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RV arrives as a comedy directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robin Williams and Cheryl Hines give RV a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in RV comes into focus without a long explanation: Bob Munro and his dysfunctional family rent an RV for a road trip to the Colorado Rockies, where they must ultimately contend with a bizarre community of campers. Across its 1h 39m running time,

Barnyard arrives as an animated adventure directed by Steve Oedekerk, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kevin James and Courteney Cox give Barnyard a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Barnyard comes into focus without a long explanation: When the farmer's away, all the animals play, and sing, and dance. Across its 1h 30m running time, Steve Oedekerk keeps Barnyard more promising in concept than persuasi

Jackass Number Two arrives as a documentary directed by Jeff Tremaine, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Johnny Knoxville and Steve O give Jackass Number Two a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jackass Number Two comes into focus without a long explanation: Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before. Across i

Monster House arrives as an animated adventure directed by Gil Kenan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mitchel Musso and Sam Lerner give Monster House a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Monster House comes into focus without a long explanation: Three teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster. Across its 1h 31m running time, Gil Kenan keeps Monster House cl

Eragon arrives as an action film directed by Stefen Fangmeier, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ed Speleers and Sienna Guillory give Eragon a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Eragon comes into focus without a long explanation: In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realizes he's the one person who can defend his

You, Me and Dupree arrives as a comedy directed by Anthony Russo, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson give You, Me and Dupree a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in You, Me and Dupree comes into focus without a long explanation: A best man stays on as a houseguest with the newlyweds, much to the couple's annoyance. Across its 1h 50m running time, Anthony Russo keeps You, Me and Du

Nacho Libre arrives as a comedy directed by Jared Hess, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jack Black and Ana de la Reguera give Nacho Libre a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Nacho Libre comes into focus without a long explanation: Berated all his life by those around him, a monk follows his dream and dons a mask to moonlight as a Luchador (Mexican wrestler). Across its 1h 32m running time, Jared Hess

Saw III arrives as a horror film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith give Saw III a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Saw III comes into focus without a long explanation: Jigsaw abducts a doctor in order to keep himself alive while he watches his new apprentice put an unlucky citizen named Jeff through a brutal test. Across its 1h 48m running t

Eight Below arrives as a family film directed by Frank Marshall, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Paul Walker and Jason Biggs give Eight Below a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Eight Below comes into focus without a long explanation: Brutal cold forces two Antarctic explorers to leave their team of sled dogs behind as they fend for their survival. Across its 2h running time, Frank Marshall keeps Eigh

The Pink Panther arrives as a comedy directed by Shawn Levy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Martin and Kevin Kline give The Pink Panther a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Pink Panther comes into focus without a long explanation: Bumbling Inspector Clouseau must solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and find out who stole the infamous Pink Panther diamond. Across its 1h 33m running tim

Charlotte's Web arrives as a comedy directed by Gary Winick, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dakota Fanning and Julia Roberts give Charlotte's Web a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Charlotte's Web comes into focus without a long explanation: Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. Across its 1h 37m running time, Gar

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause arrives as a comedy directed by Michael Lembeck, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tim Allen and Martin Short give The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause comes into focus without a long explanation: Santa, a.k.a. Across its 1h 32m running time, Michael Lembeck keeps The Santa Clause 3: The Esca