Merv
‘Merv’ wants to be the rom-com version of a doggy treat. But, unfortunately, it comes off as a bit of a mutt.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
Disney+’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ has some issues, sure. But it earns merit badges for its messages.
Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas
‘Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas’ looks back at the reason Christmas exists in the first place—the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sarah’s Oil
‘Sarah’s Oil’ is a nice, very watchable movie with some lovely messages. But it comes with more impurities than you’d expect from a faith-friendly film.
Grow
When a little girl tries to grow the biggest pumpkin in a pumpkin-mad town, the result is a sweet little movie with some surprising content issues.
In Your Dreams
‘In Your Dreams’ features the Sandman, and though it offers nice messages, they’re dampened by its god-like depiction of the entity.
Soul on Fire
John O’Leary makes some poor choices in ‘Soul on Fire.’ But it reminds us that we can learn and grow from our own mistakes, too.
Light of the World
This creative, 2D animated take on the Gospel comes with a few theological quibbles. But ‘Light of the World’ is a strong movie with a strong message.
The Bride of Frankenstein
This monster sequel is known as one of the best of the Universal Horror Classics. But there still might be creepy bits for the younger monster fans in the crowd.
The Twits
‘The Twits’ is a mixed bag. You might want your kids to internalize the movie’s positive messages—but skip the exploding rear end.