Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 92 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the best-selling novel by James Patterson, these middle school kids “shred” all the rules and try to “stick it … Continued
Movie Title: The Christmas Project Grade: A- Rating: G, 1 hour 28 minutes In a Nutshell: Think “The Wonder Years” meets “The Christmas Story.” This sweet, family-friendly Christmas movie is a heartwarming reminder about showing love and forgiveness during the … Continued
Movie Title: Cafe Society Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 85 minutes In a Nutshell: Woody Allen is a master at quirky characters and conversations. In this dark comedy about love, regret, and existentialism, old Hollywood and Manhattan glamour drip … Continued
Movie Title: Florence Foster Jenkins Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: This period dramedy spotlights a brilliant and ever talented Meryl Streep, although this film won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I can really relate to Florence, … Continued
Movie Title: The Secret Life of Pets Grade: A- Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: This high energy family flick by Universal and Illumination is colorful and fun for all ages. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Chris … Continued
Movie Title: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Grade: D- for disgusting Rating: R, 98 minutes of trash. THIS MOVIE IS DEFINITELY R! In a Nutshell: Supposedly based on a true story, this vulgar comedy is always offensive … Continued
Movie Title: Pete’s Dragon Grade: B Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: Disney is on a live-action roll! This is a charming family movie for all ages. In fact, it’s the adults who will probably get the most out of … Continued
Movie Title: Ice Age: Collision Course Grade: D+ Rating: PG, 100 minutes In a Nutshell: Although this film is only the fifth in the series, it somehow feels like so much more. It also feels like a money grab … Continued
Movie Title: Ghostbusters Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: Some of the funny women of Saturday Night Live, including 4 time guest host of SNL Melissa McCarthy, star in this reboot of the 1984 smash hit. … Continued
Movie Title: Central Intelligence Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: “Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson…” The movie tag line is as racy as a lot of the other … Continued