Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: The Monuments Men Grade: B+ PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes In a Nutshell: This inspiring movie is based on a true story about us all of us. I admit that I’m curious to learn more about what really … Continued
Movie Title: The Lego Movie Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Quick-witted fun for all ages, as well as obvious Lego lovers. While raising 4 boys, I’ve sucked up my share of miscellaneous Lego pieces on the carpet with my vacuum … Continued
Movie Title: The Legend of Hercules Grade: C In a Nutshell: I used to get a kick out of the old Kevin Sorbo TV show Hercules: The Legendary Journey. Well, this is nothing like that. You know that awesome Disney … Continued
Movie Title: I, Frankenstein Grade: B- In a Nutshell: I know a guy who was Aaron Eckhart’s college roommate. He said that Aaron often talked about becoming a movie star some day. He did it! I’m sincerely happy for him. … Continued
Movie Title: 47 Ronin Grade: B In a Nutshell: It’s as if this long movie couldn’t decide which one it wanted to be: epic war history or CGI action fantasy. I love Keanu Reeves and wanted this movie to be … Continued
Movie Title: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Tom Clancy fans will love this prequel to the popular Jack Ryan save-the-USA stories. Chris Pine, with his beautiful blue eyes, joins the club … Continued
Movie Title: Ride Along PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Ride Along should really just be a drive-thru, maybe later, after it’s out on DVD or in the dollar bin at Wal-Mart. One F-bomb short of … Continued
I’m taking a quick time out from movie reviews to let you know about 2 contests that are giving away my books for free! Click on the “Enter to win” at Goodreads before January 21st and you could win! Goodreads … Continued
It’s January! So do you know what that means? Here come all of the award shows! The first major entertainment awards show of the year is the 71st Golden Globes. We’ll see if these names continue a winning streak this … Continued
Movie Title: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Special Edition Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Fill up your popcorn buckets early folks…this is a long movie. It feels good to be back in Middle Earth. … Continued