Helping you choose the best movies for your family
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
Movie Title: The Founder Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: The Golden Arches! You may actually want to swing by McDonald’s after you leave the theater to celebrate the American Dream…either that or ban it because … Continued
Movie Title: The Space Between Us Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: This is kind of a modern version of the old Starman film about STAR-crossed lovers. Writer/Director Peter Chelsom has given us some truly mediocre films. Sadly, … Continued
Movie Title: The Edge of Seventeen Grade: B+ Rating: R, 98 minutes In a Nutshell: Hailee Steinfeld plays a completely self-absorbed teenager who has a hard time learning some of the most important lessons in life…that loving and caring … Continued
Movie Title: Silence Grade: A- Rating: R, 161 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on Shusaku Endo’s novel, legendary director Martin Scorsese offers a passionate look at faith and devotion, which he said was twenty years in the making. This is … Continued
Movie Title: Jackie Grade: B- Rating: R, 95 minutes In a Nutshell: This interesting look into the life of Jackie Kennedy features a stunning Natalie Portman, who deserves the Golden Globe nomination she received for Best Performance by an Actress … Continued
Movie Title: Manchester By The Sea Grade: B Rating: R, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: Casey Affleck delivers a powerful performance, mastering the art of subtlety. He recently won “Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama” … Continued
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