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I, Robot arrives as an action film directed by Alex Proyas, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Smith and Bridget Moynahan give I, Robot a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in I, Robot comes into focus without a long explanation: In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Across its 1h 55m running time, Alex Pro

Shark Tale arrives as an animated adventure directed by Bibo Bergeron, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Smith and Robert De Niro give Shark Tale a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Shark Tale comes into focus without a long explanation: When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidentally killed while on the hunt, his would be prey and his vegetarian brother decide to use the incident to their own

National Treasure arrives as an action film directed by Jon Turteltaub, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nicolas Cage and Diane Kruger give National Treasure a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in National Treasure comes into focus without a long explanation: A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries. Across its 2h 11m running time, Jon Turteltaub keeps National

The Bourne Supremacy arrives as an action film directed by Paul Greengrass, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matt Damon and Franka Potente give The Bourne Supremacy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Bourne Supremacy comes into focus without a long explanation: When Jason Bourne is framed for a CIA operation gone awry, he is forced to resume his former life as a trained assassin to survive. Across

The Day After Tomorrow arrives as an action film directed by Roland Emmerich, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal give The Day After Tomorrow a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Day After Tomorrow comes into focus without a long explanation: Jack Hall, paleoclimatologist, must make a daring trek from Washington, D.C. to New York City to reach his son, trapped in the cr

The Polar Express arrives as an animated adventure directed by Robert Zemeckis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Hanks and Chris Coppola give The Polar Express a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Polar Express comes into focus without a long explanation: On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery,

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban arrives as a mystery directed by Alfonso Cuarón, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson give Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban comes into focus without a long explanation: Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizard

The Incredibles arrives as an animated adventure directed by Brad Bird, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Craig T. Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson give The Incredibles a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Incredibles comes into focus without a long explanation: While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world. Across its 1h 55m runni

Meet the Fockers arrives as a comedy directed by Jay Roach, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro give Meet the Fockers a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Meet the Fockers comes into focus without a long explanation: All hell breaks loose when the Byrnes family meets the Focker family for the first time. Across its 1h 55m running time, Jay Roach keeps Meet the Fockers capable

The Passion of the Christ arrives as a drama directed by Mel Gibson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci give The Passion of the Christ a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Passion of the Christ comes into focus without a long explanation: Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Across its 2h 7m runnin

Spider Man 2 arrives as an action film directed by Sam Raimi, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst give Spider Man 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Spider Man 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Peter Parker is beset with troubles in his failing personal life as he battles a former brilliant scientist named Otto Octavius. Across its 2h 7m running time, Sam Ra

Shrek 2 arrives as an animated adventure directed by Andrew Adamson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy give Shrek 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Shrek 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona's parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. Across its 1h 33m running time, Andrew Adamson