Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Red Sparrow Grade: C- Rating: R, 2 hours 19 minutes In a Nutshell: This sex filled spy thriller features psychological manipulation and LOTS of undressing and naked bodies. Even Jennifer Lawrence shows us full … Continued
Movie Title: Game Night Grade: B+ Rating: R In a Nutshell: “And THAT is how you do a game night!” This dark comedy has enough twists to keep the audience entertained and guessing. Tips for parents: F-bombs, profanity, and … Continued
Movie Title: Braven Grade: C Rating: R, 94 minutes In a Nutshell: Directed by Lin Oeding, this Canadian action flick is all testosterone. Nothing like a relaxing winter day at the cabin. Ha ha My dad has a cabin in the mountains … Continued
Movie Title: Hostiles Grade: B Rating: R, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: While this film fits in the Western niche, its narrative is still relevant to today. Tips for parents: A man is shot and scalped within the first … Continued
Movie Title: Maze Runner: The Death Cure Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 114 minutes In a Nutshell: This third film provides a fitting finale to a thrilling young adult book and movie franchise. Congrats to my friend, James Dashner, for … Continued
Movie Title: Proud Mary Grade: C Rating: R, 1 hour 29 minutes In a Nutshell: Who doesn’t love Taraji P. Henson? I thought she was great in Hidden Figures, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She is equally competent on … Continued
Movie Title: The COMMUTER Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: I readily admit it. I like Liam Neeson. He basically plays the same character in every movie, but I still like him and enjoy … Continued
Movie Title: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Grade: A Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: From the minute Francis McDormand appears on the screen and starts chewing her fingernails in contemplation, you know you’re seeing an award-winning performance. … Continued
Movie Title: All the Money in the World Grade: A Rating: R, 2 hours 12 minutes In a Nutshell: If you have ever been to the famous Getty Museum in Los Angeles, you’ll get a new appreciation for … Continued
Movie Title: I, Tonya Grade: A Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: Tonya Harding is old news, but Margot Robbie and Allison Janney are two powerhouses that, combined, make for an entertaining biopic movie that somehow feels … Continued