beauty and the beast
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Musical, Romance
Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Belle and Beast, Disney and musical, story and song. This movie stands at or near the pinnacle of cinema-meets-theater-meets-animation.

henry danger movie
Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Henry Danger: The Movie

‘Henry Danger: The Movie’ is both clever and crass—and for those unfamiliar with the original show, the latter may be …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The speedy blue hedgehog is back. But be warned: There’s more language in this one than you might expect from …

flow
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Flow

Beautiful, surreal and powerful, ‘Flow’ may be appropriate for kids, but it’s not necessarily made for them.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is a simple story, but both its violence and animation …

wallace and gromit vengeance most fowl
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Mystery/Suspense
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Witty, silly and ever-so-much fun, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is not a perfect film. But it is pretty …

the lion king
Animation, Drama, Kids, Musical
The Lion King

Lions, hyenas and the circle of life. Oh my! The Lion King rules the animation world with a story that’s …

wicked
Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wicked

Families and fans alike want to know: Does this beloved magical musical make a good transition from stage to screen?

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

You’d think that if you accidentally left your kid alone once, it wouldn’t happen a second time. Well, think again.

Comedy, Romance
Our Little Secret

Netflix’s holiday romcom ‘Our Little Secret’ isn’t the most egregious holiday schlock, but it certainly isn’t a Christmas masterpiece either.

Drama
Lost on a Mountain in Maine

Based on the remarkable true story of Donn Fendler, ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ spins a tale of survival …

the princess bride
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Romance
The Princess Bride

‘The Princess Bride’ reminds us that perfect people don’t always find perfect love. But imperfect relationships are where lasting love …

Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
That Christmas

‘That Christmas’ comes with sweet messages. But there are a still a couple of “presents” here that won’t fit snugly …

Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
My Neighbor Totoro

This rereleased 1988 Studio Ghibli classic is strange and lovely in all the right ways.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Hitpig!

There’s nothing super egregious about Hitpig. But it’s largely predicated on toilet humor and slapstick violence that little kids will …