Helping you choose the best movies for your family
MOVIE TITLE: Apollo 11 (2019) [Blu-ray] RATING: G LENGTH: 1 hour, 33 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: This is a fascinating documentary that features real footage of the legendary 1969 mission to the moon with … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: They Shall Not Grow Old [DVD] [2018] RATING: R LENGTH: 99 minutes + 30 minutes after the rolling credits for an explanation by director/producer Peter Jackson Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ for storytelling/A for technical … Continued
Nope, this isn’t another Pirates of the Caribbean movie about the last captain of the Black Pearl. It’s actually a lovely documentary about the legendary Olympic Sabre (fencing) champion and coach, George Piller. What makes this movie special? I have … Continued
Movie Title: Born in China Grade: A- Rating: G, 79 minutes In a Nutshell: Disney Nature presents a beautiful look at some fascinating creatures born in China. Narrated by John Krasinski (The Office: The Complete Series) , this eco- documentary … Continued
Movie Title: He Named Me Malala Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell: This true story is one that needs to be told. Unfortunately, the film is underwhelming considering the importance of the subject material. It is … Continued
Movie: Monkey Kingdom G, 1 hour 25 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: Disney Nature spent three years filming this lovely movie that documents pivotal moments in the life of Maya, a mother who will do anything to … Continued
While the movie came out in the Fall at limited theaters, it is now on DVD TODAY for everyone to see. Movie: Meet the Mormons PG, 1 hour 18 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Have you seen the Broadway … Continued
Movie Title: America: Imagine a World without Her PG-13, 1 hour 43 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Timed perfectly for the 4th of July weekend, this documentary-style film asks the question: “What would the world look like if America … Continued
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I wanted to share a review of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, released just last week on DVD. I simply don’t understand how a mediocre movie like “American Hustle” can get nominated for … Continued
Movie Title: Saving Mr. Banks Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This is an absolutely lovely film that wraps a perfect Disney bow around your heart. It’s the untold back-story of how the beloved movie Mary Poppins came to be. Walt … Continued