arco
Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Arco

‘Arco’ is a beautifully animated, sweet fantasy story—although the film contains a few moments that might give parents pause.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Biography/History, Christian, Musical, War
David

Angel Studios’ ‘David’ tells the story of King David’s rise to the throne—while omitting some violent moments and adding in …

zootopia 2
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime
Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2 has references to some R-rated films, but it’s a largely navigable film with nice messages about helping others …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ puts our porous pal right into the nefarious clutches of the Flying Dutchman.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids
Charlie the Wonderdog

Charlie the Wonderdog is a lovable mutt who gains alien superpowers. But his movie can’t quite lift off the ground.

Drama, Musical, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wicked: For Good

‘Wicked: For Good’ tells a moving tale of friendship and sacrifice, but the movie’s darkness and magic may not be …

Animation
COLORFUL STAGE! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing

The stage is colorful and the music bouncy. But is this anime movie based on a popular video game a …

Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

THE GRINCH GOES HOLLYWOOD: This latest incarnation of Dr. Seuss’ time-honored tale spends more time expanding on the traditional story …

Comedy, Romance
Merv

‘Merv’ wants to be the rom-com version of a doggy treat. But, unfortunately, it comes off as a bit of …

diary of a wimpy kid the last straw
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw

Disney+’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ has some issues, sure. But it earns merit badges for its …

Biography/History, Christian, Drama
Sarah’s Oil

‘Sarah’s Oil’ is a nice, very watchable movie with some lovely messages. But it comes with more impurities than you’d …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids
Grand Prix of Europe

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ is littles-friendly and colorful, with nice lessons that parents can cheer on.

Comedy, Kids
Grow

When a little girl tries to grow the biggest pumpkin in a pumpkin-mad town, the result is a sweet little …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Stitch Head

‘Stitch Head’ is a slapstick comedy/horror flick aimed at kids. But there are meaningful messages about familial love and friendship, …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
In Your Dreams

‘In Your Dreams’ features the Sandman, and though it offers nice messages, they’re dampened by its god-like depiction of the …