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21 Bridges arrives as an action film directed by Brian Kirk, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chadwick Boseman and Sienna Miller give 21 Bridges a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 21 Bridges comes into focus without a long explanation: An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. Across its 1h 39m running

Ready or Not arrives as a horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli Olpin, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Samara Weaving and Adam Brody give Ready or Not a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ready or Not comes into focus without a long explanation: A bride's wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. Across its 1h 35m running time, Mat

Child's Play arrives as a horror film directed by Lars Klevberg, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tim Matheson and Ben Daon give Child's Play a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Child's Play comes into focus without a long explanation: A mother gives her 13 year old son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. Across its 1h 30m running time, Lars Klevberg keeps Child's Play una

Long Shot arrives as a comedy directed by Jonathan Levine, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen give Long Shot a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Long Shot comes into focus without a long explanation: Journalist, Fred Flarsky, reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field; now one of the most influential women in the world. Across its 2h 5m running time, Jonathan Levine

Doctor Sleep arrives as a horror film directed by Mike Flanagan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson give Doctor Sleep a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Doctor Sleep comes into focus without a long explanation: Years following the events of The Shining (1980), a now adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who

Bombshell arrives as a biographical drama directed by Jay Roach, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman give Bombshell a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Bombshell comes into focus without a long explanation: A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Across its 1h 49m running time, Jay Roach keeps Bombshell

Cold Pursuit arrives as a comedy directed by Hans Petter Moland, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Liam Neeson and Laura Dern give Cold Pursuit a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Cold Pursuit comes into focus without a long explanation: A grieving snowplow driver seeks out revenge against the drug dealers who killed his son. Across its 1h 59m running time, Hans Petter Moland keeps Cold Pursuit engaging

Jojo Rabbit arrives as a comedy directed by Taika Waititi, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Roman Griffin Davis and Thomasin McKenzie give Jojo Rabbit a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jojo Rabbit comes into focus without a long explanation: A young German boy in the Hitler Youth, whose hero and imaginary friend is the country's dictator, is shocked to discover that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl

Overcomer arrives as a sports drama directed by Alex Kendrick, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Alex Kendrick and Priscilla C. Shirer give Overcomer a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Overcomer comes into focus without a long explanation: A high school basketball coach is asked to take over the cross country program, where he encounters a troubled teen. Across its 1h 59m running time, Alex Kendrick ke

Last Christmas arrives as a comedy directed by Paul Feig, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Madison Ingoldsby and Emma Thompson give Last Christmas a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Last Christmas comes into focus without a long explanation: Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Across its 1h 43m running time, Paul Feig keeps Last Christmas engaging in bursts but unable to maintain the sa

The Hustle arrives as a comedy directed by Chris Addison, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson give The Hustle a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Hustle comes into focus without a long explanation: Two con women one low rent and the other high class team up to take down the men who have wronged them. Across its 1h 33m running time, Chris Addison keeps The Hustle uncertai

The Intruder arrives as a horror film directed by Deon Taylor, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael Ealy and Meagan Good give The Intruder a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Intruder comes into focus without a long explanation: A young married couple buy a beautiful house on several acres of land, only to find out that the man they bought it from refuses to let go of the property. Across its 1