Strong technical talents anchor a strong adapted story (sans some musical numbers) and a well cast voice cast where the realistic talking animals take center stage among exotic settings.
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Blu-ray/DVD review: ‘The Secret Lives of Pets’
Audiences get something they really love. Pets and lots of them.
Read More »Blu-ray 3D Review: Illumination’s ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Is Larger Than Life In the 3rd Dimension
The summer's favorite 'Pets' arrive in a stellar 3D release just in time for the holidays!
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CONjuration 2016, a convention for Harry Potter and magical fantasy, was pure magic itself.
Read More »IFFF Movie Review: Dark, Hopeful Short Films
This collection of short films shown at the International Family Film Festival was on the dark side, but each shed light on why filmmakers create shorts.
Read More »IFFF Movie Review: Not Just ‘Another Day in Paradise’ for Jeffery Patterson and Frankie Muniz
'Another Day in Paradise' takes us into the world of a recent widower who is trying to reinvent his life.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Hillsong: Let Hope Rise,’ Documentary Feature About Hillsong United
Since when do rock stars not want to be rock stars? Since Hillsong United came into being.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Nine Lives’ – Not the Cat’s Meow
I recommend that you avoid this one completely, but if your kids do drag you to it, take some Sominex and wear a pair of dark sunglasses – at least you’ll get a nice 87 minute nap.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Soars to Great Heights
A film that celebrates families, promotes appreciation of nature’s beauty, and reminds us that all creatures – even enormous green dragons – are deserving of respect and dignity.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Finding Dory’ – Search For Love and Self
Like its predecessor, 'Finding Dory' is not only a delight but an instant classic!
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