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Endless Love arrives as a mystery directed by Shana Feste, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gabriella Wilde and Alex Pettyfer give Endless Love a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Endless Love comes into focus without a long explanation: The story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart. Across its

The November Man arrives as an action film directed by Roger Donaldson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Pierce Brosnan and Luke Bracey give The November Man a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The November Man comes into focus without a long explanation: An ex C.I.A. operative is brought back in on a very personal mission and finds himself pitted against his former pupil in a deadly game involving hig

Top Five arrives as a comedy directed by Chris Rock, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chris Rock and Rosario Dawson give Top Five a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Top Five comes into focus without a long explanation: A comedian tries to make it as a serious actor when his reality television star fiancée talks him into broadcasting their wedding on her television show. Across its 1h 42m running time,

Boyhood arrives as a drama directed by Richard Linklater, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ellar Coltrane and Patricia Arquette give Boyhood a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Boyhood comes into focus without a long explanation: The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college. Across its 2h 45m running time, Richard Linklater keeps Boyhood confident enough to trust quiet moments. ⁠ T

Ex Machina arrives as a thriller directed by Alex Garland, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Alicia Vikander and Domhnall Gleeson give Ex Machina a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ex Machina comes into focus without a long explanation: A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground breaking experiment in synthetic intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a highly advanced humanoid

That Awkward Moment arrives as a comedy directed by Tom Gormican, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan give That Awkward Moment a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in That Awkward Moment comes into focus without a long explanation: Three best friends find themselves where we've all been: at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you must decide "So...where is t

A Walk Among the Tombstones arrives as an action film directed by Scott Frank, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Liam Neeson and Dan Stevens give A Walk Among the Tombstones a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in A Walk Among the Tombstones comes into focus without a long explanation: Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife. Across its

The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death arrives as a horror film directed by Tom Harper, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Helen McCrory and Jeremy Irvine give The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death comes into focus without a long explanation: 40 years after the first haunting at Eel Marsh House, a group of children evacuated from WWII

The Best of Me arrives as a romance directed by Michael Hoffman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan give The Best of Me a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Best of Me comes into focus without a long explanation: A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown. Across its 1h 58m running time, Michael H

Draft Day arrives as a sports drama directed by Ivan Reitman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kevin Costner and Chadwick Boseman give Draft Day a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Draft Day comes into focus without a long explanation: At the NFL Draft, General Manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. Across its 1h 50m running time, Ivan Reitm

When the Game Stands Tall arrives as a biographical drama directed by Thomas Carter, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jim Caviezel and Alexander Ludwig give When the Game Stands Tall a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in When the Game Stands Tall comes into focus without a long explanation: The journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity

Deliver Us from Evil arrives as a horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Eric Bana and Edgar Ramírez give Deliver Us from Evil a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Deliver Us from Evil comes into focus without a long explanation: New York police officer Ralph Sarchie investigates a series of crimes. Across its 1h 58m running time, Scott Derrickson keeps Deliver Us fro