Knock (out Aug 2) is the tale of a middle-aged man who gets a new lease on life by becoming a doctor in a small French town. There's something odd about the whole film. The leading character is tricky to like and the inclusion of the villainous priest only adds to the silliness. Grade: C+.

Summer 1993 (out Aug 2) is a Spanish drama about a 6-year-old who loses her mother and struggles to fit in with her new family. There's an authenticity to the performances of the young actors but in trying to be an intriguing character study, the film doesn't quite get there. A touch slow. Grade: B-.

The Wife (out Aug 2) is the story of an acclaimed author and the wife who has stood by his side for decades. As he prepares of accept the Nobel Prize for literature, secrets come out of the woodwork and things are about to get messy. You kind of always know where it's going but the great performances from Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce make it a worthwhile look. Grade: B+.

Mission Impossible: Fallout (out Aug 2) is another strong entry in this successful franchise. There's a worthy story, a few good twists, a bunch of great characters, and some terrific action pieces. Hard to ask for much more from this genre. Grade: A-.

Whitney (out Jul 26) arrives a little too soon after last year's documentary (Whitney: Can I Be Me) but it still makes an impression thanks to its broad range of interviewees, access to archival footage, and the skillful editing of Sam Rice-Edwards. Grade: B+.

The Breaker Upperers (out Jul 26) is a dark, dark comedy (out Jul 26) and many scenes will leave you with the conflicting emotions of laughter and shock. It's the story of two middle aged women who make a living by helping customers break up with their partners. Stars Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek deliver the jokes with precision and it’s hard to believe they can keep a straight face. James Rolleston is also terrific in creating a truly moronic character. Grade: B+.

RBG (out Jul 26) is an insightful documentary that takes us inside of the world of 85-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg - a Supreme Court justice in the United States who has developed a cult-like following with young lawyers and progressive libertarians. There's so much material to cover but directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen do a fantastic job in bringing it together. Grade: A-.

Funny Cow (out Jul 26) is the tale of female comedian struggling to break into a male-dominated workplace during the 1970s and 1980s. She's an interesting character but there wasn't enough material to hold my attention for the duration. Grade: B-.

The Equalizer 2 (out Jul 19) is a follow up to the 2014 original sees Denzel Washington reprise his role as a vigilante who is steps in to help good people when being hurt by bad people. The film is trying to be a little different from its predecessor but it's a long, slow drama with many dull subplots (such as one involving an old man). Grade: C.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (out Jul 19) is a letdown (and I was a big fan of the original). The narrative is choppy with unnecessary detours thrown in as an excuse to sing particular ABBA songs. There are a few highlights but this is a rare movie where the supporting characters (such a Greek customs officer) are more interesting than the leads. Grade: C+.