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Goosebumps arrives as a horror film directed by Rob Letterman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jack Black and Dylan Minnette give Goosebumps a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Goosebumps comes into focus without a long explanation: A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Across its 1h 43m running time, Rob Letterman keeps Goosebumps alive in individual scenes and uncer

Ted 2 arrives as a comedy directed by Seth MacFarlane, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane give Ted 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ted 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Newlywed couple Ted and Tami Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law. Across its 1h 55m running time, Se

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials 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 Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials comes into focus without a long explanation: After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate lan

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip arrives as a comedy directed by Walt Becker, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Lee and Justin Long give Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip comes into focus without a long explanation: The Chipmunks believe that Dave plans to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami. Across its 1h 32m

Sisters arrives as a comedy directed by Jason Moore, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Amy Poehler and Tina Fey give Sisters a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sisters comes into focus without a long explanation: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Across its 1h 58m running time, Jason Moore keeps Sisters engaging in bursts but unable to maintai

Terminator Genisys arrives as an action film directed by Alan Taylor, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Clarke give Terminator Genisys a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Terminator Genisys comes into focus without a long explanation: When John Connor, leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Across its 2h 6m running time, Alan Taylor keeps Terminator Genisys uncertain

Get Hard arrives as a comedy directed by Etan Cohen, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart give Get Hard a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Get Hard comes into focus without a long explanation: When millionaire James King is jailed for fraud and bound for San Quentin, he turns to Darnell Lewis to prep him to go behind bars. Across its 1h 40m running time, Etan Cohen keeps Get Ha

Tomorrowland arrives as an action film directed by Brad Bird, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. George Clooney and Britt Robertson give Tomorrowland a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Tomorrowland comes into focus without a long explanation: Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhe

Creed arrives as an action film directed by Ryan Coogler, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone give Creed a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Creed comes into focus without a long explanation: The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. Across its 2h 13

Trainwreck arrives as a comedy directed by Judd Apatow, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Amy Schumer and Bill Hader give Trainwreck a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Trainwreck comes into focus without a long explanation: A commitment phobic career woman who has always thought that monogamy was impossible must face her fears when she meets a good guy. Across its 2h 5m running time, Judd Apatow keeps

Spy arrives as a comedy directed by Paul Feig, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Melissa McCarthy and Rose Byrne give Spy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Spy comes into focus without a long explanation: A desk bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent diabolical global disaster. Across its 2h running time, Paul Feig keeps Spy dependable

The Good Dinosaur arrives as an animated adventure directed by Peter Sohn, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jeffrey Wright and Frances McDormand give The Good Dinosaur a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Good Dinosaur comes into focus without a long explanation: In a world where dinosaurs and humans live side by side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. Across its 1h 33m runni