The Great Wall opens in China first
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
Golden Globe winners of 2017!
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
The Girl With All The Gifts presents a satisfying spin on the zombie movie genre
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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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is a trudge
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
Underworld: Blood Wars is more of the same
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
Assassin’s Creed disappoints
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
Nocturnal Animals is cleverly written
Movie Title: Nocturnal Animals Grade: B+ Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: This disturbing, stylish drama is very cleverly written and unfolds perfectly. Tom Ford wrote the screenplay and directed this movie. He is a great storyteller … Continued
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Merry CHRISTmas! Thank you for reading my blog and movie reviews in 2016! @TrinaBoice
Sing has lots of toe-tapping heart and humor
Movie Title: Sing Grade: A Rating: PG, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: All creatures great and small will really enjoy this delightful musical journey brought to us by the clever creators of Minions and Despicable Me. The music … Continued