Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 45 minutesRelease Date: October 12, 2012Child-friendly? Some parents might object to the violence of mixed martial arts (MMA) - which is why the film sports a PG rating - but Here Comes the Boom is largely about a dedicated school teacher trying to do right by his friends and students, and that's a message most families can get behind.Oh, … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Here Comes the Boom
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Movie Reviews: Frankenweenie
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 27 minutesRelease Date: October 5, 2012Child-friendly? Tim Burton's characteristic spooky weirdness comes out in full force with this latest stop-motion effort, but at the core, it's a heartwarming story of a boy and his dog that kids of all ages are sure to enjoy.Depending on where you fall on the Tim Burton appreciation scale - which … [Read more...] about Movie Reviews: Frankenweenie
Movie Review: Tales of the Night
Rated: Unrated Running Time: 1 hour, 24 minutesRelease Date: September 26, 2012Child-friendly? Combining six fantastic tales from cultures around the world, French director Michel Ocelot weaves a story of magic, mystery, adventure and peril in Tales of the Night that will have children of all ages under its spell.Ooh la la! Leave it to the French to take the children's … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Tales of the Night
Movie Review: Finding Nemo 3D
Rated: GRunning Time: 1 hour, 40 minutesRelease Date: September 14, 2012Child-friendly? Back again in theaters with plenty of 3D magic to boot, Pixar's masterpiece Finding Nemo is about as child-friendly a movie as they come. With plenty of humor, friendship, adventure, stunning animation and a strong moral center, this beloved family film is perfect for kids and kids at … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Finding Nemo 3D
Movie Review: Battleship
Rated: PG-13Running Time: 2 hours, 11 minutesDVD Release Date: August 28, 2012Child-friendly? Battleship certainly has its fair share of big explosions, alien invaders and attractive, soaking-wet women, but this film adaptation of the popular board game also brings plenty of thrilling fun that older children are sure to enjoy.Granted, I've had some time to accept that … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Battleship