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No Escape arrives as an action film directed by John Erick Dowdle, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lake Bell and Pierce Brosnan give No Escape a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in No Escape comes into focus without a long explanation: In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where

The Last Witch Hunter arrives as an action film directed by Breck Eisner, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Vin Diesel and Rose Leslie give The Last Witch Hunter a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Last Witch Hunter comes into focus without a long explanation: The last witch hunter is all that stands between humanity and the combined forces of the most horrifying witches in history. Across its 1h 46

Sinister 2 arrives as a horror film directed by Ciarán Foy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James Ransone and Shannyn Sossamon give Sinister 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sinister 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: A young mother and her twin sons move into a rural house that's marked for death. Across its 1h 37m running time, Ciarán Foy keeps Sinister 2 uncertain about tone and dr

Point Break arrives as an action film directed by Ericson Core, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Edgar Ramírez and Luke Bracey give Point Break a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Point Break comes into focus without a long explanation: A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists. A

A Walk in the Woods arrives as a comedy directed by Ken Kwapis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert Redford and Nick Nolte give A Walk in the Woods a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in A Walk in the Woods comes into focus without a long explanation: After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is t

Crimson Peak arrives as a horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mia Wasikowska and Jessica Chastain give Crimson Peak a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Crimson Peak comes into focus without a long explanation: In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Across

Chappie arrives as an action film directed by Neill Blomkamp, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sharlto Copley and Dev Patel give Chappie a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Chappie comes into focus without a long explanation: In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. Across its 2h running time, Neill Blomkamp keeps Chappie alive in individual scenes and uncertain between them

Paper Towns arrives as a comedy directed by Jake Schreier, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne give Paper Towns a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Paper Towns comes into focus without a long explanation: After an all night adventure, Quentin's lifelong crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime. Across its

Entourage arrives as a comedy directed by Doug Ellin, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Adrian Grenier and Kevin Connolly give Entourage a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Entourage comes into focus without a long explanation: Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys Eric, Turtle, and Johnny, are back and back in business with super agent turned studio head Ari Gold on a risky project that will

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel arrives as a comedy directed by John Madden, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Judi Dench and Maggie Smith give The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel comes into focus without a long explanation: As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy, posing a rooming predicament

Woman in Gold arrives as a biographical drama directed by Simon Curtis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds give Woman in Gold a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Woman in Gold comes into focus without a long explanation: Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Across it

The DUFF arrives as a comedy directed by Ari Sandel, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mae Whitman and Bella Thorne give The DUFF a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The DUFF comes into focus without a long explanation: A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF Designated Ugly Fat Friend by her prettier, more popular counterpar