‘The Empire Strikes Back’ deserves its stellar reputation, but it’s a darker film than its predecessor—and it comes with a …
‘Return of the Jedi’ wraps up the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy with lots of flashy, lightsaber-swinging, blaster-firing, Sith-lightning fare.
‘Swapped’ has a surprisingly sweet story that’ll teach kids about compassion and selflessness—though it is spurred on by a magical …
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little …
Witchcraft, foul language, suicide, murder, sex and nudity all besmirch this film about women seeking female friendships.
The gore of ‘They Will Kill You’ is supposed to be so excessive that you’ll chuckle. But it’s a bloody, …
This animated biopic about French auteur Marcel Pagnol tells a visually lush story, but there are some content smudges on …
‘Apex’ falls short of its lofty title. Despite its strong performances, the film loses its grip and slips into the …
‘He Calls Me Daughter’ comforts girls and women hurt by their earthly dads, helping them to overcome their “father wound” …
Nature can be brutal—but it can be beautiful and funny, too. ‘Orangutan,’ playing on Disney+, serves as a nice reminder …
‘K-Pops!’ plays some sweet melodies before the film ends, but it also hits sour notes that distract from its familial …
‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ encourages us to help others no matter what the cost—and to always look for the good in …
While ‘Tow’ offers an inspiring message and an effort audiences can root for, it comes with some big content concerns, …
‘Protector’ uses the horrors of human trafficking as a springboard for a voyeuristic killing spree—with lots of blood and language.
This Hollywood satire has some timely messages, but they’re lost in a wash of vulgar, sexual dialogue and harsh profanity.