Animation
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing

The stage is colorful and the music bouncy. But is this anime movie based on a popular video game a …

Comedy, Drama, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

While ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ might appeal to a younger audience, some content issues will feel like coal in …

Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

THE GRINCH GOES HOLLYWOOD: This latest incarnation of Dr. Seuss’ time-honored tale spends more time expanding on the traditional story …

Comedy, Romance
Merv

‘Merv’ wants to be the rom-com version of a doggy treat. But, unfortunately, it comes off as a bit of …

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Animation, Comedy, Kids
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Disney+’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ has some issues, sure. But it earns merit badges for its …

Biography/History, Christian, Documentary, Drama
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas

‘Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas’ looks back at the reason Christmas exists in the first place—the birth of our …

Biography/History, Christian, Drama
Sarah’s Oil

‘Sarah’s Oil’ is a nice, very watchable movie with some lovely messages. But it comes with more impurities than you’d …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids
Grand Prix of Europe

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ is littles-friendly and colorful, with nice lessons that parents can cheer on.

Biography/History, Drama, Thriller, War
Truth & Treason

Angel Studios’ ‘Truth & Treason’ depicts the true story of a German teen who stood up to Nazi Germany and …

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Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Tron: Ares

The latest installment in Disney’s long-running sci-fi adventure series is full of stylish action and relatively light on content bugs.

Drama
Train Dreams

Netflix’s ‘Train Dreams’ gives us a melancholy look at one man’s quiet, hard and strangely transcendent life. But in terms …

Romance
The Christmas Ring

‘The Christmas Ring,’ based on the book by Karen Kingsbury, tells a warm and heartfelt story about moving on from …

Comedy, Kids
Grow

When a little girl tries to grow the biggest pumpkin in a pumpkin-mad town, the result is a sweet little …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
The Family Plan 2

‘The Family Plan 2’ is arguably cleaner than the first in its series. But make no mistake: “Cleaner” does not …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Stitch Head

‘Stitch Head’ is a slapstick comedy/horror flick aimed at kids. But there are meaningful messages about familial love and friendship, …