Helping you choose the best movies for your family
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
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
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
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
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
Movie: Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: If you really like Kevin James (I do) and his physical humor (ouch!), you won’t mind the simple plot and weak script too much. … Continued
Movie: Monkey Kingdom G, 1 hour 25 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: Disney Nature spent three years filming this lovely movie that documents pivotal moments in the life of Maya, a mother who will do anything to … Continued
Movie: Home PG, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Dreamworks is trying hard to keep up with Disney who has recently been pumping out hit after hit. Home doesn’t have quite the magic that Disney … Continued
Movie: Furious 7 PG-13, 2 hours 20 minutes Grade: A for amazing stunts and action, C for cheese In a Nutshell: Paul Walker’s character says “Just when you didn’t think it could get any better, huh?” as if … Continued
Movie: The Woman in Gold PG-13, 1 hour 50 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This is a fascinating, true story about a woman’s and nation’s journey toward justice and peace after the Holocaust. The film has … Continued