Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Gifted Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell: This quick-witted film charms and pulls tears out of your eyes. Directed by Marc Wed (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), takes a look at parenting especially gifted children and … 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
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
Movie Title: A United Kingdom Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 111 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this lovely film illustrates how love and reason can change a crazy world. Bula! If you’d like to know more about … Continued
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
Movie Title: A Dog’s Purpose (DVD) Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: This sugary-sweet family flick feels like a Hallmark card that blends reincarnation with one dog’s discovery about what his purpose is. We could … Continued