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2 Hearts arrives as a romance directed by Lance Hool, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Jacob Elordi and Adan Canto give 2 Hearts a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in 2 Hearts comes into focus without a long explanation: For two couples the future unfolds in different decades and different places, but a hidden connection will bring them together in a way no one could have predicted. Across its 1h 41m run

Joe Bell arrives as a biographical drama directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mark Wahlberg and Reid Miller give Joe Bell a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Joe Bell comes into focus without a long explanation: A working class father embarks on a nationwide walk to combat bullying after his son's high school bullying, realizing he's missing out on his son's life back hom

¿Y cómo es él? arrives as a comedy directed by Ariel Winograd, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mauricio Ochmann and Omar Chaparro give ¿Y cómo es él? a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in ¿Y cómo es él? comes into focus without a long explanation: Tomás is a meek man on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Across its 1h 35m running time, Ariel Winograd keeps ¿Y cómo es él? capable of strong moments without

The Duke arrives as a comedy directed by Roger Michell, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Helen Mirren and Anna Maxwell Martin give The Duke a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Duke comes into focus without a long explanation: In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. Across its 1h 35m running time, Roger

The Rental arrives as a horror film directed by Dave Franco, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dan Stevens and Alison Brie give The Rental a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Rental comes into focus without a long explanation: Two couples rent a vacation home for what should be a celebratory weekend get away. Across its 1h 28m running time, Dave Franco keeps The Rental engaging in bursts but unable

The Father arrives as a mystery directed by Florian Zeller, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman give The Father a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Father comes into focus without a long explanation: A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. Across its 1h 37m running time, Florian Zeller keeps The Father controlled while retaining warmth. ⁠ Beneath it

Scoob! arrives as an animated adventure directed by Tony Cervone, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Will Forte and Mark Wahlberg give Scoob! a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Scoob! comes into focus without a long explanation: Scooby and the gang face their most challenging mystery ever: a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. Across its 1h 33m running time, Tony Cervone keeps Scoob!

Half Brothers arrives as a comedy directed by Luke Greenfield, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ian Inigo and Juan Pablo Espinosa give Half Brothers a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Half Brothers comes into focus without a long explanation: Renato, a Mexican aviation exec, is shocked to learn that he has an American half brother he never knew about: free spirited Asher. Across its 1h 36m running tim

After We Collided arrives as a romance directed by Roger Kumble, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin give After We Collided a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in After We Collided comes into focus without a long explanation: Based on the 2014 romance novel of the same name, this follows the love life of two young adults. Across its 1h 45m running time, Roger Kumble

Words on Bathroom Walls arrives as a romance directed by Thor Freudenthal, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Charlie Plummer and Andy Garcia give Words on Bathroom Walls a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Words on Bathroom Walls comes into focus without a long explanation: Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a

Finding You arrives as a romance directed by Brian Baugh, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Rose Reid and Jedidiah Goodacre give Finding You a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Finding You comes into focus without a long explanation: Violinist Finley Sinclair travels to an Irish coastal village to begin a semester of studying abroad. Across its 1h 59m running time, Brian Baugh keeps Finding You engaging

Dream Horse arrives as a comedy directed by Euros Lyn, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Toni Collette and Owen Teale give Dream Horse a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Dream Horse comes into focus without a long explanation: Dream Alliance is an unlikely race horse bred by small town Welsh bartender Jan Vokes. Across its 1h 53m running time, Euros Lyn keeps Dream Horse careful about tone and generall