Sherlock Gnomes introduces kids to some classic characters

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Movie Title:    Sherlock Gnomes Grade:   B- Rating: PG, 86 minutes In a Nutshell:  With original music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this gnome animation is a gentle introduction to Sir Arthur Conan Dole’s classic story of Sherlock Holmes.  It … Continued

Star Wars: The Last Jedi thrills fans and entertains everyone else

   Movie Title:   Star Wars: The Last Jedi (With Bonus Content) Grade:  A Rating:  PG-13, 152 minutes (That’s a whopping 2 ½ hours!) In a Nutshell:  YES!  This is the EPIC movie we were hoping for!  I admit it…I almost … Continued

Daddy’s Home 2 mixes laughter with love

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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

Kingsman Golden Circle is crazy, over-the-top entertainment

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Movie Title:   Kingsman: The Golden Circle Grade:  B Rating: R, 2 hours 21 minutes In a Nutshell:  This sequel to the original Kingsman: The Secret Service  Uplifting theme:  “Being a kingsman is more than the clothes we wear or the … Continued

Lego Ninjago tickles fans

Movie Title:    The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Grade:   B+ Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:   While this third installment in the Lego movie universe isn’t getting the rave reviews that the first two did, I still got a kick … Continued

Blade Runner 2049 enriches the original with stunning cinematography

Movie Title:   Blade Runner 2049 Grade:  A- Rating:  R, 164 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a LONG movie.  If you’re a big fan of the 1982 original Blade Runner, you’ll probably love every minute, while admittedly, it’s not … Continued

War for Planet of the Apes impresses audiences with the closing film in an epic trilogy

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Movie Title:  War for the Planet of the Apes Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is a war movie with all of the violence, explosions, strategy, suffering, beatings, prison camp, and human drama that the best … Continued

Despicable Me 3 is double the fun when Gru meets his twin brother Dru

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Movie Title:  Despicable Me 3 Grade:  B Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is the 3rd installment in the Despicable Me franchise (4th if you count Minions).  It’s not as good as the first two, but it’s still silly fun … Continued

Cars 3 has heart and impressive animation

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  Movie Title:  Cars 3 (Theatrical) Grade:  B+ Rating:   G, 109 minutes In a Nutshell:  This family-friendly flick is the third installment in the Cars franchise.  By the way, the Cars ride at California Adventures next to Disneyland in California … Continued

Transformers 5 chooses special effects over substance

  Movie Title:   Transformers: The Last Knight Grade:  C Rating:  PG-13 In a Nutshell:  Michael Bay says this is his last Transformers movie.  Even fans hope that’s true. This Transformers blockbuster franchise seems to have fizzled, disappointing movie-goers with a weak … Continued