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About Time arrives as a comedy directed by Richard Curtis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams give About Time a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in About Time comes into focus without a long explanation: At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. Across its 2h 3m running time, Richard Curtis keeps About

Fruitvale Station arrives as a crime drama directed by Ryan Coogler, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael B. Jordan and Melonie Diaz give Fruitvale Station a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fruitvale Station comes into focus without a long explanation: The story of Oscar Grant III, a 22 year old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2

Jobs arrives as a biographical drama directed by Joshua Michael Stern, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ashton Kutcher and Dermot Mulroney give Jobs a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jobs comes into focus without a long explanation: The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century. Across its 2h 8m running time, Joshua Mic

Begin Again arrives as a comedy directed by John Carney, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo give Begin Again a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Begin Again comes into focus without a long explanation: A chance encounter between a down and out music business executive, and a young singer songwriter new to Manhattan, turns into a promising collaboration between the two tal

The Counselor arrives as an action film directed by Ridley Scott, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael Fassbender and Penélope Cruz give The Counselor a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Counselor comes into focus without a long explanation: A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking. Across its 1h 57m running time, Ridley Scott keeps The Counselor more pr

Dark Skies arrives as a horror film directed by Scott Stewart, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Keri Russell and Jake Brennan give Dark Skies a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Dark Skies comes into focus without a long explanation: As the Barrett family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them,

Enough Said arrives as a comedy directed by Nicole Holofcener, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Julia Louis Dreyfus and James Gandolfini give Enough Said a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Enough Said comes into focus without a long explanation: A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she's interested in learns he's her new friend's ex husband. Across its 1h 33m running time, Nicole Holofcener

Parker arrives as an action film directed by Taylor Hackford, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez give Parker a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Parker comes into focus without a long explanation: A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double crossed by his crew and left for dead. Across its 1h 58m running time, Taylor Hackford keeps Parker engaging in burst

Nebraska arrives as a comedy directed by Alexander Payne, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Bruce Dern and Will Forte give Nebraska a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Nebraska comes into focus without a long explanation: An aging, booze addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Across its 1h 55m runn

Admission arrives as a comedy directed by Paul Weitz, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tina Fey and Paul Rudd give Admission a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Admission comes into focus without a long explanation: A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years a

Runner Runner arrives as a thriller directed by Brad Furman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake give Runner Runner a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Runner Runner comes into focus without a long explanation: When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face to face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur.

Beautiful Creatures arrives as a romance directed by Richard LaGravenese, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Alice Englert and Viola Davis give Beautiful Creatures a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Beautiful Creatures comes into focus without a long explanation: Ethan Wate longs to escape his small southern town. Across its 2h 4m running time, Richard LaGravenese keeps Beautiful Creatures capable of st