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High Crimes arrives as a thriller directed by Carl Franklin, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jim Caviezel and Morgan Freeman give High Crimes a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in High Crimes comes into focus without a long explanation: A successful lawyer's husband is arrested for murdering nine villagers in El Salvador in 1988 as a US soldier under a different name. Across its 1h 55m running time, Car

The Hours arrives as a romance directed by Stephen Daldry, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman give The Hours a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Hours comes into focus without a long explanation: The story of how the novel "Mrs Dalloway" affects three generations of women, all of whom, in one way or another, have had to deal with suicide in their lives. Across its 1h 50

Reign of Fire arrives as an action film directed by Rob Bowman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matthew McConaughey and Christian Bale give Reign of Fire a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Reign of Fire comes into focus without a long explanation: A brood of fire breathing dragons emerges from the earth and begins setting everything ablaze, establishing dominance over the planet. Across its 1h 41m ru

Star Trek: Nemesis arrives as an action film directed by Stuart Baird, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes give Star Trek: Nemesis a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Star Trek: Nemesis comes into focus without a long explanation: The Enterprise is diverted to the Romulan homeworld Romulus, supposedly because they want to negotiate a peace treaty. Across its 1h 56m runn

28 Days Later arrives as a horror film directed by Danny Boyle, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris give 28 Days Later a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 28 Days Later comes into focus without a long explanation: Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the United Kingdom, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary. Across its 1h 53m running tim

Phone Booth arrives as a thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Colin Farrell and Kiefer Sutherland give Phone Booth a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Phone Booth comes into focus without a long explanation: Publicist Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle. Across its 1h 21m running time, Joel Schumacher kee

Big Fat Liar arrives as a comedy directed by Shawn Levy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Frankie Muniz and Amanda Bynes give Big Fat Liar a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Big Fat Liar comes into focus without a long explanation: Fourteen year old Jason Shepherd has a reputation for stretching the truth. Across its 1h 28m running time, Shawn Levy keeps Big Fat Liar unable to turn workable ingredient

Return to Never Land arrives as an animated adventure directed by Robin Budd, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Blayne Weaver and Harriet Owen give Return to Never Land a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Return to Never Land comes into focus without a long explanation: In London during World War II, this is the story of Wendy's daughter, Jane, who is kidnapped by Captain Hook and Peter Pan must come to

The Tuxedo arrives as a comedy directed by Kevin Donovan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt give The Tuxedo a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Tuxedo comes into focus without a long explanation: A hapless chauffeur must take a comatose Secret Agent's place using his special gadget laden tuxedo. Across its 1h 38m running time, Kevin Donovan keeps The Tuxedo uncer

Like Mike arrives as a comedy directed by John Schultz, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Shad Moss and Jonathan Lipnicki give Like Mike a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Like Mike comes into focus without a long explanation: A 13 year old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials "MJ" inside them. Across its 1h 39m running time, John Schultz keeps Like

Unfaithful arrives as a thriller directed by Adrian Lyne, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Richard Gere and Diane Lane give Unfaithful a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Unfaithful comes into focus without a long explanation: A New York suburban couple's marriage goes dangerously awry when the wife indulges in an adulterous fling. Across its 2h 4m running time, Adrian Lyne keeps Unfaithful dependable

Hero arrives as an action film directed by Yimou Zhang, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jet Li and Tony Leung Chiu wai give Hero a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hero comes into focus without a long explanation: A defense officer, Nameless, was summoned by the King of Qin regarding his success of terminating three warriors. Across its 1h 47m running time, Yimou Zhang keeps Hero controlled while ret