Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
The grown-ups in Timmy’s life step up to the plate and strive to teach Timmy about valuing the thoughts and feelings of other people.
Stargirl
Based on the YA novel of the same name by Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl is Disney’s latest venture into a coming-of-age story.
I Am Patrick: The Patron Saint of Ireland
Patrick’s story is inherently interesting, and for a history/religion wonk like me, pretty engaging.
A Hidden Life
No act of faith is wasted in God’s creative calculus. And sometimes, even hidden lives, hidden sacrifices, are eventually revealed.
Spies in Disguise
The movie’s friendship and self-sacrifice-promoting decoder signals counterbalance its gratuitous guffaws.
Frozen II
Frozen II is not a slam-dunk, take-the-whole-fam movie for everyone.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Many a movie will make you laugh or cry or think. But very few make you want to be a better person.
First Lady
Minor issues don’t detract too much from this sweet story’s emphasis on the power of perseverance and hope.
Arctic Dogs
Despite its storytelling issues, as well as toilet humor and mild innuendo, Arctic Dogs delivers some solid messages for kids.
Togo
It is compelling, engaging and riveting from start to finish.