amazing grace
Drama
Amazing Grace

This stirring biopic may well change the sad fact that most Americans don’t know who William Wilberforce was—or how he …

practical magic
Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Practical Magic

Witchcraft and foul language are brewed together with sexuality and domestic violence. Families will want to stay away from the …

the passion of the christ
Biography/History, Christian, Drama
The Passion of the Christ

Horrifying and beautiful, 2004’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life with unflinching, graphic violence.

mayday
Action/Adventure, Comedy
Mayday

‘Mayday,’ from Apple TV, is a throwback to the buddy action comedies of yesteryear. But it comes with some throwback …

Action/Adventure, Thriller
The Runner

‘The Runner’ is a little thumping and foulmouthed. But a mom’s heroics win the cinematic race.

Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Her Private Hell

‘Her Private Hell’ loves sex, violence and crude language. It’s also too artsy for its good, forsaking good storytelling for …

Biography/History, War
The Brink of War

While language and tense themes may place ‘The Brink of War’ out of reach for children, history buffs may find …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ is an adult tale that only those familiar with the depths of Gundam lore will …

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Terminator 2: Judgment Day

‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ might feel like a sci-fi classic, but the film is as riddled with issues as Arnold …

the whisper man
Crime, Thriller
The Whisper Man

Despite its efforts, you shouldn’t go into ‘The Whisper Man’ expecting something like ‘Silence of the Lambs.’ In fact, there …

Christian, Comedy, Romance
Bad Counselors

‘Bad Counselors’ is a Christian summer camp comedy featuring two college men who soften their hearts while posing as camp …

Drama, Thriller
Motor City

‘Motor City’ motors through a revenge drama but replaces dialogue with a needle-drop sound design. It’s both creative and violently …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Toy Story 5

Playtime faces off against screen time in ‘Toy Story 5.’ The film is mostly clean, but a potty-training device makes …

From Camp Rock 3
Musical
Camp Rock 3

‘Camp Rock 3’ feels like a family-centric win. But be careful of those worldview rocks just beneath the surface.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Ribbon Hero

By and large, Netflix’s ‘The Ribbon Hero’ is a tangled knot of artistic interpretation and muddled spirituality.