12 Strong tells the true story of the horse soldiers who were the first to fight back after 911

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Movie Title:      12 Strong Grade:   B Rating: R,   2 hours 10 minutes In a Nutshell:  This declassified true story has good intentions and a solid cast, but doesn’t give us the depth that other war movies have provided … Continued

Dunkirk immerses you in war from the first scene to the last

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  Movie Title:  Dunkirk Grade:  A- Rating:   PG-13, 107 minutes In a Nutshell:  I write marketing reports for movie theaters and have felt terrible for Dunkirk the past few months, because their trailers almost always elicited ZERO response from the … Continued

War for Planet of the Apes impresses audiences with the closing film in an epic trilogy

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Movie Title:  War for the Planet of the Apes Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is a war movie with all of the violence, explosions, strategy, suffering, beatings, prison camp, and human drama that the best … Continued

Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk is a trudge

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Movie Title:  Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk Grade:  C Rating: R, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: As an Army mom, I admit I watched this flag-waiving drama through different eyes.  Based on the best-selling book, Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk: … Continued

War Room empowers Christians to use prayer as a powerful weapon

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Movie Title:      War Room Grade:   A- Rating:   PG, 2 hours In a Nutshell:    By AffirmFilms,  this faith-inspiring film will empower Christians to use prayer as a powerful weapon in their lives.  The film is definitely geared towards viewers who are already … Continued

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a superhero movie MARVEL

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Movie Title:   Captain America: The Winter Soldier [HD] Grade:   A- In a Nutshell:    A great marvel!  This mile-a-minute action flick is the second installment in the Captain America franchise and a terrific stand-alone story that is compelling and complex. … Continued

Divergent movie review

Movie Title:   Divergent Grade:   B In a Nutshell:    This planned trilogy is starting off with mixed reviews, despite its popular book by Veronica Roth.  The Hunger Games and Twilight fans will enjoy another heroine who can kick butt and … Continued

Monuments Men movie gets me Googling for more

Movie Title:  The Monuments Men Grade:  B+ PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes In a Nutshell:  This inspiring movie is based on a true story about us all of us.  I admit that I’m curious to learn more about what really … Continued