Movie Review: 'Ender's Game' Rated: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hour 54 minutes Release Date: November 1, 2013Child-friendly? This fast-paced space flick featuring a young protagonist will certainly appeal to many children, especially those with an interest in space or the military. Dads who love science fiction will likely recognize this title as an adaptation of a novel … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Ender’s Game’
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Movie Review: ‘Gravity’
Movie review: "Gravity" Rated: PG-13 Running time: 1 hr. 31 min. Release date: Oct. 4, 2013Child friendly? Almost every kid dreams of being an astronaut at some point in his or her childhood. The allure of outer-space adventure and dazzling special effects are sure to capture the imaginations of sons and daughters alike, at least those that are a bit older. This … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Gravity’
Movie Review: ‘One Direction: This Is Us’
Movie Review: 'One Direction: This Is Us'Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour 32 minutesRelease Date: August 30, 2013Child-friendly? A music documentary about boy band sensation One Direction? Being a father is full of challenges, but there are human limits.The inanely-titled "One Direction: This is Us" doesn't set out to break cinematic boundaries. Instead, it … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘One Direction: This Is Us’
Movie Review: ‘Planes’
Movie Review: 'Planes'Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour 31 minutesRelease Date: August 9, 2013Child-friendly? Oh, "Cars" - who would have thought that Pixar's most uninspired, bland commercial release would end up being one of its most popular?From the animation studio that brought to life some of the most genuinely inspirational and enjoyable movies to … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Planes’
Movie Review: ‘After Earth’
Rated: PG-13Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutesRelease Date: May 31, 2013Child-friendly? "After Earth" has the combined chemistry of father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith on board, so kids are sure to flock to this sci-fi epic in droves. Despite the futuristic thrills and spooky near-alien life-forms inhabiting a devastated Earth in this flick, "After Earth" … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘After Earth’