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The King's Man arrives as an action film directed by Matthew Vaughn, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton give The King's Man a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The King's Man comes into focus without a long explanation: In the early years of the 20th century, the Kingsman agency is formed to stand against a cabal plotting a war to wipe out millions of people. Across its 2

The Matrix Resurrections arrives as an action film directed by Lana Wachowski, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Keanu Reeves and Carrie Anne Moss give The Matrix Resurrections a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Matrix Resurrections comes into focus without a long explanation: Return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. Across its 2h 28m running time, Lan

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard arrives as a comedy directed by Patrick Hughes, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson give Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard comes into focus without a long explanation: The bodyguard, Michael Bryce, continues his friendship with assassin, Darius Kincaid, as they try to save Darius' wife Sonia

West Side Story arrives as a crime drama directed by Steven Spielberg, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler give West Side Story a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in West Side Story comes into focus without a long explanation: An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of

PAW Patrol: The Movie arrives as an animated adventure directed by Cal Brunker, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tyler Perry and Ron Pardo give PAW Patrol: The Movie a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in PAW Patrol: The Movie comes into focus without a long explanation: Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups are called to Adventure City in order to stop the recently elected Mayor Humdinger from wreaking havoc. Ac

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway arrives as an animated adventure directed by Will Gluck, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Rose Byrne and Domhnall Gleeson give Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway comes into focus without a long explanation: Thomas and Bea are now married and living with Peter and his rabbit family. Across its 1h 33m running time, Will

Mortal Kombat arrives as an action film directed by Simon McQuoid, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lewis Tan and Jessica McNamee give Mortal Kombat a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Mortal Kombat comes into focus without a long explanation: MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. Across it

The Forever Purge arrives as a horror film directed by Everardo Gout, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ana de la Reguera and Tenoch Huerta give The Forever Purge a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in The Forever Purge comes into focus without a long explanation: All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end. Ac

Tom & Jerry arrives as an animated adventure directed by Tim Story, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Chloë Grace Moretz and Michael Peña give Tom & Jerry a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Tom & Jerry comes into focus without a long explanation: A chaotic battle ensues between Jerry Mouse, who has taken refuge in the Royal Gate Hotel, and Tom Cat, who is hired to drive him away before the day of a big

Old arrives as a horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gael García Bernal and Vicky Krieps give Old a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Old comes into focus without a long explanation: A vacationing family discovers that the secluded beach where they're relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly, reducing their entire lives into a single day.

Clifford the Big Red Dog arrives as a comedy directed by Walt Becker, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Darby Camp and Jack Whitehall give Clifford the Big Red Dog a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Clifford the Big Red Dog comes into focus without a long explanation: A young girl's love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size. Across its 1h 36m running time, Walt Becker

House of Gucci arrives as a crime drama directed by Ridley Scott, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Lady Gaga and Adam Driver give House of Gucci a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in House of Gucci comes into focus without a long explanation: When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reck