The People We Hate at the Wedding movie review
MOVIE TITLE: The People We Hate at the Wedding This comedy movie is now available to stream on Amazon. RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 39 minutes MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: C IN … Continued
Skin movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Skin RATING: R LENGTH: 2 hours Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: Based on a true story, this dramatic movie written and directed by Guy Nattiv offers a powerful look at insane ignorance, ugly racism, … Continued
Searching movie review
Movie Title: Searching Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell: This is every parent’s nightmare. I remember when my two sons were very little and they ran off in different directions in a grocery store. The panic … Continued
Proud Mary showcases Taraji P. Henson
Movie Title: Proud Mary Grade: C Rating: R, 1 hour 29 minutes In a Nutshell: Who doesn’t love Taraji P. Henson? I thought she was great in Hidden Figures, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She is equally competent on … Continued
Daddy’s Home 2 mixes laughter with love
Movie Title: Daddy’s Home 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour, 40 minutes In a Nutshell: “We’re back with more daddies!” says Will Ferrell’s character, easily the tag-line for this movie. It’s a funny sequel that also has some touching, … Continued
A Bad Moms Christmas is just bad
Movie Title: A Bad Moms Christmas [Blu-ray] Grade: F Rating: R, 1 hour 44 minutes of torture In a Nutshell: It’s bad. There are moms. And it’s Christmas. I’m a mom, but CLEARLY I’m not the target audience for … Continued
Home Again is not Reese Witherspoon’s best rom-com
Movie Title: Home Again Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 37 minutes In a Nutshell: No, this movie isn’t related to the 2013 Home Again movie with Tatyana Ali. This rom-com features America’s sweetheart, Reese Withersppon, but certainly … Continued
Kidnap showcases every parent’s fear
Movie Title: Kidnap Grade: C Rating: R In a Nutshell: Having your child kidnapped is every parent’s fear. You don’t mess with a mother and her son. (I have 4 sons.) Uplifting theme: “I will never let you go.” – (Karla … Continued
Snatched features mother/daughter comedy team for Mother’s Day
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
Gifted charms in a predictable way
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