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Heaven Is for Real arrives as a biographical drama directed by Randall Wallace, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Greg Kinnear and Kelly Reilly give Heaven Is for Real a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Heaven Is for Real comes into focus without a long explanation: A small town father must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life changing experience with the world. Across

Non Stop arrives as an action film directed by Jaume Collet Serra, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore give Non Stop a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Non Stop comes into focus without a long explanation: An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages demanding $150 million into an off shore account, or someone wi

Edge of Tomorrow arrives as an action film directed by Doug Liman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt give Edge of Tomorrow a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Edge of Tomorrow comes into focus without a long explanation: A man fighting in a war against aliens must relive the same day every time he dies until he can find a way to stop their power source with the help of an elit

Noah arrives as an action film directed by Darren Aronofsky, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly give Noah a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Noah comes into focus without a long explanation: Noah is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world. Across its 2h 18m running time, Darren Aronofsky keeps Noah alive in individ

The Equalizer arrives as an action film directed by Antoine Fuqua, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Denzel Washington and Marton Csokas give The Equalizer a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Equalizer comes into focus without a long explanation: A man who believes he has put his mysterious past behind him cannot stand idly by when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra violent Russian gan

The Maze Runner arrives as an action film directed by Wes Ball, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dylan O'Brien and Kaya Scodelario give The Maze Runner a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Maze Runner comes into focus without a long explanation: Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with

300: Rise of an Empire arrives as an action film directed by Noam Murro, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sullivan Stapleton and Eva Green give 300: Rise of an Empire a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 300: Rise of an Empire comes into focus without a long explanation: Greek general Themistocles of Athens leads the naval charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal turned god Xerxes and Artemi

Mr. Peabody & Sherman arrives as an animated adventure directed by Rob Minkoff, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ty Burrell and Max Charles give Mr. Peabody & Sherman a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mr. Peabody & Sherman comes into focus without a long explanation: Sherman, a young boy, misuses a time machine made by his scientist father Mr Peabody and causes the world history to go haywire. Across

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb arrives as a comedy directed by Shawn Levy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ben Stiller and Robin Williams give Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb comes into focus without a long explanation: Larry Daley and his heroic friends embark on the greatest adventure of their lives, as they

Unbroken arrives as a biographical drama directed by Angelina Jolie, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jack O'Connell and Miyavi give Unbroken a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Unbroken comes into focus without a long explanation: After a near fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he's caught by the Japanese navy and sen

The Fault in Our Stars arrives as a romance directed by Josh Boone, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort give The Fault in Our Stars a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Fault in Our Stars comes into focus without a long explanation: Hazel and Gus are teenagers who meet at a cancer support group and fall in love. Across its 2h 6m running time, Josh Boone keeps The Fault

Lucy arrives as an action film directed by Luc Besson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman give Lucy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Lucy comes into focus without a long explanation: A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Across its 1h 29m running time, Luc Be