Cabrini movie review

posted in: Drama, True story | 1

MOVIE TITLE:           Cabrini This powerful, gorgeous film premieres in theaters on March 8, 2024.     RATING:   PG-13 LENGTH:       2 hours 25 minutes     Movie Review Mom GRADE:         IN A NUTSHELL: This powerful movie … Continued

Resistance movie review by Movie Review Mom

posted in: Drama, Religious, True story, War | 2

MOVIE TITLE:    Resistance RATING:  R LENGTH:  2 hours Movie Review Mom GRADE:   B   IN A NUTSHELL: Set in World War II, this is the true story of famous pantomime performer Marcel Marceau during the French Resistance and how … Continued

Leap is inspiring, gorgeous, and will make you dream bigger

posted in: Animated, Children, Comedy, Drama, Teen | 0

Movie Title:  LEAP Grade:  A- Rating:  PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell:  This gorgeous family-friendly film paints Paris with an incredibly charming stroke, created by the L’Atelier Animation Studio in France.  You’re easily transported back to 19th Century France. I … Continued

Pete’s Dragon is simply sweet

posted in: Action, Comedy, Fantasy | 0

Movie Title: Pete’s Dragon Grade:  B Rating:  PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:   Disney is on a live-action roll!  This is a charming family movie for all ages.  In fact, it’s the adults who will probably get the most out of … Continued

The BFG is full of Spielberg magic

posted in: Fantasy | 0

Movie Title:    The BFG    Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG, 115 minutes In a Nutshell:     In an interview with Regal Theaters, Steven Spielberg said “This is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.” It was a reunion of sorts … Continued

PAN disappoints and bewilders

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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

The Boxtrolls movie is artistically outstanding, but stylistically icky

Movie Title:  The BoxTrolls Grade:  B In a Nutshell:  From the quirky and creepy creators of Coraline and Paranorman, this family flick has a steampunk feel to it and features the voice talents of Ben Kingsley, Toni Collette, Elle Fanning, … Continued