Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Life Grade: B+ Rating: R, 103 minutes In a Nutshell: This is an extremely suspenseful and entertaining film that tries to straddle both the science fiction and horror genres. It presents an interesting “what if” scenario … Continued
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
Movie Title: Beauty and the Beast Grade: A Rating: PG, 129 minutes In a Nutshell: In this lovely Disney re-telling of a tale as old as time, Emma Watson shows us she can sing, dance, and cast a delightful … Continued
Movie Title: The Shack Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 132 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the best-selling New York Times novel by Canadian author William P. Young, this lovely film can heal your heart if you let it. Lose the … Continued
Movie Title: Table 19 Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes In a Nutshell: First, let me announce that my oldest son just got engaged! Woohoo! I sure hope his reception is nothing like the one in this … Continued
Movie Title: Tim Timmerman, Hope of America Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 94 minutes In a Nutshell: Brought to us from the clever peeps at VidAngel Studios, Picture Picture, and Purdie Distribution, this quirky film will take you back to high … Continued
Movie Title: Logan Grade: B Rating: R, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: This is NOT your typical Marvel superhero movie. For starters, it’s Rated R with tons of bloody violence, trampy girls, and an aging Wolverine wearing reading glasses. … Continued
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
Movie Title: A Dog’s Purpose (DVD) Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: This sugary-sweet family flick feels like a Hallmark card that blends reincarnation with one dog’s discovery about what his purpose is. We could … Continued
Movie Title: Lion Grade: A- Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Adapted from the book A Long Way Home: A Memoir , this inspiring true story will break your heart and then warm it. Most people missed this film when it … Continued