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.

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?

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
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
The Mule

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

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.

Action/Adventure, Drama
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

This darker, bloodier take on Mowgli’s story won’t be for everyone.