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The Count of Monte Cristo arrives as an action film directed by Kevin Reynolds, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jim Caviezel and Guy Pearce give The Count of Monte Cristo a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Count of Monte Cristo comes into focus without a long explanation: A young man, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friend", escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge. Across its 2

Drumline arrives as a comedy directed by Charles Stone III, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nick Cannon and Zoe Saldaña give Drumline a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Drumline comes into focus without a long explanation: A band director recruits a Harlem street drummer to play at a Southern university. Across its 1h 58m running time, Charles Stone III keeps Drumline engaging in bursts but unable to

The Time Machine arrives as an action film directed by Simon Wells, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Guy Pearce and Yancey Arias give The Time Machine a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Time Machine comes into focus without a long explanation: Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds humankind divided into two war

Jackass: The Movie arrives as a documentary directed by Jeff Tremaine, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera give Jackass: The Movie a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jackass: The Movie comes into focus without a long explanation: Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross out gags on the big screen for the first time. Across its 1h 25m

Stuart Little 2 arrives as a comedy directed by Rob Minkoff, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael J. Fox and Geena Davis give Stuart Little 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Stuart Little 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Stuart and Snowbell set out across town to rescue a friend. Across its 1h 17m running time, Rob Minkoff keeps Stuart Little 2 engaging in bursts but unable to mai

About Schmidt arrives as a comedy directed by Alexander Payne, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jack Nicholson and Hope Davis give About Schmidt a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in About Schmidt comes into focus without a long explanation: Newly retired from the insurance industry, Omaha native Warren Schmidt embarks on an RV journey to his estranged daughter Jeannie's wedding in Denver Colorado, only

Changing Lanes arrives as a thriller directed by Roger Michell, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson give Changing Lanes a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Changing Lanes comes into focus without a long explanation: A young lawyer and a businessman share a small automobile accident, and their mutual road rage escalates into a feud. Across its 1h 38m running time, Roger Mi

Insomnia arrives as a thriller directed by Christopher Nolan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Al Pacino and Robin Williams give Insomnia a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Insomnia comes into focus without a long explanation: Will Dormer, a police detective, is sent to investigate a teenage girl's murder to a small fishing town where he accidentally shoots his co detective and is afflicted by insomni

Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood arrives as a drama directed by Callie Khouri, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sandra Bullock and Ellen Burstyn give Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood comes into focus without a long explanation: After years of mother daughter tension, Siddalee receives a scrapbook detailing the wild a

John Q arrives as a thriller directed by Nick Cassavetes, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Denzel Washington and Robert Duvall give John Q a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in John Q comes into focus without a long explanation: John Quincy Archibald takes a hospital emergency room hostage when his insurance won't cover his son's heart transplant. Across its 1h 56m running time, Nick Cassavetes keeps Joh

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron arrives as an animated adventure directed by Kelly Asbury, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matt Damon and James Cromwell give Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron comes into focus without a long explanation: A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what. Across its 1h 23m runn

The Rookie arrives as a sports drama directed by John Lee Hancock, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dennis Quaid and JD Evermore give The Rookie a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Rookie comes into focus without a long explanation: A Texas baseball coach makes the major league after agreeing to try out if his high school team made the playoffs. Across its 2h 7m running time, John Lee Hancock keeps