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The Final Destination arrives as a horror film directed by David R. Ellis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nick Zano and Krista Allen give The Final Destination a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Final Destination comes into focus without a long explanation: A horrifying premonition saves a young man and his friends from death during a racetrack accident but terrible fates await them nonetheless.

Race to Witch Mountain arrives as an action film directed by Andy Fickman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and Carla Gugino give Race to Witch Mountain a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Race to Witch Mountain comes into focus without a long explanation: A Las Vegas cabbie enlists the help of a U.F.O. expert to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organiz

Obsessed arrives as a thriller directed by Steve Shill, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Beyoncé and Idris Elba give Obsessed a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Obsessed comes into focus without a long explanation: A successful executive's seemingly perfect career and marriage starts falling apart when his firm hires a seductive office temp. Across its 1h 48m running time, Steve Shill keeps Obsessed u

I Love You, Man arrives as a comedy directed by John Hamburg, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Paul Rudd and Jason Segel give I Love You, Man a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in I Love You, Man comes into focus without a long explanation: Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. Across its 1h 45m running time, John Hamburg keeps I Love You, Man clear eno

This Is It arrives as a documentary directed by Kenny Ortega, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael Jackson and Alex Al give This Is It a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in This Is It comes into focus without a long explanation: A compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold out shows in London. Across its 1h 51m running time, K

Hotel for Dogs arrives as a comedy directed by Thor Freudenthal, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin give Hotel for Dogs a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hotel for Dogs comes into focus without a long explanation: Two siblings who are forbidden to bring animals home secretly take in stray dogs at an abandoned hotel, thus creating an ideal shelter by transforming the hote

Law Abiding Citizen arrives as an action film directed by F. Gary Gray, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx give Law Abiding Citizen a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Law Abiding Citizen comes into focus without a long explanation: A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. Across its 1h 49m running

Zombieland arrives as a horror film directed by Ruben Fleischer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jesse Eisenberg and Emma Stone give Zombieland a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Zombieland comes into focus without a long explanation: A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun toting bruiser in search of the last Twinkie and a pair of sisters striving to get to an amusement park join for

Where the Wild Things Are arrives as a fantasy directed by Spike Jonze, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Max Records and Catherine O'Hara give Where the Wild Things Are a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Where the Wild Things Are comes into focus without a long explanation: Yearning for escape and adventure, a young boy runs away from home and sails to an island filled with creatures that take him in

Hannah Montana: The Movie arrives as a comedy directed by Peter Chelsom, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment give Hannah Montana: The Movie a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hannah Montana: The Movie comes into focus without a long explanation: As Hannah Montana's popularity begins to take over her life, Miley Stewart, on the urging from her father takes a trip to her hometo

Knowing arrives as a thriller directed by Alex Proyas, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nicolas Cage and Chandler Canterbury give Knowing a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Knowing comes into focus without a long explanation: M.I.T. professor John Koestler links a mysterious list of numbers from a time capsule to past and future disasters and sets out to prevent the ultimate catastrophe. Across its 2h

Up in the Air arrives as a comedy directed by Jason Reitman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. George Clooney and Vera Farmiga give Up in the Air a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Up in the Air comes into focus without a long explanation: Ryan's job is to travel around the country firing off people. Across its 1h 49m running time, Jason Reitman keeps Up in the Air controlled while retaining warmth. ⁠