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Panga arrives as a sports drama directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kangana Ranaut and Jassie Gill give Panga a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Panga comes into focus without a long explanation: Panga is inspired by the life of a National level Kabbadi player from India. Across its 2h 11m running time, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari keeps Panga clear enough to keep the emotional li

Shortcut arrives as a horror film directed by Alessio Liguori, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jack Kane and Zanda Emlano give Shortcut a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Shortcut comes into focus without a long explanation: A mysterious creature terrorizes five teenage friends after their bus takes a shortcut on a desolate road in the wild. Across its 1h 20m running time, Alessio Liguori keeps Short

Chhapaak arrives as a biographical drama directed by Meghna Gulzar, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey give Chhapaak a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Chhapaak comes into focus without a long explanation: The trials and triumphs of Malti, an acid attack survivor. Across its 2h running time, Meghna Gulzar keeps Chhapaak capable of strong moments without finding a comp

100% Wolf arrives as an animated adventure directed by Alexs Stadermann, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Loren Gray and Adriane Daff give 100% Wolf a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 100% Wolf comes into focus without a long explanation: 100% Wolf centers on Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves. Across its 1h 36m running time, Alexs Stadermann keeps 100% Wolf alive in individual sc

Aline arrives as a comedy directed by Valérie Lemercier, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Valérie Lemercier and Sylvain Marcel give Aline a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Aline comes into focus without a long explanation: With the support of her family and the man she loves, the 14th child of a modest family will become the most famous singer in the world. Across its 2h 6m running time, Valérie Leme

Nine Days arrives as a fantasy directed by Edson Oda, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Winston Duke and Zazie Beetz give Nine Days a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Nine Days comes into focus without a long explanation: A reclusive man conducts a series of interviews with human souls for a chance to be born. Across its 2h 4m running time, Edson Oda keeps Nine Days careful about tone and generally eff

Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle arrives as a documentary directed by Timothy P. Mahoney, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Barry Beitzel and Manfred Bietak give Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle comes into focus without a long explanation: One of the greatest miracles in the Bible is Moses and the Israelites

Baaghi 3 arrives as an action film directed by Ahmed Khan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tiger Shroff and Riteish Deshmukh give Baaghi 3 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Baaghi 3 comes into focus without a long explanation: A man embarks on a bloody rampage to save his kidnapped brother. Across its 2h 23m running time, Ahmed Khan keeps Baaghi 3 more promising in concept than persuasive in executi

French Exit arrives as a comedy directed by Azazel Jacobs, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges give French Exit a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in French Exit comes into focus without a long explanation: An aging Manhattan socialite existing on the last of her inheritance moves to a small Paris apartment with her son and cat. Across its 1h 53m running time, Azazel Jacob

Possessor arrives as a horror film directed by Brandon Cronenberg, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Andrea Riseborough and Christopher Abbott give Possessor a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Possessor comes into focus without a long explanation: An agent works for a secretive organization that uses brain implant technology to inhabit other people's bodies ultimately driving them to commit assassinati

Vanguard arrives as a comedy directed by Stanley Tong, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jackie Chan and Yang Yang give Vanguard a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Vanguard comes into focus without a long explanation: Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world's deadliest mercenary organization. Across its 1h 47m running time, Stanl

Sarileru Neekevvaru arrives as a comedy directed by Anil Ravipudi, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna give Sarileru Neekevvaru a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sarileru Neekevvaru comes into focus without a long explanation: An army major sent to Kurnool to give company to his injured colleague's family ends up locking horns with a corrupt minister who is targeting th