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On the Basis of Sex arrives as a biographical drama directed by Mimi Leder, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer give On the Basis of Sex a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in On the Basis of Sex comes into focus without a long explanation: The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nominatio

Winchester arrives as a horror film directed by Michael Spierig, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Helen Mirren and Sarah Snook give Winchester a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Winchester comes into focus without a long explanation: Ensconced in her sprawling San Jose, California mansion, eccentric firearm heiress Sarah Winchester (Dame Helen Mirren) believes she is haunted by the souls of people kil

Searching arrives as a thriller directed by Aneesh Chaganty, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. John Cho and Debra Messing give Searching a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Searching comes into focus without a long explanation: After his teenage daughter goes missing, a desperate father tries to find clues on her laptop. Across its 1h 42m running time, Aneesh Chaganty keeps Searching careful about tone

The Hate U Give arrives as a crime drama directed by George Tillman Jr., and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Amandla Stenberg and Regina Hall give The Hate U Give a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Hate U Give comes into focus without a long explanation: Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Across its 2h 13m running time, George Till

Teen Titans GO! To the Movies arrives as an animated adventure directed by Aaron Horvath, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Greg Cipes and Scott Menville give Teen Titans GO! To the Movies a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Teen Titans GO! To the Movies comes into focus without a long explanation: A villain's maniacal plan for world domination sidetracks five teenage superheroes who dream of Hollywood

Slender Man arrives as a horror film directed by Sylvain White, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Joey King and Julia Goldani Telles give Slender Man a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Slender Man comes into focus without a long explanation: In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he doesn't actually exist until one

Holmes & Watson arrives as a comedy directed by Etan Cohen, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly give Holmes & Watson a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Holmes & Watson comes into focus without a long explanation: A humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Across its 1h 30m running time, Etan Cohen keeps Holmes

Super Troopers 2 arrives as a comedy directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan give Super Troopers 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Super Troopers 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: When a border dispute arises between the U.S. Across its 1h 39m running time, Jay Chandrasekhar keeps Super Troopers 2 more promising in concept t

Dragon Ball Super: Broly arrives as an animated adventure directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Masako Nozawa and Aya Hisakawa give Dragon Ball Super: Broly a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Dragon Ball Super: Broly comes into focus without a long explanation: Goku and Vegeta encounter Broly, a Saiyan warrior unlike any fighter they've faced before. Across its 1h 40m running

Robin Hood arrives as an action film directed by Otto Bathurst, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Taron Egerton and Jamie Foxx give Robin Hood a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Robin Hood comes into focus without a long explanation: A war hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown. Across its 1h 56m running time, Otto Bathurst keeps Robin Ho

Adrift arrives as an action film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin give Adrift a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Adrift comes into focus without a long explanation: A true story of survival, as a young couple's chance encounter leads them first to love, and then on the adventure of a lifetime as they face one of the most catastrophic hurr

Nobody's Fool arrives as a comedy directed by Tyler Perry, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tiffany Haddish and Tika Sumpter give Nobody's Fool a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Nobody's Fool comes into focus without a long explanation: A woman is released from prison and reunites with her sister. Across its 1h 50m running time, Tyler Perry keeps Nobody's Fool uncertain about tone and dramatic emphas