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Dracula Untold arrives as a horror film directed by Gary Shore, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Luke Evans and Dominic Cooper give Dracula Untold a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Dracula Untold comes into focus without a long explanation: As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Tepes must become a monster feared by his own people in order to obtain the power needed to pro

RoboCop arrives as an action film directed by José Padilha, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Joel Kinnaman and Gary Oldman give RoboCop a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in RoboCop comes into focus without a long explanation: In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy, a loving husband, father and good cop, is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a

Planes: Fire & Rescue arrives as an animated adventure directed by Bobs Gannaway, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dane Cook and Ed Harris give Planes: Fire & Rescue a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Planes: Fire & Rescue comes into focus without a long explanation: When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained as a fire

The Grand Budapest Hotel arrives as a comedy directed by Wes Anderson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ralph Fiennes and F. Murray Abraham give The Grand Budapest Hotel a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Grand Budapest Hotel comes into focus without a long explanation: A writer encounters the owner of an aging high class hotel, who tells him of his early years serving as a lobby boy in the hotel'

Son of God arrives as a biographical drama directed by Christopher Spencer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Diogo Morgado and Amber Rose Revah give Son of God a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Son of God comes into focus without a long explanation: The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. Across its 2h 18m running time, Chris

God's Not Dead arrives as a romance directed by Harold Cronk, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Shane Harper and Kevin Sorbo give God's Not Dead a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in God's Not Dead comes into focus without a long explanation: College philosophy professor Mr Radisson's curriculum is challenged by his new student, Josh, who believes God exists. Across its 1h 53m running time, Harold Cronk k

The Nut Job arrives as an animated adventure directed by Peter Lepeniotis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Arnett and Brendan Fraser give The Nut Job a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Nut Job comes into focus without a long explanation: An incorrigibly self serving exiled squirrel finds himself helping his former park brethren survive by raiding a nut store, a location that also happens to

Exodus: Gods and Kings arrives as an action film directed by Ridley Scott, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton give Exodus: Gods and Kings a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Exodus: Gods and Kings comes into focus without a long explanation: The defiant leader Moses rises up against Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, setting six hundred thousand slaves on a monumental journey of

Think Like a Man Too arrives as a comedy directed by Tim Story, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kevin Hart and Gabrielle Union give Think Like a Man Too a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Think Like a Man Too comes into focus without a long explanation: All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some com

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day arrives as a comedy directed by Miguel Arteta, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner give Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day comes into focus without a long explanation: Alexander's day begins wit

The Purge: Anarchy arrives as a horror film directed by James DeMonaco, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Frank Grillo and Carmen Ejogo give The Purge: Anarchy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Purge: Anarchy comes into focus without a long explanation: Three groups of people intertwine and are left stranded in the streets on Purge Night, trying to survive the chaos and violence that occurs. Acros

Hercules arrives as an action film directed by Brett Ratner, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and John Hurt give Hercules a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hercules comes into focus without a long explanation: Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword for hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeatin