Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Ratchet & Clank Grade: B- Rating: PG, 1 hour 34 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the popular Playstation video game series, fans and kids will get a kick out of this action-packed, colorful ride. It’s … Continued
Movie Title: Zootopia Grade: A Rating: PG-1 hour 48 minutes In a Nutshell: This smart, colorful animation has a touch of Disney magic with new, adorable characters that are sure to make this family-friendly comedy a classic. Zootopia is to … Continued
Movie Title: Kung Fu Panda 3 Grade: A- Rating: PG, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: I loved the first one and don’t even remember what happened in the second one, but this new addition in the Kung … Continued
Movie Title: Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Trip Grade: C Rating: G, 1 hour 26 minutes In a Nutshell: Young kids will laugh with delight. Parents will roll their eyes. Everyone will tap their feet. Voice talents include Justin … Continued
Movie: The Good Dinosaur Rating: PG Grade: B In a Nutshell: This is Pixar’s second release this year after the huge hit “Inside Out”. It’s not their best film, but it’s still very sweet. Don’t get me … Continued
Movie: The Peanuts Movie Rating: G, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: How wonderful that a whole new generation is being introduced to the lovable Peanuts. Hollywood did this one right: they kept … Continued
Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2 Rating: PG, 1 hour 29 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Colorful and silly, this family animation written by Adam Sandler takes a social stand on mixed marriages and tolerance. Voice talents include … Continued
Movie: Minions Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Adorable. Silly. Colorful. Like eating pure sugar. Imaginative prequel to the beloved Despicable Me movie franchise. The plot isn’t deep, but their crazy antics will still make you smile. Warning: It may … Continued
Movie: Inside Out PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: This is Pixar at its finest. It’s fresh and original and surprisingly deep. It’s about emotions, so expect to bring tissues. With a fantastic cast … Continued
Movie: Home PG, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Dreamworks is trying hard to keep up with Disney who has recently been pumping out hit after hit. Home doesn’t have quite the magic that Disney … Continued