Snatched features mother/daughter comedy team for Mother’s Day

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Movie Title:  Snatched (DVD + DHD) Grade:  C Rating: R, 91 minutes In a Nutshell:  This movie has Amy Schumer in it, so that already tells you it’s going to be super trashy and foul-mouthed. Uplifting theme:  “Man cannot discover … Continued

Saturday’s Warrior makes a comeback

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Movie Title:  Saturday’s Warrior Grade:  B- Rating:   PG, 119 minutes In a Nutshell:  I first saw this stage musical when I was a little girl.  I LOVED it and immediately began memorizing all of the songs day in and day … Continued

King Arthur entertains with quirky editing and humor

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Movie Title:  King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG-13, In a Nutshell:  With epic sword fights and a delightful dose of humor, you know a movie is good when you can’t wait to see certain scenes again.  … Continued

Max 2: White House Hero is meh

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Movie Title:  Max 2: White House Hero Grade:  C Rating:  PG, 1 hour 25 minutes In a Nutshell:  This family-friendly flick is DOGGONE harmless fun for the kids.  It’s somewhat of a sequel to the 2015 Max (2015), produced by … Continued

Gifted charms in a predictable way

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Movie Title:  Gifted  Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell:  This quick-witted film charms and pulls tears out of your eyes.  Directed by Marc Wed (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), takes a look at parenting especially gifted children and … Continued

The Zookeeper’s Wife is a sobering true story of WWII drama and heart

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  Movie Title:  The Zookeeper’s Wife Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, although I would give this movie an R rating due to its grim nature and two glimpses of a topless woman.   126 minutes long In a Nutshell:  This sobering film … Continued

Salt and Fire showcases acting as flat as the salt fields in Bolivia

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Movie Title:   Salt and Fire Grade:  C+ Rating:  It is posted as NR (Not Rated), but I would give it a PG-13 for some violence and people in perilous situations.  98 minutes long. In a Nutshell: Filmed in Bolivia, this … Continued

Born in China is timed perfectly for Earth Day

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Movie Title:  Born in China Grade:  A- Rating:  G, 79 minutes   In a Nutshell:  Disney Nature presents a beautiful look at some fascinating creatures born in China.   Narrated by John Krasinski (The Office: The Complete Series) , this eco- documentary … Continued

Smurfs. Blue. Meh.

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  Movie Title:  Smurfs: The Lost Village Grade:  C Rating:  PG, 1 hour 30 minutes In a Nutshell:  Little ones will be entertained while parents snooze during this Sony Picture animation.  The cast is a pretty impressive collection of movie … Continued