Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Earth To Echo PG, 1 hour 29 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: This tween flick feels like an attempt at remaking E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial or even Super 8 with The Goonies (1985), but not as magical and … Continued
Movie Title: How to Train Your Dragon 2 PG, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Everyone in the family will enjoy this adorable DreamWorks sequel by Dean DeBlois. It impresses with FANTASTIC textures and surfaces: fur, leather, … Continued
Movie Title: Maleficent PG, 1 hour 37 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This magical Disney retelling of Sleeping Beauty (1959) begins “Let us tell an old story anew and we shall see how well you know … Continued
Movie Title: Legends of Oz PG, 1 hour 28 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: The talented Lea Michele from Glee brings to life a Dorothy who has returned to Oz to fight another … Continued
Movie Title: Heaven Is for Real PG, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: This is a simple movie with a simple message, and yet it is very powerful. Perfectly timed for Easter, this faith-building film is based … Continued
Movie Title: Rio 2 G, 1 hour 41 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: Forgettable. Young children will be entertained, although the 4 year old sitting behind me kept asking his mother “Can we go home?” That’s a not a … Continued
Movie Title: The Little Rascals Save the Day Grade: C+ PG, 98 minutes In a Nutshell: This family flick goes straight to DVD release on March 30, 2014. The Our Gang franchise began in 1922 and my mother was … Continued
Movie Title: Muppets Most Wanted PG, 1 hour 52 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: If you love the adorable Muppets franchise, then here’s another installment of fuzzy fun, filled with clever gags, infectious songs, slapstick comedy, and celebrity cameos … Continued
Movie Title: Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: You may remember these lovable guys from the old Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends: The Complete Seriescartoon from the 1950’s and 60’s. They finally … Continued
Movie Title: The Lego Movie Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Quick-witted fun for all ages, as well as obvious Lego lovers. While raising 4 boys, I’ve sucked up my share of miscellaneous Lego pieces on the carpet with my vacuum … Continued