‘Journey to Bethlehem’: Despite Moments of Light, Nativity Musical Is Rough Ride
New film takes many detours from the real route, dropping this and adding that, for dramatic and comic effect.
Results from Tag: 'family films'
SDG Reviews ‘The Lego Batman Movie’
As frenetic as The Lego Movie but without its subversive wit, this superhero spinoff offers plenty of jokes but less self-awareness than one might hope.
SDG Reviews ‘Moana’
Exuberant songs and spectacular animation are highlights in Disney’s Polynesian princess tale, but there are drawbacks.
SDG Reviews ‘Queen of Katwe’
David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong’o star in an inspiring fact-based, faith-infused family film about a girl from a slum in Uganda who becomes a chess champion.
SDG Reviews ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’
Beauty and wonder suffuse the latest stop-motion extravaganza from the makers of Coraline and The Boxtrolls, but one key misstep threatens to derail the film.
SDG Reviews ‘Pete’s Dragon’
Another winning Disney remake improves on the original, with a soulful story that focuses on emotions and wonder and gives its characters time to breathe.
SDG Reviews ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
The makers of Minions are back with another shaggy tale with a few laughs, too many characters and redemption without rigor.
SDG Reviews ‘Finding Dory’
Pleasant, amusing and of course visually stunning, Pixar’s latest sequel earns laughs and even a few tears, but never approaches the emotional or creative heights of its classic original.
