The High Note (out Sep 24) features several subplots but it's largely focused on the relationship, both personal and professional, between an iconic R&B singer and her hard-working personal assistant. The interaction between Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross in these two lead roles is the film’s strongest attribute. A few elements are clumsy but on the whole, it's easy to watch and easy to enjoy. Grade: B+.

The Secret Garden (out Sep 17) is a sub-optimal adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel. Maybe it's because the source material feels dated or maybe it's because this interpretation from director Marc Munden lacks energy. It's the tale of spoilt young girl who is forced to live at her uncle's rundown English estate. Grade: C+.

An American Pickle (out Sep 17) is a disappointing, nonsensical comedy about a man from 1919 (played by Seth Rogen) who is transported to the year 2019 and learns how quickly the world has changed. It's an idea with potential but it's a shame how poorly it's been executed. Grade: C.

The Broken Hearts Gallery (out Sep 17) follows a long-time hoarder named Lucy who starts an art gallery to help people let go of sentimental objects that remind them of ex partners and lovers. It falls back on too many romantic comedy cliches but I really liked the two leads, the broader supporting cast, and the use of humorous one-liners. Grade: B+.

The Secrets We Keep (out Sep 17) is set in the late 1950s and follows a Romani woman living in the United States who believes a man in her neighbourhood is a Nazi war criminal. A few pieces fit together too neatly but it's still an effective thriller with a strong lead performance from Noomi Rapace. Grade: B+.

Trolls World Tour (out Sep 17) is a sequel to the 2016 release. This time around, a not-so-nice troll wants to rid the world of all music (except rock) and the others must fight back. It's too heavy-handed in the way it pushes its themes but the soundtrack and cute characters will win some fans. Grade: B-.

The Translators (out Sep 17) is a French mystery thriller about a publisher who is set to release the final instalment in a best-selling trilogy... only to be blackmailed by someone threatening to leak it online. I like the setting (much takes place in an underground bunker) and I like the cast but I wasn't convinced by the film's second half when all is revealed. It lacks credibility. Grade: B.

After We Collided (out Sep 10) is a sequel to After - the worst movie (in my opinion) of 2019. Sorry to report that this isn't any better. It's a trashy, farcical tale of two young lovers who are forever encountering difficulties. The dialogue is cringe-worthy. Grade: C-.

Becky (out Sep 10) is a gory thriller that begins promisingly but becomes less credible in the second half. A group of prison escapees (headlined by Kevin James in a rare villainous role) terrorise a family in a remote forest home. Grade: B.

Bill & Ted Face the Music (out Sep 10) is good old-fashioned fun. The storyline is that silly that you can’t help but laugh. The characters are moronic but also hilarious. Set roughly 30 years after the 1991 movie, our two heroes are tasked with writing a song that will save the world. They'll need a lot of help to do it! Grade: B+.