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MOVIE TITLE: A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 49 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: D for really dumb IN A NUTSHELL: Audiences seemed to enjoy this final installment in the Madea franchise, although critics hated it. … Continued
Movie Title: Crazy Rich Asians Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 120 minutes In a Nutshell: I go to China several times each year for business, so I was really curious what aspects of the Chinese culture would be shown in this … Continued
Movie Title: The Leisure Seeker Grade: B Rating: R, 112 minutes In a Nutshell: Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and Golden Globe winner (twice!) Donald Sutherland carry the film and make for a powerful couple dramedy. Tips for parents: * … Continued
Movie Title: Tyler Perry’s Acrimony Grade: C Rating: R, 2 hours In a Nutshell: This is a Tyler Perry drama that’s being touted as a psychological thriller. What they mean is that it features a total psycho. The movie trailer … Continued
Movie Title: Game Night Grade: B+ Rating: R In a Nutshell: “And THAT is how you do a game night!” This dark comedy has enough twists to keep the audience entertained and guessing. Tips for parents: F-bombs, profanity, and … Continued
Movie Title: Fifty Shades Freed Grade: F Rating: R. Why isn’t this rated X? In a Nutshell: Why is this trilogy of trash on the big screen? Why isn’t this sold as the pornography it is? I realize … Continued
Movie Title: Phantom Thread Grade: A Rating: R, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: With gorgeous shots and images, this stylish film by Focus Features showcases glamour, fashion, romance, and a fantastic Daniel Day-Lewis. Its haunting theme will stay with … Continued
Movie Title: Downsizing Grade: C+ Rating: R, 2 hours 15 minutes In a Nutshell: Alexander Payne directs this social satire that introduces some interesting environmental ideas, but ultimately reminds us that a life lived for others has the most meaning. … Continued
Movie Title: Daddy’s Home 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour, 40 minutes In a Nutshell: “We’re back with more daddies!” says Will Ferrell’s character, easily the tag-line for this movie. It’s a funny sequel that also has some touching, … Continued
Movie Title: Home Again Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 37 minutes In a Nutshell: No, this movie isn’t related to the 2013 Home Again movie with Tatyana Ali. This rom-com features America’s sweetheart, Reese Withersppon, but certainly … Continued