42 – The True Story of an American Legend
42 isn't a cinematic grand slam - but it is based on such a great and transformative moment in American sports history that you can’t help but cheer it on.…
Jurassic Park (3D)
Every once in a while, a movie comes along that you know you should see, but for one reason or another, you just don’t. Such was the case with the…
Oz the Great and Powerful
The consensus on Oz the Great and Powerful seems to be that it’s neither great nor powerful. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth seeing. I actually liked it well…
Life of Pi
I was a big fan of the book Life of Pi, so I was very skeptical when I heard they were making a movie of it. The story of a…
Wreck-It Ralph
Yay! A really good family movie that you should be taking the kids to (rather than the not-so-family-friendly movie Fun Size that young‘uns brainwashed by Nickelodeon may be clamoring to…
Hotel Transylvania
Hotel Transylvania is a delightful little getaway -- of the animated, cinematic variety. You can check in anytime you want, on one condition, you must be a monster. Humans are…
The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure
I love a good kids' movie. I will even go see one alone if I can't find a little buddy to take me along. But The Oogieloves in the Big…
Thunderstruck
Well, one thing is for sure. Basketball star Kevin Durant won't be adding Oscar gold to Olympic gold anytime soon. His portrayal of himself in this Freaky Friday wanna-be is so…
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The Odd Life of Timothy Green is pure Disney. It’s simple, sweet and sappy with a healthy mix of humor and heart. It’s not a must see, but it’s still…
Brave
First, the good news: Brave centers on strong female characters. It’s visually appealing. And it does a fine job illuminating the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship. The bad news: it’s…
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
The third (and surely not the last) Madagascar movie picks up where the second one left off – I think. I didn’t see the second one. But that’s okay; I…
Dark Shadows
I remember all too well running home from school to catch Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins in the original vampire soap Dark Shadows. All my girl friends and I had…
Big Miracle
Big Miracle is a harmless family film. If you’re looking for a nice, wholesome movie to take the kids to this weekend, this is a fine choice. But if you…
Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise is full of, well, joyful noise – at least when the music is playin’. Unfortunately, the movie slows down quite a bit between numbers. In other words, you…
War Horse
A boy and his horse are at the center of this Steven Spielberg family drama, adapted from the Tony winning stage play, which was an adaptation of a children's book.…