Best-Reviewed Kids/Family Movies 2014

 

#1

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
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#1
Adjusted Score: 89412%
Critics Consensus: While it may not reach the delirious heights of The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted still packs in enough clever gags, catchy songs, and celebrity cameos to satisfy fans of all ages.
Synopsis: Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), the Muppets' new manager, convinces the gang to embark on a world tour. Kermit the Frog... [More]
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Danny Trejo
Directed By: James Bobin

#2

Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)
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#2
Adjusted Score: 69455%
Critics Consensus: Much like its predecessor, Dolphin Tale 2 offers animal antics and sweet, old-fashioned drama that the whole family can enjoy.
Synopsis: Several years have passed since Sawyer Nelson (Nathan Gamble) and the team at Clearwater Marine Hospital gave Winter the dolphin... [More]
Starring: Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Morgan Freeman
Directed By: Charles Martin Smith

#3

Million Dollar Arm (2014)
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#3
Adjusted Score: 71511%
Critics Consensus: Pleasant to a fault, Million Dollar Arm is a middle-of-the-plate pitch that coasts on Jon Hamm's considerable charm without adding any truly original curves to Disney's inspirational sports formula.
Synopsis: In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) plans to find baseball's next star... [More]
Starring: Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton, Suraj Sharma
Directed By: Craig Gillespie

#4
#4
Adjusted Score: 67165%
Critics Consensus: Affably pleasant without ever trying to be anything more, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a fine -- albeit forgettable -- family diversion.
Synopsis: Gum stuck in his hair signals the start of a disastrous day for 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould). One calamity follows... [More]
Starring: Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, Ed Oxenbould, Dylan Minnette
Directed By: Miguel Arteta

#5

Earth to Echo (2014)
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#5
Adjusted Score: 54527%
Critics Consensus: Earth to Echo doesn't do itself any favors by beggaring comparison to E.T., but for younger viewers, it should prove a reasonably entertaining diversion.
Synopsis: After a construction project begins in their neighborhood, best friends Tuck (Brian "Astro" Bradley), Alex (Teo Halm) and Munch (Reese... [More]
Starring: Astro, Teo Halm, Reese Hartwig, Ella Wahlestedt
Directed By: Dave Green

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