Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 34 minutes In a Nutshell: Produced by Tom Hanks, this sequel features the wacky Greek family we fell in love with in 2002. Opa! … Continued
Movie Title: The 33 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 2 hours In a Nutshell: Based on the true account of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped far below the surface of the earth, this feel-good movie shows the human spirit and … Continued
Movie Title: Miracles From Heaven Grade: B Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on true events, this inspiring story is geared towards Christians who sometimes struggle with their faith when when hard times come. Jennifer Garner … Continued
Movie Title: The Divergent Series: Allegiant Grade: D Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 19 minutes In a Nutshell: Filled with TONS of CGI and special effects, this third installment in the Divergent franchise stretches out the … Continued
Movie Title: The Young Messiah Grade: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes Rating: B+ In a Nutshell: “Inspired by scripture, rooted in history”, this is a very respectful telling of what MIGHT have occurred in Jesus Christ’s … Continued
Movie Title: Risen Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 47 minutes In a Nutshell: Remember the great biblical movies from the 1950’s, such as The Ten Commandments, Robe, The, and Ben Hur? This new “sword and sandal” … Continued
Movie Title: Zootopia Grade: A Rating: PG-1 hour 48 minutes In a Nutshell: This smart, colorful animation has a touch of Disney magic with new, adorable characters that are sure to make this family-friendly comedy a classic. Zootopia is to … Continued
Movie Title: Gods of Egypt Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 7 minutes In a Nutshell: Before my 15 year old son even saw this film, he determined “It’s just a special effects movie.” Indeed. It’s not a bad movie; … Continued
Movie Title: Hail, Caesar! Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes In a Nutshell: Four-time Oscar winning brothers Joel and Ethan Coen have created an extremely entertaining comedy that pokes fun at Hollywood’s Golden Age, featuring a … 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