Moana is picture perfect for families

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Movie Title:         Moana    Grade:  A+ Rating:  PG, 103 minutes In a Nutshell:   Disney brings us another animated film that is simply gorgeous.  Each frame in the movie could be a postcard.  The animation is stellar and absolutely breathtaking.  … Continued

Norm of the North is a snore fest

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Movie Title:      Norm of the North Grade:           D Rating:   PG, 1 hour 26 minutes In a Nutshell:    This animation from Lionsgate is another tired environmental lecture about how animals are superior and humans are evil. This is NOT one … Continued

Peanuts movie is like visiting an old friend

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Movie:     The Peanuts Movie   Rating:    G, 1 hour 32 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    How wonderful that a whole new generation is being introduced to the lovable Peanuts.    Hollywood did this one right: they kept … Continued

Inside Out is one of Pixar’s most honest and deep hits

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Movie:   Inside Out   PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade:  A   In a Nutshell:   This is Pixar at its finest.  It’s fresh and original and surprisingly deep.  It’s about emotions, so expect to bring tissues.  With a fantastic cast … Continued

The Boxtrolls movie is artistically outstanding, but stylistically icky

Movie Title:  The BoxTrolls Grade:  B In a Nutshell:  From the quirky and creepy creators of Coraline and Paranorman, this family flick has a steampunk feel to it and features the voice talents of Ben Kingsley, Toni Collette, Elle Fanning, … Continued