Captain America: Civil War (out Apr 28) feels like the first episode in a lengthy mini-series. It sets the stage, offers a few surprises, and teases audiences with a glimpse of what lies ahead. The political elements grabbed me most but there are still plenty of laughs for those looking for light hearted entertainment. Grade: B+.

A Month Of Sundays (out Apr 28) begins with an odd plot device (a wrong phone call) but once you get past that, it develops into a solid Aussie drama about two unlikely people in search of a connection. Grade: B-.

Midnight Special (out Apr 21) is an intriguing drama about a boy with unusual powers and a range of people trying to understand why. Not all of the character actions make sense but I was still intrigued from start to finish. Grade: B+.

Marguerite (out Apr 21) is a French film set in the 1920s about a wealthy socialite who believes she has a beautiful singing voice. Unfortunately, no one is prepared to tell her the truth. The novelty gets a bit thin in the later stages but star Catherine Frot has created a character that is both sad and endearing. Grade: B.

Eddie The Eagle (out Apr 21) is based on the true story of Michael Edwards, a British ski jumper who became the first to represent his country at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The writers have tried to craft the ultimate crowd-pleaser but they’ve got a few steps too far. Some parts feel unbalanced and don’t ring true. Stars Taron Edgerton and Hugh Jackman are both good. Grade: B-.

Allegiant (out Apr 14) is the third installment of the Divergent franchise. There are some interesting concepts in this series (such as the swing in Naomi Watts' character) but it doesn't come together as neatly as it should. As an example, Tris is either incredibly smart or incredibly naive. My major rave is for Joseph Trapanese's film score. Grade: B-.

The Boss (out Apr 14) is eerily similar to that Simpsons episode where Mr Burns loses his fortune, moves in with Smithers, becomes friends with Lisa, and then starts doing work for the community. Melissa McCarthy takes on the Burns-like role here but the film fails to create any conflict or tension that feels credible. Grade: C.

Wide Open Sky (out Apr 14) is an Aussie documentary about a music conductor who recruits kids from regional NSW each year for an annual concert. There’s not quite enough material to stretch this out to a full 90 minutes but it's still a warm hearted documentary that highlights the importance of artistic pursuits. It’s cute to see the children audition and then discover their talents. Grade: B.

The Huntsman: Winter's War (out Apr 7) is an action sequel that struggles to generate any excitement from its poorly conceived premise. Grade: C.

The Jungle Book (out Apr 7) is a delightful live-action family flick based on the works of Rudyard Kipling. A young boy is raised by a pack of wolves and must protect himself from a villainous lion. The characters are cute, the story is easy to follow, and it covers a great mix of genres. Grade: A-.