wondering why G is bad

So I watched Penelope the other night, and it really wasn't that bad of a movie. I mean, it was quirky, but I enjoyed it. And, it got me thinking why live-action movies like Penelope and Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium with G or PG ratings get slammed by the critics. I mean, they reminded me of that very cheesey TV version of "Babes and Toyland" with Drew Barrymore and Kenau Reeves. Kind of whimsical and nostologic of childhood. Not exactly Oscar material, but fun movies to watch.
Isn't that what movies are? A place to escape and believe the impossible? Maybe if they had song and dance numbers or animation they be better received by the critics. The Pixar and High School Musical empires tend to go over well. But, why not something like Kitt Kittridge?
Has our culture become so cynical and misguided that we can only tolerate violence and sex? One of my favorite movies is the Frank Capra movie, You Can't Take It With You. In 1939, it won the Oscar for Best Picture. I shudder to think if it would even be nominated if it was released now.

where I've been

I realized that's been over a month since I've posted anything here. So here's a brief recap of my past month.
2 visits to the doctor to get over my chronic sinus problem
Fed 600 people with burgers, brats, veggie burgers, and hot dogs at a barbeque fundraiser
1 trip to the Minneapolis Impound lot to spring my car that was towed because I was parked less than 5 feet away from a driveway
So things have been lively. Plus on tuesday night, I went to film shoot planning to be an extra and they needed someone to play the part of "friend" and say lines. Not sure if my performance on camera will impress the Academy, but I hope that it does not merit a Darwin award.
Thankfully, next week I'm going on vacation. But, time will tell, I guess what kind of interesting things will happen then.