From Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" to the latest offerings from Pixar and DreamWorks, children's movies can run the gamut from the charming to the alarming. Finding a movie that can appeal to - and is appropriate for - the entire family is no easy task. But our movie reviewer, Abby Olcese, says a new animated film hitting theatres today (FRI) puts a new spin on the old-fashioned children's movie, combining a well-loved story with a look that parents and kids alike will love.

"The Secret World of Arrietty" opens nationwide today (FRI). Abby Olcese writes about movies for Kansas Public Radio. You can see more of her work at her blog, No More Popcorn.