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The Emoji Movie arrives as an animated adventure directed by Tony Leondis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. T.J. Miller and James Corden give The Emoji Movie a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Emoji Movie comes into focus without a long explanation: Gene, a multi expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji. Across its 1h 26m running time, Tony Leondis keeps The Emoji Movie u

John Wick: Chapter 2 arrives as an action film directed by Chad Stahelski, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Keanu Reeves and Riccardo Scamarcio give John Wick: Chapter 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in John Wick: Chapter 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Across

Blade Runner 2049 arrives as an action film directed by Denis Villeneuve, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling give Blade Runner 2049 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Blade Runner 2049 comes into focus without a long explanation: Young Blade Runner K's discovery of a long buried secret leads him to track down former Blade Runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty

Kingsman: The Golden Circle arrives as a comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Taron Egerton and Colin Firth give Kingsman: The Golden Circle a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Kingsman: The Golden Circle comes into focus without a long explanation: After the Kingsman's headquarters is destroyed and the world is held hostage, an allied spy organization in the United State

Annabelle: Creation arrives as a horror film directed by David F. Sandberg, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Anthony LaPaglia and Samara Lee give Annabelle: Creation a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Annabelle: Creation comes into focus without a long explanation: Twelve years after the tragic death of their little girl, a doll maker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orpha

Murder on the Orient Express arrives as a thriller directed by Kenneth Branagh, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kenneth Branagh and Penélope Cruz give Murder on the Orient Express a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Murder on the Orient Express comes into focus without a long explanation: When a murder occurs on the train on which he's travelling, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to so

Daddy's Home 2 arrives as a comedy directed by Sean Anders, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg give Daddy's Home 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Daddy's Home 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Having finally gotten used to each other's existence, Brad and Dusty must now deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. Across its 1h 40m running time,

Pitch Perfect 3 arrives as a comedy directed by Trish Sie, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson give Pitch Perfect 3 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Pitch Perfect 3 comes into focus without a long explanation: Following their win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition at an overseas USO tour, but face a group who uses

Baby Driver arrives as an action film directed by Edgar Wright, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ansel Elgort and Jon Bernthal give Baby Driver a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Baby Driver comes into focus without a long explanation: Coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love, and freedom. Across its 1h 53m running t

The Upside arrives as a comedy directed by Neil Burger, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston give The Upside a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Upside comes into focus without a long explanation: A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him. Across its 2h 6m running time, Ne

Fifty Shades Darker arrives as a thriller directed by James Foley, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan give Fifty Shades Darker a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fifty Shades Darker comes into focus without a long explanation: While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. Across its 1h 58m runn

Girls Trip arrives as a comedy directed by Malcolm D. Lee, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Regina Hall and Queen Latifah give Girls Trip a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Girls Trip comes into focus without a long explanation: When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking,