Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie: McFarland, USA PG, 2 hours 9 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: While this underdog story isn’t unique, the newest Disney film has a lot of heart and shows how to do the proven formula for … Continued
Movie: Project Almanac PG-13, 2 hours Grade: C In a Nutshell: The movie uses “found footage” as its film style, which can be slightly annoying. The camera work is so shaky that it’s more irritating than clever. Its … Continued
Movie: Jupiter Ascending PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- for visually amazing C- for story and dialogue In a Nutshell: Wow. Talk about sensory overload. The special effects are amaze balls. I went with some friends to … Continued
Movie: The Seventh Son PG-13, 2 hours Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: This heroic fantasy epic produced by Legendary Pictures hit movie theaters in France last month after almost a year’s worth of delays, but its United States … Continued
In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I’d post a movie review about gridiron glory: Movie Title: When the Game Stands Tall PG, 1 hour 55 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Inspired by a true football … Continued
Movie: The Imitation Game Grade: A PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: Two words: Benedict Cumberbatch Endless are the movies about WWII that are thought-provoking, inspiring, heartbreaking, and touching. This is definitely one of them. I’m … Continued
Movie: Taken 3 or as it’s advertised, TAK3N PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: · Liam Neeson is forever tough and gruff with lines like “Try anything funny and they’ll kill you. And if they … Continued
Movie: Selma Grade: A Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: This is a sobering film to watch, and especially now as so many racist clashes have been occurring around the country. It’s not only a historic memorial, but … Continued
Big Eyes PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Big Eyes is an EYE OPENING biopic about the pop art of Margaret Keane, as well as a social commentary of the male dominance of the … Continued
Movie: Unbroken PG-13, 2 hours 17 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: This is an inspiring, true story that features the strength of the human spirit against all odds. Director Angelina Jolie was so taken with Lauren Hillenbrand’s … Continued