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Leatherheads arrives as a comedy directed by George Clooney, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. George Clooney and Renée Zellweger give Leatherheads a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Leatherheads comes into focus without a long explanation: In 1925, an enterprising pro football player convinces America's too good to be true college football hero to play for his team and keep the league from going under

The Eye arrives as a horror film directed by David Moreau, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jessica Alba and Alessandro Nivola give The Eye a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Eye comes into focus without a long explanation: Violinist Sydney Wells was accidentally blinded by her sister Helen when she was five years old. Across its 1h 38m running time, David Moreau keeps The Eye more promising in co

Zack and Miri Make a Porno arrives as a comedy directed by Kevin Smith, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks give Zack and Miri Make a Porno a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Zack and Miri Make a Porno comes into focus without a long explanation: Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash flow problems by making an adult film together. Acros

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist arrives as a comedy directed by Peter Sollett, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael Cera and Kat Dennings give Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist comes into focus without a long explanation: Two newly acquainted music lovers spend the night scouting the streets of New York City in search of the

Quarantine arrives as a horror film directed by John Erick Dowdle, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jennifer Carpenter and Steve Harris give Quarantine a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Quarantine comes into focus without a long explanation: A television reporter and her cameraman are trapped inside a building quarantined by the CDC, after the outbreak of a mysterious virus which turns humans into bl

Transporter 3 arrives as an action film directed by Olivier Megaton, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Statham and Robert Knepper give Transporter 3 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Transporter 3 comes into focus without a long explanation: Frank Martin is forced to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. Across i

Milk arrives as a biographical drama directed by Gus Van Sant, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sean Penn and Josh Brolin give Milk a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Milk comes into focus without a long explanation: The story of American gay activist Harvey Milk, who fought for gay rights and was elected as California's first openly gay official. Across its 2h 8m running time, Gus Van Sant keeps Milk

The Love Guru arrives as a comedy directed by Marco Schnabel, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mike Myers and Jessica Alba give The Love Guru a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Love Guru comes into focus without a long explanation: Pitka, an American raised outside of his country by gurus, returns to the States in order to break into the self help business. Across its 1h 27m running time, Marco Sc

Definitely, Maybe arrives as a comedy directed by Adam Brooks, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ryan Reynolds and Rachel Weisz give Definitely, Maybe a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Definitely, Maybe comes into focus without a long explanation: A political consultant tries to explain his impending divorce and past relationships to his 11 year old daughter. Across its 1h 52m running time, Adam Brook

Drillbit Taylor arrives as a comedy directed by Steven Brill, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Owen Wilson and Josh Peck give Drillbit Taylor a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Drillbit Taylor comes into focus without a long explanation: Three kids hire a low budget bodyguard to protect them from the playground bully. Across its 1h 50m running time, Steven Brill keeps Drillbit Taylor unable to turn wo

Doubt arrives as a mystery directed by John Patrick Shanley, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman give Doubt a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Doubt comes into focus without a long explanation: A Catholic school principal questions a priest's ambiguous relationship with a troubled young student. Across its 1h 44m running time, John Patrick Shanley keeps Doubt depen

Fireproof arrives as a romance directed by Alex Kendrick, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea give Fireproof a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fireproof comes into focus without a long explanation: In an attempt to save his marriage, a firefighter uses a 40 day experiment known as "The Love Dare.". Across its 2h 2m running time, Alex Kendrick keeps Fireproof uncertain about