Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: MOONLIGHT Grade: B Rating: R, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: This intimate coming-of-age film slipped right past most movie-goers, since it didn’t play in a lot of theaters and hardly anyone saw a trailer for it; however, the … Continued
Movie Title: The Great Wall Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: China! I went on a little speaking tour in China last summer and fell in love with the country, so it was fun to see bits … Continued
Movie Title: Why Him? Grade: D Rating: R, 111 minutes In a Nutshell: This film definitely earns its R rating for every reason. If you use a language or content filter when you watch this movie on DVD, it will … Continued
Movie Title: Collateral Beauty Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 94 minutes In a Nutshell: I really love two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith and I was so excited to see this film after the trailer practically had me in tears. SPOILER: The … Continued
Movie Title: A Monster Calls Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: This beautiful coming-of-age story is a painfully heartbreaking film about letting go of a loved one who is dying. My sister’s husband died young from cancer, … Continued
Movie Title: Hidden Figures Grade: A Rating: PG, 127 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on true events, this uplifting film with a fantastic title shines the spotlight on some overlooked figures in history. While the movie features new math … Continued
Movie Title: The Girl With All the Gifts Grade: B+ Rating: R, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: This dystopian horror drama is based on the best-selling book by M.R. Cary and delivers a satisfying spin. There are some … Continued
Movie Title: Fences Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 133 minutes In a Nutshell: The Pulitzer-winning source material has already earned some awards for literature, on Broadway and now on the Big Screen. The book, stage play, and film are all a … Continued
Movie Title: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Grade: C Rating: R, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: As an Army mom, I admit I watched this flag-waiving drama through different eyes. Based on the best-selling book, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk: … Continued
Movie Title: Underworld: Blood Wars Grade: D+ Rating: PG-13, 91 minutes In a Nutshell: Fans of this franchise will be glad to see more of the story. Fans of the beautiful Kate Beckinsale will get to watch her kick butt … Continued