The movie is supposed to be about Earth, but it's clear that "America" is what's deemed "The Dark Planet." My main problem with "Escape" is how America is depicted in it. More >>
In 2012, there were a few movies that had such strong stories that they are sure to be remembered as classics suited for the whole family. Here is a list of the best to worst kids' movies of 2012. More >>
Most kids' movies these days seem more focused on visual gymnastics than smart, impactful story lines. The newly released "Life of Pi" proves to be just the opposite, and may be the best of movie of the year. More >>
The new DreamWorks holiday film 'Rise of the Guardians' opened this weekend. Unfortunately, as much as the film is imaginative, it also raises doubts for kids who still believe in figures like Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy... More >>
My sons enjoy playing "Mario Brothers" and "Madden Football" on the Wii every chance they get, as do most of their friends. So with a video game movie like "Wreck-It Ralph" out, I knew exactly which two people I'd take to see it. Unfortunately, it really wasn't for them... More >>
"Frankenweenie," a new Tim Burton film with lots of Halloween flair, recently hit theaters. Ninety-nine percent of it is a compilation of all the favorite scary movies, and like those classics, it's also dark and scary... More >>
'The Pirates! Band of Misfits' came out on DVD last week. It's filled with modern humor and music, and the stop-motion animation with clay characters is fun to see. The lifelike impressions the clay characters make are easily the best part of the film... More >>
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days' isn't Academy Award caliber, but the PG-rated film is recommended for any readers of the series and their younger siblings too... More >>
The movie is supposed to be about Earth, but it's clear that "America" is what's deemed "The Dark Planet." My main problem with "Escape" is how America is depicted in it. 
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