Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Patriot’s Day Grade: B+ Rating: R, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: I love Boston. I’ve been there several times and would eagerly go there again tomorrow. It’s a modern city dripping in history. This powerful film offers … Continued
NOW ON DVD Movie Title: The Whole Truth Grade: B- Rating: R, 1 hour 33 minutes In a Nutshell: This courtroom drama based on David Baldacci’s novel was first released in Japan as early as Spring 2016, … Continued
Movie Title: Hell or High Water Grade: B+ Rating: R, 102 minutes In a Nutshell: Director David Mackenzie present us with rich characters to study in this modern Western flick. Uplifting theme: “I’ve never met nobody who got away with anything, … Continued
Movie Title: Jack Reacher Never Go Back Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 118 minutes In a Nutshell: My husband really liked the first Jack Reacher movie, so he was looking forward to this sequel. It’s definitely a “man’s movie” … Continued
Movie Title: Inferno Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 121 minutes In a Nutshell: I really enjoyed Dan Brown’s book a few years ago when I read it. Yeah, I know…it’s not high-brow literature, but more of a guilty pleasure. It has … Continued
Movie Title: Nerve Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 96 minutes In a Nutshell: “Nerve is a 24 hour game like truth or dare minus the truth.” This suspenseful movie is made for teens who are obsessed with themselves … Continued
Movie Title: Jason Bourne Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 123 minutes In a Nutshell: If you’re a fan of the Bourne movie franchise, then you will want to see this movie, regardless of any critic’s review. I love … Continued
Movie Title: Central Intelligence Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: “Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson…” The movie tag line is as racy as a lot of the other … Continued
Movie Title: Now You See Me 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: I loved the first movie, but this sequel just felt more like smoke and mirrors. Uplifting theme: “Seeing is believing, … Continued
Movie Title: Batman vs. Superman Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 31 minutes In a Nutshell: When I saw the first trailer for this superhero movie almost a year ago, I thought it was a … Continued