The Zookeeper’s Wife is a sobering true story of WWII drama and heart

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  Movie Title:  The Zookeeper’s Wife Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, although I would give this movie an R rating due to its grim nature and two glimpses of a topless woman.   126 minutes long In a Nutshell:  This sobering film … Continued

Salt and Fire showcases acting as flat as the salt fields in Bolivia

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Movie Title:   Salt and Fire Grade:  C+ Rating:  It is posted as NR (Not Rated), but I would give it a PG-13 for some violence and people in perilous situations.  98 minutes long. In a Nutshell: Filmed in Bolivia, this … Continued

The Fate of the Furious is fast fun for true fans

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Movie Title:  The Fate of the Furious Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 136 minutes In a Nutshell:  It’s fast.  It’s furious.  The franchise is back.   I was kind of over the whole The Fast and the Furious saga until…Charlize Theron.  … Continued

Going In Style showcases 3 legendary actors with charming chemistry

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Movie Title:  Going In Style Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG-13, 97 minutes In a Nutshell:  Face it, the cast is a bunch of adorable, lovable, and legendary guys: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin.   They have fantastic chemistry and are … Continued

Saban’s Power Rangers fans relive the cheesy glory days

Movie Title:  Saban’s Power Rangers Grade:  C+ Rating:  PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell:  Does anyone actually care about the Power Rangers anymore?  My 4 sons absolutely loved it…back in the day, but I didn’t think it was even relevant … Continued

Boss Baby confuses critics, but amuses everyone else

Movie Title:  The Boss Baby Grade:  B Rating:  PG, 97 minutes In a Nutshell:  With great animation and voice talent, this film has some confusing elements that baffle adults.  But let’s face it, it’s made for kids and they simply … Continued

Get Out is Jordan Peele’s directorial debut

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Movie Title:  Get Out Get Out (Blu-ray + DVD + DIGITAL HD) Grade:  B+ Rating:  R, 104 minutes In a Nutshell:  We all know Jordan Peele for his comedic talents in funny sketches with Kegan, as well as in his … Continued

Kong Skull Island showcases a new scary Kong and other imaginative monsters

Movie Title:   Kong: Skull Island Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 118 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is an entertaining re-imagining of the King Kong story and takes place where John Goodman’s character describes as “The place where myth and science meet.” … Continued

John Wick Chapter 2 kicks you know what

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  Movie Title:    John Wick Chapter 2 Grade:  A- Rating: R, 122 minutes of non-stop action and violence In a Nutshell:  Revenge.  Huge body count.  Cool guns. Lots of violence.  Welcome back John Wick. If you liked the first one, … Continued

Split showcases a fantastic James McAvoy

Movie Title:  Split Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: James McAvoy thrills in this psychological horror story by M. Night Shyamalan, a director who knows how to take his time unfolding a story.  This is the second … Continued