Alex & Eve (out Oct 22) is a silly Australian comedy about a Greek Orthodox schoolteacher who falls in love with a Lebanese Muslim lawyer. Their friends and family aren't happy and it develops into a "Romeo & Juliet" type scenario. The dialogue is stiff and this doesn't have as much as charm as last week's UnIndian. Grade: C.

Bridge Of Spies (out Oct 22) is based on a true story and follows an American lawyer who takes on the unwanted task of defending a Russian spy. The film skirts around certain parts (e.g. what was the evidence against the spy?). Thankfully, the film changes tact at the half way mark and becomes more complex, more interesting. Great performances from Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance. Grade: B+.

Crimson Peak (out Oct 15) starts out as a mysterious fantasy involving ghosts and then slowly morphs into something a little different. It's not for everyone but director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth) has created a well-paced thriller with cool visuals and an unorthodox story. Grade: B+.

Legend (out Oct 15) tells the tale of Reggie and Ronald Kray - two English gangsters involved in organised crime during the 1950s and 60s. Tom Hardy takes on both leading roles and gives an incredible performance. He has created two very distinct characters. An interesting true story too. Grade: A-.

UnIndian (out Oct 15) is about a Sydney university lecturer (Brett Lee) who falls in love with a single mum (Tannishtha Chatterjee) of Indian heritage. It’s as cheesy as it sounds but this is still an entertaining romantic comedy. The likeable cast compensate for the formulaic screenplay. Grade: B.

Cut Snake (out Oct 15) is an Aussie drama-thriller about a young tradesman trying to make a life for himself in Melbourne... that is until an old friend from his darker past stops by for a visit. It's a little sluggish at times but the film has a few interesting twists that take the narrative in unexpected directions. Grade: B.

The Walk (out Oct 15) tells the incredible true story of Philippe Petit. In 1974, he rigged a metal wire between the rooves of the World Trade Centre towers in New York City and used it as a tight rope. Perhaps my fear of heights was a contributing factor but this provides a film-going experience unlike anything I’ve seen this year. Shot using astonishing 3D imagery, it left me with sweaty palms and a light head. Grade: A.

Miss You Already (out Oct 8) is about two lifelong friends battling major issues - Milly (Toni Colette) has breast cancer and Jess (Drew Barrymore) is struggling to fall pregnant. The film struggles to balance its tones (comedy v drama) and try as it might, it couldn't get me to like Collette's character. Grade: C+.

Black Mass (out Oct 8) chronicles the rise of organized crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger in Boston during the 1970s and 1980s. It's a truth is stranger than fiction tale - evidenced by Whitey's relationship with the FBI. A few parts feel over simplified but Johnny Depp's great lead performance (you almost forget it's Depp) makes this a compelling film. Grade: B+.

Learning To Drive (out Oct 8) brings together two unlikely characters in need of each other. Darwan (Ben Kingsley) is an Indian-born American who works two jobs to make ends meet. Wendy (Patricia Clarkson) is a renowned book critic in need of driving lessons. It's a film that feels insignificant. There are glimpses of promise but we never get to know the characters well enough to care for them. Grade: C+.