Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Aquaman

Parents should press pause and thoughtfully consider this film’s negatives before packing up the kids to see this flick.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Bumblebee

Could Bumblebee actually be … more than meets the eye?

Welcome to Marwen

If it wasn’t for all the Nazis, Marwen would be a pretty great place. It has everything a knee-high, World …

Action/Adventure, Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins Returns reminds us that though circumstances may bring us down, together “there is nowhere to go but up.”

Drama
The Mule

This film’s troubling elements don’t negate its virtues, but they certainly make it a more difficult date-night companion.

Drama, Romance
If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk is a movie that many might talk about, but it’s a love story that’s also …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mortal Engines

This dystopian tale could’ve been a little more whimsical and a little less grim—more Wizard of Oz and less Mad …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse packs in messages of family love and sacrificial heroism that are both moving and inspiring.

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Bird Box

Bird Box won’t be up for any awards, most likely, and it’s R all the way. It didn’t need to …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Once Upon a Deadpool

While Once Upon a Deadpool may have snagged a family-friendlier rating, it squeaked through on technicalities.

Documentary
Social Animals

For those who want a raw look at Instagram and how it’s impacting teens, Social Animals is as relevant, and …

Action/Adventure, Drama
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

This darker, bloodier take on Mowgli’s story won’t be for everyone.

Drama
Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots may be well acted. But it’s still a wincingly difficult R-rated film to watch.

Drama
Ben Is Back

Ben Is Back clearly exclaims that addiction singes everything and everyone in an addict’s orbit.

Drama, Romance
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

At its heart, this innocent, romantic tale encourages viewers to speak up when injustice threatens to prevail.