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Paparazzi arrives as an action film directed by Paul Abascal, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Cole Hauser and Robin Tunney give Paparazzi a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Paparazzi comes into focus without a long explanation: A rising Hollywood actor decides to take personal revenge against a group of four persistent photographers to make them pay for almost causing a personal tragedy involving his

Vanity Fair arrives as a drama directed by Mira Nair, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Reese Witherspoon and Romola Garai give Vanity Fair a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Vanity Fair comes into focus without a long explanation: Growing up poor in London, Becky Sharp defies her poverty stricken background and ascends the social ladder alongside her best friend, Amelia Sedley. Across its 2h 21m runni

The Whole Ten Yards arrives as a comedy directed by Howard Deutch, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry give The Whole Ten Yards a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Whole Ten Yards comes into focus without a long explanation: Jimmy the Tulip's quiet new life is shaken up by his old pal Oz, whose wife has been kidnapped by a Hungarian mob. Across its 1h 38m running time, H

Catch That Kid arrives as a comedy directed by Bart Freundlich, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kristen Stewart and Sam Robards give Catch That Kid a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Catch That Kid comes into focus without a long explanation: A girl and her two friends raid a bank, looking for the money needed for financing the cure of her dying father. Across its 1h 31m running time, Bart Freundlich

The Motorcycle Diaries arrives as a biographical drama directed by Walter Salles, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gael García Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna give The Motorcycle Diaries a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Motorcycle Diaries comes into focus without a long explanation: Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, popularly known as Che, along with his friend Alberto Granado, decides to take a road

Wimbledon arrives as a comedy directed by Richard Loncraine, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany give Wimbledon a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Wimbledon comes into focus without a long explanation: A pro tennis player has lost his ambition and has fallen in rank to 119. Across its 1h 38m running time, Richard Loncraine keeps Wimbledon capable of strong moments without f

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! arrives as a comedy directed by Robert Luketic, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kate Bosworth and Josh Duhamel give Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! comes into focus without a long explanation: A small town girl wins a date with a male celebrity through a contest. Across its 1h 35m running time, Robert Luketic

Seed of Chucky arrives as a horror film directed by Don Mancini, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jennifer Tilly and Brad Dourif give Seed of Chucky a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Seed of Chucky comes into focus without a long explanation: Chucky and Tiffany are resurrected by their innocent gender confused child, Glen/Glenda, and hit Hollywood, where a movie depicting the killer dolls' murder spr

Kung Fu Hustle arrives as a comedy directed by Stephen Chow, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Stephen Chow and Wah Yuen give Kung Fu Hustle a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Kung Fu Hustle comes into focus without a long explanation: In Shanghai, China in the 1940s, a wannabe gangster aspires to join the notorious "Axe Gang" while residents of a housing complex exhibit extraordinary powers in defendi

My Baby's Daddy arrives as a comedy directed by Cheryl Dunye, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Eddie Griffin and Anthony Anderson give My Baby's Daddy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in My Baby's Daddy comes into focus without a long explanation: A trio of young men (Griffin, Anderson, and Imperioli) are forced to grow up quick when their girlfriends all become pregnant around the same time. Across it

EuroTrip arrives as a comedy directed by Jeff Schaffer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Scott Mechlowicz and Jacob Pitts give EuroTrip a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in EuroTrip comes into focus without a long explanation: Dumped by his girlfriend, a high school grad decides to embark on an overseas adventure in Europe with his friends. Across its 1h 32m running time, Jeff Schaffer keeps EuroTrip en

Laws of Attraction arrives as a comedy directed by Peter Howitt, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore give Laws of Attraction a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Laws of Attraction comes into focus without a long explanation: Amidst a sea of litigation, two New York City divorce lawyers find love. Across its 1h 30m running time, Peter Howitt keeps Laws of Attraction uncert