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Kingdom Come arrives as a comedy directed by Doug McHenry, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. LL Cool J and Jada Pinkett Smith give Kingdom Come a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Kingdom Come comes into focus without a long explanation: When a despicable family member expires at last, his relatives gather to comfort one another and to settle old scores. Across its 1h 34m running time, Doug McHenry keep

Heist arrives as a comedy directed by David Mamet, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gene Hackman and Rebecca Pidgeon give Heist a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Heist comes into focus without a long explanation: A career jewel thief finds himself at tense odds with his longtime partner, a crime boss who sends his nephew to keep watch. Across its 1h 49m running time, David Mamet keeps Heist careful a

Corky Romano arrives as a comedy directed by Rob Pritts, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chris Kattan and Peter Falk give Corky Romano a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Corky Romano comes into focus without a long explanation: The loser son of a Mafia honcho must go undercover for the FBI. Across its 1h 26m running time, Rob Pritts keeps Corky Romano unable to turn workable ingredients into a stable

Angel Eyes arrives as a romance directed by Luis Mandoki, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jennifer Lopez and Jim Caviezel give Angel Eyes a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Angel Eyes comes into focus without a long explanation: A mysterious man is drawn to a feisty female police officer and an unusual relationship ensues, as not everything is as it seems. Across its 1h 42m running time, Luis Mandoki

Hearts in Atlantis arrives as a mystery directed by Scott Hicks, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Anthony Hopkins and Anton Yelchin give Hearts in Atlantis a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hearts in Atlantis comes into focus without a long explanation: A young boy's life changes for the better when a mysterious man with psychic powers moves into the family home that he shares with his widowed mother

15 Minutes arrives as an action film directed by John Herzfeld, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert De Niro and Edward Burns give 15 Minutes a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 15 Minutes comes into focus without a long explanation: A homicide detective and a fire marshal must stop a pair of murderers who commit videotaped crimes to become media darlings. Across its 2h running time, John Herzfeld k

Sweet November arrives as a romance directed by Pat O'Connor, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron give Sweet November a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sweet November comes into focus without a long explanation: A workaholic executive, and an unconventional woman agree to a personal relationship for a short period. Across its 1h 59m running time, Pat O'Connor keeps Sweet

Captain Corelli's Mandolin arrives as a romance directed by John Madden, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nicolas Cage and Penélope Cruz give Captain Corelli's Mandolin a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Captain Corelli's Mandolin comes into focus without a long explanation: When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during World War II, his fiancée falls in love with the local Italian comma

Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles arrives as a comedy directed by Simon Wincer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski give Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles comes into focus without a long explanation: Australian Outback adventurer Mick "Crocodile" Dundee travels to Los Angeles with his young son while his longtim

The Musketeer arrives as an action film directed by Peter Hyams, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Justin Chambers and Catherine Deneuve give The Musketeer a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Musketeer comes into focus without a long explanation: Alexander Dumas' novel is updated with an eastern influence as D'Artagnan attempts to join the king's elite guards, the Royal Musketeers, and find the man

Joe Dirt arrives as a comedy directed by Dennie Gordon, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. David Spade and Brittany Daniel give Joe Dirt a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Joe Dirt comes into focus without a long explanation: After being abandoned by his parents at the Grand Canyon, Joe Dirt tells the story of his journey to find his parents. Across its 1h 31m running time, Dennie Gordon keeps Joe Dirt

Someone Like You arrives as a comedy directed by Tony Goldwyn, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ashley Judd and Greg Kinnear give Someone Like You a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Someone Like You comes into focus without a long explanation: After being jilted by her boyfriend, a talk show talent scout writes a column on the relationship habits of men which gains her national fame. Across its 1h 37m