Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter [Blu-ray] Grade: D Rating: R, 106 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the 6th and supposed final installment in the popular dystopian video game and movie franchise, featuring Milla Jovovich. It … Continued
Movie Title: Split Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: James McAvoy thrills in this psychological horror story by M. Night Shyamalan, a director who knows how to take his time unfolding a story. This is the second … Continued
Movie Title: Patriot’s Day Grade: B+ Rating: R, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: I love Boston. I’ve been there several times and would eagerly go there again tomorrow. It’s a modern city dripping in history. This powerful film offers … Continued
Movie Title: The Great Wall Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: China! I went on a little speaking tour in China last summer and fell in love with the country, so it was fun to see bits … Continued
Awards season has just begun! If you missed the 74th Golden Globe Awards last night, here is the list of winners (in bold). Now, if they would only give awards for the rest of us hard-working shmucks… Best Motion … Continued
Movie Title: The Girl With All the Gifts Grade: B+ Rating: R, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: This dystopian horror drama is based on the best-selling book by M.R. Cary and delivers a satisfying spin. There are some … Continued
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Movie Title: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Grade: C Rating: R, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: As an Army mom, I admit I watched this flag-waiving drama through different eyes. Based on the best-selling book, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk: … Continued
Movie Title: Underworld: Blood Wars Grade: D+ Rating: PG-13, 91 minutes In a Nutshell: Fans of this franchise will be glad to see more of the story. Fans of the beautiful Kate Beckinsale will get to watch her kick butt … Continued
Movie Title: Assassin’s Creed Grade: D Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: I’ve never played this popular video game, but I was excited to see it, because my 4 sons have played it and the movie partly takes place … Continued