The Sisters Grimm * Captivating And Exciting With A Little Romance And Lots Of Plot Twists
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Two orphaned sisters navigate a town full of people torn straight from fantasy and fairy tales, confronting heroes and villains alike, while investigating the mystery of their missing parents. “The Sisters Grimm” blends discovery, fantasy and adventure to deliver important lessons for all ages.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic IvyJoy C. comments, “I love The Sisters Grimm, because of the subtle romance and excitement. I will definitely be looking forward to the second season…Hats off to Michael Buckley for an incredible book, which this is based on. The plot is complex and compelling enough to hold the interest of older kids, yet simple and fun enough to capture and hold the interest of younger kids as well.” Ari C. adds, “The graphics are amazing. They perfectly capture the facial expressions of the characters and give insight into their nature. You can see the amount of effort put into creating the backgrounds, because everything looks so real. The storyline is fantastic and I love all the twists and turns. It definitely had me on the edge of my seat and looking forward to seeing a second season. I like how every episode ends on a cliffhanger, making you feel the need to watch more.” See their full reviews below.
The Sisters Grimm
By IvyJoy C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12
I love The Sisters Grimm, because of the subtle romance and excitement. I will definitely be looking forward to the second season.
This series is about two orphaned sisters named Sabrina Grimm (Ariel Winter), and Daphne Grimm (Leah Newman). After being shipped off to live with their “alleged grandmother” as Sabrina puts it, they discover that all of our favorite fairy tales are real. At first Sabrina does not believe her grandma when she tells her that fairy tales are real, but when she and her sister witness their granny get taken by a giant she finally believes. With the help of the fairy prince, Puck (Billy Harris), the man in the mirror (Harry Trevaldwyn), and Mayor Charming (Aboubakar Salim), they get her back, but there are still mysteries to be unlocked.
It is unclear whether Puck and Sabrina will be a couple in the future or if it’s just awkward because of the whole bad boy act Puck does, but I would guess that we eventually see them as a couple. The action scenes definitely kept me on my toes. When the series ended I found myself anxious to see more. It has everything I love in a TV series with just the right amount of awkward, subtle romantic hints, fighting scenes and tragic moments. Kudos to Ariel Winter for really capturing the classic stubborn orphan kid who needs to take care of both herself and her younger sister. Plus, even though he refuses to believe it, Puck does remind me of Peter Pan.
Hats off to Michael Buckley for an incredible book, which this is based on. The plot is complex and compelling enough to hold the interest of older kids, yet simple and fun enough to capture and hold the interest of younger kids as well. My favorite part is when Mayor Charming is dazed and he asks Snow White to kiss him. Honestly, it is really funny.
The show’s message is to not always see the worst in people, but don’t put all your trust in them either. Take note that there is violence shown, but nothing too extreme.
I give The Sisters Grimm 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. It is available on Apple TV+ on October 3, 2025.
The Sisters Grimm
By Ari C, KIDS FIRST Film Critics, age 13
I absolutely love The Sisters Grimm. It has amazing graphics and a fantastic storyline. I must also comment on the great voice acting, because the voices perfectly match the characters.
The Sisters Grimm is a six-episode series about two orphaned girls whose parents mysteriously go missing – Sabrina and Daphne Grimm (Ariel Winter and Leah Newman) are direct descendants of the Brothers Grimm. Sabrina and Daphne are moved to their grandma’s house in a mysterious town, filled with fairytale characters, like Prince Charming (Abubakar Salim) and Puck (Billy Harris). As they go around the city, a giant steals their grandparents. The Grimm sisters must save their grandparents and find out what happened to their parents.
The graphics are amazing. They perfectly capture the facial expressions of the characters and give insight into their nature. You can see the amount of effort put into creating the backgrounds, because everything looks so real. The storyline is fantastic and I love all the twists and turns. It definitely had me on the edge of my seat and looking forward to seeing a second season. I like how every episode ends on a cliffhanger, making you feel the need to watch more. In six episodes they have you rooting for the heroes.
The characters have great chemistry between them and feel very real. Ariel Winters and Leah Newman stand out as they perfectly capture the emotions of two little girls who have lost their parents.
I love the way Ariel Winters and Billy Harris work together, they show Sabrina and Puck’s relationship quite well. My favorite part is when Puck comes in with a barrage of fairies and saves the day. I even found myself shocked at some points.
This show’s message is about the importance of family and friendship; it also reminds us not to lose ourselves in greed. Be forewarned that this series does have some mild violence but nothing too harsh.
