Popcorn Parent Movie Reviews
Family Movie Review: Spelling the Dream (TV-G)
‘Spelling the Dream’ is an inspirational but thin look at Indian-American Scripps spelling bee competitors. Kernel Rating: 3 out of 5...
Family Movie Review: The Vast of Night (PG-13)
The vintage-styled ‘The Vast of Night’ will delight sci-fi fans with its ‘Twilight Zone’ homage. Kernel Rating: 3.5 out of 5...
Family Movie Review: Scoob! (PG)
‘Scoob!’ gives a backstory for the mystery-solving friends, but the update doesn’t quite match the original’s zaniness. Kernel Rating: 2 out of 5 MPAA Rating:...
Family Movie Review: The Half of It (PG-13)
‘The Half of It’ is a teen rom-com that charms despite its familiar love-triangle premise. Kernel Rating: 4 out of...
Family Movie Review: The Willoughbys (PG)
‘The Willoughbys’ is inconsistent tonally and garishly animated, but its message about family is comforting. Kernel Rating: 3 out of...
Family Movie Review: The Main Event (TV-G)
‘The Main Event’ is a film for young WWE fans only; there is little broad appeal to this fantasy. Kernel Rating:...
Family Movie Review: Trolls World Tour (PG)
‘Trolls World Tour’ takes a very sparse narrative and surrounds it with an endless singalong. Kernel Rating: 3 out of...
Family Movie Review: Never Rarely Sometimes Always (PG-13)
Drama ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ is a difficult but insightful watch about teen pregnancy. Kernel Rating: 4 out of 5...
Family Movie Review: Little Women (PG)
The March sisters of the classic ‘Little Women’ come alive in a passionate, insightful remake. Kernel Rating: 4 out of 5...
Family Movie Review: Emma. (PG)
‘Emma.’ is a cleverly conceived adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel with a fantastic cast. Kernel Rating: 4 out of 5 MPAA...
Family Movie Review: Onward (PG)
‘Onward’ feels slighter than other Pixar offerings, but the fantasy has a lot of heart. Kernel Rating: 3 out of 5...
Family Movie Review: The Call of the Wild (PG)
'The Call of the Wild' gets a family-friendly update, but the omnipresent CGI makes emotional connection difficult. Kernel Rating: 2.5 out...
Family Movie Review: Sonic the Hedgehog (PG)
The singlemindedness of 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' and the physical comedy of Jim Carrey, work in its favor. Kernel Rating: 3 out...
Family Movie Review: The Turning (PG-13)
Horror adaptation ‘The Turning’ is neither particularly scary nor memorable. Kernel Rating: 1.5 out of 5 MPAA Rating: PG-13 ...
Family Movie Review: Troop Zero (PG)
'Troop Zero' has moments of whimsy, but its characters are too sparse to be wholly inspirational. Kernel Rating: 2.5 out of...
Family Movie Review: Dolittle (PG)
'Dolittle' is firmly unfunny, a movie whose comedic style is built on copying other films. Kernel Rating: 2 out of 5...
Family Movie Review: Spies in Disguise (PG)
Will Smith's great voice work elevates the surprisingly amusing ‘Spies in Disguise.' Kernel Rating: 3.5 out of 5 MPAA Rating: PG ...
Family Movie Review: Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (PG-13)
‘Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker’ wraps up the latest trilogy in a mostly anticlimactic way. Kernel Rating: 2.5...
Family Movie Review: Jumanji: The Next Level (PG-13)
With a slower pace and more laughs, ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ is an improvement. Kernel Rating: 3.5 out of 5 MPAA...
Family Movie Review: Playmobil: The Movie (PG)
‘Playmobil the Movie’ is charming, but primarily for very young viewers seeking adventure. Kernel Rating: 3 out of 5 MPAA...
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