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My Boyfriend's Meds arrives as a comedy directed by Diego Kaplan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Marco Antonio Aguirre and Jason Alexander give My Boyfriend's Meds a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in My Boyfriend's Meds comes into focus without a long explanation: A woman's island getaway with her boyfriend is thrown for a loop when he forgets to take his prescription medications along. Across its 1h

The Empty Man arrives as a horror film directed by David Prior, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. James Badge Dale and Marin Ireland give The Empty Man a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Empty Man comes into focus without a long explanation: On the trail of a missing girl, an ex cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity. Across its 2h 17m running time,

Minari arrives as a drama directed by Lee Isaac Chung, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Steven Yeun and Han Ye ri give Minari a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Minari comes into focus without a long explanation: A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Across its 1h 55m running time, Lee Isaac Chung keeps Minari controlled while retaining warmth. ⁠ Rathe

Bill & Ted Face the Music arrives as a comedy directed by Dean Parisot, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter give Bill & Ted Face the Music a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Bill & Ted Face the Music comes into focus without a long explanation: Once told they'd save the universe during a time traveling adventure, two would be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves

Nomadland arrives as a drama directed by Chloé Zhao, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Frances McDormand and David Strathairn give Nomadland a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Nomadland comes into focus without a long explanation: A woman in her sixties, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van dwelling modern day nomad. Across its

The Broken Hearts Gallery arrives as a comedy directed by Natalie Krinsky, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Geraldine Viswanathan and Dacre Montgomery give The Broken Hearts Gallery a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Broken Hearts Gallery comes into focus without a long explanation: After a break up, a young woman decides to start a gallery where people can leave trinkets from past relationships.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run arrives as an animated adventure directed by Tim Hill, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tim Hill and Clancy Brown give The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run comes into focus without a long explanation: After SpongeBob's beloved pet snail Gary is snail napped, he and Patrick embark on an ep

Zola arrives as a comedy directed by Janicza Bravo, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Taylour Paige and Riley Keough give Zola a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Zola comes into focus without a long explanation: A stripper named Zola embarks on a wild road trip to Florida. Across its 1h 26m running time, Janicza Bravo keeps Zola dependable even when the material becomes familiar. ⁠ The plot of Zola is

The Rhythm Section arrives as an action film directed by Reed Morano, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Blake Lively and Richard Brake give The Rhythm Section a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Rhythm Section comes into focus without a long explanation: A woman seeks revenge against those who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her family. Across its 1h 49m running time, Reed Morano keeps The Rh

The Hunt arrives as a horror film directed by Craig Zobel, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Betty Gilpin and Hilary Swank give The Hunt a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Hunt comes into focus without a long explanation: Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. Across its 1h 30m running time, Craig Zobel keeps The Hunt alive in individual scenes and uncertain between them. ⁠ Visually, The Hunt is m

Fatale arrives as a thriller directed by Deon Taylor, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Hilary Swank and Michael Ealy give Fatale a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fatale comes into focus without a long explanation: After a one night stand, a successful married man finds himself entangled in a cunning police detective's latest investigation. Across its 1h 42m running time, Deon Taylor keeps Fatale mor

Promising Young Woman arrives as a thriller directed by Emerald Fennell, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham give Promising Young Woman a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Promising Young Woman comes into focus without a long explanation: Nothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life. Acros