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.

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 attending a dance
Drama, Romance
Finding You

Finding You illustrates that sex and romance aren’t synonymous; that kindness matters.

Trollhunters stand together
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans

Battles and destruction can feel very heavy for a flick aimed at an elementary school-aged audience.

People celebrate at a racetrack in Dream Horse
Comedy, Drama
Dream Horse

This inspiring true story shows us all what it’s like to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Boy and dragon in Wish Dragon
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wish Dragon

Obviously, a bit of magic is on tap. But the real magic of this movie lies in its lessons.

Two soldiers in Counter Column
Drama
Counter Column

Counter Column shines as an illustration of God at work—healing the hurting, redeeming the rejects, making something beautiful.

Family embracing in The Water Man
Action/Adventure, Drama
The Water Man

The Water Man is a deftly handled pic that trumpets love and understanding, even in the face of onrushing grief.

This picture of a Korean-American family includes mom, dad, two kids and grandma.
Drama
Minari

Minari is deeply rooted in the earth, a wellspring of both hope and pain, of boundless promise and terrifying disaster.

Screen shot of a family being attacked by robots while driving a car in the animated kids movie "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Mitchells vs. the Machines

The Mitchells vs. the Machines is fun, sweet and smart. It strays just a bit—but for some, that’ll be enough …

George Lopez plays an angel named Herb, and we see him here in sunglasses, leather and holding an old-school football helmet.
Christian, Comedy, Drama
Walking With Herb

Walking With Herb (screened by Fathom Events at theaters nationwide April 30, May 1 and May 3) left me scratching …

Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor walk purposefully.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wonder Woman 1984

As superhero sequels go, especially DC superhero sequels, Wonder Woman 1984 is pretty top-shelf.

Biography/History, Christian, Drama
Resurrection

Resurrection packs a visual and narrative punch that few Easter Sunday readings can match.

An Asian girl and a blue dragon look at each other.
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Fairy Tale, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Raya and the Last Dragon

Disney’s latest animated effort is a compelling, action-packed story and an allegory about how our brokenness separates us.

SpongeBob and Patrick talk to Keannu Reeves as a sentient sage brush plant.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

If families decide to dogpaddle into Bikini Bottom, they should be aware of some odd, tangled seaweed amid the colorful …