Sometimes Always Never (out Mar 14) focuses on a semi-retired tailor (Bill Nighy) who has never fully come to grips with the disappearance of his son roughly two decades ago. The interaction between the characters should serve as the film’s heart but given some of the scenarios are so odd and hard-to-believe (such as the finale itself), the emotional impact is lessened. Grade: B-.

Hotel Mumbai (out Mar 14) is spread across roughly 3 days and follows a group of people caught up in terrorist attack at a luxurious Indian hotel in 2008. Delving into the ways people react when faced with a life-threatening situation, this movie is both unsettling and inspiring. Grade: B+.

The House That Jack Built (out Mar 7) is an almost unwatchable film from Danish director Lars von Trier. It's a 2.5 hour drama about an art-loving serial killer (played by Matt Dillon). It's graphically violent, tiring and pointless. Grade: C-.

Captain Marvel (out Mar 7) is a standard, kind-of-seen-it-before origin tale. We’ve got a hero learning about their abilities and we’ve got some one-dimensional villains who just want to be powerful and controlling. The most memorable scene is a 30-second end credits glimpse of how Captain Marvel will play a major role in the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. Grade: B-.

Everybody Knows (out Mar 7) is set in the latest from Iranian director Asghar Farhadi (A Separation). A crime is committed during a wedding in Buenos Aires and the fractured family members must come to grips with the messy aftermath. The final act doesn't offer a knockout punch but this is still a quality, slow-burn thriller. Grade: B+.

A Dog's Way Home (out Feb 28) is likely to win over dog lovers but it still has a flimsy story and unconvincing special effects. More for kids than adults. Grade: C+.

Greta (out Feb 28) falls into the trap of creating smart characters but then having them make really dumb decision to help prolong the narrative. It's the tale of a young woman who is befriended by an elderly woman with sinister intentions. Grade: B-.

King of Thieves (out Feb 28) is based on actual events and follows a group of elderly guys who robbed a safe deposit facility in London in 2015. The momentum built during the opening two acts fizzles during a disappointing, unnecessarily long finale which focuses on the aftermath. Grade: C+.

The Guilty (out Feb 28) is a Danish film about a guy who sits at a desk in an office and talks on the phone for 80 minutes. It may sound dreadfully dull but this is one of the best releases of the year. I was hooked from the opening scene to the closing credits. The less you know going in, the better. Trust me. Grade: A.

Vox Lux (out Feb 21) is a wacky drama from actor-turned-director Brady Corbet about a teenager who survives a school shooting and then becomes an international music star. You can see Natalie Portman is pouring all she can into the lead role but I struggled to connect with her and the supporting characters. Grade: C+.