Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: MeshugaNutcracker Grade: A Rating: G, 2 hours 11 minutes (including an entertaining 15 minute intermission). In a Nutshell: Fathom Events brings stage productions and other special events to theaters across the country for limited release. For the … Continued
Movie Title: JUST GETTING STARTED Grade: D Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 31 minutes In a Nutshell: With a promising beginning, this lazy comedy just doesn’t get started. It’s a disappointing waste of talent and time. Surprisingly, this is the first … 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: Daddy’s Home 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour, 40 minutes In a Nutshell: “We’re back with more daddies!” says Will Ferrell’s character, easily the tag-line for this movie. It’s a funny sequel that also has some touching, … Continued
Movie Title: A Bad Moms Christmas [Blu-ray] Grade: F Rating: R, 1 hour 44 minutes of torture In a Nutshell: It’s bad. There are moms. And it’s Christmas. I’m a mom, but CLEARLY I’m not the target audience for … Continued
Movie Title: Thor: Ragnarok Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: Count them…17! Thor: Ragnarok is the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. New Zealand director Taika Waititi directs this super colorful, funny superhero movie presented … Continued
Movie Title: Kingsman: The Golden Circle Grade: B Rating: R, 2 hours 21 minutes In a Nutshell: This sequel to the original Kingsman: The Secret Service Uplifting theme: “Being a kingsman is more than the clothes we wear or the … Continued