Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: War for the Planet of the Apes Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a war movie with all of the violence, explosions, strategy, suffering, beatings, prison camp, and human drama that the best … Continued
Movie Title: 47 Meters Down Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 89 minutes In a Nutshell: 47 Meters Down describes the fan score of this shark thriller. It’s pretty hard to beat Jaws. While this movie’s sharp-toothed villains put on an impressive … Continued
Movie Title: The Circle [Bluray + DVD] [Blu-ray] Grade: C Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Everyone loves Tom Hanks, right? And who doesn’t adore Hermione, also known as Emma Watson? Surely, the loveable Patton Oswalt could make fans smile. It … Continued
Movie Title: The House Grade: F because it has 3.8 million F-bombs in it (and it’s a terrible movie) Rating: R In a Nutshell: Why are so many trashy movies coming out in theaters that glorify extremely bad behavior? … Continued
Movie Title: Despicable Me 3 Grade: B Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the 3rd installment in the Despicable Me franchise (4th if you count Minions). It’s not as good as the first two, but it’s still silly fun … Continued
Movie Title: Spider-Man: Homecoming Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: Another Spider-Man? Really? I rolled my eyes when I saw that yet one more Spider-Man origin movie was being made…6 movies in 15 years with 3 different lead actors. … Continued
Movie Title: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 84 minutes In a Nutshell: As a mother of four sons, I’m quite familiar with the Captain Underpants universe. If you are too, then you pretty much … Continued
Movie Title: Baby Driver Grade: A Rating: R, 113 minutes In a Nutshell: This musical masterpiece moves fast and with infectious style. It’s fresh and furious fun. Director Edgar Wright delivers a smart, cool, funny, and brilliant movie. It’s not … Continued
Movie Title: Cars 3 (Theatrical) Grade: B+ Rating: G, 109 minutes In a Nutshell: This family-friendly flick is the third installment in the Cars franchise. By the way, the Cars ride at California Adventures next to Disneyland in California … Continued
Movie Title: Transformers: The Last Knight Grade: C Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Michael Bay says this is his last Transformers movie. Even fans hope that’s true. This Transformers blockbuster franchise seems to have fizzled, disappointing movie-goers with a weak … Continued