love and monsters
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Love and Monsters

Despite Love and Monsters’ feel-good vibe, it still has a few too many foul teeth and rough edges.

George Clooney and a young girl stare at something at a desk in The Midnight Sky.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Midnight Sky

The Midnight Sky wonders if we will be proud of what we’ve done in the end or filled with remorse …

And older brother and little brother exchange a high five in the older one's dorm room.
Biography/History, Drama, Sports
Safety

Safety continues a strong tradition found in Disney’s film catalog—that of the inspirational sports movie.

Two girls are surrounded by curious animated wolves in a forest.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Wolfwalkers

Artistically and aesthetically, Wolfwalkers wows. But theologically, it has some issues.

A man stares thoughtfully across the landscape at sunset.
Christian, Drama, Sports
The Last Champion

The first half feels like a slow-burn indie movie. The second half feels like The Karate Kid, with wrestling replacing …

Action/Adventure, Drama
Mulan (2020)

This is more wuxia battle adventure than anything winking and whimsical.

A fairy godmother waves her wand next to an amazed woman.
Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Godmothered

Godmothered is a light, sweet and wry movie, the latest to gently reexamine Disney’s legend-spinning archetypes.

A teen girl rubs a horse's nose.
Animal, Drama, Kids
Black Beauty (2020)

The heroes here—both human and animal—remind us that when times get tough, perseverance can spur toward a brighter tomorrow.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus share a hug.
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Christmas Chronicles 2

The Christmas Chronicles 2 packs laughs, adventure and another story about broken families learning how to put themselves back together …

Dolly Parton portrays an angel floating on a cloud talking to a frightened woman.
Drama, Musical
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square

Problems aside, this choreographed flick focuses on the power of grace and forgiveness.

Animation, Comedy, Kids
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

This version of the Grinch’s tale is well made, as clean as a crisp snow on a Sunday morning.

Vanessa Hudgens plays two princesses, pictured here with a little girl between them.
Comedy, Romance
The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Characters look alike, they switch places, trouble ensues, things work out in the end. As predictable as Hallmark itself.

A bunch of folks smile and laugh at a Christmas event in a barn.
Christian, Comedy, Romance
The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland

The core message of The Farmer and the Belle is a simple one: True beauty comes from the inside, not …

A grandfather inventor talks to his granddaughter.
Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

this film’s strong storytelling, talented cast and uplifting songs (Jingle Jangle is a musical!) make it a tale the whole …

A sad little girl holds a stuffed animal rabbit.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Come Away

Come Away isn’t always as “magical” as one might expect or hope at first glance.