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Solo: A Star Wars Story arrives as an action film directed by Ron Howard, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Alden Ehrenreich and Woody Harrelson give Solo: A Star Wars Story a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Solo: A Star Wars Story comes into focus without a long explanation: During an adventure in the criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future co pilot Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian years before

A Star Is Born arrives as a romance directed by Bradley Cooper, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper give A Star Is Born a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in A Star Is Born comes into focus without a long explanation: A hard drinking country music star falls in love with a singer whose career quickly takes off. Across its 2h 16m running time, Bradley Cooper keeps A Star Is Born

Ant Man and the Wasp arrives as a comedy directed by Peyton Reed, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly give Ant Man and the Wasp a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ant Man and the Wasp comes into focus without a long explanation: As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant Man figh

Bohemian Rhapsody arrives as a biographical drama directed by Bryan Singer, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton give Bohemian Rhapsody a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Bohemian Rhapsody comes into focus without a long explanation: With his impeccable vocal abilities, Freddie Mercury and his rock band, Queen, achieve superstardom. Across its 2h 14m running time, Bryan Singer

Mission: Impossible Fallout arrives as an action film directed by Christopher McQuarrie, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill give Mission: Impossible Fallout a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mission: Impossible Fallout comes into focus without a long explanation: A group of terrorists plans to detonate three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on different citi

The Grinch arrives as an animated adventure directed by Yarrow Cheney, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Benedict Cumberbatch and Cameron Seely give The Grinch a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Grinch comes into focus without a long explanation: A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. Across its 1h 25m running time, Yarrow Cheney keeps The Grinch capable of strong mome

Deadpool 2 arrives as a comedy directed by David Leitch, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ryan Reynolds and Josh Brolin give Deadpool 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Deadpool 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Foul mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (a.k.a. Across its 1h 59m running time, David Leitch keeps Deadpool 2 clear enough to keep the emotional line visible. ⁠ Deadpool 2 fin

Aquaman arrives as an action film directed by James Wan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jason Momoa and Amber Heard give Aquaman a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Aquaman comes into focus without a long explanation: Arthur Curry, the human born heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, goes on a quest to prevent a war between the worlds of ocean and land. Across its 2h 23m running time, James Wan

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom arrives as an action film directed by J.A. Bayona, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard give Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom comes into focus without a long explanation: When the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the r

Incredibles 2 arrives as an animated adventure directed by Brad Bird, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter give Incredibles 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Incredibles 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: The Incredibles family takes on a new mission which involves a change in family roles: Bob Parr (Mr Incredible) must manage the house while his wife Helen

Avengers: Infinity War arrives as an action film directed by Anthony Russo, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth give Avengers: Infinity War a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Avengers: Infinity War comes into focus without a long explanation: The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of

Black Panther arrives as an action film directed by Ryan Coogler, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan give Black Panther a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Black Panther comes into focus without a long explanation: T'Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a challenger from