“Coco” is directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina and stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, and Alanna Ubach. This Pixar animated film is about a young boy named Miguel whose true love of music is banned by his family, and as he tries to disobey the family, he is sent into the … More “Coco” is a Gorgeously Animated Adventure
“The LEGO Ninjago Movie” is directed by Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, and Bob Logan and stars Dave Franco, Jackie Chan, Justin Theroux, and Kumail Nanjiani. The film is about a teen named Lloyd and his group of friends led by Master Wu who must defeat the evil villain of Garmadon, who just happens to be … More “The LEGO Ninjago Movie” is Beautifully Animated and Badly Written
“Cars 3” is directed by Brian Fee and stars Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Nathan Fillion, Larry the Cable Guy, and Armie Hammer. The film is about Lightning McQueen attempting to compete with the new string of rookie racers who are built to be much quicker and smarter than him, as McQueen must face thoughts of … More “Cars 3”: Improved, but Still Lacking
“The Boss Baby” is directed by Tom McGrath and stars Alec Baldwin, Miles Cristopher Bakshi, Steve Buscemi, and Jimmy Kimmel. The movie is about a boy named Tim who must deal with a new baby brother, only this baby has a suit and acts very differently than normal, and it turns out his baby brother … More “The Boss Baby”: A Uniquely Unfunny Experience
“Beauty and the Beast” is directed by Bill Condon and stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Ian McKellen. The film is an adaptation of the 1991 animated film of the same name and is about a woman named Belle who finds her father trapped in a castle, and from … More “Beauty and the Beast”: A Remake Lacking Purpose
“Sing” is directed by Christophe Lourdelet and Garth Jennings and stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, and Taron Egerton. The film is about a singing competition that is put together by a theater trying to avoid bankruptcy, and it brings together a group of various animals trying to live out their dreams. … More “Sing”: A Fun, Flawed Film
“Moana” is directed by Ron Clements, Don Hall, John Musker, and Chris Williams, and stars Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Rachel House. The movie is about the young girl of Moana who must search for the demigod Maui in order to save her island from a curse that threatens to take over. Disney Animation Studios … More “Moana”: A Visual and Emotional Delight
“Queen of Katwe” is directed by Mira Nair and stars Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, and Lupita Nyong’o. The film is based on the true story of a girl from Uganda named Phiona Mutesi who is introduced to the game of chess, and from there her world is changed forever. This is a Disney movie with … More “Queen of Katwe”: An Emotional Journey
Kubo and the Two Strings is directed by Travis Knight and stars Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, and Matthew McConaughey. The film is about a young boy named Kubo who must go on a journey to find three magical pieces of armor to defeat an evil spirit attempting to take his eyes.
Pete’s Dragon is written and directed by David Lowery and stars Oakes Fegley, Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, and Karl Urban. The film is a live-action remake of the 1977 original by the same name and is about a boy who befriends a dragon after being left stranded in the woods.
