July 2, 2026
Editor’s Note: An apology for those of you who tried to get to the movie reviews last week and got shut out. Technical issues will never end. Here is the movie review for last week.
This week offers two excellent excuses to venture out. Want to laugh? Why not revisit your favorite yellow creatures as the Minions return for more pint-sized havoc in Minions & Monsters. Prefer something educational & entertaining? Check out Young Washington as we commemorate America’s 250th birthday by examining our first President’s youth. Laugh or learn, there’s something great in theaters this weekend.
Of course, there are always holdovers to consider. Disclosure Day is being hailed by many as Spielberg’s best picture in years. Supergirl stumbled out of the gates, but if you missed it on opening weekend, critics agree it’s a stupendous superhero/sci-fi/adventure flick, so it’s worth checking out.
Or you could take the whole family and welcome back Woody and Buzz with another helping of Toy Story 5. Old favorites paired with new storytelling techniques have critics saying it still knows how to make your heart weep while cracking you up. Throw in horror movie phenoms Backrooms & Obsession, and another mindless Jackass film, and you’re all set for some popcorn this weekend.
The Funny Guys Return (PG)
The Minions are back with another funny adventure in Minions & Monsters. This time, the lovable yellow troublemakers end up in the world of classic movies, where they wake up famous monsters and create one silly problem after another. Filled with laughs, colorful animation, and plenty of Minion chaos, the movie is made for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Critics say this is one of the best Minions movies in years. They praised the funny jokes, fast pace, and clever movie references that older viewers will enjoy while kids laugh at the Minions’ nonstop antics. A few reviewers thought the ending felt a little rushed, but most agree it’s a fun family movie from beginning to end. The film currently has an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score.
It’s playing everywhere:
- Mystic Luxury Cinemas
- Regal Waterford
- AMC Classic Lisbon 12
- Westbrook Cinemas 12
- Mansfield Movieplex
- Showcase Warwick
250 Years Later (R)
Young Washington tells the story of George Washington before he became America’s first president. The movie follows him as a young soldier during the French and Indian War, where he faces tough choices, learns from his mistakes, and begins to grow into the leader who would later help shape a new nation. Instead of focusing on the Revolutionary War, the film looks at the early years that helped build his courage and character.
Critics have given the movie mostly positive reviews. Many praised its exciting battle scenes, strong acting, and look at an important part of American history that isn’t often shown on screen. Some felt it spends a little too much time celebrating Washington, but most agree it’s an entertaining historical drama. The film currently has a 72% Rotten Tomatoes score.
It’s playing at the following theaters:
Still In Theaters
Backrooms (R)
The viral internet story makes it to the big screen as the main characters roam a seemingly endless maze of hallways and rooms; the soon-to-be cult classic.
Disclosure Day (PG-13)
Spielberg’s return to extraterrestrials, but without the cuteness. What’s out there? What aren’t we being told? Some say it’s his best work in 25 years.
Jackass (R)
The boys return for what is reported to be their last outing, and they make it a fun ride for their fans.
Obsession (R)
Tensions boil over when a man crosses too many lines with his new girlfriend in this blockbuster horror film.
Supergirl (PG-13)
Kara, Superman’s cousin, is given her own movie, which failed to find an audience last summer’s Superman but has received great reviews nonetheless.
Toy Story 5 (PG)
The toys grapple with technology. When Lilypad, a tablet programmed with her own thoughts on what deserves Bonnie’s attention, arrives, toys and screens compete to keep up in a world vastly different from when they first “woke up.”
Last modified: July 2, 2026
