Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Baywatch Grade: D for don’t waste your time and money on this raunchy garbage Rating: R, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the popular 1990’s TV show and timed perfectly for the beginning of summer and beach … Continued
Movie Title: Saturday’s Warrior Grade: B- Rating: PG, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: I first saw this stage musical when I was a little girl. I LOVED it and immediately began memorizing all of the songs day in and day … Continued
Movie Title: Before I Fall Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 99 minutes In a Nutshell: Teenage girls. Squee! (I’m so glad I have 4 sons. Translation = no exhausting drama.) This is sort of a teenage girl version of Groundhog Day (one … Continued
Movie Title: Saban’s Power Rangers Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: Does anyone actually care about the Power Rangers anymore? My 4 sons absolutely loved it…back in the day, but I didn’t think it was even relevant … Continued
Movie Title: Tim Timmerman, Hope of America Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 94 minutes In a Nutshell: Brought to us from the clever peeps at VidAngel Studios, Picture Picture, and Purdie Distribution, this quirky film will take you back to high … Continued
Movie Title: A Dog’s Purpose (DVD) Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: This sugary-sweet family flick feels like a Hallmark card that blends reincarnation with one dog’s discovery about what his purpose is. We could … Continued
Movie Title: Lion Grade: A- Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Adapted from the book A Long Way Home: A Memoir , this inspiring true story will break your heart and then warm it. Most people missed this film when it … Continued
Movie Title: The Christmas Project Grade: A- Rating: G, 1 hour 28 minutes In a Nutshell: Think “The Wonder Years” meets “The Christmas Story.” This sweet, family-friendly Christmas movie is a heartwarming reminder about showing love and forgiveness during the … Continued
Movie: Paper Towns PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: C for Couldn’t stand the self-absorbed teenage angst OR D for Don’t waste your time or money on this In a Nutshell: Critics love … Continued
Movie: The DUFF PG-13, 1 hour 41 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Teenagers have always lived in the world of bullying and underdog struggles for greatness, but this movie takes a modern tech, funny look at … Continued