Helping you choose the best movies for your family
MOVIE TITLE: Minions: The Rise of Gru This animated action prequel to the popular Minions franchise opens in theaters July 1, 2022. RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 27 minutes MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: B- IN A NUTSHELL: The … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Vice RATING: R LENGTH: 132 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: At the beginning of the movie, the screen reads, “The following is a true story. Or as true as … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: WELCOME TO MARWEN RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 116 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ IN A NUTSHELL: Based on the fascinating true story about Mark Hogancamp and his 1:6-scale world, Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis … Continued
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
Movie Title: Cafe Society Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 85 minutes In a Nutshell: Woody Allen is a master at quirky characters and conversations. In this dark comedy about love, regret, and existentialism, old Hollywood and Manhattan glamour drip … Continued
Movie Title: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day PG 80 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Based on Judith Viorst’s beloved 1972 child’s book, this slapstick and warmhearted family film is a simple illustration of how … Continued