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The Tailor of Panama arrives as a thriller directed by John Boorman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Pierce Brosnan and Geoffrey Rush give The Tailor of Panama a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Tailor of Panama comes into focus without a long explanation: A tailor living in Panama reluctantly becomes a spy for a British Agent. Across its 1h 49m running time, John Boorman keeps The Tailor of Pana

Y tu mamá también arrives as a drama directed by Alfonso Cuarón, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Maribel Verdú and Gael García Bernal give Y tu mamá también a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Y tu mamá también comes into focus without a long explanation: In Mexico, two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life and each other. Across its 1h 46m running t

Monsoon Wedding arrives as a comedy directed by Mira Nair, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Naseeruddin Shah and Lillete Dubey give Monsoon Wedding a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Monsoon Wedding comes into focus without a long explanation: A stressed father, a bride to be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arran

Out Cold arrives as a comedy directed by Brendan Malloy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Flex Alexander and David Denman give Out Cold a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Out Cold comes into focus without a long explanation: A snowboarder's plans for his own snowboard park go awry when an ex girlfriend returns to town. Across its 1h 29m running time, Brendan Malloy keeps Out Cold more promising in con

Freddy Got Fingered arrives as a comedy directed by Tom Green, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Green and Rip Torn give Freddy Got Fingered a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Freddy Got Fingered comes into focus without a long explanation: An unemployed cartoonist moves back in with his parents and younger brother Freddy. Across its 1h 27m running time, Tom Green keeps Freddy Got Fingered uncertai

Josie and the Pussycats arrives as a comedy directed by Harry Elfont, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Rachael Leigh Cook and Tara Reid give Josie and the Pussycats a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Josie and the Pussycats comes into focus without a long explanation: A girl group find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy to deliver subliminal messages through popular music. Across its 1h 38m runn

Spirited Away arrives as an animated adventure directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Daveigh Chase and Suzanne Pleshette give Spirited Away a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Spirited Away comes into focus without a long explanation: During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10 year old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are ch

Life as a House arrives as a drama directed by Irwin Winkler, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Hayden Christensen and Kevin Kline give Life as a House a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Life as a House comes into focus without a long explanation: When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small t

3000 Miles to Graceland arrives as a comedy directed by Demian Lichtenstein, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kurt Russell and Kevin Costner give 3000 Miles to Graceland a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 3000 Miles to Graceland comes into focus without a long explanation: A gang of ex cons rob a casino during Elvis convention week. Across its 2h 5m running time, Demian Lichtenstein keeps 3000 Miles t

O arrives as a thriller directed by Tim Blake Nelson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mekhi Phifer and Julia Stiles give O a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in O comes into focus without a long explanation: An update of Shakespeare's 'Othello' with a young cast, set in an upper class prep school, and centered around basketball player Odin. Across its 1h 35m running time, Tim Blake Nelson keeps O engagi

Original Sin arrives as a thriller directed by Michael Cristofer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie give Original Sin a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Original Sin comes into focus without a long explanation: A woman, along with her lover, plans to con a rich man by marrying him, earning his trust, and then running away with all his money. Across its 1h 56m running

Crazy/Beautiful arrives as a romance directed by John Stockwell, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kirsten Dunst and Jay Hernandez give Crazy/Beautiful a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Crazy/Beautiful comes into focus without a long explanation: At Pacific Palisades High, a poor Latino falls hard for a troubled girl from an affluent neighborhood. Across its 1h 39m running time, John Stockwell keeps C