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The Fighter arrives as an action film directed by David O. Russell, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale give The Fighter a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Fighter comes into focus without a long explanation: Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at g

The Book of Eli arrives as an action film directed by Albert Hughes, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Denzel Washington and Mila Kunis give The Book of Eli a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Book of Eli comes into focus without a long explanation: A drifter fights his way across a ravaged, post apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity's salvation. Acros

Sex and the City 2 arrives as a comedy directed by Michael Patrick King, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall give Sex and the City 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sex and the City 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: While wrestling with the pressures of life, love, and work in Manhattan, Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte join Samantha for a trip to Abu D

The Social Network arrives as a biographical drama directed by David Fincher, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield give The Social Network a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Social Network comes into focus without a long explanation: As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who

Date Night arrives as a comedy directed by Shawn Levy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Carell and Tina Fey give Date Night a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Date Night comes into focus without a long explanation: In New York City, a case of mistaken identity turns a bored married couple's attempt at a glamorous and romantic evening into something more thrilling and dangerous. Across its 1h 28m

Yogi Bear arrives as an animated adventure directed by Eric Brevig, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake give Yogi Bear a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Yogi Bear comes into focus without a long explanation: A documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo Boo and Ranger Smith. Across its 1h 20

Due Date arrives as a comedy directed by Todd Phillips, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis give Due Date a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Due Date comes into focus without a long explanation: High strung father to be Peter Highman is forced to hitch a ride with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay on a road trip in order to make it to his child's birth on time. Across

The Expendables arrives as an action film directed by Sylvester Stallone, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham give The Expendables a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Expendables comes into focus without a long explanation: A CIA operative hires a team of mercenaries to eliminate a Latin dictator and a renegade CIA agent. Across its 1h 43m running time, Sylvester S

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader arrives as a fantasy directed by Michael Apted, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ben Barnes and Skandar Keynes give The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader comes into focus without a long explanation: Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Na

Robin Hood arrives as an action film directed by Ridley Scott, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett give Robin Hood a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Robin Hood comes into focus without a long explanation: In twelfth century England, Robin Longstride and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever a

Black Swan arrives as a thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis give Black Swan a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Black Swan comes into focus without a long explanation: Nina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Across its 1h 48m running time, Darren Aronofsky keeps Black Swan controlled while retaining warmth. ⁠

Valentine's Day arrives as a comedy directed by Garry Marshall, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Julia Roberts and Jamie Foxx give Valentine's Day a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Valentine's Day comes into focus without a long explanation: Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break up and make up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day. Across its 2h 5m running time, G