Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: I guess this is what you call “Franchise Fatigue.” Audiences are getting a little tired and so is … Continued
Movie Title: Alien: Covenant Grade: B Rating: R, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a sequel to the movie Prometheus, and a prequel to the original blockbuster movie Alien. Directed by the brilliant Ridley Scott, this new addition to … Continued
Movie Title: This Beautiful Fantastic Grade: B Rating: PG, 1 hour 32 minutes In a Nutshell: Garden metaphors about life and friendship grow as this quirky “modern fairy tale” develops in this limited release. Uplifting … Continued
Movie Title: Saturday’s Warrior Grade: B- Rating: PG, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: I first saw this stage musical when I was a little girl. I LOVED it and immediately began memorizing all of the songs day in and day … Continued
Movie Title: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: With epic sword fights and a delightful dose of humor, you know a movie is good when you can’t wait to see certain scenes again. … Continued
Movie Title: Max 2: White House Hero Grade: C Rating: PG, 1 hour 25 minutes In a Nutshell: This family-friendly flick is DOGGONE harmless fun for the kids. It’s somewhat of a sequel to the 2015 Max (2015), produced by … Continued
Movie Title: Gifted Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell: This quick-witted film charms and pulls tears out of your eyes. Directed by Marc Wed (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), takes a look at parenting especially gifted children and … Continued
Movie Title: Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 137 minutes In a Nutshell: I loved the first Guardians Of The Galaxy and have been sooo excited to see this next one! I wasn’t disappointed. James Gunn’s Volume 2 … Continued
Movie Title: The Zookeeper’s Wife Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, although I would give this movie an R rating due to its grim nature and two glimpses of a topless woman. 126 minutes long In a Nutshell: This sobering film … Continued
Movie Title: Salt and Fire Grade: C+ Rating: It is posted as NR (Not Rated), but I would give it a PG-13 for some violence and people in perilous situations. 98 minutes long. In a Nutshell: Filmed in Bolivia, this … Continued