Film Reviews

Babble Summer Film Guide 2008

by Gwynne Watkins

A busy parent's guide to what's worth seeing.
Film Review: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything

by Cary Fagan

The VeggieTales ditch Bible stories & take up piracy.
The Water Horse, Legend of the Deep

by Gwynne Watkins

Like ET, but wetter.
The Golden Compass

by Gwynne Watkins

Look out, Hermione — there's a new magical heroine in town.
Enchanted and August Rush

by April Peveteaux

Enchanted is a Disney cartoon by way of Hair.
Fred Claus

by Ayun Halliday

Paul Giamatti and Vince Vaughn save Christmas. Can they save this movie?
My Kid Could Paint That

by Gwynne Watkins

What if your child's art was worth millions?
Arctic Tale

by Jessica Haralson

Its lack of sugar-coating may not be palatable to some small-fry.
Stardust

by John Constantine

A quiet little fairytale — in Surround Sound.
Happy Feet

by Mike D'Angelo

Lacking in originality, despite the "be yourself" message.
Flicka

by Rachel Shukert

A must-see for the budding equestrienne set.
Open Season

by Rachel Shukert

Ethnically stereotyped animals, check!
Charlotte's Web

by Cord Jefferson

Like the original, its strength lies in E.B. White's writing.
Eragon

by Ayun Halliday

Those seeking to traumatize young children need look no further.
Night at the Museum

by Ayun Halliday

It could have been an Animal House for the elementary school set.

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