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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
Movie Title: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 133 minutes In a Nutshell: I’ve been looking forward to this movie ever since I first knew it was “a thing” many, many months ago. Yep, I’m a … 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: Doctor Strange Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: Cheers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for introducing another interesting superhero to the Big Screen. I had never read the comic books, so I was curious to … Continued
Movie Title: Ice Age: Collision Course Grade: D+ Rating: PG, 100 minutes In a Nutshell: Although this film is only the fifth in the series, it somehow feels like so much more. It also feels like a money grab … Continued
Movie Title: Ghostbusters Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: Some of the funny women of Saturday Night Live, including 4 time guest host of SNL Melissa McCarthy, star in this reboot of the 1984 smash hit. … Continued
Movie Title: Independence Day Resurgence Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: I absolutely loved the 1996 original Independence Day, so I was really excited to see this sequel that we all waited 20 years for. Was … Continued
Movie Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 37 minutes In a Nutshell: Cowabunga! Well, it’s not as bad as the last one! That’s not exactly a favorable endorsement, … Continued
Movie Title: X-Men Apocalypse Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes In a Nutshell: Another super hero movie filled with destruction, violence, and supernatural forces that just might destroy the world. Ho hum. This installment in the X-Men franchise … Continued
Movie Title: Captain America: Civil War Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 26 minutes In a Nutshell: Congratulations, Marvel. You successfully created another superhero film that includes humor, TONS of amazing action sequences, impressive CGI, thoughtful themes and intelligent questions, … Continued