Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: The Book of Love Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 107 minutes In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Bill Purple, this profanity-laced story is about death, love, insanity, and healing. Uplifting theme “Try something new. Be bold.” – Penny … Continued
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
Movie Title: Queen Of Katwe Grade: A Rating: PG, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: Walt Disney presents a fascinating, feel-good, underdog story about a smart girl who grows up in extreme poverty in Uganda. It’s fascinating to watch this … Continued
Movie Title: MOONLIGHT Grade: B Rating: R, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: This intimate coming-of-age film slipped right past most movie-goers, since it didn’t play in a lot of theaters and hardly anyone saw a trailer for it; however, the … Continued
Movie Title: Collateral Beauty Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 94 minutes In a Nutshell: I really love two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith and I was so excited to see this film after the trailer practically had me in tears. SPOILER: The … Continued
Movie Title: A Monster Calls Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: This beautiful coming-of-age story is a painfully heartbreaking film about letting go of a loved one who is dying. My sister’s husband died young from cancer, … Continued
Movie Title: Hidden Figures Grade: A Rating: PG, 127 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on true events, this uplifting film with a fantastic title shines the spotlight on some overlooked figures in history. While the movie features new math … Continued
Movie Title: The Girl With All the Gifts Grade: B+ Rating: R, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: This dystopian horror drama is based on the best-selling book by M.R. Cary and delivers a satisfying spin. There are some … Continued
Movie Title: Fences Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 133 minutes In a Nutshell: The Pulitzer-winning source material has already earned some awards for literature, on Broadway and now on the Big Screen. The book, stage play, and film are all a … Continued
