Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Winter’s Tale PG-13, 2 hours 9 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: Not to be confused with Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, this time-traveling tale is filled with a wonderfully talented cast: Colin Farrell (Total Recall), Jessica Brown Findlay … Continued
Movie Title: Endless Love Grade: D In a Nutshell: D for dumb. In the words of the Houston Press movie critic: “Finally, a love story for attractive white people.” Ha ha This remake of the 1981 Franco Zeffirelli film about … Continued
Movie Title: Son of God PG-13, 2 hours, 18 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: As a Christian, I really wanted this film to provide a spiritual feast, but it’s really only a snack. The movie is willing, but the … Continued
Movie Title: Pompeii PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: This disaster movie is getting terrible reviews, but I still got a kick out of the swords-and-sandal attempt at filling in the details of how things went … Continued
If you’re a Hunger Games fan, then you’ve probably already seen this, but if you haven’t, it’s now in stores on DVD for rental or purchase! Movie Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Grade: A In a Nutshell: This movie … Continued
Movie Title: The Monuments Men Grade: B+ PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes In a Nutshell: This inspiring movie is based on a true story about us all of us. I admit that I’m curious to learn more about what really … Continued
Last Vegas just came out on DVD this week, so I thought it might be helpful to review the flick and let you know what you’re in for with a purchase or rental. Movie Title: Last Vegas Grade: C … 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: 47 Ronin Grade: B In a Nutshell: It’s as if this long movie couldn’t decide which one it wanted to be: epic war history or CGI action fantasy. I love Keanu Reeves and wanted this movie to be … Continued
