Puss in Boots leaps into action in unexpected and dynamic ways. But parents of little ones should know that fairytales …
Despite a couple of speedbumps, Matilda the Musical ultimately gives us a fable that illustrates some significant biblical truths.
Strange World is colorful and, at times, clever. But it’s very much a symbol and symptom of our own strange, …
Disney celebrates the tale of Beauty and the Beast by combining its classic animated version with live-action song and dance.
This remake plows its way back to simpler movie times with equal measures of musical charm and ridiculous nonsense.
It has a few wooden moments. But in Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro’s hands, Pinocchio, our puppet protagonist, dances.
Bathroom humor and bad behavior are the rule for Rodrick Rules. But it comes with some nice lessons as well.
It’s the Christmas classic, once again, animated and in musical form.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is, generally, a fun kids’ musical. But even this singing croc has a bit of bite to …
The family comedy Slumberland provides a surprisingly deep message about grappling with grief.
Blue’s Big City Adventure is free of explicit sex, violence and language. But the rainbow flags? They’re flapping with pride.
My Father’s Dragon is a sweet film with lots of color, old-school animated charm and no social agenda.
Soccer stars (and Weird Al) voice themselves in this wacky sci-fi sports flick.
Paws of Fury is fun and funny. And if you can endure some gassy giggles, there are even some nice …
There are some problems in this cute, live-action creep-fest. But Monster High: The Movie offers some possibilities for conversation, too.














