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Green Book arrives as a comedy directed by Peter Farrelly, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali give Green Book a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Green Book comes into focus without a long explanation: A working class Italian American bouncer becomes the driver for an African American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Across its 2h

Christopher Robin arrives as a comedy directed by Marc Forster, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ewan McGregor and Hayley Atwell give Christopher Robin a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Christopher Robin comes into focus without a long explanation: A working class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie the Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life. Across its 1

Fifty Shades Freed 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 Freed a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fifty Shades Freed comes into focus without a long explanation: Anastasia and Christian get married, but Jack Hyde continues to threaten their relationship. Across its 1h 45m running time, James Foley keeps Fifty S

A Wrinkle in Time arrives as a science fiction film directed by Ava DuVernay, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Storm Reid and Oprah Winfrey give A Wrinkle in Time a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in A Wrinkle in Time comes into focus without a long explanation: After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him. Acr

Rampage arrives as an action film directed by Brad Peyton, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and Naomie Harris give Rampage a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Rampage comes into focus without a long explanation: When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago. Across its 1h 47m running t

The Equalizer 2 arrives as an action film directed by Antoine Fuqua, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal give The Equalizer 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Equalizer 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, but how far will he go when that is someone he loves. Across its 2h 1m ru

The Mule arrives as a thriller directed by Clint Eastwood, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper give The Mule a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Mule comes into focus without a long explanation: A ninety year old horticulturist and Korean War veteran turns drug mule for a Mexican cartel. Across its 1h 56m running time, Clint Eastwood keeps The Mule clear enough to kee

Peter Rabbit arrives as an animated adventure directed by Will Gluck, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James Corden and Fayssal Bazzi give Peter Rabbit a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Peter Rabbit comes into focus without a long explanation: A rabbit sneaks into a garden to steal food, and they get a new challenge with a new owner. Across its 1h 35m running time, Will Gluck keeps Peter Rabbit engag

Creed II arrives as an action film directed by Steven Caple Jr., and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone give Creed II a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Creed II comes into focus without a long explanation: Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago. Across its 2h 10m runni

The Nun arrives as a horror film directed by Corin Hardy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Demián Bichir and Taissa Farmiga give The Nun a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Nun comes into focus without a long explanation: A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent f

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again arrives as a comedy directed by Ol Parker, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lily James and Amanda Seyfried give Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again comes into focus without a long explanation: Five years after the events of Mamma Mia. Across its 1h 54m running time, Ol Parker keeps Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again engaging i

Bumblebee arrives as an action film directed by Travis Knight, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Hailee Steinfeld and Jorge Lendeborg Jr. give Bumblebee a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Bumblebee comes into focus without a long explanation: Bumblebee teams up with a teenage girl to protect the world while the Decepticons hunt him with the help of a secret agency. Across its 1h 54m running time, Travi