PAN disappoints and bewilders
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
Goosebumps is ghoulish fun
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
Hotel Transylvania 2 preaches tolerance
Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2 Rating: PG, 1 hour 29 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Colorful and silly, this family animation written by Adam Sandler takes a social stand on mixed marriages and tolerance. Voice talents include … Continued
Pixels helps you relive your 80’s glory days
Movie: Pixels PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: This is a world where Kevin James is President of the United States. Need I say more? I have real mixed feelings about this new … Continued
The Cobbler features a shy Adam Sandler
Movie: The Cobbler PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: D In a Nutshell: The Cobbler is a curious little film that hit the big screen in March 2015 and then landed on DVD 2 months later. If … Continued
Inside Out is one of Pixar’s most honest and deep hits
Movie: Inside Out PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: This is Pixar at its finest. It’s fresh and original and surprisingly deep. It’s about emotions, so expect to bring tissues. With a fantastic cast … Continued
Tomorrowland speaks to dreamers
Movie: Tomorrowland PG, 1 hour 47 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Are you a dreamer? If so, this Disney film will capture your heart. Kids will love the non-stop action and futuristic ideas that feel more like … Continued
The Age of Adaline moves slower than her years
Movie: The Age of Adaline PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: So, staying young and gorgeous forever is a problem? It’s hard to feel very sorry for the protagonist in this story. I suppose … Continued
Home is harmless fun
Movie: Home PG, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Dreamworks is trying hard to keep up with Disney who has recently been pumping out hit after hit. Home doesn’t have quite the magic that Disney … Continued
The new Cinderella is quite charming
Movie: Cinderella Rating: PG Length: 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: In an era of movie remakes, this version of Cinderella by Director Kenneth Branagh is very simple, elegant, pure, and even old-fashioned, staying … Continued