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Broken City arrives as an action film directed by Allen Hughes, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe give Broken City a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Broken City comes into focus without a long explanation: In a city rife with injustice, ex cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double crossed by its most powerful figure: Mayor Nicholas Hostetler. Acr

Homefront arrives as an action film directed by Gary Fleder, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Statham and James Franco give Homefront a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Homefront comes into focus without a long explanation: A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth druglord. Across its 1h 40m running time, Gary Fleder keeps Homefront engaging in

The Book Thief arrives as a war drama directed by Brian Percival, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sophie Nélisse and Geoffrey Rush give The Book Thief a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Book Thief comes into focus without a long explanation: While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Across its 2h 11m running t

The Way Way Back arrives as a comedy directed by Nat Faxon, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Carell and Toni Collette give The Way Way Back a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Way Way Back comes into focus without a long explanation: Shy 14 year old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Across its 1h 43m running time, Nat Faxo

Baggage Claim arrives as a comedy directed by David E. Talbert, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Paula Patton and Taye Diggs give Baggage Claim a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Baggage Claim comes into focus without a long explanation: Pledging to keep herself from being the oldest and the only woman in her entire family never to wed, Montana embarks on a thirty day, thirty thousand mile expedition

The Big Wedding arrives as a comedy directed by Justin Zackham, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton give The Big Wedding a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Big Wedding comes into focus without a long explanation: A long divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding. Across its 1h 29m running time, Justin Zackham keeps The Big Wedding uncertai

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone arrives as a comedy directed by Don Scardino, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Carell and Luke Vanek give The Incredible Burt Wonderstone a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone comes into focus without a long explanation: A veteran Vegas magician tries to revive his career after his longtime partner quits, he gets fired from his casino

Don Jon arrives as a comedy directed by Joseph Gordon Levitt, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Joseph Gordon Levitt and Scarlett Johansson give Don Jon a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Don Jon comes into focus without a long explanation: A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with hi

Escape Plan arrives as an action film directed by Mikael Håfström, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger give Escape Plan a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Escape Plan comes into focus without a long explanation: When a structural security authority finds himself set up and incarcerated in the world's most secret and secure prison, he has to use his skills to e

Her arrives as a romance directed by Spike Jonze, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams give Her a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Her comes into focus without a long explanation: In the near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. Across its 2h 6m running time, Spike Jonze keeps Her confident enough

21 & Over arrives as a comedy directed by Jon Lucas, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Miles Teller and Justin Chon give 21 & Over a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 21 & Over comes into focus without a long explanation: The night before his big medical school interview, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends. Across its 1h 33m running time, Jon Lucas keeps 21 & Over

The World's End arrives as a comedy directed by Edgar Wright, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost give The World's End a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The World's End comes into focus without a long explanation: Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from twenty years earlier unwittingly become humanity's only hope for survival. Across its 1h 49m r