Denial (out Apr 13) is a historical drama based on famous UK court case from the late 1990s. After criticising the works of a Holocaust denier, a U.S. professor (Rachel Weisz) finds herself on trial for libel in the UK. Those looking for insight into "fake news" and the inner workings of a major court case should find lots to take away from this. Grade: B+.

Dance Academy: The Movie (out Apr 6) is a spin-off from the teen-targeted TV series that first aired on the ABC between 2010 and 2013. There's a realness to these characters and their journey that makes this worth a look (it's not all rosy) but the screenplay does succumb to predictability in the final act. Grade: B.

The LEGO Batman Movie (out Mar 30) is a fun spin-off to the 2014 original. The first half is the most interesting as it mocks the superhero genre and delves into Batman's introverted nature. The second half is more of an action-fest that doesn't have the same energy. Grade: B.

Ghost in the Shell (out Mar 30) is set in a cool futuristic world and delves into some interesting ethical issues (robots v humans) but it's a safe, take-no-chances screenplay that doesn't make enough of the material. Scarlett Johansson is strong in the lead role but the supporting players are forgettable. Grade: B-.

Smurfs: The Lost Village (out Mar 30) is an animated reboot of the Smurfs franchise. The story involves Smurfette discovering a new community of Smurfs and in the process, finding answers to key questions. It's a thin narrative and it's hard to argue this is an improvement on the recent live action version with Neil Patrick Harris. Grade: C.

Land of Mine (out Mar 30) recounts a fascinating piece of post-World War II history. It follows a group of young German prisoners of war who had to locate and disarm more than 150,000 land mines on a Danish beach. Unlike traditional war films, the tension comes from moments that are eerily quiet (as opposed to big action sequences). The moral is as relevant today as it's ever been. Grade: A-.

A Man Called Ove (out Mar 30) is a Swedish film about an elderly widowed man who seemingly has a grudge against everyone. That changes when a new couple move in across the street. Similar in a way to Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino, it hits its emotional notes at the end but it's a slow in the lead up. Grade: B-.

Life (out Mar 23) is a slick sci-fi thriller about a group of astronauts on a space station who find a new life form. We've seen similar storylines in the past but this film earns points for its creepy alien and plausible premise. A handful of surprises too. Grade: B+.

Power Rangers (out Mar 23) is part cheesy teen drama, part superhero flick. While I don't mind the approach, the screenplay is choppy and rushed. It seems more suited to a TV series where details can be fleshed out. The film's action finale is the weakest element. Grade: C+.

The Boss Baby (out Mar 23) is the latest animated feature from Dreamworks. It takes a bit of time to set up the complex scenario but comes together surprisingly well. It taps into the theme of sibling rivalry and has fun with a "cuteness" war between babies and puppies. Grade: B+.