Mr Holmes (out Jul 23) isn’t really a whodunit tale (despite what the title may imply). It’s a sad, heart-warming drama about an old, prickly man in desperate need of a connection. Featuring a great performance from Ian McKellen, it culminates with a memorable punch line that has something to say about the value of fiction when compared to reality. Grade: A-.

Ant-Man (out Jul 16) is the latest Marvel superhero to make it to the big screen and, as the title suggests, follows a guy who can shrunk to the size of the ant (which comes in handy when fighting crime). I was underwhelmed by the film's villain and its familiar themes. Paul Rudd isn't too bad as the star. Grade: B-.

Paper Towns (out Jul 16) follows a high school teenager who goes in search of his "dream" girlfriend (despite the fact they never talk) after she mysteriously goes missing. These characters are shallow and moronic. If Paper Towns is representative of the youth of today, our species is truly doomed. Grade: C.

Women He's Undressed (out Jul 16) is a documentary that chronicles the life of Orry-Kelly - an Australian costume designer who make it big in Hollywood in the 1930s. His highs were very high. His lows were very low. A major part of the film’s allure is that you feel like you’re accompanying director Gillian Armstrong on this journey of discovery. An interesting individual. Grade: B+.

Ruben Guthrie (out Jul 16) is a dreadful Aussie film about an alcoholic advertising guru who takes a year off grog to win back his fiancé. Every character feels over-the-top with the exception of Ruben's bearded kayaking friend. It's a serious subject matter but this film is very hard to take seriously. Grade: C-.

Magic Mike XXL (out Jul 9) sees Channing Tatum (aka Mike) team up with his buddies after a 3 year absence and head to the annual stripper convention (yes, such things exist). Director Greg Jacobs has a good eye and the film's female presence has been given a boost with Amber Heard, Jada Pinkett Smith and Andie MacDowell who are all terrific. Only weak point seems to be stripping scenes themselves (not that I'm an expert). Grade: B+.

Madame Bovary (out Jul 9) is set in the mid-to-late 19th Century and centres on a young woman (Mia Wasikowska) who, bored with her husband, is thinking about someone new. The story may be 160 years old but the messages contained in Madame Bovary feels just as relevant today. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Grade: A-.

Amy (out Jul 2) is a documentary that reflects on the life of British singer Amy Winehouse who passed away in 2011. Director Asif Kapadia (Senna) uses interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and old home movies to show that Winehouse was just an ordinary young woman battling to find her true self. Grade: B+.

Terminator Genisys (out Jul 2) is set in 2029 and follows a guy who travels back to 1984 to tell someone to travel forward to 2017, as opposed to 1997, so as to save the human race. It's a little confusing and the villainous activities feel half-baked. Don't know if there's enough to reinvigorate franchise the special sound & visual effects artists do their best to make it sound/look cool. Grade: B-.

Ted 2 (out Jun 25) isn’t as funny as the original. I’d add that it’s not as crude or random (which works against the film). There are laughs… but the best already appear in the film’s trailer. Grade: C+.