Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Katie Rife

Alexander is a watchable, affable, pretty good, well done kids movie buoyed by a humorous script and talented cast. ( Read More )

But whatever the message, its doled out sparingly, and this brisk comedy moves at an engaging clip throughout. ( Read More )

Marjorie Baumgarten

Alexander is the rare film that can be enjoyed by children and adults, and this smart adaptation with its solid performances and bustling fun packs a lot of inspired silliness into a concise 81 minutes. ( Read More )

Jordan Adler

Perhaps taking its cues from Gladwells stickiness idea, Miguel Artetas film works hard to become an enjoyable, active moviegoing experience for kindergartners.Despite the manic energy of the cast, the plot takes its time hopping from one point to the next, giving its target audience the time to catch their breath. ( Read More )

One of the many colorful charms of Judith Viorsts illustrated childrens book was that it didnt sit in clucking judgment of Alexanders moodiness that it validated adolescent feeling in a way so many kids books have trouble doing. ( Read More )