Helping you choose the best movies for your family
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: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 34 minutes In a Nutshell: Produced by Tom Hanks, this sequel features the wacky Greek family we fell in love with in 2002. Opa! … Continued
Movie Title: Brooklyn Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: Irish actress Saoirse Ronan shines in this period piece about Irish immigrants coming to America in the 1950’s. It’s a character study about self-discovery that … Continued
Movie Title: The Choice Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: My husband says that the definition of a Chick Flick is when two good-looking guys fall all over themselves for one spoiled girl. If … Continued
Movie Title: Zoolander No.2 Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: Blue steel is back! If you loved the first Zoolander movie, like I did, you’ll generally get a kick out of this sequel. If you … Continued
Movie: All Roads Lead to Rome Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 30 minutes In a Nutshell: I LOVE Italy, which is the best thing about this rom-com. Set to release in select theaters and On Demand in February, Sarah … 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: The Finest Hours Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 57 minutes In a Nutshell: This movie honors the heroes who participated in the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history. Based on the book by the same … Continued
Movie Title: Miss You Already Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes In a Nutshell: With such a title, you already know how this movie ends. It’s a sad journey that will make you laugh and cry, especially if … 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