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MOVIE TITLE: Peter Rabbit 2 Available May 14, 2021 in select theaters RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 33 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: I loved this Sony sequel so much better than the first Peter Rabbit in the franchise! It’s a … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker [Ultra HD] RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours, 21 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A IN A NUTSHELL: I always feel overwhelmed by the weight of reviewing a movie in a franchise … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: The Kitchen RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour, 42 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C- IN A NUTSHELL: The Kitchen is Andrea Berloff’s directorial debut. It’s a bit of a rough start, but she shows promise. … Continued
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
Movie Title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (With Bonus Content) Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 152 minutes (That’s a whopping 2 ½ hours!) In a Nutshell: YES! This is the EPIC movie we were hoping for! I admit it…I almost … Continued
Movie Title: American Made Grade: B+ Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this entertaining ride features Tom Cruise as a wide-eyed pawn in illegal activities led by the American government in the 1980’s. … Continued
Movie Title: Brooklyn Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: Irish actress Saoirse Ronan shines in this period piece about Irish immigrants coming to America in the 1950’s. It’s a character study about self-discovery that … Continued
Movie Title: The Force Awakens (Star Wars) Grade: A+ Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes In a Nutshell: YESSSS! Episode VII is everything you hoped it would be! I loved it! The fans that filled the theater to capacity … Continued
Movie: Unbroken PG-13, 2 hours 17 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: This is an inspiring, true story that features the strength of the human spirit against all odds. Director Angelina Jolie was so taken with Lauren Hillenbrand’s … Continued