Independence Day: Resurgence (out Jun 23) has been made in the same mould as the original and features a mix of light-weight humour and action spectacle. It doesn’t feel as fresh as the original but perhaps that's more a reflection of today's movies and the fact that such alien invasion stories are so common. Too many characters but you can still have fun watching this. Grade: B.

Me Before You (out Jun 16) is the story of an inexperienced caregiver who starts falling in love with a quadriplegic patient. There are some clunky elements (e.g. her long-term boyfriend) but Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin work well alongside each other and the film explores worthy issues. Grade: B+.

Finding Dory (out Jun 16) is the sequel to the hugely successful original from 2003. The storyline isn’t overly adventurous and it's making sure that kids are entertained first and foremost. The characters are adorable and the narrative is very easy to follow. It's not my favourite Pixar franchise (I'll take Toy Story thanks) but this is still hard not to like. Grade: B+.

Warcraft: The Beginning (out Jun 16) is breaking box-office records in China but it won't be winning any Oscars. It's nice to see a studio taking a chance on something new but this film takes a long time to get going. The action scenes, heavy on special effects, are tiring. Grade: C+.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows (out Jun 9) is targeted squarely at younger audiences and should keep them sufficiently entertained. It’s hard to feel tension in a movie this silly but the numerous subplots and in-fighting amongst the Turtles kept me mildly interested. Grade: B-.

The Conjuring 2 (out Jun 9) takes the well-worn horror genre and gives it a "freshen up". The film’s most impressive quality is its use of sound, music and visuals. Australian director James Wan clearly knows how to keep the audience on their toes. See this at night and see this with a large audience. Grade: A-.

Queen of the Desert (out Jun 2) is based on the true story of Gertrude Bell, a British explorer who traveled through the dangerous Middle East during the early 20th Century. It's slow and sanitised in places but it still offers insight into a woman few would be familiar with. Grade: B-.

Now You See Me 2 (out Jun 2) is an elaborate trick. Audiences will be duped into paying money to see a film that makes no sense. Grade: C-.

Money Monster (out Jun 2) is a drama-thriller that is too contrived to take seriously. George Clooney stars as the host of a finance TV show who is taken hostage by an aggrieved investor. It has good intentions but it's far below the bar set by films such as Margin Call and The Big Short. Grade: C+.

God Willing (out Jun 2) is an Italian comedy about a staunch atheist who loses the plot when his 20-something-year-old son wants to become a Catholic priest. The twists are predictable but this is still a fun, over-the-top romp that clocks in at a tight 87 minutes. Grade: B+.