Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Gods of Egypt Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 7 minutes In a Nutshell: Before my 15 year old son even saw this film, he determined “It’s just a special effects movie.” Indeed. It’s not a bad movie; … Continued
Movie Title: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: Why? I guess writer and director Burr Steers thought “why not?” Who exactly is the target market for this film: fans … Continued
Movie Title: Kung Fu Panda 3 Grade: A- Rating: PG, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: I loved the first one and don’t even remember what happened in the second one, but this new addition in the Kung … Continued
Movie Title: Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Trip Grade: C Rating: G, 1 hour 26 minutes In a Nutshell: Young kids will laugh with delight. Parents will roll their eyes. Everyone will tap their feet. Voice talents include Justin … Continued
Movie: Krampus Rating: PG-13 Grade: B In a Nutshell: Described as a comedy horror, “Silent Night, Deadly Night” is what this movie offers to those who are interested in a more ominous Christmas story than the traditional … Continued
Movie: Love the Coopers Rating: PG-13 Grade: B- In a Nutshell: Timed perfectly for the holidays, the talented cast gets slogged down with a sappy and predictable script that mixes a little bit of humor with a … Continued
Movie: Jem and the Holograms Rating: PG, 1 hour 58 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: If you’re a 7 year old girl, you’ll like this musical fantasy movie. This live-action girl-power flick is based on … Continued
Movie: The Last Witch Hunter Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Timed perfectly for Halloween, this creepy action flick features Vin Diesel kicking evil witch butt. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t cast a … Continued
Movie: Pan Rating: PG, 1 hour 51 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: Maybe I’m weird, but I’ve never really liked Bobby Driscoll’s story of Peter Pan. I mean, a boy who refuses to grow up? Don’t … Continued
Movie: Goosebumps Rating: PG, 1 hour 43 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: If you grew up reading R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books or were a parent who read them to your kids like I did, you’re going … Continued