Christian, Comedy, Romance
Bad Counselors

‘Bad Counselors’ is a Christian summer camp comedy featuring two college men who soften their hearts while posing as camp …

Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Her Private Hell

‘Her Private Hell’ loves sex, violence and crude language. It’s also too artsy for its good, forsaking good storytelling for …

Comedy
72 Hours

Netflix’s foul comedy ’72 Hours’ fortunately runs for less than two hours. But even that time could be spent far …

Drama, Thriller
Motor City

‘Motor City’ motors through a revenge drama but replaces dialogue with a needle-drop sound design. It’s both creative and violently …

the dink
Comedy, Sports
The Dink

Apple TV’s ‘The Dink’ comes with some nice points about friendship and family. But it commits plenty of faults, too.

the odyssey
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
The Odyssey

Director Christopher Nolan’s take on ‘The Odyssey’ is undoubtedly epic. But much like Odysseus’ voyage, there are some dangers here …

Action/Adventure, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

There’s a strange message in ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.’ It’s not the main message, but it’s weird that it keeps being …

glory
Biography/History, Drama, War
Glory

1989’s ‘Glory’ is a top war film for a reason. But families should be advised of bloody battles and foul …

apollo 13
Biography/History, Drama
Apollo 13

Director Ron Howard balances meticulous detail and gripping drama to make ‘Apollo 13’ an appealing slice of historical heroism.

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Moana (2026)

Disney’s live-action remake of 2016’s ‘Moana’ is practically a shot-for-shot adaptation filled with Polynesian-inspired spirituality, thumping danger and silly gags.

Horror
Evil Dead Burn

When it comes to ‘Evil Dead Burn,’ don’t. Just … don’t.

the invite
Comedy, Drama
The Invite

Monogamous marriage is scorned while polyamory is praised in the lecherous, vulgar and disquieting ‘The Invite.’

Comedy
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ is a long cinematic string of coarse, foul and raunchy jokes. Should comedy …

the breadwinner
Comedy
The Breadwinner

While it may not be a newfound comedy classic, families will find a lot to like in Nate Bargatze’s ‘The …

the devil wears prada 2
Comedy, Drama
The Devil Wears Prada 2

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ isn’t as clever or biting as the original, and there’s some harsh language. But for …