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Chappaquiddick arrives as a thriller directed by John Curran, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Clarke and Kate Mara give Chappaquiddick a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Chappaquiddick comes into focus without a long explanation: Depicting Ted Kennedy's involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne. Across its 1h 46m running tim

Father Figures arrives as a comedy directed by Lawrence Sher, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Owen Wilson and Ed Helms give Father Figures a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Father Figures comes into focus without a long explanation: Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, fraternal twin brothers hit the road to search for him. Across it

The Zookeeper's Wife arrives as a biographical drama directed by Niki Caro, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jessica Chastain and Johan Heldenbergh give The Zookeeper's Wife a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Zookeeper's Wife comes into focus without a long explanation: Keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, must save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion in WWII P

Mother! arrives as a horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem give Mother! a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mother! comes into focus without a long explanation: A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. Across its 2h 1m running time, Darren Aronofsky keeps Mo

Call Me by Your Name arrives as a romance directed by Luca Guadagnino, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer give Call Me by Your Name a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Call Me by Your Name comes into focus without a long explanation: It's the summer of 1983, and 17 year old Elio is spending the days with his family at their villa in Lombardy, Italy. Across its 2h 12m ru

Only the Brave arrives as an action film directed by Joseph Kosinski, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Josh Brolin and Miles Teller give Only the Brave a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Only the Brave comes into focus without a long explanation: Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters who risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Acros

CHIPS arrives as a comedy directed by Dax Shepard, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael Peña and Dax Shepard give CHIPS a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in CHIPS comes into focus without a long explanation: An inexperienced rookie is teamed up with a hardened pro at the California Highway Patrol in Los Angeles; the newbie officer soon learns his partner is really an undercover Fed investigating a h

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion arrives as an action film directed by S.S. Rajamouli, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Prabhas and Rana Daggubati give Baahubali 2: The Conclusion a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion comes into focus without a long explanation: Amarendra Baahubali, the heir apparent to the throne of Mahishmati, finds his life and relationships endangered as his ad

The Circle arrives as a thriller directed by James Ponsoldt, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Emma Watson and Tom Hanks give The Circle a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Circle comes into focus without a long explanation: A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity. Across its 1h 50m running time,

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul arrives as a comedy directed by David Bowers, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Drucker and Alicia Silverstone give Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul comes into focus without a long explanation: A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw's 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course t

Sleepless arrives as an action film directed by Baran bo Odar, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jamie Foxx and Michelle Monaghan give Sleepless a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sleepless comes into focus without a long explanation: An officer with a connection to the criminal underworld scours a nightclub in search of his kidnapped son. Across its 1h 35m running time, Baran bo Odar keeps Sleepless m

The Disaster Artist arrives as a comedy directed by James Franco, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James Franco and Dave Franco give The Disaster Artist a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Disaster Artist comes into focus without a long explanation: When aspiring actor Greg Sestero meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood