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Parents should know that this movie is a little bit darker than your typical Marvel superhero movie. You should also know that this can be a stand alone movie. So if you're not quite caught up on the ever expanding Marvel multi-verse, you can still see and enjoy this movie! We've got a full parent review up on our blog now with discussion questions. The movie is really engaging and action packed. A great watch and a fun addition to the current Marvel-verse.

Based off of a children's book and a growing trend, Netflix's Yes Day is a fun family comedy starring Jennifer Garner as a mom who is struggling to both relate to and parent her kids. The movie isn't for everyone, if you are not a fan of cheesy family comedies, avoid this one. But it's also not just for parents or kids. If you enjoy comedies, have ever felt frustrated by the mundane tasks of being a kid or adult, and want a good laugh- this is a great watch! The premise is that the kids are in charge and that the parents have to say yes to everything they want to do- with some solid boundaries. A break for both the parents who have to say no 'a million times an hour' and the kids who feel like they are never in control. The main goal- a fun family day of connecting and hilarity. Will it go according to plan?? Looking for guidelines for your own yes day or a fuller parent review? Check out our full post on it at Down The Hobbit Hole Blog Yes Day. Netflix is doing a great job with the family movies. I think this will be one of our favorites, along with Animal Crackers. If you like the Pacifier or My Spy- you'll enjoy this one!

Fairy dust enchants us so much that sometimes we forget that fairy tales aren’t entirely sparkly dreams, but daring and brave adventures. In this reimagining of Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pans origin stories, Alice and Peter are siblings navigating a terrible loss. It’s a beautifully told story with unique twists but great nods back to the original texts. We've got a full parent review with discussion questions at down the hobbit hole blog. It’s an incredibly sad and moving story but there are handfuls of hopeful fairy dust sprinkled throughout the film and the ending. If you’ve enjoyed remakes, like the newer Alice in Wonderlands and Finding Neverland- this is one you will not want to miss! It's a really creative drama with a lot of heart!

Quick Summary: What's the square root of impossible?! A grandmother tells a Christmas story of magic, imagination and determination to her grandkids. In this story there's a little girl, Journey, that goes on a musical adventure trying to find her place in the world. And in the process tries to reconcile her family and become an inventor. And this little actress is a POWERHOUSE! Parents should know: It's a magical new Christmas musical that's safe for pretty much every age! There are a couple of warnings I would give. The movie involves magic, and even though it's more a science skill than supernatural power- if that bugs you, you won't like the movie. There is also a fair amount of fire. And a parental death (not a spoiler- it's in the description). Check out our full parent review with discussion questions at down the hobbit hole blog. I think this one will become an annual watch for us! Such a fun and inspiring holiday movie.

It’s a new kind of Parent Trap! Candice does not fit in with the other kids, she’s very literal and loves school. People call her odd. Douglas is also odd. Meeting him inspires her to try something miraculous- to reunite her grieving family and get her parents back together. A huge adventure that starts with meeting the new kid and getting a new homework assignment! This is a cute family comedy! Parents should know that there is a family death that's central to the storyline as well as a lot of bullying around special needs. For more parent info, check out our full review on down the hobbit hole blog dot com. Based on the popular Australian YA Book- My Life as an Alphabet (released in the US as The Categorical Universe of Candice Phee). It’s a great movie/book combo for 10+! A dramedy with a lot of heart!

Every family must send someone to fight for the Emperor, but Mulan can't bear to see her injured and aging father go off to war. Risking her life and defying her families wishes, she sneaks off to the army to fight in his place- as a boy. Can she succeed? Will she be found out? Find our full parent review with discussion questions on Down The Hobbit Hole Blog dot com. The newest Disney live action remake is action and drama oriented, but I missed the heart and character connection that came with the comedy. While it's not my favorite of the Disney remakes, it's a good action movie and one that has a lot of great lessons in it! Parents should know that the battle scenes are more violent and that there's a lot of focus on magic.