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Isle of Dogs arrives as an animated adventure directed by Wes Anderson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Bryan Cranston and Koyu Rankin give Isle of Dogs a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Isle of Dogs comes into focus without a long explanation: Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog. Across its 1h 41m running time, Wes Anderson keeps Isle of Dogs confident enoug

Annihilation arrives as a horror film directed by Alex Garland, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh give Annihilation a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Annihilation comes into focus without a long explanation: A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition in which the laws of nature don't apply. Across its 1h 55m running time, Alex Garland keeps Annihil

The Spy Who Dumped Me arrives as a comedy directed by Susanna Fogel, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Justin Theroux and Kate McKinnon give The Spy Who Dumped Me a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Spy Who Dumped Me comes into focus without a long explanation: Best friends Audrey and Morgan unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of them discovers that the boyfriend who

Death Wish arrives as an action film directed by Eli Roth, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Bruce Willis and Vincent D'Onofrio give Death Wish a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Death Wish comes into focus without a long explanation: Dr Paul Kersey is an experienced trauma surgeon, a man who has spent his life saving lives. Across its 1h 47m running time, Eli Roth keeps Death Wish unable to turn worka

The Favourite arrives as a comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Olivia Colman and Emma Stone give The Favourite a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Favourite comes into focus without a long explanation: In early 18th century England, the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne. Across its 1h 59m running t

Peppermint arrives as an action film directed by Pierre Morel, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jennifer Garner and John Gallagher Jr. give Peppermint a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Peppermint comes into focus without a long explanation: Five years after her husband and daughter are killed in a senseless act of violence, a woman comes back from self imposed exile to seek revenge against those resp

Alpha arrives as a drama directed by Albert Hughes, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kodi Smit McPhee and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson give Alpha a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Alpha comes into focus without a long explanation: In the prehistoric past, a young man struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe during a buffalo hunt. Across its 1h 36m running time, Albert Hughes keeps

Mile 22 arrives as an action film directed by Peter Berg, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mark Wahlberg and Lauren Cohan give Mile 22 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mile 22 comes into focus without a long explanation: A small team of elite American intelligence officers, part of a top secret tactical command unit, try to smuggle a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of Indone

The 15:17 to Paris arrives as a thriller directed by Clint Eastwood, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler give The 15:17 to Paris a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The 15:17 to Paris comes into focus without a long explanation: Three courageous young Americans prevent a terrorist attack on a train bound for Paris. Across its 1h 34m running time, Clint Eastwood keeps The

The Commuter arrives as an action film directed by Jaume Collet Serra, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Liam Neeson and Vera Farmiga give The Commuter a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Commuter comes into focus without a long explanation: An insurance salesman/ex cop is caught up in a life threatening conspiracy during his daily commute home. Across its 1h 44m running time, Jaume Collet Serra kee

Second Act arrives as a comedy directed by Peter Segal, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens give Second Act a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Second Act comes into focus without a long explanation: A big box store worker reinvents her life and her life story and shows Madison Avenue what street smarts can do. Across its 1h 43m running time, Peter Segal keeps Second Act

Love, Simon arrives as a comedy directed by Greg Berlanti, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Nick Robinson and Jennifer Garner give Love, Simon a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Love, Simon comes into focus without a long explanation: Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends and all of his classmates: he's gay. Across its 1h 50m running time, Greg Berlanti keeps Love, Simon careful