Peter Rabbit has something for all ages

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Title:  Peter Rabbit Grade:  B Rating: PG In a Nutshell: Beatrix Potter’s beloved The Tale of Peter Rabbit gets a very modern spin as Sony Pictures blends live action with impressively expressive animation.   With lots of critter mayhem, silly banter, … 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

Kidnap showcases every parent’s fear

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Movie Title:  Kidnap Grade:  C Rating:   R In a Nutshell:  Having your child kidnapped is every parent’s fear.  You don’t mess with a mother and her son.  (I have 4 sons.) Uplifting theme:  “I will never let you go.” – (Karla … Continued

Despicable Me 3 is double the fun when Gru meets his twin brother Dru

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Movie Title:  Despicable Me 3 Grade:  B Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is the 3rd installment in the Despicable Me franchise (4th if you count Minions).  It’s not as good as the first two, but it’s still silly fun … 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

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