The Grinch movie review

MOVIE TITLE:   Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch   RATING:  PG   LENGTH: 86 minutes   Movie Review Mom GRADE:  A-   TIPS FOR PARENTS: No profanity. Well, I take that back…there is a scene where a lady in the … Continued

Smallfoot movie review

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Movie Title:   Small Foot                Purchase link:   Smallfoot (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Combo Pack) (BD)  Grade:   B+  Rating: PG, 109 minutes   In a Nutshell:   Warner Brothers Pictures brings us a cute animated … Continued

Sgt. Stubby An American Hero movie review

NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD and Blu-ray.   Movie Title:   SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO   Grade:  A   Rating: PG, 85 minutes   In a Nutshell:  How have I never heard this story before?  As if the heartwarming tale weren’t … Continued

Isle of Dogs displays style and detail in a stop-motion treat for dog lovers

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Movie Title:        Isle of Dogs Grade:   A- Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell:  I went to Japan with my family last summer for the first time.  It was so amazing that I know it won’t be the … Continued

Sherlock Gnomes introduces kids to some classic characters

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Movie Title:    Sherlock Gnomes Grade:   B- Rating: PG, 86 minutes In a Nutshell:  With original music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this gnome animation is a gentle introduction to Sir Arthur Conan Dole’s classic story of Sherlock Holmes.  It … Continued

Is the movie Ferdinand appropriate for kids?

Movie Title:    Ferdinand Grade:   B Rating: PG, 1 hour 46 minutes In a Nutshell: I lived in Spain for a couple of years in my 20’s, so I was curious to see Blue Sky Studio and 20th Century Fox would … Continued

Coco celebrates family and honors heritage

Movie Title:  Coco (Theatrical Verision) Grade:  A Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:  Soooo adorable and meaningful.  This extremely vibrant, colorful animation by Pixar has heart, visually stunning effects, and celebrates a wonderfully rich Mexican culture that … Continued

Lego Ninjago tickles fans

Movie Title:    The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Grade:   B+ Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:   While this third installment in the Lego movie universe isn’t getting the rave reviews that the first two did, I still got a kick … Continued

Leap is inspiring, gorgeous, and will make you dream bigger

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Movie Title:  LEAP Grade:  A- Rating:  PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell:  This gorgeous family-friendly film paints Paris with an incredibly charming stroke, created by the L’Atelier Animation Studio in France.  You’re easily transported back to 19th Century France. I … Continued