Wildling was wildly mediocre
Movie Title: Wildling Grade: C Rating: R, 92 minutes In a Nutshell: A monster coming-of-age story, this creature feature movie feels like a 1980’s horror flick. It’s actually a new indie film by director … Continued
Love Simon is a coming out and coming-of-age dramedy
Movie Title: Love, Simon Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 109 minutes In a Nutshell: Nick Robinson stars as Simon Spier in this coming-of-age dramedy that shows how difficult it is for a teenager to “come out” and reveal who he … Continued
Ready Player One celebrates video games over the decades
Movie Title: Ready Player One Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell: The creator of the largest virtual reality world ever, called the OASIS, dies and leaves a challenge to anyone who can find three invisible keys that … Continued
A Wrinkle in Time isn’t smooth sailing through the universe
Movie Title: A Wrinkle in Time Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: Despite its best intentions, A Wrinkle in Time is disappointing as a film, although kids will probably still like it. Based … Continued
Maze Runner: The Death Cure ends the YA dystopian trilogy
Movie Title: Maze Runner: The Death Cure Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 114 minutes In a Nutshell: This third film provides a fitting finale to a thrilling young adult book and movie franchise. Congrats to my friend, James Dashner, for … Continued
Lady Bird is a funny, truthful coming-of-age story
Movie Title: Lady Bird Grade: A Rating: R, 1 hour 34 minutes In a Nutshell: No, this movie has nothing to do with Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. This coming-of-age story is a … Continued
Pitch Perfect 3 is the swan song of the franchise
Movie Title: Pitch Perfect 3 Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: I admit that Pitch Perfect is one of my guilty pleasures. I’ve seen the first two movies in the Pitch Perfect franchise … Continued
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle offers a classic reboot for the video game generation
Movie Title: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 112 minutes In a Nutshell: This fun franchise is still alive and entertaining audiences! Start with a cast of fresh faces and add in a hefty serving of … Continued
Wonder warms your heart and fills your eyes with tears
Movie Title: Wonder Grade: PG Rating: A In a Nutshell: Based on the New York Times bestseller by R.J. Palacio, Wonderfeatures a talented cast in an uplifting, heartwarming, and inspiring movie that teaches us all to be a little more … Continued
Lego Ninjago tickles fans
Movie Title: The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: While this third installment in the Lego movie universe isn’t getting the rave reviews that the first two did, I still got a kick … Continued