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Movies4Kids is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Jo Berry.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
4/5
Casper (1995) Jo Berry Based on the old American cartoon and comic book Casper the Friendly Ghost, the movie is a terrific mix of live action and the superb wizardry of Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and George Lucas’s Industrial Light & Magic.
Posted Oct 03, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Jo Berry It’s all completely bonkers in a way that kids will love, and a lot of the enjoyment depends on whether you love the man-child that is Pee-wee or find him squeakily irritating. Watch and decide for yourself…
Posted Jul 28, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
DuckTales, the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990) Jo Berry Unlike many movies based on twenty-minute TV shows, this actually has a well-developed plot that speeds by.
Posted Jul 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Explorers (1985) Jo Berry Directed by B-movie fan Joe Dante, this was a flop at the box office, perhaps because it was quite quirky and never lives up to the fun of the first hour.
Posted Jul 08, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) Jo Berry A fun film adaptation of the stage musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie captures the positivity, humour and sparkle that made the theatre show such a likable hit.
Posted Jun 28, 2022  Edit critic review
3/5
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Jo Berry While In The Multiverse of Madness isn’t quite a horror movie, it certainly has horror elements that may come as something of a shock to younger viewers (and their parents).
Posted May 05, 2022  Edit critic review
2/5
Morbius (2022) Jo Berry The action sequences are forgettable, a blur of CGI punches and jumping sequences in which Morbius leaves a trail of streamy ribbons in his wake that are supposed to show his flight but instead look like the remnants of a retired cheerleaders pom-pom.
Posted Apr 01, 2022  Edit critic review
4/5
Encanto (2021) Jo Berry Feisty, funny, vulnerable and brave, Mirabel is a terrific Disney heroine, and her adventures will remind animation fans of Moana and Braves Merida, and she is just as likeable and enjoyable to watch as they both are.
Posted Feb 11, 2022  Edit critic review
4/5
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) Jo Berry Tom Hollands third outing in the Spider-Man costume is the one weve all been waiting for an action-packed, well-thought out adventure that is what every comic book movie should be: fun.
Posted Feb 11, 2022  Edit critic review
3/5
Sing 2 (2021) Jo Berry Sing 2 is not desperately original or exciting and with a running time of nearly two hours its quite long for an animated family film but kids who liked the first movie should find enough to enjoy in this follow-up...
Posted Feb 11, 2022  Edit critic review
3/5
Uncharted (2022) Jo Berry Uncharted is a diet version of Indiana Jones that coasts by on the charisma of its star, Spider-Mans Tom Holland
Posted Feb 11, 2022  Edit critic review
4/5
Ron's Gone Wrong (2021) Jo Berry This has familiar themes - fans of The Iron Giant, Big Hero 6 etc will notice similarities here - but it's delivered in a fresh, bright and heartfelt way that is just lovely
Posted Oct 12, 2021  Edit critic review
2/5
Voyagers (2021) Jo Berry Colin Farrell brings some weight to the proceedings but even he can't distract from the predictable teens-gone-wild-in-space plot.
Posted Oct 12, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
The Addams Family 2 (2021) Jo Berry With Wednesday - the Addams Family's most interesting character - getting centre stage, this is a fun improvement on the 2019 movie.
Posted Oct 12, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Jo Berry A movie that works both as a stand-alone action adventure and a fresh, fast-paced addition to the comic book Marvel universe
Posted Sep 02, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Free Guy (2021) Jo Berry Free Guy, with its mix of action, humour, heart and slick graphics, may possibly be the best video game movie of all.
Posted Aug 22, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Extinct (2021) Jo Berry ...a derivative but infectiously cute animated tale.
Posted Aug 22, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Vivo (2021) Jo Berry Soft-hearted viewers (of all ages) should note that the loss of Andrés and a flashback to him and Vivo first meeting is almost as heartbreaking as the opening montage of Up.
Posted Jul 30, 2021  Edit critic review
2/5
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) Jo Berry What little kids will think of crowd members Pennywise, the droogs from A Clockwork Orange (with padded codpieces) or the nuns from Ken Russell's The Devils is anyone's guess.
Posted Jul 15, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Luca (2021) Jo Berry It may not have the belly laughs or excitement of a Finding Nemo or Toy Story... but it is nonetheless a delightful and likeable film.
Posted Jun 17, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Cruella (2021) Jo Berry ...this twist on the Dodie Smith novel is punk rock meets The Devil Wears Prada, as if it was imagined by Batman's Tim Burton.
Posted May 27, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) Jo Berry The story is fast paced with lots of silly slapstick humour for little ones, and some knowingly humorous nods for captive grown-ups
Posted May 20, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) Jo Berry A goofy treat for kids of all ages and a hilarious delight for grown-ups - it's one of the first 'must-see' family movies of 2021
Posted Apr 26, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Flora and Ulysses (2020) Jo Berry This is a fuzzy, pleasing little diversion for families featuring some enjoyable performances, sweet jokes and with an adorable squirrel at its fluffy heart.
