Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie: The Age of Adaline PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: So, staying young and gorgeous forever is a problem? It’s hard to feel very sorry for the protagonist in this story. I suppose … Continued
Movie: Pitch Perfect 2 GP-13, 1 hour 54 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: If you’re easily offended, this film is not for you. Every group that exists is a target for distasteful jokes by writer Kay Cannon … Continued
Movie: 5 Flights Up PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Based on the novel Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment, this wry dramedy showcases the charming duo Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton. It’s a coming-of-age … Continued
Movie: Maggie PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Arnold Schwarzenegger kicking zombie butt….what’s not to like? Well, it’s not as exciting as that sounds. In fact, there aren’t very many actual zombies in this post-apocalyptic movie. … Continued
Movie: Black November Unrated, limited movie release in 2015, now on DVD 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: Most Americans don’t know anything about Nigeria, other than the occasional spam email from a supposed Nigerian prince … Continued
Movie: Marvel’s The Avengers: Age Of Ultron PG-13, 2 hours 21 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Bring on the summer popcorn blockbuster movies! Packed full of action, impressive special effects, cool futuristic technology that no one really … Continued
Movie: Hot Pursuit [HD] PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: With better writing, this could have been a hilarious movie. Unfortunately, the script is weak and the dialogue weaker. I adore both Reese Witherspoon … Continued
‘ROGUE ONE’ TO SHOW DEATH STAR RAID The new Star Wars film—Rogue One—will take place between Episodes III and IV and focus on the raid to steal Death Star plans, according to details released over the weekend. A teaser for the Star Wars prequelRogue … Continued
Movie: Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: If you really like Kevin James (I do) and his physical humor (ouch!), you won’t mind the simple plot and weak script too much. … Continued
Movie: Monkey Kingdom G, 1 hour 25 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: Disney Nature spent three years filming this lovely movie that documents pivotal moments in the life of Maya, a mother who will do anything to … Continued