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.

Morbius (out Mar 31) is the latest superhero film to spin out from Marvel Comics and is about a doctor, suffering from a blood condition, who transforms into some kind of vampire. A thin storyline with weak dialogue. Never gets out of first gear. Grade: C.

The Duke (out Mar 31) works as a simple crowd pleaser. Based on actual events, it’s the tale of an elderly British man who steals a valuable painting for political purposes. Much of this feels over-simplified but it’s a fun role for Jim Broadbent. Grade: B.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (out Mar 31) is marginally better than the original. The opening act is sluggish but it eventually hits its stride and becomes a light-weight action film targeted at kids. Not a lot for adults. Natasha Rothwell the pick of the cast (by a wide margin). Grade: B-.

X (out Mar 24) is an above-average horror movie with a decent script, an energetic cast, and lots of style. Set in Texas, 1979, it's the tale of three men and three women who have rented a run-down guest house on a remote farm to shoot a “quality” porno movie. It's as light-hearted and entertaining as it is creepy and gory. Grade: B+.

Nowhere Special (out Mar 24) is a tear-jerker about a single father dying of terminal cancer who must find a new set of parents to raise his 4-year-old son. Writer-director Uberto Pasolini (Still Life) doesn’t milk this story any harder than needed. James Norton is sensational in the lead role. Grade: A-.

It Snows in Benidorm (out Mar 17) is a slow-burn drama about a lonely, retired British banker investigating the disappearance of his brother in Spain. As he's done with so many of his other projects, star Timothy Spall elevates the film with a terrific, subtle lead performance. An interesting tale that reminds us of the importance of romance, friendships, and general human connection. Grade: B+.