Family Picks

This returning animated classic follows a likable ogre who teams up with a wisecracking donkey to rescue a princess from a fire-breathing dragon. With the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, it is a PG comedy that still delights kids and adults alike. It holds 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.9 on IMDb.

Wile E. Coyote hires a billboard lawyer to sue the Acme Corporation after its products fail him one too many times in his chase of the Roadrunner. This live-action family comedy adventure is rated PG and stars Will Forte and John Cena, making for a light, easygoing outing. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, though screenings are on the limited side this week, so plan ahead.

The Minions conquer Hollywood, become movie stars, and then band together to save the planet from the monster mayhem they unleashed in this animated comedy adventure. Rated PG, it is a fantasy-filled romp voiced by Christoph Waltz, Allison Janney, and Jeff Bridges that younger kids will enjoy. It carries 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. Do note that screenings are very limited this week, so catch it while you can.