Rating: PG-13Genre: Science FictionRelease Date: May 8, 2009Running Time: 126 minutes Child-friendly?Though the violence and explosions are on par with past Star Trek films, the glossy look of the new film may give it a contemporary edge and will make this reboot a bit louder and possibly more exciting when compared to past incarnations. Parents should be aware that there are … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Star Trek
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Movie Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Rating: PG-13Genre: ActionRelease Date: May 1, 2009Running Time: 107 minutes Child-friendly?Parents can expect loud explosions, numerous mutant-on-mutant battles and a ripped Hugh Jackman showing off his new muscles. The tone should remind movie goers of the past X-Men movies, despite this being an origin story of Wolverine. Because of some male nudity, mild profanity and … [Read more...] about Movie Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Movie Review: Earth
Rating: GGenre: DocumentaryRelease Date: April 22, 2009Running Time: 96 minutes Child-friendly?Parents with younger children should be aware that Disney's Earth shows a year in the life of certain animals, which includes some deaths. There are scenes which could be described as scary where a predator is chasing another animal as well as one where an animal dies of starvation. … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Earth
Movie Review and Contest:Being Dad
Women love the Being Dad DVD series because they gain an understanding of what their mate is actually thinking, feeling and going through, but is often unable to communicate. When couples watch it together, Being Dad bridges misunderstandings, misconceptions and helps stimulate discussion so couples better understand each other and can bond together into a cohesive parenting … [Read more...] about Movie Review and Contest:Being Dad
Movie Review: 17 Again
Movie Review: 17 AgainRating: PG-13Genre: ComedyRelease Date: April 17, 2009Running Time: 102 minutes Child-friendly?With its PG-13 rating and its high school setting, this movie is more geared toward preteens and younger teenagers. Children under 12 may be attracted to the movie with the inclusion of High School Musical star Zac Efron, though parents should know this is … [Read more...] about Movie Review: 17 Again