Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Despicable Me 3 Grade: B Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the 3rd installment in the Despicable Me franchise (4th if you count Minions). It’s not as good as the first two, but it’s still silly fun … Continued
Movie Title: Spider-Man: Homecoming Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: Another Spider-Man? Really? I rolled my eyes when I saw that yet one more Spider-Man origin movie was being made…6 movies in 15 years with 3 different lead actors. … Continued
Movie Title: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 84 minutes In a Nutshell: As a mother of four sons, I’m quite familiar with the Captain Underpants universe. If you are too, then you pretty much … Continued
Movie Title: Cars 3 (Theatrical) Grade: B+ Rating: G, 109 minutes In a Nutshell: This family-friendly flick is the third installment in the Cars franchise. By the way, the Cars ride at California Adventures next to Disneyland in California … Continued
Movie Title: Wonder Woman Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 141 minutes In a Nutshell: I used to watch Wonder Woman on TV back when I was a little girl. I loved it. I thought she was beautiful, kind, and strong. As … Continued
Movie Title: Max 2: White House Hero Grade: C Rating: PG, 1 hour 25 minutes In a Nutshell: This family-friendly flick is DOGGONE harmless fun for the kids. It’s somewhat of a sequel to the 2015 Max (2015), produced by … Continued
Movie Title: Gifted Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell: This quick-witted film charms and pulls tears out of your eyes. Directed by Marc Wed (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), takes a look at parenting especially gifted children and … Continued
Movie Title: Smurfs: The Lost Village Grade: C Rating: PG, 1 hour 30 minutes In a Nutshell: Little ones will be entertained while parents snooze during this Sony Picture animation. The cast is a pretty impressive collection of movie … Continued
Movie Title: Saban’s Power Rangers Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: Does anyone actually care about the Power Rangers anymore? My 4 sons absolutely loved it…back in the day, but I didn’t think it was even relevant … Continued
Movie Title: The Boss Baby Grade: B Rating: PG, 97 minutes In a Nutshell: With great animation and voice talent, this film has some confusing elements that baffle adults. But let’s face it, it’s made for kids and they simply … Continued