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Disturbia arrives as a thriller directed by D.J. Caruso, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Shia LaBeouf and David Morse give Disturbia a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Disturbia comes into focus without a long explanation: When a teenager is placed under house arrest, he succumbs to despair and starts spying on his neighbors, hoping to spice up his life. Across its 1h 45m running time, D.J. Caruso ke

Bridge to Terabithia arrives as a fantasy directed by Gabor Csupo, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb give Bridge to Terabithia a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Bridge to Terabithia comes into focus without a long explanation: Leslie and Jess create the secret kingdom of Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres and giants where they spend their free time ruling

Beowulf arrives as an animated adventure directed by Robert Zemeckis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ray Winstone and Crispin Glover give Beowulf a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Beowulf comes into focus without a long explanation: The warrior Beowulf must fight and defeat the monster Grendel, who is terrorizing Denmark, then Grendel's Mother, who begins killing out of revenge. Across its 1h 55m r

The Game Plan arrives as a comedy directed by Andy Fickman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and Kyra Sedgwick give The Game Plan a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Game Plan comes into focus without a long explanation: An NFL quarterback living the bachelor lifestyle discovers that he has an 8 year old daughter from a previous relationship. Across its 1h 50m running time, Andy Fick

The Bucket List arrives as a comedy directed by Rob Reiner, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman give The Bucket List a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Bucket List comes into focus without a long explanation: Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to dos before they die. Across its 1h 37m running time, Rob Rei

Norbit arrives as a comedy directed by Brian Robbins, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Eddie Murphy and Thandiwe Newton give Norbit a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Norbit comes into focus without a long explanation: A mild mannered guy, who is married to a monstrous woman, meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her. Across its 1h 42m running time, Brian Robbins keeps No

Meet the Robinsons arrives as an animated adventure directed by Stephen J. Anderson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Daniel Hansen and Wesley Singerman give Meet the Robinsons a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Meet the Robinsons comes into focus without a long explanation: Lewis is a brilliant inventor who meets mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson, whisking Lewis away in a time machine and tog

Evan Almighty arrives as a comedy directed by Tom Shadyac, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman give Evan Almighty a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Evan Almighty comes into focus without a long explanation: God contacts Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood. Across its 1h 36m running time, Tom Shadyac keeps Evan Almighty un

Paranormal Activity arrives as a horror film directed by Oren Peli, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat give Paranormal Activity a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Paranormal Activity comes into focus without a long explanation: After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence. Across its 1h 26m running time, Oren P

Ghost Rider arrives as an action film directed by Mark Steven Johnson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes give Ghost Rider a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ghost Rider comes into focus without a long explanation: When motorcycle rider Johnny Blaze sells his soul to the Devil to save his father's life, he is transformed into the Ghost Rider, the Devil's own bounty hunter, an

Ocean's Thirteen arrives as a thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. George Clooney and Brad Pitt give Ocean's Thirteen a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ocean's Thirteen comes into focus without a long explanation: Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for a third heist after casino owner Willy Bank double crosses one of the original eleven, Reuben Tishkoff. Across its 2h

Blades of Glory arrives as a comedy directed by Josh Gordon, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Ferrell and Jon Heder give Blades of Glory a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Blades of Glory comes into focus without a long explanation: Two rival Olympic ice skaters, who have been permanently banned from the men's singles competition due to a feud, exploit a loophole that will allow them to qualify a