Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: I guess this is what you call “Franchise Fatigue.” Audiences are getting a little tired and so is … Continued
Movie Title: The Book of Love Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 107 minutes In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Bill Purple, this profanity-laced story is about death, love, insanity, and healing. Uplifting theme “Try something new. Be bold.” – Penny … Continued
Movie Title: Queen Of Katwe Grade: A Rating: PG, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: Walt Disney presents a fascinating, feel-good, underdog story about a smart girl who grows up in extreme poverty in Uganda. It’s fascinating to watch this … Continued
Movie Title: Why Him? Grade: D Rating: R, 111 minutes In a Nutshell: This film definitely earns its R rating for every reason. If you use a language or content filter when you watch this movie on DVD, it will … Continued
Movie Title: Loving Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 123 minutes In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, this historical drama sensitively tells the true story about the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated state laws … Continued
Movie Title: Snowden Grade: B Rating: R, 134 minutes In a Nutshell: Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives a solid, thought-provoking performance in this controversial Oliver Stone biopic of an equally controversial man who affected how we … Continued
Movie Title: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Grade: D- for disgusting Rating: R, 98 minutes of trash. THIS MOVIE IS DEFINITELY R! In a Nutshell: Supposedly based on a true story, this vulgar comedy is always offensive … Continued
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
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: Fantastic Four Grade: C In a Nutshell: Marvel is at it again! Unfortunately, the newest film in the comic book franchise doesn’t have the humor or joyful whimsy that has made some of their most recent films shine. … Continued