All the Money in the World (out Jan 4) is set in 1973 and is based on the true story of an extremely wealthy American businessman who refused to pay a ransom when his grandson was kidnapped in Italy. The production values are strong but screenwriter David Scarpa doesn’t make the most of the 132 minute running time. The most interesting characters (e.g. Romain Duris) are the least screen time. Grade: B.

Pitch Perfect 3 (out Jan 1) is a short, tired sequel that doesn't build on the previous two films. I realise fans will be happy enough to hear these characters belting out famous songs but could they have at least come up with a funnier, more plausible scenario? Grade: C.

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (out Jan 1) is the darkest comedy yet from writer-director Martin McDonagh. A grieving, foul-mouthed mother takes matters into her own hands when her daughter is killed and the local police fail to locate the killer. The film is at its best when it's trying to be funny. I wasn't as convinced by the dramatic elements and struggled to reconcile the actions of certain characters. Grade: A-.

The Greatest Showman (out Dec 26) is inspired by the life of P. T. Barnum and how he came to create his first circus. This wants to be a grand spectacle but the storyline is thin, the tension between characters feels fake, and the musical numbers are not memorable. Grade: C+.

Coco (out Dec 26) is this year's best animated feature. It's the story of a 12-year-old kid from Mexico who stumbles into the Land of the Dead and goes in search of his great-great-grandfather. This is beautifully touching tale that has a lot of say about celebrating the past and why me must remember those who have come before us. The walking, talking skeletons are great too! Grade: A.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (out Dec 26) is a terrific reboot/sequel/whatever to the 1995 original. Four school kids find themselves sucked into an unusual video game and must make their way to the end before they run out of lives. The characters are fun and there are lot of cool video game trademarks. Both children and adults should enjoy. Grade: A-.

Just to be Sure (out Dec 26) is a cute French comedy about a man who goes in search of his biological father. It puts a series of events in motion that result in humorous chaos for those around him. It pushes the coincidences too but this is still a fun crowd pleaser. Grade: B+.

Call Me by Your Name (out Dec 26) is a hauntingly beautiful love story set in northern Italy. Director Luca Guadagnino makes the most of the idyllic setting and perfectly captures both the exterior and inner beauty of his characters. Dialogue is used sparingly with Timothée Chalamet gives the performance of a lifetime. If there’s been a better film released during 2017, I haven’t seen it. Grade: A+.

Breathe (out Dec 26) chronicles the inspiring true story of Robin Cavendish - a man struck down with polio who was given just a few days to live but found a way to survive for another 36 years. Touching leading performances from Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy. Grade: B+.

Downsizing (out Dec 26) is set in a futuristic world where people can be permanently shrunk to create a better life for themselves. This wins the award for the coolest idea with the worst execution. The economic effects are fascinating but the messages get muddled with the film going off on some strange tangents. Grade: C+.