Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: The Boy Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 37 minutes In a Nutshell: Creepy. Directed by William Brent Bell, this suspense horror could have gone in a much more interesting direction. Oh well. Uplifting theme: Ummm…..don’t be a nanny … 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: Victor Frankenstein Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: “You know this story….” Says the narrator (Igor), except that this version isn’t as good as others we’ve seen before. The twist is … 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
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
Movie: THE VISIT Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: I generally don’t like scary movies, but I’ve been rooting for M. Night Shyamalan to return to his film-making greatness of former years. … Continued
Movie: Poltergeist PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Ok, let me first say that I don’t like watching scary movies, but I had requests to review this one….so you better appreciate my sacrifice! … Continued
Movie: Maggie PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Arnold Schwarzenegger kicking zombie butt….what’s not to like? Well, it’s not as exciting as that sounds. In fact, there aren’t very many actual zombies in this post-apocalyptic movie. … Continued
Movie Title: The Quiet Ones PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: This is a campy horror film that is inspired by supposed true events. Led by the talented Jared Harris of … Continued
The newest DVD to hit store shelves this week is: Movie Title: Vampire Academy PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: Juno meets Harry Potter meets Twilightmeets Mean Girls meets terrible movie. It could have … Continued