Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: The BFG Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: In an interview with Regal Theaters, Steven Spielberg said “This is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.” It was a reunion of sorts … Continued
Movie Title: The Legend of Tarzan Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 109 minutes In a Nutshell: Director David Yates is most known for his work with the last four Harry Potter films. This time he brings us a new take … Continued
Movie Title: Warcraft Grade: B- (I can’t bring myself to give it a C) Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: Big Disclaimer….my son is actually one of the computer animation artists for Blizzard (I know, super cool, … Continued
Movie Title: Alice Through the Looking Glass Grade: B- Rating: PG, 1 hour 48 minutes In a Nutshell: A lot of movie critics hated this movie, but I actually enjoyed the colorful ride. It veers from the source material by … Continued
Movie Title: The Huntsman: Winter’s War Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 3 minutes In a Nutshell: This ain’t no Frozen Film critics are ripping this prequel/sequel to shreds, but I actually enjoyed it. There is some humor, adventure, great CGI, … Continued
Movie Title: The Jungle Book Grade: A Rating: PG, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: What do you get when you mix 90% CGI with a Rudyard Kipling remake? Surprisingly, a beautiful family friendly film. Director Jon Favreau gives … Continued
Movie Title: The Young Messiah Grade: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes Rating: B+ In a Nutshell: “Inspired by scripture, rooted in history”, this is a very respectful telling of what MIGHT have occurred in Jesus Christ’s … Continued
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