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The Fate of the Furious arrives as an action film directed by F. Gary Gray, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Vin Diesel and Jason Statham give The Fate of the Furious a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Fate of the Furious comes into focus without a long explanation: When a mysterious woman seduces Dominic Toretto into the world of terrorism and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face tri

Logan arrives as an action film directed by James Mangold, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart give Logan a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Logan comes into focus without a long explanation: In a future where mutants are nearly extinct, an elderly and weary Logan leads a quiet life. Across its 2h 17m running time, James Mangold keeps Logan assured without becoming rigid.

Justice League arrives as an action film directed by Zack Snyder, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ben Affleck and Gal Gadot give Justice League a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Justice League comes into focus without a long explanation: Steppenwolf and his Parademons return after eons to capture Earth. Across its 2h running time, Zack Snyder keeps Justice League uncertain about tone and dramatic em

Despicable Me 3 arrives as an animated adventure directed by Kyle Balda, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig give Despicable Me 3 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Despicable Me 3 comes into focus without a long explanation: Gru meets his long lost, charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru, who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist. Across it

Thor: Ragnarok arrives as a comedy directed by Taika Waititi, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston give Thor: Ragnarok a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Thor: Ragnarok comes into focus without a long explanation: Imprisoned on the planet Sakaar, Thor must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarök, the destruction of his world, at the hands of the powerful

It arrives as a horror film directed by Andy Muschietti, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Bill Skarsgård and Jaeden Martell give It a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in It comes into focus without a long explanation: In the summer of 1989, a group of bullied kids band together to destroy a shape shifting monster, which disguises itself as a clown and preys on the children of Derry, their small Maine tow

Spider Man: Homecoming arrives as an action film directed by Jon Watts, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Holland and Michael Keaton give Spider Man: Homecoming a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Spider Man: Homecoming comes into focus without a long explanation: Peter Parker tries to stop Adrian 'The Vulture' Toomes from selling weapons made with advanced Chitauri technology while trying to balanc

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 arrives as a comedy directed by James Gunn, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña give Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: The Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star Lord's en

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle arrives as a comedy directed by Jake Kasdan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and Karen Gillan give Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle comes into focus without a long explanation: Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish

Wonder Woman arrives as an action film directed by Patty Jenkins, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gal Gadot and Chris Pine give Wonder Woman a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Wonder Woman comes into focus without a long explanation: When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and tru

Beauty and the Beast arrives as a romance directed by Bill Condon, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Emma Watson and Dan Stevens give Beauty and the Beast a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Beauty and the Beast comes into focus without a long explanation: A brave, beautiful, and brilliant young woman is imprisoned by a beast in his castle. Across its 2h 9m running time, Bill Condon keeps Beauty and the

Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi arrives as an action film directed by Rian Johnson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Daisy Ridley and John Boyega give Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi comes into focus without a long explanation: Rey develops her abilities with the help of Luke Skywalker as the Resistance prepares for b