Minions: The Rise of Gru

Gru and his bumbling-yet-loyal Minions return for an origin story about a boy who wants to be bad but ends up being pretty good. Mostly.
The Sea Beast

Monsters are made to be hunted…at least, that’s what the books say.
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between

You might enjoy the goodbye more than the hello with this one, as everything in between is pretty much just ho-hum.
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness

This animated movie teaches us that our differences make us special.
Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era is actually milder that the show and film that preceded it, but the same concerns from the first two exist here.
Hollywood Stargirl

Powered by an innocent-but-grounded understanding of exactly what it is, Hollywood Stargirl is watchable and likable.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

It doesn’t necessarily grab the gold ring, but you won’t feel like an egghead for seeing Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Curiously clever and deceptively smart, Chip ‘n Dale’s newest film is a good nut. But it still has some problems that might be hard to crack.
A Perfect Pairing

We’d hate to burst your sheepskin flasks, but don’t confuse this wine-soaked romance with the similarly named Hallmark release.
Belle

It’s not a kids’ movie. But for teens and up this is an easily recommended visual treat.