Farewell, Mr Haffmann (out Apr 21) is a French movie set in the middle of World War II about a married couple hiding a Jewish man (the husband's former boss) in their basement. This feels like half a movie. The story has merit (noting we've seen this sort of stuff before) but it struggles to make us interested in these people. Grade: B-.

The Lost City (out Apr 14) is a comedy which stars Sandra Bullock as a depressed writer who is kidnapped, whisked away to a remote island, and "rescued" by male model she loathes (Channing Tatum). The jokes are repetitive and there's zero tension (the characters act like they aren't even in danger) but the supporting characters, headlined by a scene stealing Da'Vine Joy Randolph, provide just enough entertainment to compensate. Grade: B-.

The Good Boss (out Apr 14) is a Spanish farce about a successful company owner who, in trying to schmooze judges and win a major award, sticky-tapes over growing issues in his business and personal life. This is a winner. Most jokes hit the mark and a subdued, scheming Javier Bardem is terrific in the lead role. Grade: A-.

Everything Everywhere All at Once (out Apr 14) is one of the year’s best and most original feature films. It's like Sliding Doors on steroids. A storyline which is bat-shit crazy insane (characters existing in multiple universes) with a touching finale offering heartfelt joy and significant life lessons. A rich, wonderful, audacious project. Grade: A.

Happening (out Apr 14) is a French drama set in the 1960s about a young college student who falls pregnant and seeks an abortion (illegal in France at the time). Star Anamaria Vartolmei does a beautiful job capturing her character's fragile state. Confronting. Powerful. Grade: A-.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (out Apr 7) is, by a narrow margin, the best of the three Fantastic Beasts movies. The story is easier to follow, there’s a better blend of comedy and drama, and Mads Mikkelsen creates a worthy villain worth rooting against. It still has weaknesses though. For a film which is 142 minutes long, it’s not offering much in terms of narrative and character advancement. Grade: B.

Nobody Has to Know (out Apr 7) is a drama set in Scotland centred on the romance between a man suffering from short-term amnesia and a woman helping look after him. The finale rings enough emotional bells but it's a slow journey to get there. Grade: B-.

Ambulance (out Apr 7) is an action-thriller about two brothers who steal $32 million from a Los Angeles bank and then flee the scene in a hijacked ambulance. The script is laden with clichés but the film still holds your attention because of its extreme, adrenalin-pumping car chases. Oscar winning editor Pietro Scalia does a great job in weaving all the footage together in a way that feels hectic but still easy to follow. Grade: B+.

Rabbit Academy (out Apr 7) is a simple, short, slight animated feature about rabbits and wolves fighting for control of the Easter Egg market. For young kids. Grade: C+.

The Bad Guys (out Mar 31) is an animated feature film based on the kids’ books authored by Australian Aaron Blabey. Five cunning animals have become experts at crime and robberies… but they get a chance at redemption to start a not-so-bad life. I’d have preferred more nuance (messages pushed hard) but it knows what it’s trying to sell and kids should enjoy. Grade: B.