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Peter Rabbit
It is not funny and, even more than that, it makes Peter and Thomas seem like jerks, while Bea looks like an idiot for not realizing what is

Ben Pivoz
Feb 11, 2018


Mary and the Witch's Flower
The animation has a fairytale quality to it. It seems like there is something magical going on even in the most mundane of moments. It is ve

Ben Pivoz
Jan 21, 2018


Ferdinand
Ferdinand is a charming movie with a lovable lead character that gets its humor from its story and, mainly, the personalities of its charact

Ben Pivoz
Dec 17, 2017


Coco
Coco, like most Pixar films, is an absolute wonder to look at.

Ben Pivoz
Nov 22, 2017


The Lego Ninjago Movie
While the first two Lego movies were built on themes of friendship and teamwork, Ninjago sets up those ideas (as well as the importance of f

Ben Pivoz
Sep 24, 2017


Leap!
Leap! is not great animation or even a great family film. However, it is pleasant, easy to watch, and the plucky heroine is easy to root for

Ben Pivoz
Sep 2, 2017


The Emoji Movie
The animation is colorful but lifeless and the story is a lazy retread of various much better animated films.

Ben Pivoz
Jul 30, 2017


Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Captain Underpants is lively and enjoyable. The voice actors are well-cast and funny and the movie does not overstay its welcome.

Ben Pivoz
Jun 2, 2017
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