Unexpected
Unexpected may not be the movie you’re, uh, expecting. But it has some uplifting things to say about adoption.
High Expectations
This Fathom Events release pairs some solid messages about family with some less-than-solid instances of profanity.
Dog Gone
Dog Gone has a couple things that might bite viewers, but the film mostly provides a lovely story of familial reconciliation.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Puss in Boots leaps into action in unexpected and dynamic ways. But parents of little ones should know that fairytales can be scary, too.
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva, an Indian action epic, feels a lot like a massive superhero movie … with a lot of Hindu spirituality.
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Disney celebrates the tale of Beauty and the Beast by combining its classic animated version with live-action song and dance.
5000 Blankets
5000 Blankets tells the story of one boy’s desire to provide warmth to the homeless in his city.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
It has a few wooden moments. But in Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro’s hands, Pinocchio, our puppet protagonist, dances.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)
Bathroom humor and bad behavior are the rule for Rodrick Rules. But it comes with some nice lessons as well.
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
It’s the Christmas classic, once again, animated and in musical form.