Skip the Nut Job
Movie Title: The Nut Job Grade: C- In a Nutshell: Skip it. When stunning animation movies like Frozen are out in the theaters, why would you waste your time or money on this one? It’s … Continued
The Book Thief illustrates the power of words
Movie Title: The Book Thief Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: I had to drive past several theaters near my home to find one that carried this film…truly a hidden gem. The sobering, yet inspiring … Continued
Captain Phillips receives heroic praise
Movie Title: Captain Phillips In a Nutshell: This intense docudrama of the Maersk Alabama hijacking keeps you on the edge of your seat, an especially impressive feat, considering the movie is over two hours long. I kept imagining myself in … Continued
May R.I.P.D rest in peace
Think Men in Black,Ghostbusters, and Ghost all mixed together. Add in Jeff Bridges as a crusty old law man from the 1800’s (Roy), Ryan Reynolds as a rookie cop who is killed before he can right a wrong, and … Continued
Red 2 movie review
The last time we saw John Malkovich in Red, he was wearing blonde braids and being pushed in a wooden cart through a field in Maldova with bombs going off all around him, while being chased by dozens of … Continued
Double movie review with Richard Gere
Which way now? That’s the question you’ll ask at the end of the movie Double, starring the aging-well Richard Gere. This fun spy thriller has some clever twists and turns, which I love. Even though I love a solid ending, … Continued
Despicable Me 2 is ADORABLE fun for all ages
MOVIE TITLE: Despicable Me 2 This adorable animation is now available on DVD, video on demand, and streaming. RATING: PG Length: 1 hour 38 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment grossed more than $540 million with … Continued
The White House is Down…again.
by Trina Boice www.TrinaBoice.com The White House is under attack….again. If you saw “Olympus Has Fallen” a few months ago, then you’ve “been there, done that” minus the wonder that is Morgan Freeman. (My kids swear he’s in every movie … Continued
World War Z will quicken your pulse
by Trina Boice a/k/ Movie Review Mom www.TrinaBoice.com Brad Pitt. Need I say more? Well ok, if you’re a guy, you’re going to … Continued