San Andreas rocks the box office
Movie: San Andreas [HD] PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes Grade: Special effects = A, Plot = C, Dialogue = C In a Nutshell: There are a lot of moving rocks in this movie, but the best one is … Continued
Survivor is a mash-up of other movies that did it better
Movie: Survivor PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Not particularly great, nor terrible, this international thriller is a mash-up of movies you probably really enjoyed, like: The Bourne Identity, Salt, and The Fugitive. I … Continued
Was a remake of Poltergeist really necessary?
Movie: Poltergeist PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Ok, let me first say that I don’t like watching scary movies, but I had requests to review this one….so you better appreciate my sacrifice! … Continued
Tomorrowland speaks to dreamers
Movie: Tomorrowland PG, 1 hour 47 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Are you a dreamer? If so, this Disney film will capture your heart. Kids will love the non-stop action and futuristic ideas that feel more like … Continued
The Age of Adaline moves slower than her years
Movie: The Age of Adaline PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: So, staying young and gorgeous forever is a problem? It’s hard to feel very sorry for the protagonist in this story. I suppose … Continued
5 Flights Up features Morgan Freeman warmth and Diane Keaton charm
Movie: 5 Flights Up PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Based on the novel Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment, this wry dramedy showcases the charming duo Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton. It’s a coming-of-age … Continued
Maggie isn’t your typical zombie movie
Movie: Maggie PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Arnold Schwarzenegger kicking zombie butt….what’s not to like? Well, it’s not as exciting as that sounds. In fact, there aren’t very many actual zombies in this post-apocalyptic movie. … Continued
Black November given limited US release and now on DVD
Movie: Black November Unrated, limited movie release in 2015, now on DVD 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: Most Americans don’t know anything about Nigeria, other than the occasional spam email from a supposed Nigerian prince … Continued
Avengers: Age of Ultron is a fun addition to the Marvel movie franchise
Movie: Marvel’s The Avengers: Age Of Ultron PG-13, 2 hours 21 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Bring on the summer popcorn blockbuster movies! Packed full of action, impressive special effects, cool futuristic technology that no one really … Continued
Hot Pursuit is a cold disappointment
Movie: Hot Pursuit [HD] PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: With better writing, this could have been a hilarious movie. Unfortunately, the script is weak and the dialogue weaker. I adore both Reese Witherspoon … Continued