Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Glass

Glass can sparkle in bright light but cut you if you’re not careful.

Comedy, Drama
The Upside

Before you decide if The Upside is right for your family, keep in mind that this poignant dramedy still has …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids
A Dog’s Way Home

The human-like doggy hero at this family film’s core is easy to care about and root for.

Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Replicas

This is one movie I’d rather not see replicated anytime soon.

Drama
Vice

This grim satire paints a scathing, vulgar portrait of its titular subject.

Comedy, Drama
The Favourite

The Favourite may indeed be a favorite with secular critics and Academy voters. For me? Not so much.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Aquaman

Parents should press pause and thoughtfully consider this film’s negatives before packing up the kids to see this flick.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Bumblebee

Could Bumblebee actually be … more than meets the eye?

Drama
The Mule

This film’s troubling elements don’t negate its virtues, but they certainly make it a more difficult date-night companion.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mortal Engines

This dystopian tale could’ve been a little more whimsical and a little less grim—more Wizard of Oz and less Mad …

Drama, Romance
If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk is a movie that many might talk about, but it’s a love story that’s also …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Bird Box

Bird Box won’t be up for any awards, most likely, and it’s R all the way. It didn’t need to …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Once Upon a Deadpool

While Once Upon a Deadpool may have snagged a family-friendlier rating, it squeaked through on technicalities.

Drama
Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots may be well acted. But it’s still a wincingly difficult R-rated film to watch.

Drama
Ben Is Back

Ben Is Back clearly exclaims that addiction singes everything and everyone in an addict’s orbit.