Let’s get this out of the way first: “Barnyard” might not fly in what used to be called the Beef State. There are no insults to Nebraska, and writer/director Steve Oedekerk isn’t making fun of farmers ...

Animated children's films are all about little kids' faith in magic and mystery, and everyone else's willingness to suspend disbelief. Cars fall in love. Toys come to life. Handsome princes transform ...