Capsule Review: A gorgeous, entrancing experience with catchy songs and vibrant colors, Over the Moon arguably plays Disney’s game better than any Disney movie this year. About a girl who loses her mom to illness but then builds a rocketship to travel to the moon to meet the goddess Chang’e, Over the Moon carries a spirit and energy that kept even my two-year-old enthralled (for half hour stretches). While maybe not as deep and impactful as some other top-tier animated films, Over the Moon is nonetheless a fun, easy-to-consume endeavor worth watching with the family.

Review by Erik Samdahl. Erik is a marketing and technology executive by day, avid movie lover by night. He is a member of the Seattle Film Critics Society.