Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie: Once I Was A Beehive Rating: PG, 1 hour 59 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Teenage girls can be sooooo dramatic. Because of that, they’re going to really get a kick out of this over-acted … Continued
Movie: The Last Witch Hunter Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Timed perfectly for Halloween, this creepy action flick features Vin Diesel kicking evil witch butt. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t cast a … Continued
Movie: Pan Rating: PG, 1 hour 51 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: Maybe I’m weird, but I’ve never really liked Bobby Driscoll’s story of Peter Pan. I mean, a boy who refuses to grow up? Don’t … Continued
Movie: Bridge of Spies Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 15 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: “1957. The height of the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union fear each other’s nuclear capabilities – and intentions. … Continued
Movie: Goosebumps Rating: PG, 1 hour 43 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: If you grew up reading R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books or were a parent who read them to your kids like I did, you’re going … Continued
Movie: Highway to Dhampus Rating: PG Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This is not a fast-moving action flick, but a very sophisticated, simple journey of the soul. It’s lovely and inspiring and heart-breaking all at the … Continued
Movie: The Martian Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 14 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: Why are audiences and critics raving about The Martian? Because it’s fresh, suspenseful, inspiring, scientifically credible, and surprisingly funny. In fact, the Academy … Continued
Movie: The Intern Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 1 minute Grade: B In a Nutshell: Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway are some of my faves . Other faces you’ll enjoy seeing are the beautiful Rene Russo, Adam … Continued
Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2 Rating: PG, 1 hour 29 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Colorful and silly, this family animation written by Adam Sandler takes a social stand on mixed marriages and tolerance. Voice talents include … Continued
Movie: Perfect Guy, The Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: What is supposed to be a suspenseful revenge thriller is more of a clichéd stalker flick that you’ve already seen before. Sanaa … Continued