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*)
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*)
An Overview of the 2022 Oscar nominees in the Family genre. I liked two of them, but thought the remaining five were disappointing.
(1.5*) Luca is fun for about twenty minutes and then descends into boredom!
(2.0 *) Raya and the Last Dragon is visually stunning, but is going to leave adults rather empty!
(0.5*) The Mitchells vs the Machines is quite possibly the worst movie I’ve ever seen and certainly the worst one this year.
Encanto (3.5*) Good family entertainment, but Disney and Miranda might be showing fatigue!
(3.5*) Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom is an honest, beautiful, and touching insight into a simple culture.
(1.5 Stars) Might work for families with small children.
(4.5 Stars) Beautiful animation, Celtic music, and an Irish folk story with modern day lessons.
(3 Stars) The film doesn’t hang together real well, but there are some great songs and terrific visuals.
(2.5 Stars) Family Entertainment and a refreshing unique style of animation.
(4.5 Stars) Interesting and Creative approach to some very abstract questions. Excellent film.
(2.5 Stars) A disappointing remake when it could and should have been much better.
An overview of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies in the Family genre.
(1.5 Stars) Some fun visual moments do not make up for a plodding story. Pfeiffer occasionally shines, but Jolie’s talent is wasted.
(2.5 Stars) As to be expected, terrific visuals. But the story is a little weak and the songs aren’t memorable.
(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.
(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!
(3.5 Stars) A delightful family story with a terrific combination of animation styles.
(2.5 Stars) Has some terrific stop-motion animation scenes with rich backgrounds. Story-line a little weak, but a good family movie.
(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.
(2 stars) 2019 Some delightful animation, but the movie is in search of an audience.
(4 Stars) Surprising animation with an imaginative visualization of the internet and a wonderful interlude with the Disney Princesses.
(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.
(2 Stars) An outdated sequel that tries too hard to be relevant. Might be good for families with young children.
(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.
(2 Stars) Might be good for families, but most adults are going to ask ‘Who asked her to return?’
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