Movie / Film Reviews

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A Dog's Purpose

Jennifer Broderick | Jan 25, 2017

A Dog's Purpose is quietly emotional and teaches some important life lessons with humor and tears at the same time.

Full Review | Grade: A

Split

Allison Rose | Jan 18, 2017

McAvoy is masterful in his role as he takes on nine different characters all rolled into one heaping mess of a human being.

Full Review | Grade: B

Live By Night

Jennifer Broderick | Jan 11, 2017

Ben Affleck is definitely breaking out of his typical goofy romantic shell lately and Saldana does a good job bringing him into focus.

Full Review | Grade: B

Underworld: Blood Wars

Allison Rose | Jan 06, 2017

Foester brings a different feel to the film than we have seen in its predecessors.

Full Review | Grade: D

A Monster Calls

Jennifer Broderick | Jan 05, 2017

A Monster Calls is a can't miss movie. It's both devastatingly real and fantastically make believe at the same time.

Full Review | Grade: A

Hidden Figures

Allison Rose | Jan 04, 2017

Hidden Figures flows nicely and tells a heartwarming story about perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity.

Full Review | Grade: B

Why Him?

Allison Rose | Dec 22, 2016

There is nothing new or earth shattering about Why Him? The story has been told a thousand times before and I’m sure this isn’t the last time we will see it.

Full Review | Grade: C

Jackie

Allison Rose | Dec 21, 2016

Natalie Portman is good as Mrs. Kennedy but she seems to get in her own way.

Full Review | Grade: B

Passengers

Allison Rose | Dec 20, 2016

With minimal cast members, the main actors had to be chosen wisely...Lawrence and Pratt were excellent options as they truly meet both criteria.

Full Review | Grade: B

La La Land

Allison Rose | Dec 15, 2016

While the movie is “tongue in cheek” and may not completely live up to the movie musical grandeur of olden days, it is, nonetheless, an uplifting, fun film and perfect for a family outing during the holiday season.

Full Review | Grade: A