Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Ratchet & Clank Grade: B- Rating: PG, 1 hour 34 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the popular Playstation video game series, fans and kids will get a kick out of this action-packed, colorful ride. It’s … Continued
Movie Title: Midnight Special Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: This sci-fi surprise is a fun road trip mystery. Indie director Jeff Nichols is a compelling storyteller that allows the audience time … Continued
Movie Title: Batman vs. Superman Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 31 minutes In a Nutshell: When I saw the first trailer for this superhero movie almost a year ago, I thought it was a … Continued
Movie Title: The Divergent Series: Allegiant Grade: D Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 19 minutes In a Nutshell: Filled with TONS of CGI and special effects, this third installment in the Divergent franchise stretches out the … Continued
Movie Title: 10 Cloverfield Lane Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes In a Nutshell: J.J. Abrams puts a spine-tingling spin on doomsday prepping. He is a master at suspense and this psychological thriller has plenty … Continued
Movie Title: THE 5th WAVE 5th Wave, The Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes In a Nutshell: I think this is the 5th wave of teen dystopian movies. Unfortunately, it’s nothing you haven’t seen already with elements from … Continued
Movie Title: The Force Awakens (Star Wars) Grade: A+ Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes In a Nutshell: YESSSS! Episode VII is everything you hoped it would be! I loved it! The fans that filled the theater to capacity … 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: The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: As Finnick (Sam Claflin) says, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 76th Hunger Games!” After 4 years and … Continued
Movie: Jem and the Holograms Rating: PG, 1 hour 58 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: If you’re a 7 year old girl, you’ll like this musical fantasy movie. This live-action girl-power flick is based on … Continued