What movies can I see without experiencing momma trauma?

January 30, 2016 1:18 PM

This is me: mom with recent baby who can't sit through slightly difficult movies without wanting to hop out a window. What movies coming our this spring do you recommend?

Since having a child, I've had a lot of trouble watching any slightly disturbing imagery in movies. Someone gets a hang nail, I want to throw up. But I'd love to see some movies these spring. Of the movies coming out - or recent releases - what would you recommend?

To give you an idea of my range, I saw Star Wars and enjoyed it (even with some of the action scenes), but just tried to watch Kinky Boots on Netflix and had to turn it off because it opened with a rather downer funeral (though I think it was trying to be funny?) I'd rather not see Kung Foo Panda, but Zoolander is on my list. Help?

posted by Toddles to Media & Arts (4 answers total)

Studio Ghibli's "Only Yesterday" is coming out this spring in the US, finally (if that's where you are). It's a gentle slice-of-life human drama, with no real peril. There are a few angsty childhood memories. (Note: like "Whispers of the Heart," the scenes in the credits are the actual ending to the story.)
posted by wintersweet at 4:06 PM on January 30, 2016 [1 favorite]

If you haven't seen "Robot and Frank", it's a little sad, the main character is dealing with dementia, but there's no like punching kittens or flaming motorcycle chases or anything. And it's nice to see Frank Langella play a lead instead of a snarling foil.
posted by Mister Moofoo at 5:24 AM on January 31, 2016

I've taken a look at the upcoming list, and these are my best guesses:
Dad's Army
Zootopia
Only Yesterday (above)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

These could go either way, so I'd check detailed reviews or ask friends who've seen them:
Hail, Caesar! (sounds harmless, but it's Coen Brothers)
Eddie the Eagle
posted by wintersweet at 10:40 AM on January 31, 2016

The Secret Life of Pets, from the creators of Despicable Me, looks promising. Scheduled for release in June.
posted by acorncup at 5:38 PM on February 25, 2016