masters of the universe
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Masters of the Universe

‘Masters of the Universe’ was more fun than we expected. But the problems grow in tandem with those positives.

Animation, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act

The threat of abstracting is real in ‘The Amazing Digital Circus.’ Parents will note that some of the content here …

the breadwinner
Comedy
The Breadwinner

While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze’s ‘The …

propeller one-way night coach
Drama
Propeller One-Way Night Coach

‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ is a story about a mom and son’s plane flight. It tries to be nostalgic. But …

pressure
Biography/History, Drama, War
Pressure

‘Pressure’ takes us into a little-known wrinkle in perhaps history’s most documented war, and it does so with fewer content …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids
Animal Farm

‘Animal Farm’ is a strangely dissonant adaptation which tries to stretch a somber, cautionary tale into a sort of wacky …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ feels like an old Ray Harryhausen creature feature. ‘Course, all those beasties come with teeth, and …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Peach, Mario, Luigi and a new dino pal named Yoshi rally to save the day. But it’s family viewers who …

Comedy, Mystery/Suspense
The Sheep Detectives

‘The Sheep Detectives’ is funny and sweet, slapstick and tender, and a whole lot better than spending your evening scrolling …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Legend of Hei 2

The Legend of Hei 2 is cute with good messages, but it’s also thematically heavy with tons of Chinese spirituality …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary dazzles with its visuals and message on bravery alike, but some content issues may cause chaos on …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Labyrinth (2026)

‘Labyrinth’ can feel like one, narratively speaking. But it ultimately leads to some good points. And it may help us …

remarkably bright creatures
Drama
Remarkably Bright Creatures

Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ has some lovely messages, but it blunders through a lot of foul language.

Biography/History, Christian, Drama
A Great Awakening

‘A Great Awakening’ is Sight & Sound at its finest. It is a masterful story of George Whitefield and Benjamin …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

The first ‘Star Wars’ film to ever hit theaters is a classic, no question. But even the classics deserve caution, …