Horror, Thriller
Oddity

Oddity is rooted in the occult and chock-full of violent deaths. And that’s just the beginning of this unnerving horror …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Thriller
The Union

Netflix’s The Union puts a fun spin on the spy thriller genre. But the film’s problems undercut its mission for …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
A Quiet Place: Day One

The third entry in the ‘Quiet Place’ franchise once again contrasts savage alien brutality with surprising human tenderness.

Comedy, Drama
Janet Planet

‘Janet Planet’ is both poignant and perplexing—as frustrating as parenthood itself can be, but without its unbridled joy.

Comedy, Music, Romance
Find Me Falling

Netflix’s TV-14 romcom won’t be a good fit for every family. But it still offers some nice reflections about love, …

Action/Adventure, Comedy
My Spy: The Eternal City

My Spy: The Eternal City is an unfortunate step down from its predecessor in terms of content issues.

Crime, Drama
To Kill a Mockingbird

Mature themes make up much of the plot, but the messages remain poignant and true in this classic story’s film …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Close Encounters of the Third Kind

This early Steven Spielberg classic holds up well story-wise, but it might have more content than you remember.

Comedy
Space Cadet

Space Cadet has its merits. But even as some of its messages reach a comfortable orbit, its problems pull it …

Action/Adventure, Drama
Seven Samurai

This classic film from director Akira Kurosawa still shines in its own groundbreaking way. But there is some samurai scruffiness …

Animation, Drama, Sports
Blue Lock: Episode Nagi

Blue Lock: Episode Nagi shoots for a goal, but this Japanese sports/anime mash-up might just earn a yellow card instead.

Comedy, Romance
A Family Affair

A Family Affair has hints of compelling story buried beneath postmodern romance and content issues.

Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Watchers

It’s a horror movie, but The Watchers stays within its PG-13 confines. Too bad it wanders away from sensible storytelling.

Comedy
Summer Camp

Profane summer-camp hijinks and … old people: This ‘Summer Camp’ isn’t exactly the amusing vacation you may be looking for.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Although strong family ties play an important role in this sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire still warrants caution for most families.