Illumination

Despicable Me 4 review
DESPICABLE ME 4: Nothing New With The Gru Crew

I realized many years ago that Illumination’s animated films are all about gags over stories.…

MIGRATION: A Well-Done Duck Movie
MIGRATION: A Well-Done Duck Movie

“Migration” doesn’t soar to new animated heights, but it knows where to find the best spots worth visiting.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel
THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2: A Fluffy Filler Sequel

The Secret Life of Pets 2 is fine enough sequel, but never really explores all its potential. Debbie Lawrie reviews.

THE GRINCH: An Idea That’s More Wonderful Than Awful

Was The Grinch necessary? Absolutely not. Sure, there’s some filler. Sure, there’s some cringe. But the quantity of them was not enough to impinge.

2016's Family Films Phenomenon
2016’s Family Films Phenomenon

With 2016 ending in cinematic glory, we look back at the widespread success of family films and how they are vital to the cinematic landscape