Helping you choose the best movies for your family
RELEASED on DVD on December 19th. Movie Title: Stronger (2017) Grade: A- Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance is outstanding, as always. He’s truly fantastic in everything he does. I’m such a fan. I’d love to … Continued
Movie Title: The Man Who Invented Christmas Grade: A Rating: PG, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: I admit it. I loved this movie, because I’m an author. I have a particular fondness for movies that peel back the curtains on … Continued
Movie Title: Coco (Theatrical Verision) Grade: A Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: Soooo adorable and meaningful. This extremely vibrant, colorful animation by Pixar has heart, visually stunning effects, and celebrates a wonderfully rich Mexican culture that … Continued
Movie Title: Hangman Grade: C Rating: R In a Nutshell: Al Pacino. There’s THAT. This is the eighth time he has played a police detective. The old-school child’s spelling game, Hangman, held promise for a good thriller, but the movie … Continued
Movie Title: The Star Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 26 minutes In a Nutshell: Walden Media and Affirm Films (owned by Sony Pictures) present a very sweet animated movie for Christian families this Christmas. … Continued
Movie Title: Justice LEAGUE Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: With this much superpower force, this movie should have been awesome, but is getting very mixed reviews. The gathering of the Avengers in Captain America: Civil War … Continued
Movie Title: Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries) Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: With an incredible A-list cast, this is a well-made, stylish “Who-dunnit” mystery directed by … 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: A Bad Moms Christmas [Blu-ray] Grade: F Rating: R, 1 hour 44 minutes of torture In a Nutshell: It’s bad. There are moms. And it’s Christmas. I’m a mom, but CLEARLY I’m not the target audience for … Continued
Movie Title: Thor: Ragnarok Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: Count them…17! Thor: Ragnarok is the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. New Zealand director Taika Waititi directs this super colorful, funny superhero movie presented … Continued