Ice Age: Collision Course crashes
Movie Title: Ice Age: Collision Course Grade: D+ Rating: PG, 100 minutes In a Nutshell: Although this film is only the fifth in the series, it somehow feels like so much more. It also feels like a money grab … Continued
Ghostbusters isn’t as good or bad as you thought it would be
Movie Title: Ghostbusters Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: Some of the funny women of Saturday Night Live, including 4 time guest host of SNL Melissa McCarthy, star in this reboot of the 1984 smash hit. … Continued
The BFG is full of Spielberg magic
Movie Title: The BFG Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: In an interview with Regal Theaters, Steven Spielberg said “This is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.” It was a reunion of sorts … Continued
The Legend of Tarzan blends Human with Nature..and a lot of CGI
Movie Title: The Legend of Tarzan Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 109 minutes In a Nutshell: Director David Yates is most known for his work with the last four Harry Potter films. This time he brings us a new take … Continued
Moneyball hits a home run with baseball fans and audiences
I was flying home on a 5 hour flight yesterday and finally watched the 2011 baseball hit, Moneyball. Hey, better late than never, right? In this case, it was worth the wait and gets an enthusiastic endorsement from me, just … Continued
Independence Day: Resurgence gives fan service after 20 years
Movie Title: Independence Day Resurgence Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: I absolutely loved the 1996 original Independence Day, so I was really excited to see this sequel that we all waited 20 years for. Was … Continued
The Shallows features a lively Blake, shark, and seagul
Movie Title: The Shallows Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell: This ain’t no Sharknado. In fact, this shark is extremely realistic looking, gigantic, and scary. But who’s looking at the shark when you can watch gorgeous … Continued
Central Intelligence showcases funny chemistry and potty mouths
Movie Title: Central Intelligence Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: “Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson…” The movie tag line is as racy as a lot of the other … Continued
Now You See Me is mostly smoke and mirrors
Movie Title: Now You See Me 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: I loved the first movie, but this sequel just felt more like smoke and mirrors. Uplifting theme: “Seeing is believing, … Continued
Great fathers in movies
Happy Father’s Day! I found a great article about fathers in movies I wanted to share in honor of Father’s Day today! Dads are sometimes manhandled in movies — depicted as absent, neglectful, or comically inept. They can be relegated … Continued