Smallfoot movie review

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Movie Title:   Small Foot                Purchase link:   Smallfoot (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Combo Pack) (BD)  Grade:   B+  Rating: PG, 109 minutes   In a Nutshell:   Warner Brothers Pictures brings us a cute animated … Continued

Sgt. Stubby An American Hero movie review

NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD and Blu-ray.   Movie Title:   SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO   Grade:  A   Rating: PG, 85 minutes   In a Nutshell:  How have I never heard this story before?  As if the heartwarming tale weren’t … Continued

Christopher Robin takes you back to your childhood

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Movie Title:  Christopher Robin Grade:  B Rating: PG, 1 hour 44 minutes In a Nutshell: Sweet and innocent, this adaptation of Christopher Robin and The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh is family friendly, filled with child-like wonder and has … Continued

Isle of Dogs displays style and detail in a stop-motion treat for dog lovers

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Movie Title:        Isle of Dogs Grade:   A- Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell:  I went to Japan with my family last summer for the first time.  It was so amazing that I know it won’t be the … Continued

Ready Player One celebrates video games over the decades

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Movie Title:      Ready Player One Grade:  A- Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell:   The creator of the largest virtual reality world ever, called the OASIS, dies and leaves a challenge to anyone who can find three invisible keys that … Continued

Sherlock Gnomes introduces kids to some classic characters

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Movie Title:    Sherlock Gnomes Grade:   B- Rating: PG, 86 minutes In a Nutshell:  With original music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this gnome animation is a gentle introduction to Sir Arthur Conan Dole’s classic story of Sherlock Holmes.  It … Continued

Early Man isn’t Aardman Studio’s best work, but it will still make you laugh

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Movie Title:      Early Man Grade:  B- Rating: PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell:   If you’re a fan of the Wallace and Gromit stop-motion, cheeky, clay animated series like I am, then you’re always happy when the Aardman team creates anything … Continued

Peter Rabbit has something for all ages

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Title:  Peter Rabbit Grade:  B Rating: PG In a Nutshell: Beatrix Potter’s beloved The Tale of Peter Rabbit gets a very modern spin as Sony Pictures blends live action with impressively expressive animation.   With lots of critter mayhem, silly banter, … Continued

Is the movie Ferdinand appropriate for kids?

Movie Title:    Ferdinand Grade:   B Rating: PG, 1 hour 46 minutes In a Nutshell: I lived in Spain for a couple of years in my 20’s, so I was curious to see Blue Sky Studio and 20th Century Fox would … Continued

Coco celebrates family and honors heritage

Movie Title:  Coco (Theatrical Verision) Grade:  A Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:  Soooo adorable and meaningful.  This extremely vibrant, colorful animation by Pixar has heart, visually stunning effects, and celebrates a wonderfully rich Mexican culture that … Continued