Tag Archive for: family movies

‘Falling for Christmas’: Easy Escapism and Optimism in Hard Times

By: Laura Bennett

In the lead up to Christmas there are two types of people: those eagerly awaiting the onslaught of holiday movies and Mariah Carey’s impending radio arrival, and those who flinch at the site of red and green and wish Will Ferrell never donned an elf suit. Read more

Gosling and Ferrell’s Fresh Take on an Old Tale in ‘Spirited’

By: Russ Matthews

In a year when there has been little to laugh about and even little to give us hope in cinemas, who would have thought it could be found in a film from Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. Read more

Black Adam – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

By: Reel Dialogue

The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) has some of the most iconic characters in the realm of superheroes. Read more

‘Lifemark’ Proves That Christian Cinema Can Deliver [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

Over the years, The Kendrick Brothers have established themselves as the benchmark for faith-based or Christian films. Read more

DC League of Super-Pets [Movie Review]

By: Reel Dialogue

Since the inception of the DCEU in 2013 with The Man of Steel, DC has struggled to figure out a way to differentiate itself from its more successful competitor, the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). Read more

The Sea Beast – Reel Dialogue Movie Review

By: Russ Matthews

Usually, during the school holiday season, there are loads of options for families, except this year, there are few family-friendly options. With so few options for parents to choose from, it is a wonder how The Sea Beast from Netflix arrived on the scene with such little fanfare. Read more

Minions: The Rise of Gru [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews at Reel Dialogue

We journey back in to the mid-1970’s in this latest Minion adventure. The 11¾-year-old Felonius Gru (Steve Carell) knows he wants to be a super-villain.. Read more

Lightyear: Pixar’s Back With its Toy Story Spinoff [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews at Reel Dialogue

Toy Story is where it all began for Pixar. Despite a range of short films, this was how we all were introduced to this animation powerhouse. Read more

Jurassic World: Dominion [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews at Reel Dialogue

When Michael Crichton’s science-fiction novel was initially made into a motion picture, the concept was the working of a brilliant imagination.  Read more