movie review
Reviews of new and classic family-friendly films; the perfect picks for movie night.
The Santa Clause - A Movie Review
I just heard something on the roof! Do you think it could be Santa? The Santa Clause was unwrapped into theaters in 1994. One night, Scott Calvin and his son hear a noise on the roof. Accidentally scaring the real Santa off the roof, now Scott finds himself in the magical position of being Santa Claus. How will this new identity change his life?
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Families
Hallmark Review: 'Baby's First Christmas'
For as long as they have known each other, lawyers Jenna Pendrell (Rachel Wilson) and Kyle Davidson (Casper Van Dien) have been the bitterest of rivals. That makes the fact that Kyle's sister Trisha (Natalie Lisinska) and Jenna's brother Jim (Noah Cappe) are a couple all the more awkward. With Christmas approaching and Trisha and Jim expecting their second child soon, Jenna and Kyle find themselves travelling to spend the holiday with their siblings. But as soon as they arrive, Trisha and Jim rush to the hospital as Trisha begins having contractions, leaving the two estranged in-laws charged with watching over their young niece Karen (Ella Ballentine).
By Trevor Wells5 years ago in Families
'Holiday Rush'
When successful local DJ, Rush Williams (Romany Malco), wakes up two weeks before Christmas, he is a happy man. He receives a text from his young twin daughters, Evie and Gabby (Andrea-Marie and Selena-Marie Alphonse) asking for mini horses for Christmas. Real ones. His middle daughter, Mya (Deysha Nelson) is forced to give him a written list after her sisters hide her phone and the eldest, son Jamal (Amarr M. Wooten), has dreams of getting into Harvard.
By Q-ell Betton5 years ago in Families
'Otherhood'—Review (Netflix)
I am beginning to think I watch too many films. I remember thinking the same thing about the late and venerable Barry Norman, film critic on the BBC’s Film from 1972 to 1998. He was a veritable font of film knowledge and sometimes this knowledge would make him seem jaded, bored by the repetitiousness on view.
By Q-ell Betton5 years ago in Families
'Otherhood' - A Review
Otherhood is one of the latest headliners Netflix has to offer as it follows three suburban mothers who spontaneously turn up in New York to surprise their sons who neglected to send any presents or cards to them on mother's day. The mothers create their own pact to reconnect with their sons which had different and devastating effects. Otherhood faces a number of important social fractions including adultery, homosexuality, cultural differences, friendship and, of course, parenthood.
By Joshua Lino-da Costa5 years ago in Families
Movie Review: 'The Farewell' Is a Heartwarming and Moving Story of Family
YouTube rapper turned actress Awkwafina teams up with indie director Lulu Wang for The Farewell, a moving and heartfelt film about a Chinese American woman who travels back to China when she finds out her grandmother is terminally ill. The catch is that the family has decided not to tell the grandmother, or Nai Nai, about her illness. It’s a surprisingly uplifting film that, while culturally specific, explores universal themes of family, impending loss, and returning to your home town after being abroad for years.
By Robert O'Connor5 years ago in Families
10 Best Movies to Watch on Mother's Day
Mother's Day doesn't always have to be about going out to a fancy restaurant, taking her to the spa, or bringing her on a shopping spree. It can be about lounging indoors, ordering takeout, and watching a movie! That's what I usually do for my mother since she hates going out. All she wants to do is rest on Mother's Day, and I don't blame her.
By Penny Newton6 years ago in Families
Empowering Movie Characters Who Are the Only Child
People always talk about empowering movie characters, and how, when growing up, it's important to have a healthy diet of fictional role models to inspire one to greatness. They often talk about feminist role models in this frame of reference, talking about characters who can empower young girls.
By Katie Marchbank7 years ago in Families
Best Family Friendly Movies. Top Story - July 2017.
Selecting a movie that interests the whole family can be a major challenge. Things that are age appropriate for the kids often may not be interesting for older members of the family. Family movie night is just not as fun unless the whole gang is interested in the movie. Check out this list of family-friendly movies that are sure to be a hit with the whole family (and will save you from watching the same movie on repeat).
By Annie Kiely7 years ago in Families
