Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Angry Birds Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 35 minutes In a Nutshell: First of all, Angry Birds is a movie that should have come out about 6 years ago, when the Finnish company, Rovio Entertainment, released … Continued
Movie Title: Captain America: Civil War Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 26 minutes In a Nutshell: Congratulations, Marvel. You successfully created another superhero film that includes humor, TONS of amazing action sequences, impressive CGI, thoughtful themes and intelligent questions, … Continued
Movie Title: Ratchet & Clank Grade: B- Rating: PG, 1 hour 34 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the popular Playstation video game series, fans and kids will get a kick out of this action-packed, colorful ride. It’s … Continued
Movie Title: The Huntsman: Winter’s War Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 3 minutes In a Nutshell: This ain’t no Frozen Film critics are ripping this prequel/sequel to shreds, but I actually enjoyed it. There is some humor, adventure, great CGI, … Continued
Movie Title: The Jungle Book Grade: A Rating: PG, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: What do you get when you mix 90% CGI with a Rudyard Kipling remake? Surprisingly, a beautiful family friendly film. Director Jon Favreau gives … Continued
Movie Title: God’s Not Dead 2 Grade: B Rating: PG, 2 hours 1 minute In a Nutshell: This courtroom drama tackles religious freedom and the 1stAmendment. Christians will feel empowered, while “non-believers” will think it’s entirely ridiculous. … Continued
Movie Title: Midnight Special Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: This sci-fi surprise is a fun road trip mystery. Indie director Jeff Nichols is a compelling storyteller that allows the audience time … Continued
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: 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