Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: A Monster Calls Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: This beautiful coming-of-age story is a painfully heartbreaking film about letting go of a loved one who is dying. My sister’s husband died young from cancer, … Continued
Movie Title: Passengers Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: While some movie critics have argued that this film is tedious and boring, I would contend that the film intentionally captures a little bit of what it must … Continued
NOW ON DVD Movie Title: The Whole Truth Grade: B- Rating: R, 1 hour 33 minutes In a Nutshell: This courtroom drama based on David Baldacci’s novel was first released in Japan as early as Spring 2016, … Continued
Movie Title: Arrival Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: Earning 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this intelligent sci-fi thriller features an outstanding performance from Amy Adams that already has garnered Oscar buzz. This fascinating film will tickle … Continued
Movie Title: Hell or High Water Grade: B+ Rating: R, 102 minutes In a Nutshell: Director David Mackenzie present us with rich characters to study in this modern Western flick. Uplifting theme: “I’ve never met nobody who got away with anything, … Continued
Movie Title: Jack Reacher Never Go Back Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 118 minutes In a Nutshell: My husband really liked the first Jack Reacher movie, so he was looking forward to this sequel. It’s definitely a “man’s movie” … Continued
Movie Title: Inferno Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 121 minutes In a Nutshell: I really enjoyed Dan Brown’s book a few years ago when I read it. Yeah, I know…it’s not high-brow literature, but more of a guilty pleasure. It has … Continued
Movie Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 127 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a Tim Burton movie, so you know it’s going to have some weird and creepy images, even if it’s considered a … Continued
Movie Title: Jason Bourne Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 123 minutes In a Nutshell: If you’re a fan of the Bourne movie franchise, then you will want to see this movie, regardless of any critic’s review. I love … Continued
Movie Title: Now You See Me 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: I loved the first movie, but this sequel just felt more like smoke and mirrors. Uplifting theme: “Seeing is believing, … Continued