
Fantasy


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


The Midnight Sky
(4 Stars) Much better than the critics say. Beautiful imagery and sounds and a story with a twist.


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 Fantasy Movies
An Overview of this year’s Oscar nominated movies in the Fantasy 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.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
(3.5 Stars) I suppose if you are a Star Wars buff, you will be disappointed. But for the rest of us, it is just plain fun.

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

The Lighthouse
(4.5 Stars) A strange film with terrific moments about aging masculinity.

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!

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.

I Lost My Body
(4 Stars) A surprising mental challenge exploring destiny and free will, but definitely not a 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.

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.

Border
(4 Stars) Perhaps the strangest film on this year’s list, it certainly keeps your attention.

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

Isle of Dogs
(3.5 Stars) With all the trademarks of Wes Anderson, this movie is fun to watch while it puzzles the mind.