Partisan (out May 28) is a mythic tale about a man (Vincent Cassel) who runs a commune filled with women and children that has isolated itself from the world. It is told through the eyes of an 11-year-old child who is starting to ask questions of his "father" and the outside world. With a mysterious setting and its unsettling characters, this is an Aussie film worth seeing. Grade: B+.

Tomorrowland (out May 28) is an unfulfilling family drama about select group of people chosen to save the human race. The first two-thirds is a confusing mess where characters talk in riddles to prolong the film's mystery. If you think it's up to a profound, meaningful finale... then think again. Grade: C+.

Gemma Bovery (out May 28) is a slow, dreary French comedy (I think) about an old guy who finds the actions of his new next door neighbour mirror the 19th Century novel Madame Bovary. As someone not familiar with that work, the many elements to the story left me confused and underwhelmed. Grade: C.

Poltergeist (out May 21) is a remake of the 1982 original. I don't mind the casting but it's a weak screenplay. It follows traditional horror formulas and the characters do not act in ways that you might expect. Grade: C+.

Spy (out May 21) is the best mainstream comedy we’ve seen so far in 2015. Melissa McCarthy stars as a CIA operative who, after years of sitting at a desk, finally gets a chance to prove herself in the field. The screenplay is crammed with hilarious insults and the superb cast (headed by Rose Byrne and Jason Statham) have created a fun group of eccentric characters. Grade: A-.

Woman In Gold (out May 21) tells the true story of Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren) and her efforts to reclaim a famous painting that was stolen by the Nazis from her home in Vienna. The film’s 1930s narrative resonates strongly but the current day story lacks credibility and doesn't ask enough hard questions of the characters. Grade: B-.

Mad Max: Fury Road (out May 14) is one of the more creative action films that we’ve seen in recent years. It begins with a well-choreographed chase sequence that never really stops. Except for a handful of very short detours, this is two hours of unrelenting warfare. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an action film with less dialogue. Intense and easily to follow. This is great stuff. Grade: A.

A Royal Night Out (out May 14) is a fictitious comedy that follows princesses Elizabeth and Margaret as they take to the streets of London and celebrate V.E. Day in May 1945. Production values are strong but the comedic moments are too far-fetched. Most characters come across as bumbling fools. Grade: C+.

The Clouds Of Sils Maria (out May 7) is about the curious relationship between a renowned actress (Juliette Binoche) and her hard working assistant (Kristen Stewart). Performances are great but the intrigue built in the early stages fizzles with a slow, drawn out finale. Grade: B-.

Pitch Perfect 2 (out May 7) is a safe follow up to the 2012 original that sees the same characters delivering the same types of jokes. With a limited, Step Up-like storyline and not much to add in the way of character development, the film uses music to fill the remainder of the two hour running time. Grade: C+.