This delayed animated sequel evolves with excellent visuals, silly antics, and well-meaning characters. The first “Croods” movie from 2013 was made on a budget of $135 million, and it was a great-looking […]
The Croods: A New Age
Come Away
It’s easier to live in the fantasy world than it is in the real world. “Come Away” is the next artisan film this year to channel on the “Peter Pan” story after […]
Wolfwalkers
This Irish animated feature howls up the beauty and love of humans and animals. “Wolfwalkers” is the latest animated feature from Irish director Tomm Moore, who also made “The Secret of Kells” […]
Over the Moon
Glen Keane’s directorial debut levitates with colors and positive messages. I was expecting the new animated feature “Over the Moon” to be a kiddie feature, especially since its uses jokes about adult […]
The Witches (2020)
This is not bewitching for any age group. As a child, I’ve had my unsettling moments. There are certain scenes in children’s films I didn’t want to see. I was truly terrified […]
On the Rocks
Bill Murray and Rashida Jones both break the father-daughter tradition in Sofia Coppola’s latest entry. The New York Film Festival is doing drive-in and virtual screenings this year, given the COVID-19 circumstances, […]
The Empire Strikes Back
The “Star Wars” movie with the iconic “No, I Am Your Father” line turns 40. Movie theaters are slowly starting to reopen their doors to people, while upcoming blockbusters like “Black Widow” […]
Mulan (2020)
The latest Disney remake brings honor to the main heroine. The 1998 animated feature “Mulan” was an absolute delight, because it possessed a Chinese spirit by resurrecting its legend Hua Mulan, giving […]
Phineas & Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe
Fans of the hit series will get an interstellar kick out of it. I’ve only seen a few episodes of the hit Disney animated series “Phineas & Ferb,” but I have picked […]
The One and Only Ivan
This ape wins you over, and Sam Rockwell is winning in this voice role. This year, alone, I’ve received two crappy live-action family adventures with CGI animals. There was “Dolittle” with Robert […]
