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School for Scoundrels arrives as a comedy directed by Todd Phillips, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Billy Bob Thornton and Jon Heder give School for Scoundrels a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in School for Scoundrels comes into focus without a long explanation: A young guy short on luck enrolls in a class to build confidence to help win over the girl of his dreams, which becomes complicated when it

Ultraviolet arrives as an action film directed by Kurt Wimmer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Milla Jovovich and Cameron Bright give Ultraviolet a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ultraviolet comes into focus without a long explanation: A beautiful haemophage infected with a virus that gives her superhuman powers has to protect a boy in a futuristic world, who is thought to be carrying antigens that

Aquamarine arrives as a comedy directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Emma Roberts and JoJo give Aquamarine a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Aquamarine comes into focus without a long explanation: Two teenage girls discover a mermaid in their beach club's swimming pool. Across its 1h 50m running time, Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum keeps Aquamarine uncertain about tone an

The Marine arrives as a comedy directed by John Bonito, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. John Cena and Kelly Carlson give The Marine a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Marine comes into focus without a long explanation: A group of diamond thieves on the run kidnap the wife of a recently discharged marine who goes on a chase through the South Carolinian wilderness to retrieve her. Across its 1h 32m

Akeelah and the Bee arrives as a family film directed by Doug Atchison, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne give Akeelah and the Bee a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Akeelah and the Bee comes into focus without a long explanation: Akeelah, a young gifted girl, comes from a dysfunctional family and is on the verge of quitting school. Across its 1h 52m running time,

Beerfest arrives as a comedy directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan give Beerfest a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Beerfest comes into focus without a long explanation: Two brothers travel to Germany for Oktoberfest, only to stumble upon a secret, centuries old competition described as a "Fight Club" with beer games. Across its 1h 50m ru

Pulse arrives as a horror film directed by Jim Sonzero, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kristen Bell and Rick Gonzalez give Pulse a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Pulse comes into focus without a long explanation: When their computer hacker friend accidentally channels a mysterious wireless signal, a group of co eds rally to stop a terrifying evil from taking over the world. Across its 1h 30m runni

A Prairie Home Companion arrives as a comedy directed by Robert Altman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lily Tomlin and Meryl Streep give A Prairie Home Companion a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in A Prairie Home Companion comes into focus without a long explanation: A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lef

Flicka arrives as a family film directed by Michael Mayer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Alison Lohman and Tim McGraw give Flicka a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Flicka comes into focus without a long explanation: Young Katy claims a wild horse as her own an effort to prove to her father that she is capable of taking over the family horse ranch one day. Across its 1h 35m running time, Michael Ma

ATL arrives as a comedy directed by Chris Robinson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tip 'T.I.' Harris and Lauren London give ATL a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in ATL comes into focus without a long explanation: As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. Across its 1h 45m running time, Chris Robinson keeps ATL alive in

Amazing Grace arrives as a romance directed by Michael Apted, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ioan Gruffudd and Albert Finney give Amazing Grace a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Amazing Grace comes into focus without a long explanation: The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade. Across its 1h 58m running time, Mic

Waist Deep arrives as an action film directed by Vondie Curtis Hall, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tyrese Gibson and Meagan Good give Waist Deep a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Waist Deep comes into focus without a long explanation: An ex convict (Tyrese) gets tangled up with a gang after his car is hijacked with his son inside. Across its 1h 37m running time, Vondie Curtis Hall keeps Waist Deep