I give The Sisters Grimm 5 out of 5 stars and I recommend it for ages 5 to 18 plus adults. You can find it on Apple TV+ beginning October 3, 2025.
In the new film, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.
From the very first scene, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie pulls you into a world of glitter, music, and magic. It is colorful, fun, and filled with surprises that kept me smiling the whole time. This movie is pure joy from beginning to end.
The characters are just as delightful as ever—Gabby, Pandy Paws (Tucker Chandler), Cakey (Juliet Donenfeld), DJ Catnip (Eduardo Franco), and all the fan favorites shine on the big screen. Laila Lockhart wonderfully brings Gabby to life, while Gloria Estefan adds warmth and heart as Grandma. Kristen Wiig is hilarious and mischievous as Vera, the cat lady villain, adding a fun twist to the story. The voice actors make each character feel real and lovable, and the animation is bright, detailed, and magical, creating a world that feels alive and exciting for kids and families alike.
I did not particularly enjoy the character development and how certain ideas are portrayed. Some of the characters’ decisions seem too spontaneous and unrealistic for how people actually handle change. Chumsley (Jason Mantzoukas) is extremely rude to Gabby which seems to come out of nowhere and he never apologizes for his actions. Chumsley insults Gabby and kicks her out of her own dollhouse. This type of behavior goes against what is okay and what isn’t. On the other hand, when Vera realizes that she has been a bad friend to Chumsley, she apologizes and they make up. As much as I enjoyed the film, I felt that many characters seem unfinished and the movie tries to include too many plot lines and too many characters. It feels quite overstimulating at times. Although this is a kids’ movie, I believe that adults will also enjoy watching it mostly because of the character Vera. She is a very odd and a genuinely funny character. Vera’s conversations and yoga sessions with her cat are hilarious. She is such a fun character and Kristen Wiig really goes all out in portraying her.
Inspired by Paris Hilton and her real-life pets, Paris & Pups follows a 12-year-old girl and her five adorable pups sharing exciting adventures from their luxurious penthouse home, as they spread joy and kindness throughout their community. Join Paris Star and her pup-filled Sweetie Squad on some glitterally glamazing adventures at the Fabuluxe Hotel. This animated digital series celebrates the bond between Paris Star – a fictional tween inspired by Paris Hilton – and her five fabulous pups, the Sweetie Squad.
Paris & Pups is a sparkly, stylish, and heartwarming new animated show that mixes fun adventures with meaningful lessons. Inspired by Paris Hilton and her real-life pets, the series is designed for young for kids and families, spreading positivity while serving plenty of glitz and glam.
What I enjoyed most about Paris & Pups is how it balances dazzling luxury with genuine kindness. The show doesn’t just focus on fabulous penthouse living, it emphasizes friendship, creativity, and helping others. Each episode is colorful, full of energy, and radiates good vibes that made me smile. The characters are vibrant and fun to watch. Paris Star is confident and relatable, with a voice that feels encouraging to young viewers. Each pup has a unique personality that brings humor and excitement to the team. The animation style is bright and stylish, capturing the “luxury-meets-kindness” theme perfectly. My favorite part is watching how the pups solve problems in clever, funny ways that I believe kids will find both entertaining and easy to understand.
The show’s message is uplifting — kindness never goes out of style. It highlights teamwork, responsibility, and generosity while showing kids that they can make a difference in their own communities. There is no inappropriate content, and it promotes positive social behavior in every episode.
With a catastrophic storm on its way, Noah is given a monumental task: build a boat big enough to save his family – and two of every kind – from a flood that will cover the entire earth. As Noah endeavors to live faithfully in the midst of an increasingly chaotic world, can he trust that God’s promises run deeper than the rising waters around him? Filmed in front of a live audience, this special event invites you to gather your crew two by two and join us onboard the ark for an unforgettable adventure.
NOAH: Live! absolutely blew me away. The unique perspective of Sight and Sound’s filmed stage musical, the quality of the production, and relatable characters whose concerns and mistrusts still ring true in the present day bring one of the most immersive accountings of the Biblical story of Noah and the flood to life.
