Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie: Secret in their Eyes Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: The source material is an Argentine crime thriller that won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009. (“El Secreto … Continued
Movie: Spectre Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 30 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: When I first heard that actor Daniel Craig recently admitted he never wanted to play James Bond again, I have to admit I … Continued
Movie: Bridge of Spies Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 15 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: “1957. The height of the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union fear each other’s nuclear capabilities – and intentions. … Continued
Movie: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation PG-13, 2 hours, 12 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: I can neither approve, nor deny this movie review without approval from the Secretary… Tom Cruise reminds us again that he … Continued
Movie: Minions Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Adorable. Silly. Colorful. Like eating pure sugar. Imaginative prequel to the beloved Despicable Me movie franchise. The plot isn’t deep, but their crazy antics will still make you smile. Warning: It may … Continued
Movie: Black November Unrated, limited movie release in 2015, now on DVD 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: Most Americans don’t know anything about Nigeria, other than the occasional spam email from a supposed Nigerian prince … Continued
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
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
Movie: Furious 7 PG-13, 2 hours 20 minutes Grade: A for amazing stunts and action, C for cheese In a Nutshell: Paul Walker’s character says “Just when you didn’t think it could get any better, huh?” as if … Continued
Movie: The Woman in Gold PG-13, 1 hour 50 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This is a fascinating, true story about a woman’s and nation’s journey toward justice and peace after the Holocaust. The film has … Continued