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Final Destination 3 arrives as a horror film directed by James Wong, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ryan Merriman give Final Destination 3 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Final Destination 3 comes into focus without a long explanation: Wendy Christensen and a group of teens who escaped a fatal roller coaster crash face a bloody date with Death. Across its 1h 33m runnin

The Omen arrives as a horror film directed by John Moore, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles give The Omen a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Omen comes into focus without a long explanation: An American official realizes that his young son may literally be the Devil incarnate. Across its 1h 50m running time, John Moore keeps The Omen more promising in concept than pe

The Guardian arrives as a drama directed by Andrew Davis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher give The Guardian a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Guardian comes into focus without a long explanation: A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's "A" School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons a

The Queen arrives as a biographical drama directed by Stephen Frears, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen give The Queen a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Queen comes into focus without a long explanation: After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. Across its 1h 43m running time

Blood Diamond arrives as a thriller directed by Edward Zwick, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou give Blood Diamond a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Blood Diamond comes into focus without a long explanation: A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond. Across its 2h 23m running time, Edward Zwick kee

Invincible arrives as a biographical drama directed by Ericson Core, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear give Invincible a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Invincible comes into focus without a long explanation: Based on the story of Vince Papale, a 30 year old bartender from South Philadelphia who overcame long odds to play for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles in 1976. Across

Curious George arrives as an animated adventure directed by Matthew O'Callaghan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore give Curious George a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Curious George comes into focus without a long explanation: The Man in the Yellow Hat is an oddball museum employee who looks after his pet monkey, an inquisitive and wonderful creature whose enthusiasm

Little Man arrives as a comedy directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans give Little Man a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Little Man comes into focus without a long explanation: A wannabe dad mistakes a vertically challenged criminal on the lam for his newly adopted son. Across its 1h 38m running time, Keenen Ivory Wayans keeps Little Man more p

The Benchwarmers arrives as a comedy directed by Dennis Dugan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. David Spade and Jon Heder give The Benchwarmers a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Benchwarmers comes into focus without a long explanation: A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three player baseball team to compete against standard children's Little League s

Little Miss Sunshine arrives as a comedy directed by Jonathan Dayton, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Carell and Toni Collette give Little Miss Sunshine a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Little Miss Sunshine comes into focus without a long explanation: A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross country trip in their VW bus. Across its 1h 41

The Good Shepherd arrives as a thriller directed by Robert De Niro, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie give The Good Shepherd a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Good Shepherd comes into focus without a long explanation: The tumultuous early history of the Central Intelligence Agency is viewed through the prism of one man's life. Across its 2h 47m running time, Robert De

Poseidon arrives as an action film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Richard Dreyfuss and Kurt Russell give Poseidon a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Poseidon comes into focus without a long explanation: On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner Poseidon capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. Across its 1h 38m running time, Wolfgang Petersen keeps Poseidon capabl