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Role Models arrives as a comedy directed by David Wain, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott give Role Models a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Role Models comes into focus without a long explanation: Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program. Across its 1h 39m running time, David Wain keeps Role Models clear enough to keep the e

Seven Pounds arrives as a thriller directed by Gabriele Muccino, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Smith and Rosario Dawson give Seven Pounds a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Seven Pounds comes into focus without a long explanation: A man with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. Across its 2h 3m running time, Gabrie

Fool's Gold arrives as a comedy directed by Andy Tennant, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson give Fool's Gold a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fool's Gold comes into focus without a long explanation: A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple's sense of adventure and their estranged romance. Across its 1h 52m running time, Andy Tenna

The Spiderwick Chronicles arrives as an action film directed by Mark Waters, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Freddie Highmore and Sarah Bolger give The Spiderwick Chronicles a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Spiderwick Chronicles comes into focus without a long explanation: Upon moving into the run down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their si

Vantage Point arrives as an action film directed by Pete Travis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dennis Quaid and Forest Whitaker give Vantage Point a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Vantage Point comes into focus without a long explanation: The attempted assassination of the American President is told and re told from several different perspectives. Across its 1h 30m running time, Pete Travis keeps

Hellboy II: The Golden Army arrives as a horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ron Perlman and Selma Blair give Hellboy II: The Golden Army a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hellboy II: The Golden Army comes into focus without a long explanation: A prince of the mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth. Across its 2h running

27 Dresses arrives as a comedy directed by Anne Fletcher, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Katherine Heigl and James Marsden give 27 Dresses a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 27 Dresses comes into focus without a long explanation: After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with. Ac

The Day the Earth Stood Still arrives as a thriller directed by Scott Derrickson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly give The Day the Earth Stood Still a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Day the Earth Stood Still comes into focus without a long explanation: A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who

Cloverfield arrives as a horror film directed by Matt Reeves, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mike Vogel and Jessica Lucas give Cloverfield a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Cloverfield comes into focus without a long explanation: A group of friends venture deep into the streets of New York on a rescue mission during a rampaging monster attack. Across its 1h 25m running time, Matt Reeves keeps Clove

Jumper arrives as an action film directed by Doug Liman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson give Jumper a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jumper comes into focus without a long explanation: A young man with teleportation abilities suddenly finds himself in the middle of an ancient war between those like him and their sworn annihilators. Across its 1h 28m running

What Happens in Vegas arrives as a comedy directed by Tom Vaughan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher give What Happens in Vegas a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in What Happens in Vegas comes into focus without a long explanation: A man and a woman are compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. Across its 1h 39m running time, Tom

21 arrives as a thriller directed by Robert Luketic, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jim Sturgess and Kate Bosworth give 21 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 21 comes into focus without a long explanation: Inspired by real events and people, 21 is about six MIT students who become trained to be experts in card counting in blackjack and subsequently took Vegas casinos for millions in winnings. Across