Pete’s Dragon (2016)
“You’re very brave.” Here is one of 2016’s most beautifully captured films, itself an ode to the joys of fever pitch childhood summers and a testament to the power of […]
Tag Archives: Family
The BFG (2016)
“It’s all just rather hard to believe.” You can’t survive without dreams. They’re important, and so is The BFG, one of the most masterfully made family films I have seen in years. […]
The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
“I’ve got a bad situation.” When it comes to animated movies, or even just family friendly flicks appealing mostly to children, I find myself saying the same thing over and […]
Little Men (2016)
“If you move in, I can show you around.” When you read that quote and watch Ira Sachs’ latest ode to New York – his third straight in four years […]
The Jungle Book (2016)
“If it’s meant to be, it will be.” Arguably the most relatable aspect of family films – since their primordial beginning – is the exploration into the importance of community […]
Zootopia (2016)
“Anyone can be anything.” Not enough movies try to be socially relevant. Even less do it in a way that doesn’t come across as grating or forceful. Surprisingly though, Zootopia feels purposefully […]
Pan (2015)
“You are not special, Peter.” I’m starting to think, and maybe even contend, that the tale of Peter Pan is one not meant for the screen. J.M. Barrie’s stage play […]
Minions (2015)
“Doesn’t it feel so good to be bad?” Did we need a Minions movie? Absolutely not. If the current Hollywood model was around years ago, creating full length films based on memorable […]
Cinderella (2015)
“I am no princess.” Originally published in 1634 by Giambattista Basile and revisited by The Brothers Grimm in 1812, the tale of Cinderella is one not as old as time, […]
Paddington (2015)
“You’ve literally just brought home a random bear.” I remember seeing the first official teaser trailer for Paddington and laughing out loud. Colin Firth, set to play the lead character, dropped out […]
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