); and "The Abyss" (August 9, 1989) - A group of people on an underwater mission encounter dangerous, unidentified creatures that put their lives in serious peril, changing their mission to "survive!"
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2. "Chasing Liberty" (January 9, 2004) and "First Daughter" (September 24, 2004) - Two movies about the 18-year-old daughter of the President of the United States (Mandy Moore and Katie Holmes, respectively) becoming so frustrated with her constant protection and her presidential father's over-protectiveness that she can't take it any more and decides to rebel... right into the arms of a tall, handsome gentleman. But that gentleman has a secret (in both cases, he's an undercover secret service agent), and the first daughter is about to get more than she bargained for.
3. "The Illusionist" (September 1, 2006) and "The Prestige" (October 20, 2006) - Two critically-acclaimed period pieces, set in Europe, that explore the world of seemingly-supernatural magic and its role in life-or-death rivalries.
4. "Antz" (October 2, 1998) and "A Bug's Life" (November 25, 1998) - Two computer-animated films about ant colonies... specifically one seemingly-generic ant who has more heroism inside of him than anyone ever could've imagined... and who, over the course of the movie, leaves the colony, channels his heroics into defeating other insect enemies (termites, caterpillers, evil ants), and, ultimately, is responsible for the betterment of the colony as a whole.
5. "The Truman Show" (June 5, 1998) and "EdTV" (March 26, 1999) - Two movies that show both the upsides and downsides of having cameras broadcasting your every move to millions of captivated Americans. Can any relationship be real? Can you really fall in love? And ultimately, just how far would you go to get away from the cameras and get the sweet, sweet freedom of privacy?
6. "Saving Private Ryan" (July 24, 1998) and "The Thin Red Line" (January 15, 1999) - Two World War Two epics featuring a man surprisingly thrust into the role of heroism in a fool's errand... and his ultimate bravery and sacrifice to fulfill that errand, defeat America's enemies in a smaller battle, and serve as a metaphor for the humanity it took to win the war.
7. "Mission to Mars" (March 10, 2000) and "Red Planet" (November 10, 2000) - Two futuristic movies about manned missions to Mars after some strange developments arise regarding the potential for life on the planet. The all male with one female crews crash on Mars, sustain deaths as they travel across the planet, find sources of oxygen and make shocking discoveries regarding unexpected life on Mars.
8. "Iron Eagle" (January 17, 1986) and "Top Gun" (May 16, 1986) - Two movies about young hotshots with incredible, innate fighter pilot skills (partially thanks to their fighter pilot dads) fighting incredible odds and challenges to take down enemy planes, avenge the deaths of those close to them, and realize their own fighter pilot destinies in the name of their fathers.
9. "Dante's Peak" (February 7, 1997) and "Volcano" (April 25, 1997) - An experienced but troubled hero is responsible for pulling a city, a love interest and at least one child out of trouble when an impending volcanic eruption threatens to destroy that city. Both are able to at least somewhat minimize the damage of the eruption and save lives in the face of doubting and difficult bureaucrats, although many casualties are claimed along the way... and both volcanoes are deemed ongoing, active threats at the end of the movies.
10. "Tombstone" (December 25, 1993) and "Wyatt Earp" (June 24, 1994) - Two fictionalized biopics about Wyatt Earp. Both focus on his family and romantic relationships, his friendship with Doc Holliday, the battle at the O.K. Corral and his vendetta against the Cowboys.
11. "DeepStar Six" (January 13, 1989); "Leviathan" (March 17, 1989); and "The Abyss" (August 9, 1989) - A group of people on an underwater mission encounter dangerous, unidentified creatures that put their lives in serious peril, changing their mission to "survive!"
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