Kids & Family

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1 Review – A Thrilling, Flawed Adventure

February 22 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

For a live-action remake that had a lot of work to do, a ginormous fanbase to please, and countless ways in which it could go...

The Tiger’s Apprentice Review – Forgettable yet inoffensive animated fantasy

February 3 2024, by Lori Meek

The 2020 pandemic caused plenty of delays in the entertainment business, and one of the films that experienced many setbacks before finally premiering to streaming...

Sonic Prime Season 3 Review – Should Netflix Do More Sonic Series?

January 11 2024, by Daniel Hart

Sonic Prime Season 3 concludes this saga of the famous Sonic the Hedgehog, and it goes without saying that this story will be sorely missed....

Pokemon Concierge Season 1 Review – An adorable reinvention of a franchise

December 27 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

Pokémon is probably the biggest IP in the world, all told, and for basically its entire existence it has revolved around more or less the...

Familia Review – A compelling and realistic slice-of-life drama

December 16 2023, by Lori Meek

While he’s known for his work on compelling dramas such as Four Good Days and Mother and Child, Rodrigo Garcia’s Familia marks the Colombian-Mexican director’s...

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Review – A witty and feathery take on Mission: Impossible

December 15 2023, by Kieran Burt

Back in 2000, Aardman Animations and Universal took the world by surprise with the stop-motion film Chicken Run, a chicken-filled take on The Great Escape,...

Candy Cane Lane Review – A fresh new concept with the classic holiday spirit

December 2 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

Since Dolemite Is My Name, Eddie Murphy has released new films almost every year. He is one of the funniest comedians and shines in family-friendly films. Everyone...

Family Switch Review – An ambitious and heartfelt Holiday body-switch!

November 30 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

Parents try their best to help the teens in their lives. What teens want more than anything is to be understood by their parents. The...

Good Burger 2 Review – An underdeveloped sequel that should have been released a decade ago

November 24 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

In the first Good Burger, a dim-witted teenager and his new coworker try to save the old burger joint they work for from failing after the opening...

Leo (2023) Review – A beautiful balance of humour and heartfelt moments

November 20 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

Films that tell a universal coming-of-age story will affect everyone differently. In Leo (2023) on Netflix, co-directors Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, and David Wachtenheim take their...

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Review – Easily the Best Netflix Anime Series in 2023

November 17 2023, by Daniel Hart

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is a pleasure to watch in so many ways that I had to question my unnecessary skepticism. When it was announced...

Spy Kids: Armageddon Review – A Less-Than-Brilliant Revival of a Tired Franchise

September 23 2023, by Lori Meek

In an era of the neverending list of cinematic universes and reboots, it’s no surprise Robert Rodriguez decided to revive his beloved kid-friendly franchise for...

Surviving Summer Season 2 Review – Even More Mediocre Teen Fare

September 16 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

Surviving Summer was Australia’s offering in the ever-burgeoning YA streaming market, and it was neither good nor bad enough to be especially memorable. The first...

The Monkey King (2023) Review – a lively and chaotic journey to find companionship

August 17 2023, by Kieran Burt

Here is our review of the 2023 Netflix movie The Monkey King, which does not contain significant spoilers. 2023 has seen some amazing animated films....

The Upshaws Season 4 Review – A brilliant blend of emotion and comedy

August 13 2023, by Romey Norton

This review of the Netflix series The Upshaws Season 4 does not contain spoilers. The Upshaws is a comedy series set in Indiana, about a...

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie Review – a perfectly fine animated movie

July 28 2023, by Lori Meek

Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie (also known as Ladybug & Cat Noir Awakening) is the first full feature to come out of the beloved French animated...

The Hardy Boys Season 3 Ending Explained – Who saves the world from the Sim?

July 26 2023, by Ricky Valero

With Frank and Joe trapped, will they be able to get out in time to stop Drew from letting the Sim turn everyone into reality?...

Zoey 102 Review – A funny, quirky, and weird rom-com

July 24 2023, by Marc Miller

This review of the new Paramount+ film Zoey 102 does not contain spoilers. Zoey 102 is a sequel to the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101. The...

The Hardy Boys Season 3 Review – An underwhelming end to the series

July 21 2023, by Ricky Valero

The Edward Stratemeyer book series The Hardy Boys has seen many TV shows, movies, and even video games created over the years. The latest iteration...

Sonic Prime Season 2 Episode 8 Recap and Ending Explained

July 13 2023, by Daniel Hart

We recap the Netflix animated series Sonic Prime Season 2 Episode 8 and explain the Ending. Warning, major spoilers ahead. The Eggforcers continue on their...