Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Movie Title: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 129 minutes … Continued
War for Planet of the Apes impresses audiences with the closing film in an epic trilogy
Movie Title: War for the Planet of the Apes Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a war movie with all of the violence, explosions, strategy, suffering, beatings, prison camp, and human drama that the best … Continued
Despicable Me 3 is double the fun when Gru meets his twin brother Dru
Movie Title: Despicable Me 3 Grade: B Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the 3rd installment in the Despicable Me franchise (4th if you count Minions). It’s not as good as the first two, but it’s still silly fun … Continued
Cars 3 has heart and impressive animation
Movie Title: Cars 3 (Theatrical) Grade: B+ Rating: G, 109 minutes In a Nutshell: This family-friendly flick is the third installment in the Cars franchise. By the way, the Cars ride at California Adventures next to Disneyland in California … Continued
Transformers 5 chooses special effects over substance
Movie Title: Transformers: The Last Knight Grade: C Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Michael Bay says this is his last Transformers movie. Even fans hope that’s true. This Transformers blockbuster franchise seems to have fizzled, disappointing movie-goers with a weak … Continued
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales fatigues fans
Movie Title: Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: I guess this is what you call “Franchise Fatigue.” Audiences are getting a little tired and so is … Continued
Alien Covenant answers a lot of questions
Movie Title: Alien: Covenant Grade: B Rating: R, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a sequel to the movie Prometheus, and a prequel to the original blockbuster movie Alien. Directed by the brilliant Ridley Scott, this new addition to … Continued
The Fate of the Furious is fast fun for true fans
Movie Title: The Fate of the Furious Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 136 minutes In a Nutshell: It’s fast. It’s furious. The franchise is back. I was kind of over the whole The Fast and the Furious saga until…Charlize Theron. … Continued
Split showcases a fantastic James McAvoy
Movie Title: Split Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: James McAvoy thrills in this psychological horror story by M. Night Shyamalan, a director who knows how to take his time unfolding a story. This is the second … Continued