Holy Cow (out Jul 24) is a nice tale about finding a passage through adversity and becoming a better human being. From first-time filmmaker Louise Courvoisier, it's a French coming-of-age tale about an 18-year-old man who must quickly "wise up" following a family tragedy. Grade: B.

Four Letters of Love (out Jul 24) is for those who believe romance is determined by fate. It's a love story with interwoven narratives and timelines. I liked the music score and the beautiful Irish landscapes but couldn't fully buy into the film's odd elements (such as Pierce Brosnan as a genius/madman). Grade: B-.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (out Jul 17) is a dreadful reboot of the franchise which began in 1997. There are times when characters are desperately fearing for their lives… and then in the next scene, they’re walking around and taking brazen risks. It makes no sense. Grade: C-.

The Divine Sarah Bernhardt (out Jul 17) is a French film about the acclaimed, spotlight-loving stage actress who rose to fame in the late 19th Century. It gets repetitive at times but still offers insight into an important individual. Grade: B-.

Friendship (out Jul 17) gets the job done as a cringe-inducing comedy. It stars Tim Robinson as a dorky individual who struggles to build close connections with others. He's a weird, amusing protagonist who has good intentions but commits one social faux pas after the other. For those who love dark humour. Grade: B+.

Superman (out Jul 10) is an entertaining jaunt. The premise isn’t wildly original, but it makes a bunch of great artistic choices which, when blended, add up to a worthwhile movie. The cast are great, it doesn't try to be an origin story, there's a nice balance of humour and comedy, the action scenes are easy to follow, and the remix of the John Williams 1978 music score works beautifully. Grade: A-.

Smurfs (out Jul 10) is another attempt to reboot the franchise and is centred on a Smurf with no name (an odd plot point) who must help rescue a kidnapped Papa Smurf. It’s a weird, chaotic narrative with a sci-fi, magic focus that struggles to generate humour and emotion. We barely get to know the characters. Grade: C.

Jurassic World Rebirth (out Jul 3) refers to a “rebirth” but this is best described as an underwhelming “rehash”. Borrowing heavily from the previous 6 movies, it's another action piece where heroes, who make head-scratching decisions, face off against dinosaurs and a villainous pharmaceutical guy. Grade: C+.

The Shrouds (out Jul 3) is a messed-up David Cronenberg film about a savvy entrepreneur who has created a unique funeral home but things unravel when his computer systems are infiltrated by unknown hackers. I liked the concept more than the full narrative. Grade: B.

M3GAN 2.0 (out Jun 26) is proof that a new model isn't always as good as the original. It's a subpar sequel to the 2023 horror film. The drama and themes aren't as credible, and the humour isn't as strong. It’s hard to care about a character’s fate when they seemingly have no care themselves. Grade: C+.