Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Have you ever read a novel and thought, “This HAS to be turned into a movie!” Yep, me too. Author Julie Spencer is a prolific romance writer with a great flair for creating memorable characters and a fun plot. Why … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Peter Rabbit 2 Available May 14, 2021 in select theaters RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 33 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: I loved this Sony sequel so much better than the first Peter Rabbit in the franchise! It’s a … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Godzilla vs. Kong 2021 Available NOW in select theaters and on IMAX and on HBO Max March 2021 RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 53 minutes (the shortest film in the MonsterVerse) IN A NUTSHELL: Welcome back to … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: WONDER WOMAN 1984 Opened Christmas Day 2020 only on HBO MAX and in theaters RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 31 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ IN A NUTSHELL: This superhero movie is directed by … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: THE FORGOTTEN CAROLS RATING: PG LENGTH: 2 hours, 10 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: I confess…I’m completely biased because I’ve loved this story for many years. It began as a collection of stories … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Radioactive Now on Amazon! RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour, 49 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B- … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: The Personal History of David Copperfield 2020 RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour, 59 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: This self-indulgent “woke” dramedy was directed by Armando Iannucci and loosely based on the … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Artemis Fowl RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour, 35 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: D IN A NUTSHELL: Disney finally launched this long-awaited feature film on the Disney+ Channel. I’ve never read the books by Eoin Colfer, so … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: CALL OF THE WILD RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour, 40 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: Buck is a remarkable dog, based on the beloved novel The Call of the Wild by Jack … Continued
Movie Title: Hidden Figures Grade: A Rating: PG, 127 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on true events, this uplifting film with a fantastic title shines the spotlight on some overlooked figures in history. While the movie features new math … Continued