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47 Meters Down: Uncaged arrives as a horror film directed by Johannes Roberts, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sophie Nélisse and Corinne Foxx give 47 Meters Down: Uncaged a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 47 Meters Down: Uncaged comes into focus without a long explanation: Two sisters diving in a ruined underwater city quickly learn they've entered the territory of the deadliest shark species in th

Richard Jewell arrives as a crime drama directed by Clint Eastwood, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Paul Walter Hauser and Sam Rockwell give Richard Jewell a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Richard Jewell comes into focus without a long explanation: Security guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI

Stuber arrives as a comedy directed by Michael Dowse, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani give Stuber a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Stuber comes into focus without a long explanation: A detective recruits his Uber driver into an unexpected night of adventure. Across its 1h 33m running time, Michael Dowse keeps Stuber alive in individual scenes and uncertain between

Booksmart arrives as a comedy directed by Olivia Wilde, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein give Booksmart a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Booksmart comes into focus without a long explanation: On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Across its 1h 42m running time, Oliv

A Dog's Journey arrives as a comedy directed by Gail Mancuso, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Josh Gad and Dennis Quaid give A Dog's Journey a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in A Dog's Journey comes into focus without a long explanation: A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets. Across its 1h 49m running time, Gail Mancuso keeps A Dog's Journey capable of s

Fighting with My Family arrives as a comedy directed by Stephen Merchant, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and Lena Headey give Fighting with My Family a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fighting with My Family comes into focus without a long explanation: A former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wr

Judy arrives as a romance directed by Rupert Goold, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Renée Zellweger and Jessie Buckley give Judy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Judy comes into focus without a long explanation: Legendary performer Judy Garland arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold out concerts. Across its 1h 58m running time, Rupert Goold keeps Judy dependable even wh

Countdown arrives as a horror film directed by Justin Dec, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Elizabeth Lail and Jordan Calloway give Countdown a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Countdown comes into focus without a long explanation: When a nurse downloads an app that claims to predict the moment a person will die, it tells her she only has three days to live. Across its 1h 30m running time, Justin Dec

The Art of Racing in the Rain arrives as a comedy directed by Simon Curtis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kevin Costner and Milo Ventimiglia give The Art of Racing in the Rain a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Art of Racing in the Rain comes into focus without a long explanation: Through his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the

Cats arrives as a comedy directed by Tom Hooper, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James Corden and Judi Dench give Cats a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Cats comes into focus without a long explanation: A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Across its 1h 50m running time, Tom Hooper keeps Cats more p

Midsommar arrives as a horror film directed by Ari Aster, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor give Midsommar a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Midsommar comes into focus without a long explanation: A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid summer festival. Across its 2h 28m running time, Ari Aster keeps Midsommar careful about tone a

Happy Death Day 2U arrives as a horror film directed by Christopher Landon, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jessica Rothe and Israel Broussard give Happy Death Day 2U a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Happy Death Day 2U comes into focus without a long explanation: Tree Gelbman discovers that dying over and over was surprisingly easier than the dangers that lie ahead. Across its 1h 40m running time,