Healing (out May 8) is the tale a prisoner in a rural correctional facility who forms a bond with an injured falcon. The film's metaphoric themes feel a little too forced but this is still a moving story that looks at the importance of rehabilitation and forgiveness. Grade: B.

Bad Neighbours (out May 8) follows a newly married couple who are trying to stop a a rambunctious college fraternity who have moved in next door. The logistics of several jokes don't work... but they're funny anyway. Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne and Zac Efron all get a chance at some great one-liners. Grade: B+.

Fading Gigolo (out now) is the story of a florist who, inspired by an old friend, takes on a part-job as a gigolo. The film keeps switching between comedy and drama. It's tough to keep up. The story is moderately interesting but many of the comedic elements (such as Liev Schreiber's character) that don't hit the mark. Grade: B-.

Young & Beautiful (out now) is the story of a beautiful young French woman who discovers her sexual potential... and decides to become a prostitute?!? There are flashes of intrigue but the film loses momentum in its final half. Not quite sure what to make of the finale. Grade: B-.

52 Tuesdays (out May 1) is an Aussie film centred on teenage girl (nicely played by newcomer Tilda Cobham-Hervey) trying to interact with her transgender mother. It's an intriguing family dynamic. My major qualm though was the fragmented nature of the story (short, quick scenes). Made it hard to understand the context of some moments. Grade: B.

Canopy (out now) is a WWII film that follows a single Australian soldier lost in a Singapore jungle. It's an interesting approach to a "war" film in the sense that there's only one main actor and no real action/battle scenes. I was hoping for a little more towards the end though. Grade: B.

Transcendence (out Apr 24) is the story of a woman who uploads the consciousness of her dead husband into a computer and in doing so, creates artificial intelligence. This film doesn't work, doesn't flow. There are too many gaps in the story and too many WTF moments from Rebecca Hall's bizarre character (who displays a surprising lack of intelligence given her position). Grade: C.

The Other Woman (out now) follows Kate, Carly & Amber as they extract revenge on the same guy who has been cheating on them. The film starts promisingly. I liked Cameron Diaz's no-nonsense style. Unfortunately, things are too stupid, too convenient in the final hour. A better script was needed. Grade: C+.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (out Apr 17) is poor. Almost every subplot is underdeveloped. The villains are confusing with no real plans. Emma Stone, who had plenty to do in the 2012 reboot, feels like a token love interest this time around. It culminates with a big action finale that is just a mess of sound and visual effects (with an overuse of slow motion). A shame. Grade: C+.

The Invisible Woman (out Apr 17) is scrutinises the relationship between a 45-year-old Charles Dickens and an 18-year-old woman named Ellen Ternan. This is a satisfying romantic drama that explores a very complex relationship. Did they have any chance at a happy ending? Grade: B+.