Wait, Are Kids’ Movies Good Again?
The article discusses the resurgence of quality in children's movies, highlighting 'The Sheep Detectives' as a standout example. It reflects on how family films can engage both children and adults, creating a shared emotional experience. The author reminisces about the impact of classic films like 'E.T.' that resonated with audiences of all ages.
- ▪'The Sheep Detectives' is praised as a masterpiece of all-ages storytelling.
- ▪Hollywood had shifted away from making films enjoyable for both parents and children in recent years.
- ▪The article reflects on the emotional impact of classic family films like 'E.T.'.
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| Original publisher | The Free Press (Substack) |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thefp.com/p/wait-are-kids-movies-good-again |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 17:02:06 GMT |
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Wait, Are Kids’ Movies Good Again?The Sheep Detectives, which is out this month, is an absolute masterpiece of all-ages storytelling. (All photos via Amazon MGM Studios)Sometime in the last decade, Hollywood stopped making films that parents would enjoy as much as their kids. With ‘The Sheep Detectives,’ that’s changed.By Kat Rosenfield05.22.26 — Culture and IdeasFOLLOW COLUMN --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationThe year was 1985; the setting, a drive-in theater in upstate New York. The movie on the screen was Steven Spielberg’s E.T., and we had come to the moment—you know the one—where E.T. says goodbye.
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