Disney’s adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's 2013 Newbery Medal-winning book “Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,” now called “Flora & Ulysses,” is a disappointing film that probably won't impress kids with discerning tastes. There’s a charming young actress (Matilda Lawler), a fuzzy squirrel brought to life through uneven CGI, and a story attempting to impart some worthwhile lessons about life, but the hastily…

It ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. *Flora & Ulysses* isn’t terrible to look at, but the film fails to make good use of its initial idea or showcase Matilda Lawler’s talent as much as it could have. I was quite taken with her performance, particularly in the beginning. The cast around her includes Ben Schwartz, who is adequate, and Alyson Hannigan, who is pleasant, as she often is. Considering how in…