The Color Purple movie review
MOVIE TITLE: The Color Purple This dramatic and musical movie is now available on digital platforms. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 20 minutes MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: A IN A NUTSHELL: “The Color … Continued
Minions: The Rise of Gru movie review
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
What Men Want movie review
MOVIE TITLE: What Men Want RATING: R LENGTH: 117 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: F IN A NUTSHELL: I loved the original and charming Nancy Meyer movie What Women Want with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt. That one was rated … Continued
Ralph Breaks the Internet movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Ralph Breaks the Internet RATING: PG LENGTH: 114 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A TIPS FOR PARENTS: Characters drink beer at a bar to drown their sorrows…root beer. Some characters try to steal … Continued
Acrimony shows you what UNHINGED looks like
Movie Title: Tyler Perry’s Acrimony Grade: C Rating: R, 2 hours In a Nutshell: This is a Tyler Perry drama that’s being touted as a psychological thriller. What they mean is that it features a total psycho. The movie trailer … 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
Hidden Figures is an overdue movie with heart and humor
Movie Title: Hidden Figures Grade: A Rating: PG, 127 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on true events, this uplifting film with a fantastic title shines the spotlight on some overlooked figures in history. While the movie features new math … Continued
No Good Deed is predictable, but still suspenseful
Movie Title: No Good Deed PG-13, 1 hour 24 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: He’s creepy. She’s stupid. It’s all very predictable, but that didn’t stop the audience I watched the movie with from screaming, cheering and clapping. And … Continued