Snatched features mother/daughter comedy team for Mother’s Day

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Movie Title:  Snatched (DVD + DHD) Grade:  C Rating: R, 91 minutes In a Nutshell:  This movie has Amy Schumer in it, so that already tells you it’s going to be super trashy and foul-mouthed. Uplifting theme:  “Man cannot discover … Continued

CHIPS movie is a piece of garbage

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Movie Title:  CHiPs Grade:   F Rating:  R, 101 minutes In a Nutshell:  I rarely give a movie an F score, but I thought this movie was a true piece of garbage with very little uplifting value worth noting.  It’s a … Continued

Smurfs. Blue. Meh.

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  Movie Title:  Smurfs: The Lost Village Grade:  C Rating:  PG, 1 hour 30 minutes In a Nutshell:  Little ones will be entertained while parents snooze during this Sony Picture animation.  The cast is a pretty impressive collection of movie … Continued

Going In Style showcases 3 legendary actors with charming chemistry

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Movie Title:  Going In Style Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG-13, 97 minutes In a Nutshell:  Face it, the cast is a bunch of adorable, lovable, and legendary guys: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin.   They have fantastic chemistry and are … 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

Beauty and the Beast brings animation magic to life

Movie Title:   Beauty and the Beast Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 129 minutes In a Nutshell:  In this lovely Disney re-telling of a tale as old as time, Emma Watson shows us she can sing, dance, and cast a delightful … Continued

Tim Timmerman could earn a cult following

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Movie Title:   Tim Timmerman, Hope of America Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG-13, 94 minutes In a Nutshell:  Brought to us from the clever peeps at VidAngel Studios, Picture Picture, and Purdie Distribution, this quirky film will take you back to high … 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

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie review by Movie Review Mom

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Movie:   Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – O.S.T.   RATING: PG LENGTH:  2 hour 2 minutes Grade:  B+   In a Nutshell:  The cast is charming and fantastic: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Dv Patel … Continued