In an increasing perplexing world, let kids’ movies be kids’ movies
By: STEPHEN WHITTY | Published: 2025-07-28 20:18:00 | Source: www.njarts.net
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Superman, played by David Corenswet, with Krypto in “Superman.”
We grew up on the movies. But are they obligated to grow up with us?
I was corresponding recently with a superhero fan who had just taken his kids to see “Superman.” He didn’t like the movie. He thought it was silly. Childish, in fact.
Did your kids like it? I asked.
Yes, he wrote.
Well, I replied, maybe that’s because it was really meant for them.
He didn’t like that. Movies shouldn’t just pander to the youngest, easiest audience, he replied. They should aspire to more than that.
From left, Dash, Violet, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl in “The Incredibles.”
I don’t completely disagree: My favorite “kids movies” — “The Incredibles,” “Up,” most of the “Toy Story”…
