Helping you choose the best movies for your family
MOVIE TITLE: An Almost Christmas Story This charming animated short releases on November 15, 2024 on the Disney channel. RATING: G LENGTH: 24 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A IN A NUTSHELL: The story is about a curious, young owl … Continued
Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and a good scare. It’s a holiday steeped in tradition and superstition, with a rich history of storytelling that spans from ancient folklore to modern cinema. Over the years, filmmakers have embraced the … Continued
Blended families, where parents bring children from previous relationships into a new marriage, are increasingly common and come with unique dynamics and challenges. These families often face hurdles in terms of adjusting to new living arrangements, forging bonds with step-siblings … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Paradise Is Burning This dramatic, coming-of-age, Swedish film releases in theaters on August 23, 2024. RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 48 minutes MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: The story is about 3 sisters who live … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Harold and the Purple Crayon This family-friendly, hybrid animation is now playing in theaters. RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 21 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: https://amzn.to/4fxo5Jw If you have kids, you need … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Despicable Me 4 RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 35 minutes MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: This is the 4th installment in Gru’s story in the popular Despicable Me franchise. The last one earned almost a … Continued
Some of the gags fly by really fast, such as when we see Garfield watching “Catflix” on TV.
MOVIE TITLE: Orion and the Dark This family-friendly animation premieres exclusively on Netflix on February 2, 2024. RATING: TV-Y7 LENGTH: 1 hour 32 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B- IN A NUTSHELL: The story is about a young … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: The Tiger’s Apprentice This beautiful animation premieres exclusively on Paramount+ on February 2, 2024. RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 24 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: Based on the … Continued
