Marguerite (out Apr 21) is a French film set in the 1920s about a wealthy socialite who believes she has a beautiful singing voice. Unfortunately, no one is prepared to tell her the truth. The novelty gets a bit thin in the later stages but star Catherine Frot has created a character that is both sad and endearing. Grade: B.

Eddie The Eagle (out Apr 21) is based on the true story of Michael Edwards, a British ski jumper who became the first to represent his country at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The writers have tried to craft the ultimate crowd-pleaser but they’ve got a few steps too far. Some parts feel unbalanced and don’t ring true. Stars Taron Edgerton and Hugh Jackman are both good. Grade: B-.

Allegiant (out Apr 14) is the third installment of the Divergent franchise. There are some interesting concepts in this series (such as the swing in Naomi Watts' character) but it doesn't come together as neatly as it should. As an example, Tris is either incredibly smart or incredibly naive. My major rave is for Joseph Trapanese's film score. Grade: B-.

The Boss (out Apr 14) is eerily similar to that Simpsons episode where Mr Burns loses his fortune, moves in with Smithers, becomes friends with Lisa, and then starts doing work for the community. Melissa McCarthy takes on the Burns-like role here but the film fails to create any conflict or tension that feels credible. Grade: C.

Wide Open Sky (out Apr 14) is an Aussie documentary about a music conductor who recruits kids from regional NSW each year for an annual concert. There’s not quite enough material to stretch this out to a full 90 minutes but it's still a warm hearted documentary that highlights the importance of artistic pursuits. It’s cute to see the children audition and then discover their talents. Grade: B.

The Huntsman: Winter's War (out Apr 7) is an action sequel that struggles to generate any excitement from its poorly conceived premise. Grade: C.

The Jungle Book (out Apr 7) is a delightful live-action family flick based on the works of Rudyard Kipling. A young boy is raised by a pack of wolves and must protect himself from a villainous lion. The characters are cute, the story is easy to follow, and it covers a great mix of genres. Grade: A-.

Sherpa (out Apr 7) is an Australian documentary that looks at a tragic event that took place on Mount Everest in 2014 and the impact it had on the local sherpas. The portrayal of some Western climbers is too flattering but this is still an eye-opener that highlights levels of inequality that exist in the world. Grade: B.

Rams (out Apr 7) is an Icelandic film about sheep herders battling disease. It may sound like the last movie you'd want to see but it's actually a heartfelt tale about the connection between man and animal. Sigurður Sigurjónsson gives a beautiful performance in the leading role. Grade: B+.

Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice (out Mar 24) is a puzzling mess of a film. Superman saved the planet in Man of Steel but a forlorn Batman sees him as a threat? It's really hard to buy into. Jesse Eisenberg is a cool villain but it's a shame he plays second fiddle to the dull battle between the two superheroes. Grade: C+.