A Simple Favour (out Sep 13) is from director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) and is the story of a blogger (Anna Kendrick) who investigates the disappearance of her new best friend (Blake Lively). There are some great characters here (even the small ones such as the insurance assessor) but in trying to continually outsmart the audience, the story doesn't always add up. Grade: B-.

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (out Sep 13) is a fun family flick that will appeal to kids but also has a surprisingly large number of jokes for adults. It's the tale of some young superheroes who are tired of living in the shadows of their older counterparts and want to make a big screen movie to showcase their achievements. Grade: B.

Searching (out Sep 13) gets a little too “twisty” during the climax but it's still a cool concept with a strong execution. The film's hook is that every scene is viewed through someone’s iPhone or home PC. It's the story of a father investigating the disappearance of his 16-year-old daughter. Grade: B.

Christopher Robin (out Sep 13) is based on the famous characters first created by author A.A. Milne in 1926 but this is an original story. It follows an adult version of Christopher Robin who is visited by Winne the Pooh and gets a fresh perspective on life. It's heavy-handed in places but the animation is superb and kids should absorb the obvious messages. Grade: B+.

Wayne (out Sep 6) is a documentary that delves into the life of Australian motorcycle rider Wayne Gardner from his upbringing to his win in the 1987 World Championship. It doesn't dig too deep but it is a must see for fans of the sport. Grade: B.

McQueen (out Sep 6) is a terrific documentary that looks at the life of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. It finds the right balance between celebrating his beautiful creations while also exploring his troubled mindset. It's made even better by Michael Nyman's film score. Grade: A.

The Nun (out Sep 6) is the 5th film in The Conjuring Universe but I'm starting to think the franchise has run out of puff given the lack of story and scares. This is about a crossword-loving priest and a vision-seeing woman who head to Romania to investigate the unusual death of a young nun. Grade: C+.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post (out Sep 6) is a drama, inspired by actual events, about a teenage girl who is sent away to a "de-gaying" camp by her religious aunt after discovering she is a homosexual. There's some great dialogue between the characters in bringing this significant story to light. Grade: B+.

You Were Never Really Here (out Sep 6) is a drama-thriller that stars Joaquin Phoenix as a hitman who his hired to rescue trafficked young girls. The rough, mute nature to Phoenix's character makes him interesting to follow but the storyline could have used more complexity. Grade: B.

Hearts Beat Loud (out Sep 6) is a simple, beautiful drama about a single father trying to bond with his teenage daughter by starting a band. There's a quiet, subtle lead performance from Nick Offerman and writer-director Brett Haley skilfully delves into family dynamics and our desire for human connection. Grade: A-.