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Dirty Grandpa arrives as a comedy directed by Dan Mazer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert De Niro and Zac Efron give Dirty Grandpa a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Dirty Grandpa comes into focus without a long explanation: Right before his wedding, an uptight corporate lawyer is tricked into driving his grandfather, a lecherous former Army Lieutenant Colonel, to Florida for Spring Break. Acro

The Boy arrives as a horror film directed by William Brent Bell, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lauren Cohan and Rupert Evans give The Boy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Boy comes into focus without a long explanation: An American nanny is shocked that her new English family's boy is actually a life sized doll. Across its 1h 37m running time, William Brent Bell keeps The Boy uncertain about

The Nice Guys arrives as a comedy directed by Shane Black, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling give The Nice Guys a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Nice Guys comes into focus without a long explanation: In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star. Across its 1h 56m running time, Shane Black

Risen arrives as an action film directed by Kevin Reynolds, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton give Risen a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Risen comes into focus without a long explanation: In 33 AD, a Roman Tribune in Judea is tasked to find the missing body of Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead. Across its 1h 47m running time, Kevin Reynolds keeps Risen engaging in bu

Nerve arrives as a thriller directed by Henry Joost, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Emma Roberts and Dave Franco give Nerve a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Nerve comes into focus without a long explanation: A high school senior finds herself immersed in an online game of truth or dare, becoming a 'player' of the game, where her every move is manipulated by an anonymous community of 'watchers.'. A

Allied arrives as an action film directed by Robert Zemeckis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard give Allied a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Allied comes into focus without a long explanation: In 1942, a Canadian intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Across its 2h 4m running time, Rober

Money Monster arrives as a comedy directed by Jodie Foster, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. George Clooney and Julia Roberts give Money Monster a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Money Monster comes into focus without a long explanation: Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes them and their crew as hostage. Across its 1h 38m run

Almost Christmas arrives as a comedy directed by David E. Talbert, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kimberly Elise and Omar Epps give Almost Christmas a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Almost Christmas comes into focus without a long explanation: A dysfunctional family gathers for their first Christmas since their mother died. Across its 1h 51m running time, David E. Talbert keeps Almost Christmas ca

War Dogs arrives as a comedy directed by Todd Phillips, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jonah Hill and Miles Teller give War Dogs a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in War Dogs comes into focus without a long explanation: Loosely based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a three hundred million dollar contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghan

The Great Wall arrives as an action film directed by Yimou Zhang, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matt Damon and Tian Jing give The Great Wall a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Great Wall comes into focus without a long explanation: In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounters a secret army that maintains and defends the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates arrives as a comedy directed by Jake Szymanski, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Zac Efron and Adam Devine give Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates comes into focus without a long explanation: Two hard partying brothers place an online ad to find the perfect dates for their sister's Hawaiian wedding. Acro

How to Be Single arrives as a comedy directed by Christian Ditter, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson give How to Be Single a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in How to Be Single comes into focus without a long explanation: A group of young adults navigate love and relationships in New York City. Across its 1h 50m running time, Christian Ditter keeps How to Be Single alive i