The loveable ginger cat Garfield makes his third appearance in a theatrical film. This reboot sees Garfield move back into the field of animation and sees an all-star voice cast in a heist adventure. As a kitten Garfield (Chris Pratt) was abandoned by his father, Vic (Samuel L. Jackson). Luckily he adopted Jon Arbuckle (Nicholas […]
Tag: family film
IF Review
IF is a family film that shows a young girl navigating the hidden world of Imaginary Friends in New York City. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a 12-year-old girl who moves into her grandmother’s (Fiona Shaw) apartment as her father (John Krasinski) is taken into hospital. Whilst living at her grandmother’s, Bea comes across some strange creatures […]
Kung Fu Panda 4 Review
Kung Fu Panda is one of Dreamworks’ most successful franchises, spanning a trilogy of films, three TV series, four short films, and a Christmas special. The loveable panda and martial artist returns for a fourth film. Po (Jack Black) is the Dragon Warrior and the popular protector of the Valley of Peace. Despite Po’s happiness with […]
Migration Review
Illumination enters into the world of wildlife with its duck-centric film Migration. The Mallards are a family of ducks who live on a pond in the forest. Mack (Kumail Nanjiani), the family patriarch is overly protective and tells his family that can never leave the pond, even though his wife, Pam (Elizabeth Banks), and son […]
Journey to Bethlehem Review
The Nativity Story is one of the most famous ever told and the bedrock for Christmas. It gets a musical retelling with Journey to Bethlehem. Mary (Fiona Palomo) is a teenage girl who is betrothed to Joseph (Milo Manheim), a man she has never met. She had even more pressure thrust upon her when the archangel […]
Wonka Review
Willy Wonka is probably Roald Dahl’s most recognisable character, appearing in two novels, two adaptations of Charlie of the Chocolate Factory, and the Gene Wilder version being lovingly parodied in numerous American shows. The team behind the Paddington Movies aims to make a prequel about Willy Wonka and how he became the famous chocolatier. Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) arrives in […]
Trolls Band Together Review
Dreamworks is the home of many franchises like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda. Trolls is another franchise for the studio and the Musical Creatures have a third film with Trolls Band Together. When Branch (Justin Timberlake) was young he was in a boyband with his brothers, but they broke up when […]
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie Review
PAW Patrol is one of the biggest franchises currently for younger children. The heroic pups have earned a second feature film and this time they gain superpowers. The citizens of Adventure City are excited to see a meteor shower, but the PAW Patrol is called into action when a meteor heads toward the city. Within the […]
Puffin Rock and The New Friends Review
Puffin Rock and The New Friends is a film continuation of the children’s show Puffin Rock. Puffin Rock sees several new arrivals. Included in this influx is a young puffin called Isabelle (Eva Whittaker) and her family. Isabelle struggles to adapt, despite Oona (Beth McCafferty) and friends trying to make her feel welcome. Through a series of […]
Haunted Mansion Review
The 2023 version of Haunted Mansion marks the second time Disney has attempted to turn their theme park attraction into a film. Ben Matthias (LaKeith Stanfield) is an astrophysicist turned paranormal tour guide in New Orleans. He has become a jaded and bitter man after his reputation is ruined when he designs a spectral camera. Ben gets an […]