Author: Nicky VanValkenburgh

Movie Review: 'Doolittle'

Eccentric doctor who talks to animals travels to a faraway island in search of a mysterious plant-based cure for Queen Victoria in 19th-century England.

Movie Review: 'Cats'

Based on the popular Broadway musical, "Cats" is about people who are made to look like feline creatures.

Movie Review: 'Frozen 2'

'Frozen 2' brings back Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf the snowman and Sven the reindeer—from the snow-capped city of Arendelle in Norway

Movie Review: 'Lion King'

Simba the lion cub is destined to be a mighty king from the moment he’s born, but it isn't easy walking in his father's footsteps.

Movie Review: 'Toy Story 4'

Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Little Bo Peep and a new toy friend named Forky embark on a road trip adventure.

Movie Review: 'Aladdin'

It's a dream come true when Aladdin finds a magic lamp with a genie who grants him three wishes.

Movie Review: 'Dumbo'

A rundown circus attracts sell-out crowds with Dumbo the flying elephant. The plot is almost the same as the 1941 cartoon, but this mature and edgy film has no talking animals.

Movie Review: 'Wonderpark'

A spunky little girl uses love and light to save her beloved amusement park from being taken over by chimpanzombies.

Movie Review: 'Second Act'

J-Lo uses a fake resume to get a job at a prestigious cosmetics firm. There's some fun female camaraderie but you might be turned off by the movie's Hollywood values.

Movie Review: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'

Ralph and Vanellope go online in search of a replacement part for a videogame. She thinks the internet is the perfect cure for boredom but Ralph can't wait to go home.

Movie review: 'Smallfoot'

It's not everyday that a man befriends a Yeti in the Himalayan mountains. Communicating through hand signals, they form a bond and set out to prove that each other exists.

Movie Review: 'Christopher Robin'

As an adult, Christopher Robin reconnects with Winnie the Pooh and friends so that he can be a more balanced adult. He's become so absorbed in his work that he's forgotten how to have fun.

Movie Review: 'Dog Days'

A sweet movie about people, places and pooches, but this one doesn't grab the attention of young children.

Movie Review: `Mission Impossible: Fallout'

Secret government agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) finds himself in a race against time, hunted by assassins and former allies, as he tries to prevent the world from coming to an end

Movie Review: 'Skyscraper'

Nothing can stop Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson when the world’s tallest building goes up in flames, and his wife and children are trapped inside.

Movie Review: 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'

Ben and Hope transform into superheroes known as "Ant-Man and the Wasp" in order to rescue Hope's mom, who is trapped in the subatomic quantum realm.

Movie Review: 'Incredibles 2'

The Parr family is back, with Mom/Elastigirl battling the villainous Screen Slaver while her hubby Mr. Incredible becomes a stay-at-home dad.