After We Collided (out Sep 10) is a sequel to After - the worst movie (in my opinion) of 2019. Sorry to report that this isn't any better. It's a trashy, farcical tale of two young lovers who are forever encountering difficulties. The dialogue is cringe-worthy. Grade: C-.

Becky (out Sep 10) is a gory thriller that begins promisingly but becomes less credible in the second half. A group of prison escapees (headlined by Kevin James in a rare villainous role) terrorise a family in a remote forest home. Grade: B.

Bill & Ted Face the Music (out Sep 10) is good old-fashioned fun. The storyline is that silly that you can’t help but laugh. The characters are moronic but also hilarious. Set roughly 30 years after the 1991 movie, our two heroes are tasked with writing a song that will save the world. They'll need a lot of help to do it! Grade: B+.

Slim & I (out Sep 10) is a wonderful documentary that recognises and celebrates Slim Dusty's achievements but, just as importantly, it shines the spotlight on his partner (both personally and professionally) of more than 50 years, Joy McKean. It’s the perfect film to put a smile on people’s faces and remind them just how great the world can be. Grade: A-.

The New Mutants (out Sep 3) is touted as the final film in the existing X-Men franchise. It's a shame to see it end on such an unforgettable note. This is a slow, seen-it-before movie that is light on action and even lighter on character development. Grade: C.

Fatima (out Sep 3) is a religious drama based on actual events that follows 3 young girls who are visited by the Virgin Mary in Portugal in 1917. How you see the film will probably depend on your own background and religious beliefs. There are some solid performances from the kids but aside from that, I was underwhelmed. Grade: C+.

Les Misérables (out Aug 27) is not a remake of Victor Hugo's famed work. Rather, it's a contemporary story set in 2018 that delves into current day issues including crime, corruption and multiculturalism in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron saw the film himself in late 2019 and was rocked by its power and authenticity. That endorsement says more than any review ever could. Grade: A.

Tenet (out Aug 27) gave me a similar vibe to Christopher Nolan's 2014 sci-fi epic Interstellar in that it's a flawed masterpiece. It’s got a quality cast, moves at an energetic pace, and features a heart-pumping film score... but it's squashing 20 hours’ worth of ideas into 2 and so the end result feels rushed, fragmented and, at times, incoherent. Still worth your time. Grade: B.

Lowdown Dirty Criminals (out Aug 20) is a New Zealand comedy made from the same mould as the Guy Ritchie gangster flicks. A not-so-great pizza delivery driver becomes a not-so-great hit man but thankfully, luck is on his side. Needed a better ending but it's a fun ride. James Rolleston is super. Grade: B.

The Swallows of Kabul (out Aug 20) is an animated feature centered around 4 people living in a Taliban controlled Afghanistan in 1998. It needed a splash more character development (the film is just 80 minutes long) but it's still an affecting piece of cinema with simple, beautiful animation. Grade: B+.