Helping you choose the best movies for your family
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
Movie Title: The Zookeeper’s Wife Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, although I would give this movie an R rating due to its grim nature and two glimpses of a topless woman. 126 minutes long In a Nutshell: This sobering film … Continued
Movie Title: The Lost City of Z Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell: This savage story features the true tale of Percival Fawcett and his dream to discover The Lost City of Z along the Amazon river … Continued
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
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 Fate of the Furious Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 136 minutes In a Nutshell: It’s fast. It’s furious. The franchise is back. I was kind of over the whole The Fast and the Furious saga until…Charlize Theron. … Continued
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
Mov ie Title: The Case for Christ Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 112 minutes In a Nutshell: Perfectly timed for Easter, this Christian film attempts to demonstrate that Jesus Christ lived and was resurrected by challenging viewers … Continued
Movie Title: Saban’s Power Rangers Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: Does anyone actually care about the Power Rangers anymore? My 4 sons absolutely loved it…back in the day, but I didn’t think it was even relevant … Continued
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