There is so much to love about this film, that I honestly don’t even know where to begin. One thing that makes it stand out is how much detail is put into the sets. Though this is a filmed version of a live stage performance, the immensity and perspective of the ark make it feel like one is really on the boat with Noah. The big thing that makes it feel that way is the inclusion of live animals – they are everywhere in this film, and a very diverse variety at that. There are cats, horses, dogs, pigs, sheep, camels, parrots, ducks, and even skunks! Yes, even skunks. These are all real animals, and only a few animatronics are used for the elephants and pandas. My favorite scene is when Noah and his family are loading all the animals onto the ark. They are flying, walking, and running around the stage, and I got a sense of just how massive this production is.
The animals aren’t the only stars of this film. Tom Sharpes is excellent in his role as Noah; the emotion he brings made me really feel for him and his family in the events that lead up to The Flood. Following God is not always easy, but Noah’s dedication to the Lord shines a light on the darkness of his world, and even changes lives.
NOAH-Live is a breathtaking musical with amazing vocals and acting performances from the entire cast. Filmed in front of a live audience, it includes images I have never seen before from the live production and truly left me speechless at multiple points. I applaud the hard work from the crew.
The scale of this production is unbelievable as it features so many unique elements. I am most impressed with the inclusion of live animals, which is hard to pull off, and there are over 80 that appear in each live event. Featuring animals in the cast at a live setting is not easy considering that they don’t always listen, so seeing how well they work here is incredibly impressive. The songs are well written, unique, and extremely catchy. I found myself looking forward to the next one and excited to see what it would feature. I especially like “The Gates of Nod” and “Noah’s Lament,” for completely different reasons. The “Gates of Nod” has great vocal performances, amazing choreography, and is extremely catchy. “Noah’s Lament” made me feel for Noah and Tom Sharpes’ acting is immaculate.
The cast gives great vocal performances; there are no weak links, and the ensemble blends together so well. The songs have some extremely high and low notes so the singers’ virtuosity is challenged. All of the actors give outstanding performances and each character is portrayed realistically. I couldn’t help but wish that certain plot elements had more time to shine, especially some of the romantic elements.
In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.
I really like the film, Eleanor The Great. It has a simple but yet incredibly complex storyline, and conveys emotion in a beautiful way. It highlights different perspectives, and shows multiple sides to one story. I am really touched by this movie, and feel that it’s important for us as a society to bring more attention to films like this.
Scarlett Johansson’s directing style is a notable standout in this film. This movie highlights the often quietness and loneliness in people’s lives. Each camera angle brings that feeling to the screen. There are so many moments of stillness, where the audience is focused on one thing even, for example, watching Eleanor come back to New York. This is a place that she once called home, and you can really tell how much she’s taking it all in. It feels like I’m really seeing New York City through her eyes. Additionally, I enjoy the simplicity of this movie. It isn’t a huge blockbuster film, and it doesn’t take big expensive sets to make it happen. Everything feels extremely realistic, as if I’m just watching Eleanor’s life right beside her. Something else I enjoy is the storyline.
This is one of the first movies I’ve ever watched with an older woman as the main character. Getting to see her perspective on life is so interesting and refreshing. In most films the older characters are often pushed to the side, and seen as someone who has a lot of wisdom. Here, Eleanor is so much more than that. Of course we get her wise advice, but we also get to understand her life. We learn her struggles and dreams, but also what brings her happiness. Hearing her perspective on why she does certain things is fascinating and educational.
Eleanor The Great is the most heartfelt movie I’ve ever seen. Its story was handled with expert care, and the acting left me in awe.
Eleanor is a beautiful character, and June Squibb’s brilliant acting really brings her to life. Right off the bat, I could sense her grief through the screen. Later, after a major event, when her fighting spirit is gone, the vacuum left behind is so palpable that she does not need to say anything to convey. I will go a step further and say that everyone’s performance in this film deserves a round of applause. They all tell this story with an outstanding authenticity that’s not typically found. Their emotions are raw, ugly and justified. I also enjoyed the suspense of Eleanor managing two identities. You can feel the tension building as you see how minor inconsistencies snowball into unbearable contradictions that Eleanor must keep up to maintain these two separate worlds. The measured pacing is the cherry on top. It feels real, as if everything is happening in real time.
The transitions from Bessie to Eleanor after Bessie passes convey so much emotion and the cuts in the middle of scenes are perfectly placed. No one is interrupted, and instead, I was left wondering what they could have said. Another thing I found interesting is Nina’s character being a parallel to Eleanor’s. While Eleanor is old, confident and stands her ground, Nina is young and easily influenced. However, they have both lost someone close to them. They understand and share their feelings with each other, which leads to their friendship. Later, when Nina confronts Eleanor, we see that they are not so different after all.
