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The Way Back arrives as a sports drama directed by Gavin O'Connor, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ben Affleck and Al Madrigal give The Way Back a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Way Back comes into focus without a long explanation: Jack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Across its 1h 48m running time, Gavin O'Connor keeps The Wa

Honest Thief arrives as a comedy directed by Mark Williams, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Liam Neeson and Kate Walsh give Honest Thief a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Honest Thief comes into focus without a long explanation: Wanting to lead an honest life, a notorious bank robber turns himself in, only to be double crossed by two ruthless FBI agents. Across its 1h 39m running time, Mark Williams

Monster Hunter arrives as an action film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Milla Jovovich and Tony Jaa give Monster Hunter a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Monster Hunter comes into focus without a long explanation: When Cpt. Across its 1h 43m running time, Paul W.S. Anderson keeps Monster Hunter uncertain about tone and dramatic emphasis. ⁠ Performance is the clearest

Gretel & Hansel arrives as a horror film directed by Osgood Perkins, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Sophia Lillis and Samuel Leakey give Gretel & Hansel a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Gretel & Hansel comes into focus without a long explanation: In a distant land, two siblings, Hansel and Gretel, wander through the woods in search of food and work. Across its 1h 27m running time, Osgood Perkins k

The Turning arrives as a horror film directed by Floria Sigismondi, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Mackenzie Davis and Finn Wolfhard give The Turning a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Turning comes into focus without a long explanation: A young governess is hired to look after an orphaned girl, but the return of the girl's problematic brother uncovers secrets from their past. Across its 1h 34m

Underwater arrives as a horror film directed by William Eubank, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Kristen Stewart and Vincent Cassel give Underwater a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Underwater comes into focus without a long explanation: A crew of oceanic researchers working for a deep sea drilling company try to get to safety after a mysterious earthquake devastates their deepwater research and dril

The Photograph arrives as a romance directed by Stella Meghie, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield give The Photograph a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Photograph comes into focus without a long explanation: A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present. Across its 1h 46m running time, Stella Meghie keeps The Photograph alive in individual s

Unhinged arrives as an action film directed by Derrick Borte, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Russell Crowe and Caren Pistorius give Unhinged a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Unhinged comes into focus without a long explanation: After a confrontation with an unstable man at an intersection, a woman becomes the target of his rage. Across its 1h 30m running time, Derrick Borte keeps Unhinged more pro

The War with Grandpa arrives as a comedy directed by Tim Hill, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Robert De Niro and Uma Thurman give The War with Grandpa a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The War with Grandpa comes into focus without a long explanation: Upset that he has to share the room he loves with his grandfather, Peter decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back. Across its 1h 34m runnin

Like a Boss arrives as a comedy directed by Miguel Arteta, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne give Like a Boss a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Like a Boss comes into focus without a long explanation: Two friends with very different ideals start a beauty company together. Across its 1h 23m running time, Miguel Arteta keeps Like a Boss unable to turn workable ingredients

The New Mutants arrives as a horror film directed by Josh Boone, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Maisie Williams and Anya Taylor Joy give The New Mutants a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The New Mutants comes into focus without a long explanation: Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themsel

Fantasy Island arrives as a horror film directed by Jeff Wadlow, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Michael Peña and Maggie Q give Fantasy Island a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Fantasy Island comes into focus without a long explanation: When the owner and operator of a luxurious island invites a collection of guests to live out their most elaborate fantasies in relative seclusion, chaos quickly desc