coyote vs. acme
Animation, Comedy, Kids
Coyote vs. Acme

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ comes with some unwanted anvils. But it also ships plenty of laughs, loads of nostalgia and unexpected …

the magic faraway tree
Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Magic Faraway Tree

This pro-family flick comes with plenty of positive messages. But parents should be wary of magical elements, some bad attitudes …

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 …

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.

Biography/History, Drama, War
Young Washington

‘Young Washington’ is a strong and largely accurate look at an overlooked period of American history. But it’s not free …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Minions & Monsters

The Minions get predictably chaotic in Minions & Monsters, but this time, they decide to conjure up monsters via a …

panda plan 2
Action/Adventure, Comedy
Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

‘Panda Plan 2’ has a great message about family. But mystical elements, minor language and suggestive moments might give some …

Comedy, Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Don’t let nostalgia or the G rating fool you: Willy Wonka will likely be just as sour as it is …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ brings back the animated TV series’ lighthearted humor, cartoony violence and spiritual murkiness.

Action/Adventure, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

There’s a strange message in ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.’ It’s not the main message, but it’s weird that it keeps being …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Moana (2026)

Disney’s live-action remake of 2016’s ‘Moana’ is practically a shot-for-shot adaptation filled with Polynesian-inspired spirituality, thumping danger and silly gags.

the breadwinner
Comedy
The Breadwinner

While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze’s ‘The …

sergeant york
Biography/History, Drama, Romance, War
Sergeant York

‘Sergeant York’ is a classic film about redemption, faith and courage. It’s equal parts patriotic and spiritually resonant.