Posted Feb 19, 2021  Edit critic review
4/5
Firedrake the Silver Dragon (2020) Jo Berry The film does capture the fun and adventure of the book, and is a briskly paced, enjoyable animated adventure that should charm dragon fans
Posted Feb 12, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Greenland (2020) Jo Berry Butler's a believably imperfect dad and husband who navigates the entertainingly improbably events of the movie with tongue firmly in cheek
Posted Feb 12, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
School's Out Forever (2021) Jo Berry ...does a fair job of borrowing elements from Lord Of The Flies, Shaun Of The Dead and Red Dawn and wraps them in a fast-paced package that is often enjoyably dark
Posted Feb 12, 2021  Edit critic review
2/5
Twist (2021) Jo Berry You get the impression Owen has watched Guy Ritchie's Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels a lot, but not enough to capture the fun of that film anywhere in his own movie
Posted Jan 29, 2021  Edit critic review
3/5
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Jo Berry Cracking entertainment with a message of hope and wanting a better tomorrow...
Posted Dec 16, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) Jo Berry ...this is a seasonal treat for all ages that really lifts the spirits in every scene.
Posted Nov 26, 2020  Edit critic review
2/5
The Craft: Legacy (2020) Jo Berry This 2020 movie attempts to recreate The Craft's magic but surprisingly fails to capture any of the fun, or frights, of the original.
Posted Nov 26, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020) Jo Berry Watching real-life partners Russell and Hawn on screen is always a treat, and they both look like they are having tons of fun amongst the animated elves and CGI reindeer.
Posted Nov 26, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Black Beauty (2020) Jo Berry It's all covered in a huge dollop of sentimentality, but that doesn't stop the movie from often being sweet and rather lovely
Posted Nov 26, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
A Gift From Bob (2021) Jo Berry Luke Treadaway once again gives a thoughtful, sweet performance as James, and Bob the cat is simply adorable, and the main reason to watch.
Posted Nov 06, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) Jo Berry It's Reeves's wise, baffling and rather wonderful Sage that steals the movie, and it is his brief performance that gives this some moments of awesomeness
Posted Nov 06, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) Jo Berry It's Hathaway who steals the show (and makes the movie) as the Grand High Witch, bringing just the right balance of camp and menace, meanness and glamour to the part.
Posted Oct 26, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
The Secret Garden (2020) Jo Berry Fans of the novel won't be impressed with the changes to the story that focus on spectacle rather than the book's core theme of children discovering friendship and healing
Posted Oct 26, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Max Winslow and the House of Secrets (2019) Jo Berry ...this romps along with some nice twists and turns and makes good use of its low budget special effects.
Posted Oct 26, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Over the Moon (2020) Jo Berry ... this begins as a beautifully animated, sad story of a child coping with grief and loss and then becomes something wildly different
Posted Oct 20, 2020  Edit critic review
1/5
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite! (2020) Jo Berry ...Throw in a script that seems to have had all humour and adventure removed with a pooper scooper, and you're left with a dull animal movie for little ones
Posted Oct 20, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
I Am Greta (2020) Jo Berry This documentary brings together many of the inspiring moments of her journey so far, emphasising how important her cause is and documenting how determined she is to see it through.
Posted Oct 20, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
Die Heinzels: Rückkehr der Heinzelmännchen (2020) Jo Berry Perfectly aimed at the youngest of audiences, this is a bright, fun German cartoon that features cute characters and a brisk, simple to follow storyline.
Posted Oct 20, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) Jo Berry In 2020, this is the kind of joyous, daft, funny and stupid (in the best way) cinematic adventure we all need.
Posted Sep 16, 2020  Edit critic review
2/5
The New Mutants (2020) Jo Berry ...this feels like a missed opportunity - if it had just been more tense with more superhero/mutant stuff it may have breathed some fresh life into the X-Men franchise.
Posted Sep 10, 2020  Edit critic review
4/5
Mulan (2020) Jo Berry The theme of being true to yourself shines through, and there is much to enjoy even if the movie doesn't quite have the emotional pull to provoke laughter and tears.
Posted Sep 04, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
The One and Only Ivan (2020) Jo Berry It's reminiscent of classic Disney family movies like Homeward Bound, and has the same sweet tone that should tug at the heartstrings of both kids and adults.
Posted Aug 21, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
100% Wolf (2020) Jo Berry While this movie's plot owes a hefty debt to films ranging from The Lion King to Hotel Transylvania, it romps along from the opening to the end credits
Posted Jul 31, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
SCOOB! (2020) Jo Berry Appealing both to the sentimental parent who grew up with Scoob and his pals, and young kids who are being introduced to the Mystery Inc gang for the first time.
Posted Jul 09, 2020  Edit critic review
2/5
Artemis Fowl (2020) Jo Berry Judi Dench (sporting a bouffant that's almost as scary as her feline costume in Cats) and Josh Gad seem to have been told to act as if they are in panto.
Posted Jun 11, 2020  Edit critic review
3/5
StarDog and TurboCat (2019) Jo Berry Likeable rather than memorable, but worth a look for junior fans of animal adventures like Zootropolis and PAW Patrol.
Posted Jun 06, 2020  Edit critic review
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