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The Host arrives as an action film directed by Andrew Niccol, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Saoirse Ronan and Max Irons give The Host a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Host comes into focus without a long explanation: When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about. Across its

Rush arrives as a biographical drama directed by Ron Howard, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Daniel Brühl and Chris Hemsworth give Rush a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Rush comes into focus without a long explanation: James Hunt and Niki Lauda, two extremely skilled Formula One racers, have an intense rivalry with each other. Across its 2h 3m running time, Ron Howard keeps Rush assured without bec

Dallas Buyers Club arrives as a biographical drama directed by Jean Marc Vallée, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner give Dallas Buyers Club a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Dallas Buyers Club comes into focus without a long explanation: In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need

Oculus arrives as a horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites give Oculus a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Oculus comes into focus without a long explanation: A recently released inmate from a mental asylum learns from his sister that the murders he was convicted of committing were actually orchestrated by a supernatural entity, the Las

Kick Ass 2 arrives as a comedy directed by Jeff Wadlow, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Aaron Taylor Johnson and Chloë Grace Moretz give Kick Ass 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Kick Ass 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Following Kick Ass' heroics, other citizens are inspired to become masked crusaders, but Red Mist leads his own group of evil super villains to get revenge, kill Ki

One Direction: This Is Us arrives as a documentary directed by Morgan Spurlock, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Liam Payne and Harry Styles give One Direction: This Is Us a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in One Direction: This Is Us comes into focus without a long explanation: A look at Niall, Zayn, Liam, Louis, and Harry's meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on

Grudge Match arrives as a comedy directed by Peter Segal, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone give Grudge Match a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Grudge Match comes into focus without a long explanation: A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout, thirty years after their last match. Across its 1h 53m running time, Peter Segal

Delivery Man arrives as a comedy directed by Ken Scott, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Vince Vaughn and Chris Pratt give Delivery Man a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Delivery Man comes into focus without a long explanation: An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Across its 1h 45m running time, Ken Scott keeps D

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones arrives as a horror film directed by Harald Zwart, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower give The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones comes into focus without a long explanation: When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warr

Scary Movie V arrives as a horror film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Simon Rex and Ashley Tisdale give Scary Movie V a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Scary Movie V comes into focus without a long explanation: A couple begin to experience some unusual activity after bringing their lost nieces and nephew home. Across its 1h 26m running time, Malcolm D. Lee keeps Scary Mo

Side Effects arrives as a thriller directed by Steven Soderbergh, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum give Side Effects a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Side Effects comes into focus without a long explanation: A young woman's world unravels when a drug prescribed by her psychiatrist has unexpected side effects. Across its 1h 46m running time, Steven Soderbergh keeps Side

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain arrives as a documentary directed by Leslie Small, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kevin Hart and Harry Ratchford give Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain comes into focus without a long explanation: Filmed at a sold out performance at Madison Square Garden, comedian Kevin Hart delivers material from his 2012 "Let Me Expl