The Other Son (out Apr 18) is the story of two families, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who must come to grips with the revelation that their 17-year-old sons were accidentally switched at birth. This is a very good film that isn't coated with unnecessary melodrama. This is real, honest, life-affirming. Grade: A-.

The Company You Keep (out April 18) is a convoluted thriller that struggles to hold together. It follows a man (Robert Redford), on the run for 30 years following a murder, who is trying to evade the authorities and a young journalist. This may have worked better as a mini-series. There are just too many subplots crammed into the two hour running time. Grade: C+.

Scary Movie 5 (out now) proves that you don't need talent or a script to get a movie made in Hollywood. There's hope for me yet. Grade: C-.

Oblivion (out Apr 11) is reminiscent of Joseph Kosinski's debut feature - Tron: Legacy. He has created a cool, futuristic world and filled it with striking visuals, booming sound effects and a memorable music score. The film's emotional elements are undercooked but this is a science fiction flick to be enjoyed for its mystery and intrigue. Grade: B+.

Kon-Tiki (out Apr 11) recounts the 1947 story of two men who crossed the Pacific Ocean on a raft made of balsa wood. Two versions of this film were made! One in English (which is being released in Australia) and one in Norwegian (which was nominated at the Oscars). Grade: B-.

Warm Bodies (out Apr 11) is a humorous effort about a young zombie who falls in love with a non-zombie (for use of a better word). It's a great subject matter but the jokes are hit and miss. Worth a look but it can't quite match my favourite zombie comedy - Shaun Of The Dead. Grade: B.

First Position (out Apr 11) is an amazing ballet documentary that reduced me to tears. It follows a series of kids as they navigate their way to the final of the Youth America Grand Prix in New York. Director Bess Kargman picked a great group of people to follow and you’ll feel the tension as the camera zooms in on the faces of the dancers, coaches & parents. Grade: A.

Promised Land (out now) follows an employee of a major gas exploration company (Matt Damon) as he tries to convince people in a small town to sell the mining rights to their land. It's an interesting, topical subject matter but a few parts to this fictional tale are hard to believe. Grade: B.

Trance (our Apr 4) is strange. It's a thriller about a group of criminals who try to hypnotise a man and extract information about the location of a $25m painting. Great concept, poor execution. What starts out as intriguing ends up becoming silly, and hard to believe. Grade: C+.

Identity Thief (Out Apr 4) was savaged by critics in the U.S. but I didn't think it was that bad. It's the story of a man who has his identity stolen by a woman and must apprehend her so he can clear his name. Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy are a good fit in these roles and while the ending doesn't work, there are a few funny, surprising plot developments along the way. Grade: B-.