
Family


The One and Only Ivan
(1.5 Stars) Might work for families with small children.


Wolfwalkers
(4.5 Stars) Beautiful animation, Celtic music, and an Irish folk story with modern day lessons.


Over the Moon
(3 Stars) The film doesn’t hang together real well, but there are some great songs and terrific visuals.

Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
(2.5 Stars) Family Entertainment and a refreshing unique style of animation.

Soul
(4.5 Stars) Interesting and Creative approach to some very abstract questions. Excellent film.

Mulan
(2.5 Stars) A disappointing remake when it could and should have been much better.

The 2020 Family Movies
An overview of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies in the Family genre.

Maleficent: Princess of Evil
(1.5 Stars) Some fun visual moments do not make up for a plodding story. Pfeiffer occasionally shines, but Jolie’s talent is wasted.

Frozen II
(2.5 Stars) As to be expected, terrific visuals. But the story is a little weak and the songs aren’t memorable.

Lion King
(2 Stars) A retelling of the original story with amazing computer-animation technology. Watch it if you, or your family, didn’t see the original.

Toy Story 4
(5 Stars) Visually stunning movie and a story for anyone who has ever been part of a family. One of this year’s Must-Sees!

Klaus
(3.5 Stars) A delightful family story with a terrific combination of animation styles.

Missing Link
(2.5 Stars) Has some terrific stop-motion animation scenes with rich backgrounds. Story-line a little weak, but a good family movie.

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
(2.5 Stars) A good family movie: Kids will be entertained by the humor and the dragons; Adults will be mesmerized by the beautiful imagery.

Mirai
(2 stars) 2019 Some delightful animation, but the movie is in search of an audience.

Ralph Breaks the Internet
(4 Stars) Surprising animation with an imaginative visualization of the internet and a wonderful interlude with the Disney Princesses.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
(3 Stars) A bit deep for those on the edge of the comic book world, but the different animation styles, all in one movie, are fascinating.

Incredibles 2
(2 Stars) An outdated sequel that tries too hard to be relevant. Might be good for families with young children.

Christopher Robin
(2.5 Stars) I’ve loved Eeyore all my life, but this movie doesn’t move me in any particular way. Might be appropriate for families with small children.

Mary Poppins Returns
(2 Stars) Might be good for families, but most adults are going to ask ‘Who asked her to return?’