Barbie movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Barbie This controversial movie is now showing in theaters. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 54 minutes MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: I’m so conflicted! IN A NUTSHELL: After many iterations … Continued
Spirited movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Spirited This feel-good musical comedy is now available exclusively on Apple TV+. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 7 minutes MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: A musical … Continued
Downhill movie review
MOVIE TITLE: DOWNHILL RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour, 26 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ IN A NUTSHELL: Inspired by the 2014 Swedish movie Force Majeure by Ruben Ostlund, this depressing comedy is directed by Nat Faxon and … Continued
The Lego Movie 2 movie review
MOVIE TITLE: LEGO Movie 2, The (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Combo Pack) (BD) RATING: PG (like the first The Lego Movie) LENGTH: 1 hour 47 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: Fast-moving and quick-witted, this … Continued
Holmes and Watson movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Holmes And Watson RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 30 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: D for really DUMB. D for Don’t even think about spending your money on this garbage. It really is an F. … Continued
Daddy’s Home 2 mixes laughter with love
Movie Title: Daddy’s Home 2 Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour, 40 minutes In a Nutshell: “We’re back with more daddies!” says Will Ferrell’s character, easily the tag-line for this movie. It’s a funny sequel that also has some touching, … Continued
The House is a piece of garbage
Movie Title: The House Grade: F because it has 3.8 million F-bombs in it (and it’s a terrible movie) Rating: R In a Nutshell: Why are so many trashy movies coming out in theaters that glorify extremely bad behavior? … Continued
Zoolander 2 has more cameos than humor
Movie Title: Zoolander No.2 Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: Blue steel is back! If you loved the first Zoolander movie, like I did, you’ll generally get a kick out of this sequel. If you … Continued
Daddy’s Home is dumb and delightful
Movie Title: Daddy’s Home Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes In a Nutshell: Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg definitely have chemistry together. You can see jokes coming a mile away, but they’re still pretty funny. Critics are … Continued
The Lego Movie has quick wit, gags and fun for all ages
Movie Title: The Lego Movie Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Quick-witted fun for all ages, as well as obvious Lego lovers. While raising 4 boys, I’ve sucked up my share of miscellaneous Lego pieces on the carpet with my vacuum … Continued