the starling movie
Comedy, Drama
The Starling

This poignant tale about a couple’s loss of a child reminds us of how we need each other—especially in life’s …

nightbooks movie
Horror, Kids
Nightbooks

Nightbooks is intended as a kid-friendly horror flick. It certainly succeeds at the “horror” part. The “kid-friendly” part? not so …

afterlife of the party movie
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Afterlife of the Party

This surprise hit Netflix movie offers mingles some nice redemptive messages with some theologically problematic ones.

Dom and Letty from the Fast and Furious franchise in a car together.
Action/Adventure, Drama
F9: The Fast Saga

At some point, fans will likely grow weary of how hard this franchise has to work to top itself.

come from away movie
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Come From Away

This Broadway musical about planes being diverted to Canada on 9/11 offers poignant lessons to COVID-weary people, too.

cinderella movie
Comedy, Drama, Fairy Tale, Musical
Cinderella (2021)

The latest cinematic take on Cinderella weaves 21st-century mores into a story with praiseworthy and problematic moments.

worth movie
Drama
Worth

This film delivers a moving memorial to our collective grief after 9/11, and it challenges us to consider the value …

Football team and coach in 12 Mighty Orphans
Drama
12 Mighty Orphans

Despite some shortcomings, 12 Mighty Orphans still delivers a strong and powerful message about fatherhood.

A baby and boy riding a horse with money
Animation, Comedy, Kids
The Boss Baby: Family Business

A wonderful little animated film filled with heart and playful charm.

he's all that movie
Comedy, Romance
He’s All That

He’s All That isn’t problem-free. But it definitely delivers some important cautionary messages about the perils of social media.

paw patrol movie
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Paw Patrol: The Movie

These animated pups are cute, courteous and courageous—and so is this film.

the loud house movie
Animation, Comedy, Kids, Musical
The Loud House Movie

There’s quite a bit to enjoy and appreciate in this full-voiced little musical.

Girl and horse in Spirit Untamed
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Western
Spirit Untamed

This story lauds courage, friendship and family—without throwing a massive amount of unfortunate content at us.

Two teens reading a letter
Drama, Romance
The Kissing Booth 3

This movie’s occasional sweetness is once again undermined by its permissive assumptions about teen relationships and sex.

girl sitting on a boat, CODA Christian Movie Review
Comedy, Drama
CODA

CODA ushers us into a world that few of us know much about and makes us feel … well, like …