3 Days to Kill movie review
Movie Title: 3 Days to Kill PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: I’ve seen this movie a million times. Of course, I haven’t seen this actual movie before, but it sure felt like it. It’s pretty … Continued
Hunger Games: Catching Fire now out on DVD!
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
Monuments Men movie gets me Googling for more
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 plays as Grampas Gone Wild
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
Martin Luther King would have loved the movie “The Butler”
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
Does the new version of the 47 Ronin add or detract from the legend?
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
Tom Clancy fans come out of the shadows to cheer on the new Jack Ryan
Movie Title: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Tom Clancy fans will love this prequel to the popular Jack Ryan save-the-USA stories. Chris Pine, with his beautiful blue eyes, joins the club … Continued
Blue Jasmine takes Cate Blanchett to the Golden Globes and Oscar
Movie Title: Blue Jasmine PG – 13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: The best part of this Woody Allen film is the stunning Cate Blanchett, who just won a Golden Globe for this role, as … Continued
The Book Thief illustrates the power of words
Movie Title: The Book Thief Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: I had to drive past several theaters near my home to find one that carried this film…truly a hidden gem. The sobering, yet inspiring … Continued
Saving Mr. Banks movie review
Movie Title: Saving Mr. Banks Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This is an absolutely lovely film that wraps a perfect Disney bow around your heart. It’s the untold back-story of how the beloved movie Mary Poppins came to be. Walt … Continued