Maggie isn’t your typical zombie movie

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Movie:   Maggie PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade:  C In a Nutshell:   Arnold Schwarzenegger kicking zombie butt….what’s not to like?  Well, it’s not as exciting as that sounds.  In fact, there aren’t very many actual zombies in this post-apocalyptic movie. … Continued

Black November given limited US release and now on DVD

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 Movie:  Black November   Unrated, limited movie release in 2015, now on DVD 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell:   Most Americans don’t know anything about Nigeria, other than the occasional spam email from a supposed Nigerian prince … Continued

Avengers: Age of Ultron is a fun addition to the Marvel movie franchise

Movie:   Marvel’s The Avengers: Age Of Ultron   PG-13, 2 hours 21 minutes Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell:   Bring on the summer popcorn blockbuster movies!  Packed full of action, impressive special effects, cool futuristic  technology that no one really … Continued

Hot Pursuit is a cold disappointment

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Movie:  Hot Pursuit [HD]   PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes Grade: B-   In a Nutshell:  With better writing, this could have been a hilarious movie.  Unfortunately, the script is weak and the dialogue weaker.  I adore both Reese Witherspoon … Continued

Paul Blart 2 disappoints

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Movie:  Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade:  C- In a Nutshell:  If you really like Kevin James (I do) and his physical humor (ouch!), you won’t mind the simple plot and weak script too much. … Continued

Monkey Kingdom provides Ecotainment and Disney charm

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Movie:  Monkey Kingdom   G, 1 hour 25 minutes Grade: A   In a Nutshell:  Disney Nature spent three years filming this lovely movie that documents pivotal moments in the life of Maya, a mother who will do anything to … Continued

Home is harmless fun

Movie:  Home    PG, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: B   In a Nutshell:  Dreamworks is trying hard to keep up with Disney who has recently been pumping out hit after hit.  Home doesn’t have quite the magic that Disney … Continued

Furious 7 is playfully preposterous and a sweet tribute to Paul Walker

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Movie:    Furious 7    PG-13, 2 hours 20 minutes Grade:  A for amazing stunts and action, C for cheese In a Nutshell:  Paul Walker’s character says “Just when you didn’t think it could get any better, huh?” as if … Continued