Helping you choose the best movies for your family
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
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
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
Movie Title: Everything, Everything Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes In a Nutshell: This chick flick coming-of-age story reminds us to live our lives, instead of just observe them. Based on the popular teen romance Everything, … Continued
Movie Title: Born in China Grade: A- Rating: G, 79 minutes In a Nutshell: Disney Nature presents a beautiful look at some fascinating creatures born in China. Narrated by John Krasinski (The Office: The Complete Series) , this eco- documentary … Continued
Movie Title: Before I Fall Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 99 minutes In a Nutshell: Teenage girls. Squee! (I’m so glad I have 4 sons. Translation = no exhausting drama.) This is sort of a teenage girl version of Groundhog Day (one … Continued
Movie Title: The Book of Love Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 107 minutes In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Bill Purple, this profanity-laced story is about death, love, insanity, and healing. Uplifting theme “Try something new. Be bold.” – Penny … Continued
Movie Title: Son of God PG-13, 2 hours, 18 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: As a Christian, I really wanted this film to provide a spiritual feast, but it’s really only a snack. The movie is willing, but the … Continued
Movie Title: Pompeii PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: This disaster movie is getting terrible reviews, but I still got a kick out of the swords-and-sandal attempt at filling in the details of how things went … Continued