This musical comedy offers some beautiful music and Christ-focused messages. But it’s not as harmonious as we’d like.
RRR, the most expensive Indian action/comedy/musical ever made, is as violent and spiritual as it is creative and theatrical.
Despite a couple of speedbumps, Matilda the Musical ultimately gives us a fable that illustrates some significant biblical truths.
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva, an Indian action epic, feels a lot like a massive superhero movie … with a lot …
Disney celebrates the tale of Beauty and the Beast by combining its classic animated version with live-action song and dance.
It has a few wooden moments. But in Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro’s hands, Pinocchio, our puppet protagonist, dances.
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 …
This sequel to 2007’s Enchanted reminds us that we don’t live in a fairy tale. But even so, there’s still …
Apple TV+’s Spirited comes with some coals in its figgy pudding. But this Christmas musical is also surprisingly sweet, too.
Blue’s Big City Adventure is free of explicit sex, violence and language. But the rainbow flags? They’re flapping with pride.
There are some problems in this cute, live-action creep-fest. But Monster High: The Movie offers some possibilities for conversation, too.
The latest remake of Pinocchio isn’t terrible. But even Tom Hanks can’t quite save it from some 21st-century thematic shifts.
This sweet Netflix musical is all about growing up and learning from your mistakes. But it still goes off-key once …
Seabrook is filled with zombies, werewolves and humans. Now residents must adjust to a new species–aliens—and some new content issues, …
A middle schooler struggles with his sexual identity amid the cruel treatment of his classmates in this Broadway to Disney+ …
Powered by an innocent-but-grounded understanding of exactly what it is, Hollywood Stargirl is watchable and likable.
Sweet and sad, this musical take on a classic tale works well, but it’s surprisingly sensual in places.
Nate wants nothing more than to be a Broadway star. But this Disney+ musical breaks more than a leg.
Steven Spielberg’s take on West Side Story is surprisingly traditional, but definitely not squeaky clean.
Disney’s Encanto revolves around a magical family, even as it reminds us that family might be the most magical thing …
Dear Evan Hansen invites viewers to consider how isolating mental illness can be and the peril of lying to earn …
Tick, Tick … Boom! gives viewers a creative peek behind the musical-biz curtain in all of its glory, emotion and …
It’s a messy story, no doubt. But it’s done in service to a fascinating, and ultimately inspiring, tale.
If you’ve ever experienced Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion, this Muppetized version will feel pretty familiar.