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Dune: Part One arrives as an action film directed by Denis Villeneuve, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson give Dune: Part One a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Dune: Part One comes into focus without a long explanation: Paul Atreides arrives on Arrakis after his father accepts the stewardship of the dangerous planet. Across its 2h 35m running time, Denis Villeneuv

Jungle Cruise arrives as a comedy directed by Jaume Collet Serra, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt give Jungle Cruise a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Jungle Cruise comes into focus without a long explanation: Based on Disneyland's theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles but with a s

Free Guy arrives as a comedy directed by Shawn Levy, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer give Free Guy a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Free Guy comes into focus without a long explanation: When Guy, a bank teller, learns that he is a non player character in a bloodthirsty, open world video game, he goes on to become the hero of the story and takes as the central conflict

Ghostbusters: Afterlife arrives as a comedy directed by Jason Reitman, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Carrie Coon and Paul Rudd give Ghostbusters: Afterlife a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Ghostbusters: Afterlife comes into focus without a long explanation: When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secre

No Time to Die arrives as an action film directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas give No Time to Die a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in No Time to Die comes into focus without a long explanation: James Bond has left active service. Across its 2h 43m running time, Cary Joji Fukunaga keeps No Time to Die dependable even when the material becomes fam

Sing 2 arrives as an animated adventure directed by Garth Jennings, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon give Sing 2 a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Sing 2 comes into focus without a long explanation: Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show. Across its 1h 50m running time, Garth Jenn

Eternals arrives as an action film directed by Chloé Zhao, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Gemma Chan and Richard Madden give Eternals a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Eternals comes into focus without a long explanation: The saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings who lived on Earth and shaped its history and civilizations. Across its 2h 36m running time, Chloé Zhao keeps Eternals alive in

F9: The Fast Saga arrives as an action film directed by Justin Lin, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez give F9: The Fast Saga a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in F9: The Fast Saga comes into focus without a long explanation: Dom and the crew must take on an international terrorist who turns out to be Dom and Mia's estranged brother. Across its 2h 23m running time, Justin

Black Widow arrives as an action film directed by Cate Shortland, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh give Black Widow a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Black Widow comes into focus without a long explanation: Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Across its 2h 14m running time, Cate Shortl

Venom: Let There Be Carnage arrives as an action film directed by Andy Serkis, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson give Venom: Let There Be Carnage a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Venom: Let There Be Carnage comes into focus without a long explanation: Eddie Brock attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symb

Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings arrives as an action film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Simu Liu and Awkwafina give Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings comes into focus without a long explanation: Shang Chi, the master of weaponry based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his p

Spider Man: No Way Home arrives as an action film directed by Jon Watts, and its first strength is a clear sense of purpose. Tom Holland and Zendaya give Spider Man: No Way Home a recognisable human centre before the larger mechanics take over. The central situation in Spider Man: No Way Home comes into focus without a long explanation: With Spider Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. Across its 2h 28m running time, Jon Watts keeps Spider Man: No W