Jack Reacher struts macho action

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Movie Title:   Jack Reacher Never Go Back   Grade:   B   Rating: PG-13, 118 minutes In a Nutshell:  My husband really liked the first Jack Reacher movie, so he was looking forward to this sequel.  It’s definitely a “man’s movie” … Continued

Inferno doesn’t light the box office on fire

Movie Title:   Inferno Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 121 minutes In a Nutshell:  I really enjoyed Dan Brown’s book a few years ago when I read it.  Yeah, I know…it’s not high-brow literature, but more of a guilty pleasure.   It has … Continued

The Secret Life of Pets is fuzzy fun

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Movie Title:      The Secret Life of Pets    Grade:  A- Rating: PG, 90 minutes   In a Nutshell:  This high energy family flick by Universal and Illumination is colorful and fun for all ages.   Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Chris … Continued

Newest Ben-Hur movie is half the length of Charlton Heston’s Oscar-winning film

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Movie Title: Ben Hur    Grade:   B- Rating:  PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell:   I grew up watching the 1959 Oscar-winning original every Easter when it would play on TV.     As a Christian, I’m always grateful to see religious-based … Continued

Nerve has more suspense than brains

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Movie Title:   Nerve    Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 96 minutes In a Nutshell:  “Nerve is a 24 hour game like truth or dare minus the truth.”      This suspenseful movie is made for teens who are obsessed with themselves … Continued

Jason Bourne franchise still alive

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Movie Title:     Jason Bourne    Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 123 minutes In a Nutshell:   If you’re a fan of the Bourne movie franchise, then you will want to see this movie, regardless of any critic’s review.     I love … Continued