This winning mix of exciting action, heart-tugging sentiment, and gentle character comedy makes Bolt yet another solid addition to Disney's history of family-friendly fare.

On the Nintendo Wii, you seem to either have the standard family-friendly fare the system is known for, or titles that are over the top with violence and language.

In 2005, music producer Tor Hyams approached Farrell with the idea of creating a kids' stage with family-friendly fare at Lollapalooza.

In fact, animated films - whatever their format - remain crucial to studios intent on offering family-friendly fare and filling store shelves with DVD's and licensed merchandise.

Family-oriented musical performances and other family-friendly fare, such as puppet shows and clowning, also take place on the Family Stage throughout the daylight hours of the festival.

Disney, more than any other entertainment company, is identified with family-friendly fare, from its theme parks to its animated movies like "Beauty and the Beast."

Enjoy this splendid, family-friendly fare, and let us know what you think!

Despite negative response from several critics, Joe Leydon of Variety gave the film positive feedback, calling it "generally pleasant family-friendly fare".

But as Seth's reviews show, there's plenty of more family-friendly fare out there.