Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Concussion Grade: A- Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Will Smith rightly deserves the Golden Globe nomination he earned from his role in this “David vs. Goliath” story. His Nigerian accent is great and his depth of emotion superb. … Continued
Movie Title: Joy Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 2 hours In a Nutshell: The movie informs you at the beginning that it was “inspired by true stories of daring women.” It’s based loosely on the true rags-to-riches story of Joy … Continued
Movie Title: In the Heart of the Sea Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 1 minute In a Nutshell: 1820. A giant, vengeful whale. A ship. A determined captain. Man vs. beast. Imagine Entertainment and Director Ron Howard create a … Continued
Movie Title: The Letters Grade: B- Rating: 1 hour, 54 minutes In a Nutshell: This inspiring bio drama is narrated by a priest whose task it was to research and petition for the canonization of Mother Teresa in the Catholic … Continued
Movie: My All American Rating: PG, 1 hour 58 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: This tale of gridiron glory is a true story that will inspire you and cause you to shed some tears, as … Continued
Movie: The Walk Rating: PG, 2 hours 3 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: BEWARE: If you’re afraid of heights, this movie may not be for you! The movie poster alone will make your palms start to sweat. The inspiring … Continued
Movie Everest Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 1 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: This is an impressive movie to watch on IMAX and in 3D. The cinematography and sound design will surely win some awards. While the … Continued
Movie: Love & Mercy Rating: PG-13, 2 hours Grade: B In a Nutshell: Growing up in California, I was required to be a Beach Boys fan. It was a social law I gladly obeyed. My dad even … Continued
Movie: The Cokeville Miracle PG-13, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Remember Films and T.C. Christenson present an inspiring movie based on a true story about a miracle that happened in an elementary school … Continued
Movie: Survivor PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Not particularly great, nor terrible, this international thriller is a mash-up of movies you probably really enjoyed, like: The Bourne Identity, Salt, and The Fugitive. I … Continued