Family Picks

This returning animated classic follows a grumpy but lovable ogre and a wisecracking donkey on a fairy tale rescue, mixing comedy, fantasy, and adventure. Rated PG, it works beautifully for kids while packing plenty of humor for adults, with voices from Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy. It earns 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.9 on IMDb.

Wile E. Coyote finally has enough of faulty Acme gadgets and hires a lawyer to take the company to court, in a live action comedy adventure that is pure PG fun. With Will Forte and John Cena leading the cast, it stays playful and easy for kids and adults alike. Screenings are on the limited side this week, so it is worth planning ahead to catch it. It scores an excellent 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.7 on IMDb.

The Minions bring their trademark slapstick to an animated adventure comedy packed with goofy monsters and big laughs, rated PG for easy family viewing. Voices include Allison Janney and Christoph Waltz, and the tone stays light and playful throughout. Screenings are quite limited this week, so a little planning helps if you want to see it. It holds 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.