Alice Through the Looking Glass shares insights about time and family
Movie Title: Alice Through the Looking Glass Grade: B- Rating: PG, 1 hour 48 minutes In a Nutshell: A lot of movie critics hated this movie, but I actually enjoyed the colorful ride. It veers from the source material by … Continued
X-Men: Apocalypse made just for fans
Movie Title: X-Men Apocalypse Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes In a Nutshell: Another super hero movie filled with destruction, violence, and supernatural forces that just might destroy the world. Ho hum. This installment in the X-Men franchise … Continued
Angry Birds movie has surprisingly good animation
Movie Title: Angry Birds Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 35 minutes In a Nutshell: First of all, Angry Birds is a movie that should have come out about 6 years ago, when the Finnish company, Rovio Entertainment, released … Continued
The Darkness is full of every scary cliche
Movie Title: The Darkness Grade: D for doesn’t bring anything new to the horror genre Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes In a Nutshell: Nothing new here, folks, but if you’re like my son who loves to watch silly -scary … Continued
Captain America delivers a powerful punch in the box office and the heart
Movie Title: Captain America: Civil War Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 26 minutes In a Nutshell: Congratulations, Marvel. You successfully created another superhero film that includes humor, TONS of amazing action sequences, impressive CGI, thoughtful themes and intelligent questions, … Continued
Ratchet and Clank brings PS4 game to the big screen
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
The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a mixed prequel/sequel
Movie Title: The Huntsman: Winter’s War Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 3 minutes In a Nutshell: This ain’t no Frozen Film critics are ripping this prequel/sequel to shreds, but I actually enjoyed it. There is some humor, adventure, great CGI, … Continued
The Jungle Book takes CGI to a new level
Movie Title: The Jungle Book Grade: A Rating: PG, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: What do you get when you mix 90% CGI with a Rudyard Kipling remake? Surprisingly, a beautiful family friendly film. Director Jon Favreau gives … Continued
God’s Not Dead 2 empowers Christians and annoys atheists
Movie Title: God’s Not Dead 2 Grade: B Rating: PG, 2 hours 1 minute In a Nutshell: This courtroom drama tackles religious freedom and the 1stAmendment. Christians will feel empowered, while “non-believers” will think it’s entirely ridiculous. … Continued
Midnight Special is a hidden gem
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