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Team America: World Police arrives as a comedy directed by Trey Parker, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Trey Parker and Matt Stone give Team America: World Police a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Team America: World Police comes into focus without a long explanation: Popular Broadway actor Gary Johnston is recruited by the elite counter terrorism organization Team America: World Police. Across its

The Punisher arrives as an action film directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Thomas Jane and John Travolta give The Punisher a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Punisher comes into focus without a long explanation: An undercover FBI agent becomes a vigilante and sets out to unleash his wrath upon the corrupt businessman who slaughtered his entire family at a reunion. Acro

Closer arrives as a romance directed by Mike Nichols, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Natalie Portman and Jude Law give Closer a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Closer comes into focus without a long explanation: The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other. Across its 1h 44m running time, Mike Nichols keeps Closer carefu

Alexander arrives as an action film directed by Oliver Stone, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Colin Farrell and Anthony Hopkins give Alexander a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Alexander comes into focus without a long explanation: Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world. Across its 2h 55m running time, Oliver

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind arrives as a romance directed by Michel Gondry, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet give Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind comes into focus without a long explanation: When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other er

Taxi arrives as a comedy directed by Tim Story, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon give Taxi a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Taxi comes into focus without a long explanation: A mouthy and feisty taxicab driver has hot tips for a green and inept cop set on solving a string of New York City bank robberies committed by a quartet of female Brazilian bank robbers. Across its

Raising Helen arrives as a comedy directed by Garry Marshall, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kate Hudson and John Corbett give Raising Helen a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Raising Helen comes into focus without a long explanation: After her sister and brother in law die in a car accident, a young woman becomes the guardian of their three children. Across its 1h 59m running time, Garry Marshall k

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow arrives as an action film directed by Kerry Conran, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law give Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow comes into focus without a long explanation: After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying robots, a reporter teams

The Ladykillers arrives as a comedy directed by Ethan Coen, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Hanks and Marlon Wayans give The Ladykillers a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Ladykillers comes into focus without a long explanation: An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a classical ensemble in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting but sharp

Catwoman arrives as an action film directed by Pitof, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Halle Berry and Sharon Stone give Catwoman a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Catwoman comes into focus without a long explanation: A shy woman, endowed with the speed, reflexes, and senses of a cat, walks a thin line between criminal and hero, even as a detective doggedly pursues her, fascinated by both of her pers

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason arrives as a comedy directed by Beeban Kidron, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth give Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason comes into focus without a long explanation: After finding love, Bridget Jones questions if she really has everything she'd ever dreamed of having. Ac

You Got Served arrives as a music drama directed by Chris Stokes, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Omarion and Jarell Houston give You Got Served a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in You Got Served comes into focus without a long explanation: In order to achieve their dream of opening a recording studio, two friends (Omarion, Houston) must first win their city's dance contest a fierce competition that p