Helping you choose the best movies for your family
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
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
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
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
Movie Title: The Man Who Invented Christmas Grade: A Rating: PG, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: I admit it. I loved this movie, because I’m an author. I have a particular fondness for movies that peel back the curtains on … Continued
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
Movie Title: The Star Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 26 minutes In a Nutshell: Walden Media and Affirm Films (owned by Sony Pictures) present a very sweet animated movie for Christian families this Christmas. … Continued
Movie Title: Wonder Grade: PG Rating: A In a Nutshell: Based on the New York Times bestseller by R.J. Palacio, Wonderfeatures a talented cast in an uplifting, heartwarming, and inspiring movie that teaches us all to be a little more … Continued
Movie Title: The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: While this third installment in the Lego movie universe isn’t getting the rave reviews that the first two did, I still got a kick … Continued
Movie Title: LEAP Grade: A- Rating: PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell: This gorgeous family-friendly film paints Paris with an incredibly charming stroke, created by the L’Atelier Animation Studio in France. You’re easily transported back to 19th Century France. I … Continued