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 …

mutiny
Drama
Mutiny

Jason Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ features violence, violence and, hey, a little more violence. Also, there’s a plot.

spa weekend
Comedy
Spa Weekend

‘Spa Weekend’ is less like a mud bath at a luxury spa and more like a messy wallow in a …

insidious: out of the further
Horror
Insidious: Out of the Further

The ‘Insidious’ franchise marches on with more dark, intensely creepy moments to share. Which proves that ‘sharing’ isn’t always a …

Action/Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ has cute pups and friendly dinosaurs. Children and parents rejoice.

Rivals of Amziah King picture
Drama, Musical
The Rivals of Amziah King

‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ has some bluegrass-fueled, honey-sweet moments, but it comes with sharp-edged stings, too.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The End of Oak Street

‘The End of Oak Street’ is a strange, silly and entertaining romp that suffers from the piles of problems it …

Biography/History, War
The Brink of War

While language and tense themes may place ‘The Brink of War’ out of reach for children, history buffs may find …

elijah peel
Christian, Drama, Music
Elijah Peel

‘Elijah Peel’ tells a redemptive tale with a Gospel-centered message despite a few discordant notes in the content department.

Comedy
Super Troopers 3

The Broken Lizard comedy troupe are back with ‘Super Troopers 3.’ A rather nasty Vermont cheese basket.

one night only
Comedy, Drama, Romance
One Night Only

‘One Night Only’ is a sex-obsessed romcom with some seriously mixed messages—and a rash of sexual situations and vulgar dialogue.

Biography/History, Drama
Tony

‘Tony’ shows how chef Anthony Bourdain got his start in the culinary world, but the film leaves a sour taste …

Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Ice Cream Man

‘Ice Cream Man’ is all blood and no heart. And that makes for a bad movie indeed.

Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Spider-Man: Brand New Day

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has a lot wriggling about in its cinematic web. But is there more than you need?

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 …