Brigsby Bear (out Oct 26) is an interesting tale about a 20-something-year-old guy who has spent his entire life in an underground bunker and must adjust to life in the "outside world" when he is released. A few parts stretch the fabric of reality but this is a cool, different, heartfelt story about a person trying to find his true calling. Grade: B+.

The Midwife (out Oct 26) is a French drama about a middle aged woman who is visited by a person from her long-forgotten past. While there are a few subplots, the interaction between these two, played by Catherine Frot and Catherine Deneuve, serves as the film's core. Grade: B.

Geostorm (out Oct 19) has some Roland Emmerich-style disaster porn mixed with a "seen it all before" action storyline that includes illogical super villains, government corruption and nice guys who save the world. Grade: C.

The Snowman (out Oct 19) follows a flawed Norwegian police detective investigating the disappearance of several women in Oslo. This screenplay has problems. Some subplots add zero value (e.g. one involving J.K. Simmons) and the lead character (played by Michael Fassbender) seems to change his mindset every 2 minutes. Disappointing. Grade: C.

Home Again (out Oct 19) is a slightly unorthodox rom-com about a 40-year-old single mum who lets three young guys move into her guest house while they finish a screenplay for their film. The film struggles when it tries to create tension between the characters but aside, it's a likeable debut feature from the daughter of acclaimed filmmaker Nancy Meyers. Grade: B+.

The Limehouse Golem (out Oct 19) follows a 19th Century detective (Bill Nighy) who is investigating a number of gruesome deaths. It's not as interesting as it sounds. There are several flashbacks that add very little in terms of value. Grade: C+.

Blue (out Oct 12) is a short, facts-based documentary that looks at the deterioration of life in the world's oceans and the part we must all play in ensuring their long-term survival. Grade: B+.

Happy Death Day (out Oct 12) is a horror-thriller with a Groundhog Day style premise. A college student is murdered but she keeps reliving the day again and again, seemingly unable to change the outcome. The film doesn't make enough of its cool concept. The characters and day itself aren't as interesting as they could be. Grade: B-.

The Mountain Between Us (out Oct 12) stars Idris Elba and Kate Winslet as two strangers who survive a small plane crash and must find a way to get help. There's some interesting conversation between the pair as they discuss strategy but all the good work is undone by a farcical finale that resembles a Nicholas Sparks novel. Grade: C+.

The Only Living Boy in New York (out Oct 12) is inspired by the likes of The Graduate and Manhattan and follows a twenty-something-year-old writer and his efforts to find romance in New York City while escaping from his controlling family. There's some juicy dialogue on offer but the story is too contrived to take seriously. Grade: B-.