Ex Machina (out May 7) is an unsettling drama about a reclusive scientist who creates a robot with artificial intelligence and then enlists the help of a young computer guru to see if passes the Turing Test. The more you think about it, the less sense it makes. Still, it finishes on a high and makes a strong point. Grade: B.

Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter (out Apr 30) is based on an urban legend and follows a 29-year-old Japanese woman who watches the movie Fargo and then travels to America in search of hidden treasure. Not sure about the ending but it's got a superb leading performance from Rinko Kikuchi as the troubled, puzzling Kumiko. Grade: B+.

Unfriended (out Apr 30) is effectively a Skype phone call between a group of high school students who are being taunted by the ghost of their deceased friend. It's a creative horror thriller in the sense that we're watching a computer screen for the entire film. Not quite enough suspense to last 80 minutes but still entertains. Grade: B.

Banksy Does New York (out Apr 23) is a documentary about an acclaimed graffiti artist who quietly places a series of art pieces across New York City. Asking questions about the value of modern day art, it's a film that provided me with plenty of conversation starters. Grade: B+.

Avengers: Age Of Ultron (out Apr 23) sees our beloved superheroes create their own villain to defeat. Iron Man is to blame but thankfully the others are willing to forgive and forget. The film takes a long time to establish itself and character development is underdone. The creative action sequences try to compensate. Grade: B.

Boychoir (out Apr 23) is the story of a shy, troubled 12-year-old who joins an elite choir school and becomes their star student. Yes, it's full of clichés. Yes, it's trying too hard to win over the audience. I didn't care though. The honest, heartfelt performances from the whole cast won me over. Newcomer Garrett Wareing is terrific. Grade: B+.

Testament Of Youth (out Apr 23) follows a young British college student who finds her life forever changed as a result of World War I. It's based on the acclaimed memoir of Vera Brittain. The performances are adequate but the story has a familiarity that's difficult to shake. Grade: B-.

'71 (out Apr 23) follows a young, inexperienced British soldier who attacked by Catholic protestors in Belfast. Separated from his comrades, he must work out who to trust so as to find a way home. Part historical drama and part action thriller, ’71 makes for gripping viewing. Grade: A-.

The Age Of Adaline (out Apr 16) is a satisfying fantasy about a 29-year-old woman who has stopped aging. To maintain her secret, she moves around the world and closes her heart to any advancing suitor. Blake Lively gives a beautiful performance in the lead role and helps you appreciate how difficult her life has been. Grade: B+.

Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 (out Apr 16) sees Kevin James's character head to Vegas and get caught up in a casino robbery. The story is boring and the opening is too serious. There are a few laughs in the later stages but that's the only recommendation I can offer. Grade: C.