The Emoji movie is not only “Meh”, but “Bleh”

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Movie Title:  The Emoji Movie Grade:  D Rating: PG, 86 minutes In a Nutshell:  Not only Meh, but Bleh.  Rumor has it that this film was Sony’s last effort to make a good movie before going bankrupt.  I doubt that’s … Continued

Captain Underpants movie makes kids and adults giggle

  Movie Title:  Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 84 minutes In a Nutshell:  As a mother of four sons, I’m quite familiar with the Captain Underpants universe.  If you are too, then you pretty much … Continued

Cars 3 has heart and impressive animation

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  Movie Title:  Cars 3 (Theatrical) Grade:  B+ Rating:   G, 109 minutes In a Nutshell:  This family-friendly flick is the third installment in the Cars franchise.  By the way, the Cars ride at California Adventures next to Disneyland in California … Continued

Boss Baby confuses critics, but amuses everyone else

Movie Title:  The Boss Baby Grade:  B Rating:  PG, 97 minutes In a Nutshell:  With great animation and voice talent, this film has some confusing elements that baffle adults.  But let’s face it, it’s made for kids and they simply … Continued

Sing has lots of toe-tapping heart and humor

Movie Title:   Sing    Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 108 minutes In a Nutshell:   All creatures great and small will really enjoy this delightful musical journey brought to us by the clever creators of Minions and Despicable Me.     The music … Continued

The Secret Life of Pets is fuzzy fun

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Movie Title:      The Secret Life of Pets    Grade:  A- Rating: PG, 90 minutes   In a Nutshell:  This high energy family flick by Universal and Illumination is colorful and fun for all ages.   Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Chris … Continued

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

Kung Fu Panda 3 shares insights on fatherhood and self-worth

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Movie Title:       Kung Fu Panda 3 Grade:  A- Rating:  PG, 1 hour 40 minutes          In a Nutshell:  I loved the first one and don’t even remember what happened in the second one, but this new addition in the Kung … Continued