Smallfoot movie review
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
The House with a Clock in its Walls movie review
Movie Title: The House with a Clock in Its Walls Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: This movie has a decent balance of scary and funny, but I wouldn’t say it’s perfect for all … Continued
The Darkest Minds movie review
Movie Title: The Darkest Minds Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: Yep, another teenage dystopian adaptation of a book into a movie. This time, there is an X-Men type of twist and the fighting spirit … Continued
Christopher Robin takes you back to your childhood
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
Show Dogs will test parents
Show Dogs Grade: D for dumb Rating: PG, 92 minutes In a Nutshell: It’s a children’s movie about dogs that compete in a competition. Young children will be amused, but it’s torture for almost everyone else. Tips for parents: One … Continued
Sherlock Gnomes introduces kids to some classic characters
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
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
A Wrinkle in Time isn’t smooth sailing through the universe
Movie Title: A Wrinkle in Time Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: Despite its best intentions, A Wrinkle in Time is disappointing as a film, although kids will probably still like it. Based … Continued
Peter Rabbit has something for all ages
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