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Cursed arrives as a horror film directed by Wes Craven, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Christina Ricci and Jesse Eisenberg give Cursed a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Cursed comes into focus without a long explanation: A werewolf loose in Los Angeles changes the lives of three young adults who, after being mauled by the beast, learn they must kill it in order to avoid becoming werewolves themselv

The Producers arrives as a comedy directed by Susan Stroman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick give The Producers a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Producers comes into focus without a long explanation: After putting together another Broadway flop, timid accountant Leo Bloom teams up with down on his luck producer Max Bialystock in a get rich quick scheme to put o

Valiant arrives as an animated adventure directed by Gary Chapman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ewan McGregor and Ricky Gervais give Valiant a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Valiant comes into focus without a long explanation: At the height of World War II, a tiny wood pigeon enlists in the elite Royal Homing Pigeon Service to serve Britain, as the fearsome General Von Talon (Tim Curry) and his

Man of the House arrives as a comedy directed by Stephen Herek, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tommy Lee Jones and Christina Milian give Man of the House a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Man of the House comes into focus without a long explanation: A Texas Ranger must protect a group of cheerleaders who have witnessed a murder. Across its 1h 40m running time, Stephen Herek keeps Man of the House u

Assault on Precinct 13 arrives as an action film directed by Jean François Richet, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ethan Hawke and Laurence Fishburne give Assault on Precinct 13 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Assault on Precinct 13 comes into focus without a long explanation: A police sergeant must rally the cops and prisoners together to protect themselves on New Year's Eve, just as corrupt poli

Land of the Dead arrives as a horror film directed by George A. Romero, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. John Leguizamo and Asia Argento give Land of the Dead a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Land of the Dead comes into focus without a long explanation: The living dead have taken over the world, and the last humans live in a walled city to protect themselves as they come to grips with the situation.

A Lot Like Love arrives as a comedy directed by Nigel Cole, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet give A Lot Like Love a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in A Lot Like Love comes into focus without a long explanation: On a flight from LA to NY, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are not meant to be together. Across its 1h 47m running time, Nigel Cole ke

Hustle & Flow arrives as a crime drama directed by Craig Brewer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Terrence Howard and Ludacris give Hustle & Flow a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hustle & Flow comes into focus without a long explanation: With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid life crisis attempts to become a successful hip hop emcee. Across its 1h 56m running time, Craig Brewer keeps Hu

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo arrives as a comedy directed by Mike Bigelow, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Rob Schneider and Eddie Griffin give Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo comes into focus without a long explanation: Deuce is tricked again into man whoring by T.J., only in Amsterdam while other man whores are being murdered in his

Prime arrives as a comedy directed by Ben Younger, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep give Prime a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Prime comes into focus without a long explanation: A career driven professional from Manhattan is wooed by a young painter, who also happens to be the son of her psychoanalyst. Across its 1h 45m running time, Ben Younger keeps Prime alive in ind

Two for the Money arrives as a crime drama directed by D.J. Caruso, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matthew McConaughey and Al Pacino give Two for the Money a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Two for the Money comes into focus without a long explanation: After suffering a career ending knee injury, a former college football star aligns himself with one of the most renowned touts in the sports gamblin

Match Point arrives as a thriller directed by Woody Allen, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers give Match Point a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Match Point comes into focus without a long explanation: At a turning point in his life, a former tennis pro falls for an actress who happens to be dating his friend and soon to be brother in law. Across its 2h 4m ru