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MOVIE TITLE: The Current War RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour, 47 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C IN A NUTSHELL: Inspired by true events, this drama was originally supposed to be released in the USA back in November 2017, … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Late Night RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour, 42 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: This dramedy was written and produced by Mindy Kaling. She wrote Late Night with Emma Thompson in mind … Continued
Movie Title: Crazy Rich Asians Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: I go to China several times each year for business, so I was really curious what aspects of the Chinese culture would be shown in this … Continued
Movie Title:American Animals Grade: B+ Rating: R, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: The movie starts out with text on the screen that quotes Charles Darwin in The Origin of Species that says, “We must suppose that American animals slowly migrated … Continued
Movie Title: Hostiles Grade: B Rating: R, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: While this film fits in the Western niche, its narrative is still relevant to today. Tips for parents: A man is shot and scalped within the first … Continued
Movie Title: Kingsman: The Golden Circle Grade: B Rating: R, 2 hours 21 minutes In a Nutshell: This sequel to the original Kingsman: The Secret Service Uplifting theme: “Being a kingsman is more than the clothes we wear or the … Continued
Movie Title: Transformers: The Last Knight Grade: C Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Michael Bay says this is his last Transformers movie. Even fans hope that’s true. This Transformers blockbuster franchise seems to have fizzled, disappointing movie-goers with a weak … Continued
Movie Title: The Lost City of Z Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell: This savage story features the true tale of Percival Fawcett and his dream to discover The Lost City of Z along the Amazon river … Continued