American Made features entertaining Tom Cruise control
Movie Title: American Made Grade: B+ Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this entertaining ride features Tom Cruise as a wide-eyed pawn in illegal activities led by the American government in the 1980’s. … Continued
Happy Death Day takes a creepy stab at the movie Groundhog Day
Movie Title: Happy Death Day Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: This is like a warped, creepy version of Groundhog Day. I have loved that fun movie for years, so I was curious to see what this suspenseful horror … Continued
Flatliners is dead on arrival
Movie Title: Flatliners Grade: D+ Rating: PG-13, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: This Flatliners movie remake is dead on arrival. I really liked the original Flatliners movie with 1990 Kevin Bacon, so I was interested to see how this remake … Continued
The Foreigner features a very dramatic Jackie Chan
Movie Title: The Foreigner Grade: B+ Rating: R, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: Americans love movies. And Jackie Chan. We love watching him perform incredible stunts and fight sequences, mixed with humor and fun. This isn’t that kind … Continued
Geostorm is a disaster movie in every way
Movie Title: Geostorm Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: Geostorm is a disaster of a movie. I’m embarrassed to admit that I love disaster movies. This predictable end-of-the-world drama follows the cookie-cutter … Continued
Gone on vacation
I’m in Europe right now, having an amazing vacation in several countries, so I won’t be posting any movie reviews until I get back in September! Of course, movies are always on my mind. In fact, I just sat on … Continued
Leap is inspiring, gorgeous, and will make you dream bigger
Movie Title: LEAP Grade: A- Rating: PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell: This gorgeous family-friendly film paints Paris with an incredibly charming stroke, created by the L’Atelier Animation Studio in France. You’re easily transported back to 19th Century France. I … Continued
Kidnap showcases every parent’s fear
Movie Title: Kidnap Grade: C Rating: R In a Nutshell: Having your child kidnapped is every parent’s fear. You don’t mess with a mother and her son. (I have 4 sons.) Uplifting theme: “I will never let you go.” – (Karla … Continued
Atomic Blonde showcases a hot and icy Charlize Theron
Movie Title: Atomic Blonde Grade: B Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: Payback goes atomic. Based on the 2012 graphic novel Atomic Blonde: The Coldest City , this stylish spy flick takes place in 1989 when the Berlin wall … Continued
Storytellers: An Evening with Colorful Characters offers wit and wisdom
Movie Title: Story Tellers: An Evening with Colorful Characters Grade: B Rating: PG, 67 minutes In a Nutshell: I admit it…the first time I tried to watch this movie, I fell asleep. I was home on my comfy couch with … Continued