Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Pete’s Dragon Grade: B Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: Disney is on a live-action roll! This is a charming family movie for all ages. In fact, it’s the adults who will probably get the most out of … Continued
Movie Title: He Named Me Malala Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell: This true story is one that needs to be told. Unfortunately, the film is underwhelming considering the importance of the subject material. It is … Continued
Movie Title: Ghostbusters Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: Some of the funny women of Saturday Night Live, including 4 time guest host of SNL Melissa McCarthy, star in this reboot of the 1984 smash hit. … Continued
Movie Title: The BFG Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: In an interview with Regal Theaters, Steven Spielberg said “This is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.” It was a reunion of sorts … Continued
Movie Title: The Legend of Tarzan Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 109 minutes In a Nutshell: Director David Yates is most known for his work with the last four Harry Potter films. This time he brings us a new take … Continued
I was flying home on a 5 hour flight yesterday and finally watched the 2011 baseball hit, Moneyball. Hey, better late than never, right? In this case, it was worth the wait and gets an enthusiastic endorsement from me, just … Continued
Movie Title: Independence Day Resurgence Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: I absolutely loved the 1996 original Independence Day, so I was really excited to see this sequel that we all waited 20 years for. Was … Continued
Movie Title: The Shallows Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell: This ain’t no Sharknado. In fact, this shark is extremely realistic looking, gigantic, and scary. But who’s looking at the shark when you can watch gorgeous … Continued
Movie Title: Central Intelligence Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: “Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson…” The movie tag line is as racy as a lot of the other … Continued
Movie Title: Now You See Me 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: I loved the first movie, but this sequel just felt more like smoke and mirrors. Uplifting theme: “Seeing is believing, … Continued