Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Lucy Grade: B+ PG-13 in the U.S.A. or R in Europe In a Nutshell: The evolutionary Big Bang theory meets Bang Bang. As long as you remember that this is a summer popcorn movie and not a documentary, … Continued
Movie Title: Maleficent PG, 1 hour 37 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This magical Disney retelling of Sleeping Beauty (1959) begins “Let us tell an old story anew and we shall see how well you know … Continued
If you’re a Hunger Games fan, then you’ve probably already seen this, but if you haven’t, it’s now in stores on DVD for rental or purchase! Movie Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Grade: A In a Nutshell: This movie … Continued
Movie Title: Robocop Grade: B- In a Nutshell: Wow, a cop movie and not a single donut in the entire movie. (wink) I saw this on an IMAX screen which provided rumbling so loud that you could FEEL the airplanes … Continued
Movie Title: The Monuments Men Grade: B+ PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes In a Nutshell: This inspiring movie is based on a true story about us all of us. I admit that I’m curious to learn more about what really … Continued
Movie Title: The Lego Movie Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Quick-witted fun for all ages, as well as obvious Lego lovers. While raising 4 boys, I’ve sucked up my share of miscellaneous Lego pieces on the carpet with my vacuum … Continued
Last Vegas just came out on DVD this week, so I thought it might be helpful to review the flick and let you know what you’re in for with a purchase or rental. Movie Title: Last Vegas Grade: C … Continued
Movie Title: The Legend of Hercules Grade: C In a Nutshell: I used to get a kick out of the old Kevin Sorbo TV show Hercules: The Legendary Journey. Well, this is nothing like that. You know that awesome Disney … Continued
Movie Title: I, Frankenstein Grade: B- In a Nutshell: I know a guy who was Aaron Eckhart’s college roommate. He said that Aaron often talked about becoming a movie star some day. He did it! I’m sincerely happy for him. … Continued
