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Project X arrives as a comedy directed by Nima Nourizadeh, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Thomas Mann and Oliver Cooper give Project X a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Project X comes into focus without a long explanation: Three high school seniors throw a birthday party to make a name for themselves. Across its 1h 28m running time, Nima Nourizadeh keeps Project X alive in individual scenes and un

This Means War arrives as a comedy directed by McG, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine give This Means War a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in This Means War comes into focus without a long explanation: CIA agents and best friends Franklin and Tuck discover that they are in love with the same woman. Across its 1h 43m running time, McG keeps This Means War more promising i

ParaNorman arrives as an animated adventure directed by Chris Butler, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kodi Smit McPhee and Anna Kendrick give ParaNorman a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in ParaNorman comes into focus without a long explanation: A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown ups to save his town from a centuries old curse. Across its 1h 32m running time, Chris Butler keeps Para

American Reunion arrives as a comedy directed by Jon Hurwitz, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan give American Reunion a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in American Reunion comes into focus without a long explanation: Jim, Michelle, Stifler, and their friends reunite in East Great Falls, Michigan for their high school reunion. Across its 1h 53m running time, Jon Hurwitz kee

Escape from Planet Earth arrives as an animated adventure directed by Cal Brunker, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Brendan Fraser and Sarah Jessica Parker give Escape from Planet Earth a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Escape from Planet Earth comes into focus without a long explanation: Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous

Total Recall arrives as an action film directed by Len Wiseman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Colin Farrell and Bokeem Woodbine give Total Recall a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Total Recall comes into focus without a long explanation: A factory worker, Douglas Quaid, begins to suspect that he is a spy after visiting Rekall a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a li

The Dictator arrives as a comedy directed by Larry Charles, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sacha Baron Cohen and Anna Faris give The Dictator a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Dictator comes into focus without a long explanation: The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Across its 1h 23m running time, L

The Lucky One arrives as a mystery directed by Scott Hicks, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling give The Lucky One a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Lucky One comes into focus without a long explanation: A Marine travels to Louisiana after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war. Across its 1h 41

Underworld: Awakening arrives as an action film directed by Måns Mårlind, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kate Beckinsale and Michael Ealy give Underworld: Awakening a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Underworld: Awakening comes into focus without a long explanation: When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. Across its 1h 28m r

Hope Springs arrives as a comedy directed by David Frankel, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones give Hope Springs a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hope Springs comes into focus without a long explanation: After thirty years of marriage, a middle aged couple attends an intense, week long counseling session to work on their relationship. Across its 1h 40m running time, Da

Chronicle arrives as a thriller directed by Josh Trank, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dane DeHaan and Alex Russell give Chronicle a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Chronicle comes into focus without a long explanation: Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Across its 1h 24m running time, Josh Trank keeps Chronicle dependable even when the mate

Mirror Mirror arrives as a comedy directed by Tarsem Singh, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lily Collins and Julia Roberts give Mirror Mirror a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mirror Mirror comes into focus without a long explanation: An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. Across its 1h 46m running tim