Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: Deepwater Horizon Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 99 minutes In a Nutshell: If you don’t remember the real events from when this true story happened, you learn that the oil rig’s blowout lasted 87 days, making it the worst … Continued
Movie Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 127 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a Tim Burton movie, so you know it’s going to have some weird and creepy images, even if it’s considered a … 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: Sully Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 96 minutes In a Nutshell: This is an inspiring, true story of Captain Chesley Sullenberger III, who saved 155 souls by landing a US Airways airplane on the Hudson River in 2009 when … Continued
Movie Title: Florence Foster Jenkins Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: This period dramedy spotlights a brilliant and ever talented Meryl Streep, although this film won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I can really relate to Florence, … Continued
Movie Title: Ben Hur Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: I grew up watching the 1959 Oscar-winning original every Easter when it would play on TV. As a Christian, I’m always grateful to see religious-based … Continued
Movie Title: Nerve Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 96 minutes In a Nutshell: “Nerve is a 24 hour game like truth or dare minus the truth.” This suspenseful movie is made for teens who are obsessed with themselves … Continued
Movie Title: Jason Bourne Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 123 minutes In a Nutshell: If you’re a fan of the Bourne movie franchise, then you will want to see this movie, regardless of any critic’s review. I love … Continued
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
Movie Title: He Named Me Malala Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell: This true story is one that needs to be told. Unfortunately, the film is underwhelming considering the importance of the subject material. It is … Continued