Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Christmas Eve Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 35 minutes In a Nutshell: This Christmas comedy features people trapped in various elevators on Christmas Eve in Manhattan and the insights they discover during their … Continued
Movie: Krampus Rating: PG-13 Grade: B In a Nutshell: Described as a comedy horror, “Silent Night, Deadly Night” is what this movie offers to those who are interested in a more ominous Christmas story than the traditional … Continued
Movie: Victor Frankenstein Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: “You know this story….” Says the narrator (Igor), except that this version isn’t as good as others we’ve seen before. The twist is … Continued
Movie: Secret in their Eyes Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: The source material is an Argentine crime thriller that won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009. (“El Secreto … Continued
Movie: The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2 Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: As Finnick (Sam Claflin) says, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 76th Hunger Games!” After 4 years and … Continued
Movie: My All American Rating: PG, 1 hour 58 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: This tale of gridiron glory is a true story that will inspire you and cause you to shed some tears, as … Continued
Movie: The Peanuts Movie Rating: G, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: How wonderful that a whole new generation is being introduced to the lovable Peanuts. Hollywood did this one right: they kept … Continued
Movie: Love the Coopers Rating: PG-13 Grade: B- In a Nutshell: Timed perfectly for the holidays, the talented cast gets slogged down with a sappy and predictable script that mixes a little bit of humor with a … Continued
Movie: Spectre Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 30 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: When I first heard that actor Daniel Craig recently admitted he never wanted to play James Bond again, I have to admit I … Continued
OUT ON DVD November 24, 2015 Movie: Ricki And The Flash Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 42 minutes Grade: D In a Nutshell: Written by a guy named Diablo, this film features three-time Oscar winner … Continued