Family Picks

This animated comedy adventure follows the Minions as they conquer Hollywood and then band together to clean up the monsters they unleash, with a voice cast including Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz and Jeff Bridges. Rated PG, it leans on bright, slapstick fun that younger kids and parents can share. A lively, easygoing pick for a relaxed trip to the movies.

Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas for the World Grand Prix in this animated adventure, with Owen Wilson and Michael Caine among the voices. It carries a G rating, the most family-friendly of all, so even the youngest viewers are in safe hands. Fast, colorful, and easy to follow from start to finish.

A returning classic from 2006, this animated adventure directed by John Lasseter follows hotshot rookie Lightning McQueen as he learns that life is about the journey in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs, voiced by Owen Wilson and Paul Newman. Rated G and sitting at 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.3 on IMDb, it is a heartwarming pick for all ages. Do note that only a couple of screenings are on this week, so plan ahead if you want to catch it.