The Shallows features a lively Blake, shark, and seagul

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Movie Title:      The Shallows Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell:  This ain’t no Sharknado.  In fact, this shark is extremely realistic looking, gigantic, and scary.     But who’s looking at the shark when you can watch gorgeous … Continued

Me Before You is predictable, but will still make you cry

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Movie Title:       Me Before You    Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 50 minutes In a Nutshell:    Adapted by Jojo Moyes from her popular 2012 novel of the same name, this predictable RomCom (romantic comedy) will still make you cry. … Continued

Mother’s Day movie filled with cliches and estrogen

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Movie Title:      Mother’s Day    Grade:   C Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 58 minutes In a Nutshell:    Full of sappy clichés, but if you have estrogen, you might still cry. The movie showcases all kinds of mothers.     Mother’s Day can … Continued

The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a mixed prequel/sequel

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Movie Title:  The Huntsman: Winter’s War Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 2 hours 3 minutes In a Nutshell:    This ain’t no Frozen Film critics are ripping this prequel/sequel to shreds, but I actually enjoyed it.  There is some humor, adventure, great CGI, … Continued

The Jungle Book takes CGI to a new level

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Movie Title:      The Jungle Book Grade:   A Rating:   PG, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell:    What do you get when you mix 90% CGI with a Rudyard Kipling remake?  Surprisingly, a beautiful family friendly film.   Director Jon Favreau gives … Continued

God’s Not Dead 2 empowers Christians and annoys atheists

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Movie Title:      God’s Not Dead 2   Grade:   B   Rating:   PG, 2 hours 1 minute   In a Nutshell:   This courtroom drama tackles religious freedom and the 1stAmendment.  Christians will feel empowered, while “non-believers” will think it’s entirely ridiculous. … Continued

Midnight Special is a hidden gem

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Movie Title:      Midnight Special   Grade:   A-   Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes   In a Nutshell:  This sci-fi surprise is a fun road trip mystery.    Indie director Jeff Nichols is a compelling storyteller that allows the audience time … Continued

The 33 pays tribute to the Chilean miners

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Movie Title:      The 33 Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 2 hours In a Nutshell:  Based on the true account of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped far below the surface of the earth, this feel-good movie shows the human spirit and … Continued

Miracles from Heaven encourages Christians not to lose their faith

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Movie Title:     Miracles From Heaven Grade:   B Rating:   PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:    Based on true events, this inspiring story is geared towards Christians who sometimes struggle with their faith when when hard times come.  Jennifer Garner … Continued