We look at a young girl in overalls with pigtails.
Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Earwig and the Witch

Many families may simply decide that Earwig’s content concerns push this story out of bounds for them.

Four kids look at a treasure map.
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids
Finding ‘Ohana

If you ask me, Finding ‘Ohana is a modern-day Goonies.

One woman in a wheelchair with a magpie chick on her hand talks to another woman in a wheelchair.
Biography/History, Drama
Penguin Bloom

There’s joy to be found in Sam Bloom’s journey, but a lot of pain, depression and heartache to endure along …

We see Prince Charming and his friend Lenore against the backdrop of a castle and a full moon.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Charming

Aimed at an elementary-age audience, Charming teaches lessons about the importance of sacrifice and selflessness.

A young girl and her pet pilot a spaceship to the moon.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Over the Moon

Over the Moon isn’t a film to rocket to without consideration. Still, in this reviewer’s eye, this Moon looks more …

A tween zombie boy stares at the camera.
Comedy, Horror
Zombie Bro

Zombie Bro is not for living people or breathing families. You know, the kind with brains.

Comedy
The War With Grandpa

The War With Grandpa is filled with all the slapstick pratfalls you’d expect and with some other elements you might …

Action/Adventure, Drama
Mulan (2020)

This is more wuxia battle adventure than anything winking and whimsical.

A fairy godmother waves her wand next to an amazed woman.
Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Godmothered

Godmothered is a light, sweet and wry movie, the latest to gently reexamine Disney’s legend-spinning archetypes.

Dolly Parton portrays an angel floating on a cloud talking to a frightened woman.
Drama, Musical
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square

Problems aside, this choreographed flick focuses on the power of grace and forgiveness.

Vanessa Hudgens plays two princesses, pictured here with a little girl between them.
Comedy, Romance
The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Characters look alike, they switch places, trouble ensues, things work out in the end. As predictable as Hallmark itself.

A sad little girl holds a stuffed animal rabbit.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Come Away

Come Away isn’t always as “magical” as one might expect or hope at first glance.

A smiling woman stands next to a grumpy-looking, dragon-like monster.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Emily and the Magical Journey

Emily and the Magical Journey is a fantastical children’s flick about the bravery and power of a young girl.

A couple who are falling in love walk smiling down wintery sidewalk.
Comedy, Romance
Midnight at the Magnolia

Maggie Quinn and Jack Russo have been friends for as long as they can remember. Their fathers went into business …

Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas smile at something off camera in the movie The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Drama
The Secret: Dare to Dream

This movie’s magical logic is not just anti-Christian. It’s not just un-scientific. It’s positively insulting.