Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: 10 Cloverfield Lane Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes In a Nutshell: J.J. Abrams puts a spine-tingling spin on doomsday prepping. He is a master at suspense and this psychological thriller has plenty … Continued
Movie Title: Risen Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 47 minutes In a Nutshell: Remember the great biblical movies from the 1950’s, such as The Ten Commandments, Robe, The, and Ben Hur? This new “sword and sandal” … Continued
Movie Title: Zootopia Grade: A Rating: PG-1 hour 48 minutes In a Nutshell: This smart, colorful animation has a touch of Disney magic with new, adorable characters that are sure to make this family-friendly comedy a classic. Zootopia is to … Continued
Movie Title: Gods of Egypt Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 7 minutes In a Nutshell: Before my 15 year old son even saw this film, he determined “It’s just a special effects movie.” Indeed. It’s not a bad movie; … Continued
Movie Title: Hail, Caesar! Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes In a Nutshell: Four-time Oscar winning brothers Joel and Ethan Coen have created an extremely entertaining comedy that pokes fun at Hollywood’s Golden Age, featuring a … Continued
Movie Title: Brooklyn Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: Irish actress Saoirse Ronan shines in this period piece about Irish immigrants coming to America in the 1950’s. It’s a character study about self-discovery that … Continued
Movie Title: The Choice Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: My husband says that the definition of a Chick Flick is when two good-looking guys fall all over themselves for one spoiled girl. If … Continued
Movie Title: Zoolander No.2 Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: Blue steel is back! If you loved the first Zoolander movie, like I did, you’ll generally get a kick out of this sequel. If you … Continued
Movie Title: The Forest [Blu-ray] Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the classic “January Junk” horror movie. This will be a movie your teens will have playing in the background while they do … Continued
Movie Title: Norm of the North Grade: D Rating: PG, 1 hour 26 minutes In a Nutshell: This animation from Lionsgate is another tired environmental lecture about how animals are superior and humans are evil. This is NOT one … Continued