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Central Intelligence arrives as a comedy directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart give Central Intelligence a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Central Intelligence comes into focus without a long explanation: After he reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, a mild mannered accountant is lured into the world of interna

Ghostbusters arrives as a comedy directed by Paul Feig, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig give Ghostbusters a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ghostbusters comes into focus without a long explanation: Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band togeth

Split arrives as a horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James McAvoy and Anya Taylor Joy give Split a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Split comes into focus without a long explanation: Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. Across its 1h 57m running time, M. Night Shyamalan keeps Split clear enough to keep the emotional l

Kung Fu Panda 3 arrives as an animated adventure directed by Alessandro Carloni, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jack Black and Bryan Cranston give Kung Fu Panda 3 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Kung Fu Panda 3 comes into focus without a long explanation: Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness", Po must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a lit

La La Land arrives as a comedy directed by Damien Chazelle, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone give La La Land a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in La La Land comes into focus without a long explanation: When Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress, follow their passion and achieve success in their respective fields, they find themselves torn between their love for each other

Trolls arrives as an animated adventure directed by Mike Mitchell, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake give Trolls a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Trolls comes into focus without a long explanation: After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Across its 1h 32m ru

X Men: Apocalypse arrives as an action film directed by Bryan Singer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender give X Men: Apocalypse a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in X Men: Apocalypse comes into focus without a long explanation: In the 1980s, the X Men must defeat an ancient all powerful mutant, En Sabah Nur, who intends to thrive by bringing destruction to the world. Ac

Star Trek Beyond arrives as an action film directed by Justin Lin, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto give Star Trek Beyond a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Star Trek Beyond comes into focus without a long explanation: The crew of the USS Enterprise explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy, who puts them, and everything t

Jason Bourne arrives as an action film directed by Paul Greengrass, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matt Damon and Tommy Lee Jones give Jason Bourne a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jason Bourne comes into focus without a long explanation: The CIA's most dangerous former operative is drawn out of hiding to uncover more explosive truths about his past. Across its 2h 3m running time, Paul Greengrass

Hidden Figures arrives as a biographical drama directed by Theodore Melfi, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer give Hidden Figures a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hidden Figures comes into focus without a long explanation: Three female African American mathematicians play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn's launch into orbit while dealing with racial and gende

Doctor Strange arrives as an action film directed by Scott Derrickson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Benedict Cumberbatch and Chiwetel Ejiofor give Doctor Strange a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Doctor Strange comes into focus without a long explanation: While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Across its 1h 55m ru

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them arrives as a fantasy directed by David Yates, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston give Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them comes into focus without a long explanation: In 1926, magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York during his worldwide to