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Minions & Monsters #2

Minions & Monsters

Minions & Monsters: Silly, Loud, and Harmless Fun

A fast, goofy animated comedy about the Minions taking on Hollywood, unleashing monsters, and then banding together to fix the mess they made. At a breezy 90 minutes and rated PG, it's ideal for younger kids and anyone who just wants easy laughs. Voice talent includes Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz and Jeff Bridges, and it's showing widely across town.

  • Short 90-minute runtime, great for little ones
  • Animation and slapstick comedy the whole family can follow
  • Plenty of screenings citywide this week

Thu 11:40 · Cubix

The Sheep Detectives #3

The Sheep Detectives

The Sheep Detectives: A Clever Family Whodunit

In this live-action family comedy-mystery, a shepherd who reads detective novels to his flock discovers the sheep can actually solve crimes when trouble hits the farm. Rated PG with a gentle, witty tone, it suits slightly older kids who enjoy a bit of puzzle-solving alongside the laughs. It earned strong marks (95% critics, 7.5 IMDb) and features Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson.

  • Warm, funny mystery for kids who like to solve puzzles
  • Excellent reviews: 95% critics, 7.5 IMDb
  • Somewhat fewer screenings than the big animated titles

Thu 15:35 · Intimes

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial #4

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T.: A Timeless Family Classic

Steven Spielberg's beloved live-action adventure follows young Elliott, who hides a stranded alien and forms a tender friendship while a task force closes in. Rated PG, it's heartfelt and mostly gentle, though a few tense moments make it best for kids around 8 and up. With near-perfect reviews (99% critics, 7.9 IMDb), it's a wonderful shared watch — but screenings are very limited this week, so catch it while you can.

  • Heartwarming adventure adored by kids and adults
  • Best for ages 8+ due to a few tense scenes
  • Only a couple of screenings left — catch it while you can

Thu 17:45 · Babylon