Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Suburbicon Grade: D Rating: R In a Nutshell: Nope. Hated it. The film tries to be a drama, dark comedy, murder thriller, and social commentary all at the same time, but it’s a messy downer. I felt … Continued
Movie Title: The Mountain Between Us Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 100 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on The Mountain Between Us: A Novel , this dramatic romance with a survival backdrop features two great actors: award-winning Kate Winslet and Idris … Continued
Movie Title: Blade Runner 2049 Grade: A- Rating: R, 164 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a LONG movie. If you’re a big fan of the 1982 original Blade Runner, you’ll probably love every minute, while admittedly, it’s not … Continued
Movie Title: American Made Grade: B+ Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this entertaining ride features Tom Cruise as a wide-eyed pawn in illegal activities led by the American government in the 1980’s. … Continued
Movie Title: Happy Death Day Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: This is like a warped, creepy version of Groundhog Day. I have loved that fun movie for years, so I was curious to see what this suspenseful horror … Continued
Movie Title: Flatliners Grade: D+ Rating: PG-13, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: This Flatliners movie remake is dead on arrival. I really liked the original Flatliners movie with 1990 Kevin Bacon, so I was interested to see how this remake … Continued
Movie Title: The Foreigner Grade: B+ Rating: R, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: Americans love movies. And Jackie Chan. We love watching him perform incredible stunts and fight sequences, mixed with humor and fun. This isn’t that kind … Continued
Movie Title: Geostorm Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: Geostorm is a disaster of a movie. I’m embarrassed to admit that I love disaster movies. This predictable end-of-the-world drama follows the cookie-cutter … Continued
Movie Title: LEAP Grade: A- Rating: PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell: This gorgeous family-friendly film paints Paris with an incredibly charming stroke, created by the L’Atelier Animation Studio in France. You’re easily transported back to 19th Century France. I … Continued
Movie Title: Kidnap Grade: C Rating: R In a Nutshell: Having your child kidnapped is every parent’s fear. You don’t mess with a mother and her son. (I have 4 sons.) Uplifting theme: “I will never let you go.” – (Karla … Continued