Inside Out is one of Pixar’s most honest and deep hits

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Movie:   Inside Out   PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade:  A   In a Nutshell:   This is Pixar at its finest.  It’s fresh and original and surprisingly deep.  It’s about emotions, so expect to bring tissues.  With a fantastic cast … Continued

Critics are saying good-bye to Aloha

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Movie:    Aloha   PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade:  C   In a Nutshell:   The cast is a delight to watch: Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, John Krasinski, Alec Baldwin and Bill Murray.  Unfortunately, this RomCom is just too … Continued

Pitch Perfect 2 is A Ca-ffensive fun

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Movie:   Pitch Perfect 2   GP-13, 1 hour 54 minutes Grade:  B   In a Nutshell:   If you’re easily offended, this film is not for you. Every group that exists is a target for distasteful jokes by writer Kay Cannon … Continued

5 Flights Up features Morgan Freeman warmth and Diane Keaton charm

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Movie:   5 Flights Up   PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade:  B   In a Nutshell:   Based on the novel Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment, this wry dramedy showcases the charming duo Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton. It’s a coming-of-age … Continued

Hot Pursuit is a cold disappointment

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Movie:  Hot Pursuit [HD]   PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes Grade: B-   In a Nutshell:  With better writing, this could have been a hilarious movie.  Unfortunately, the script is weak and the dialogue weaker.  I adore both Reese Witherspoon … Continued

Paul Blart 2 disappoints

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Movie:  Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade:  C- In a Nutshell:  If you really like Kevin James (I do) and his physical humor (ouch!), you won’t mind the simple plot and weak script too much. … Continued

Home is harmless fun

Movie:  Home    PG, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: B   In a Nutshell:  Dreamworks is trying hard to keep up with Disney who has recently been pumping out hit after hit.  Home doesn’t have quite the magic that Disney … Continued

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie review by Movie Review Mom

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Movie:   Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – O.S.T.   RATING: PG LENGTH:  2 hour 2 minutes Grade:  B+   In a Nutshell:  The cast is charming and fantastic: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Dv Patel … Continued

The DUFF makes you glad you’re not a teen anymore

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  Movie:  The DUFF   PG-13, 1 hour 41 minutes Grade: B   In a Nutshell:  Teenagers have always lived in the world of bullying and underdog struggles for greatness, but this movie takes a modern tech, funny look at … Continued

SpongeBob brings nautical nonsense to the big screen

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Movie: The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water   PG, 1 hour 40 minutes   Grade:  A   In a Nutshell:  If you love SpongeBob SquarePants, then you’ll get a kick out of this colorful movie adventure by United Plankton … Continued