My Hindu Friend
MOVIE TITLE: My Hindu Friend RATING: R LENGTH: 2 hours, 4 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C IN A NUTSHELL: The movie begins with a statement by Hector Babenco, explaining that what you are about to watch is a … Continued
A Dog’s Journey movie review
MOVIE TITLE: A Dog’s Journey RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 48 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ IN A NUTSHELL: We just had a dog movie, right? Yep. That one was called A Dog’s Way Home. This one is … Continued
Hotel Mumbai movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Hotel Mumbai RATING: R LENGTH: 2 hours, 3 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: Based on the chilling true story of the 2008 attack on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel by a group … Continued
A Madea Family Funeral
MOVIE TITLE: A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 49 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: D for really dumb IN A NUTSHELL: Audiences seemed to enjoy this final installment in the Madea franchise, although critics hated it. … Continued
Mary Poppins Returns movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Mary Poppins Returns RATING: PG LENGTH: 130 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- TIPS FOR PARENTS: This is wonderful family entertainment for all ages. Those who grew up with the original Mary Poppins may even love it … Continued
They Shall Not Grow Old movie review
MOVIE TITLE: They Shall Not Grow Old [DVD] [2018] RATING: R LENGTH: 99 minutes + 30 minutes after the rolling credits for an explanation by director/producer Peter Jackson Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ for storytelling/A for technical … Continued
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms movie review
MOVIE TITLE: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms RATING: PG LENGTH: 99 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ TIPS FOR PARENTS: Young children may be confused by the plot. This is yet another Disney princess movie … Continued
The Leisure Seeker movie review
Movie Title: The Leisure Seeker Grade: B Rating: R, 112 minutes In a Nutshell: Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and Golden Globe winner (twice!) Donald Sutherland carry the film and make for a powerful couple dramedy. Tips for parents: * … Continued
Flatliners is dead on arrival
Movie Title: Flatliners Grade: D+ Rating: PG-13, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: This Flatliners movie remake is dead on arrival. I really liked the original Flatliners movie with 1990 Kevin Bacon, so I was interested to see how this remake … Continued
Love, Kennedy requires a box of tissues when viewing
Movie Title: Love, Kennedy Grade: B Rating: PG, 92 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this movie requires a box of tissues when watching. The touching film will break your heart and fill it with love … Continued