The Little Mermaid (out May 25) is good enough. I don’t think it’s any better than the 1989 animated original but in trying to judge on its own merits, this live-action version provides light entertainment for younger crowds. Daveed Diggs is MVP with his scene-stealing voice performance as Sebastian the sarcastic, frustrated crab. Songs are beautifully sung too. Grade: B.

Saint Omer (out May 25) has an unusual structure but it's a powerful French courtroom drama about a woman charged with the killing of her 15-month-old child. A film that sticks with you. Grade: A-.

Renfield (out May 25) is a vampire comedy starring Nicolas Hoult, Awkwafina, and Nicolas Cage. There’s nothing flash about the storyline (the crime family stuff is meh) but the film is at its best when the three lead characters are venting about their bizarre troubles and, keeping their faces as straight as possible, bouncing jokes off each other. Grade: B.

Fast X (out May 18) proves there's only so much juice you can squeeze from an orange. There's nothing left this series can offer in terms of action sequences or character development. "Without family, you've got nothing" - yawn. Jason Momoa is film's big positive with his camp, comedic, over-the-top villainous turn. Everyone else (1) has very little to do, and/or (2) takes things too seriously. Grade: C+.

Quant (out May 18) is the latest in a growing number of documentaries about famous fashion designers. The subject this time is Mary Quant, an English woman who rose to fame in the 1960s and helped invent the miniskirt. The film provides a nice summary of her life. Grade: B.

Limbo (out May 18) is an Australian drama from director Ivan Sen and is the story of a disinterested police detective (Simon Baker) investigating an unsolved murder from 20 years ago in a small mining town. It's not particularly ambitious but it's beautifully shot. Grade: B+.

The Blue Caftan (out May 18) is a drama about a married couple who run an old-school caftan store in Morocco. It's a loving tribute to the craft but also an interesting story about the dynamic between husband and wife in changing times. Grade: A-.

John Farnham: Finding the Voice (out May 18) has something for everyone. This Aussie documentary is not revolutionary in terms of style and content, but it provides a fitting tribute to the singer’s talent and perseverance. The passion/emotion of the interviews is transferred onto the audience. Grade: B+..

Hypnotic (out May 11) is a trashy, doesn't-make-much-sense thriller about people with hypnotic powers using their abilities to commit violent crimes. Ben Affleck stars. Grade: C+.

Love Again (out May 11) is a romantic dramady about a New York couple who meet in bizarre circumstances (she texts her dead partner's phone number which the new guy now has). The dialogue is poor, and the supporting characters are contrived. Liked the chemistry between stars Priyanka Chopra Jones and Sam Heughan. Grade: C+.