Family Movies of 2023
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio – Master Animation, Odd Story (2.5*)
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio is a superb example of stop-motion animation, but it falls short as a musical and doesn’t tell a story most audiences will enjoy. (2.5*)
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On – Extra Bold and Odd (4*)
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Will hold your interest with an unusual combination of live-action and stop-motion animation, an intriguing main character, and unique perspectives on life, nature, and relationships. (4*)
Puss in Boots The Last Wish – Bright, Easy, and Frisky (4*)
Puss in Boots The Last Wish Is a terrific animated feature that will be enjoyed by children of all ages and their elders! It is the story of a legendary cat who faces his ninth life and discovers what is really important. (4*)
The Sea Beast – An Epic Moby Dick and Master Political Metaphor (3.5*)
The Sea Beast has terrific computer animation, a Moby Dick story, a young girl as the leading character, and multiple political and social threads for adults. (3.5*)
Turning Red – Spunky but Lost (2.0*)
Turning Red is about a 13-year old’s experience with adolescence and her family’s reaction. Though with spectacular animation and colors, who is this story really for? (2.5*)