Our parent movie reviews let you know which new releases to take your kids to and which ones you may want to hold off on.

 1) Family Review of Iron Man 3

Rating: PG-13

Iron Man 3′ kicks off this year’s superhero films with a good amount of excitement and character depth, solid pacing and an unexpected twist, a few different action scenes that really work and a worthwhile villain. And yet, something about this film feels underwhelming—like Marvel is just treading water until it’s time for ‘The Avengers 2.’... Read More

2) Family Review of Kon-Tiki

Rating: PG-13

The 1950 documentary by Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl on himself and the other men behind the 1947 Kon-Tiki raft adventure won an Academy Award decades ago; “Kon-Tiki,” a newly dramatized version, attempts to capture the energy, enthusiasm, and thrill of that journey. It is ultimately somewhat invigorating, but it’s also so idealized and sparsely characterized that it lacks a fair amount of punch....Read More