Mia Madre (out May 5) is a French film about a director trying to finish a movie while spending time with her terminally ill mother. It's a peculiar style from director Nanni Moretti that blends comedy, drama and fantasy. I struggled to believe most of it until the final scenes where a few heartfelt moments finally seep through. Grade: C+.

The Man Who Knew Infinity (out May 5) is an interesting tale on paper but Matt Brown struggles to bring that same sensation to the screen. It's the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician who challenged numerous theorems during the early 20th Century. It's too repetitive but both Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons are nice in the leading roles. Grade: B-.

Mother's Day (out Apr 28) is a ridiculously simplistic comedy about a group of women dealing with problems. These cliché-laden films have become tiring and despite best intentions, there's nothing remotely uplifting about them. Grade: C.

Captain America: Civil War (out Apr 28) feels like the first episode in a lengthy mini-series. It sets the stage, offers a few surprises, and teases audiences with a glimpse of what lies ahead. The political elements grabbed me most but there are still plenty of laughs for those looking for light hearted entertainment. Grade: B+.

A Month Of Sundays (out Apr 28) begins with an odd plot device (a wrong phone call) but once you get past that, it develops into a solid Aussie drama about two unlikely people in search of a connection. Grade: B-.

Midnight Special (out Apr 21) is an intriguing drama about a boy with unusual powers and a range of people trying to understand why. Not all of the character actions make sense but I was still intrigued from start to finish. Grade: B+.

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.