coyote vs. acme
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Coyote vs. Acme

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ comes with some unwanted anvils. But it also ships plenty of laughs, loads of nostalgia and unexpected …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ might feel like a sci-fi classic, but the film is as riddled with issues as Arnold …

Horror
Buddy

While ‘Buddy’ may seem friendly, predatory behaviors and excessive violence directed at children will have parents quickly turning off the …

the whisper man
Crime, Thriller
The Whisper Man

Despite its efforts, you shouldn’t go into ‘The Whisper Man’ expecting something like ‘Silence of the Lambs.’ In fact, there …

finding emily
Comedy, Romance
Finding Emily

A charming take on the romcom formula can’t save ‘Finding Emily’ from falling into a content trap that includes sexual …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
It Ends

‘It Ends’ is the quintessential road movie—in that our characters can seemingly never, ever leave that road. And you thought …

Action/Adventure, Drama
The Dog Stars

In ‘The Dog Stars” post-apocalyptic world, lessons are learned and people are butchered. But not necessarily in that order.

beyond belief
Christian, Drama, Music
Beyond Belief

A young wannabe rock star begins hearing the voice of God. But God is telling him to do something crazy: …

the magic faraway tree
Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Magic Faraway Tree

This pro-family flick comes with plenty of positive messages. But parents should be wary of magical elements, some bad attitudes …

mutiny
Drama
Mutiny

Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ features violence, violence and, hey, a little more violence. Also, there’s a plot.

spa weekend
Comedy
Spa Weekend

‘Spa Weekend’ is less like a mud bath at a luxury spa and more like a messy wallow in a …

insidious: out of the further
Horror
Insidious: Out of the Further

The ‘Insidious’ franchise marches on with more dark, intensely creepy moments to share. Which proves that ‘sharing’ isn’t always a …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Toy Story 5

Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes …

Action/Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ has cute pups and friendly dinosaurs. Children and parents rejoice.

From Camp Rock 3
Musical
Camp Rock 3

‘Camp Rock 3’ feels like a family-centric win. But be careful of those worldview rocks just beneath the surface.