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

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

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.

Action/Adventure, Kids
We Can Be Heroes

Filled with lots of CGI-enhanced action and grasping alien tentacles, while steering clear of bruising violence or foul language.

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 …

The Crood family crouches together in a defensive huddle.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Croods: A New Age

Through almost pure happenstance, The Croods: A New Age has now become a pic that reflects our current crazy world.

Two girls are surrounded by curious animated wolves in a forest.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wolfwalkers

Artistically and aesthetically, Wolfwalkers wows. But theologically, it has some issues.

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.

A teen girl rubs a horse's nose.
Animal, Drama, Kids
Black Beauty (2020)

The heroes here—both human and animal—remind us that when times get tough, perseverance can spur toward a brighter tomorrow.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus share a hug.
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Christmas Chronicles 2

The Christmas Chronicles 2 packs laughs, adventure and another story about broken families learning how to put themselves back together …

Animation, Comedy, Kids
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

This version of the Grinch’s tale is well made, as clean as a crisp snow on a Sunday morning.

A grandfather inventor talks to his granddaughter.
Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

this film’s strong storytelling, talented cast and uplifting songs (Jingle Jangle is a musical!) make it a tale the whole …

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.

An older woman teaches a young girl about monster hunting with cobwebs all around.
Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting

There are some terrific messages here. But monster-y moments may push this often fun flick out of bounds for some …

Shaggy and Scooby-Doo freak out in fear.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Mystery/Suspense
Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

There’s definitely enough fright here to ward off the littlest of viewers, or those who might be sensitive to ominous …

Five super-powered teens line up in blue uniforms.
Action/Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals

Think Spy Kids meets Princess Diaries. Kind of.