Category Archives: Adventure

The Jungle Book (2016) Rated PG

Posted on September 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

A boy raised by wolves is threatened by the tiger, Shere Khan, and now he must decide whether he will live with humans or remain in the jungle. Starring Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett … Continue reading →

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The Bounty (1984) Rated PG

Posted on September 12, 2016 by laurarachel4

The story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to mutiny on his ship. Based on the book, Captain Bligh and Mr. Christian by Richard Hough. Starring Mel Gibson, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson. I thought this film … Continue reading →

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Elena of Avalor (Disney) Rated TV-Y

Posted on September 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

Princess Elena has saved her magical kingdom but now she must learn to rule her kingdom. Starring Aimee Carrero, Christian Lanz, Jenna Ortega, Julia Vera, Jorge Diaz, Joe Nunez, Emiliano Díez, Jillian Rose Reed. There is nothing inherently special about … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning (2000) Rated UR

Posted on August 30, 2016 by laurarachel4

Biblical stories from Genesis and Exodus including Abraham and Joseph. Starring  Martin Landau, Jacqueline Bisset, Billy Campbell, Eddie Cibrian, Luke Mably. I  thought this film was very well done.  It may have over-dramatized the Bible, but it did not misrepresent it in … Continue reading →

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Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

Fearing Superman doesn’t have the best intentions, Batman takes him on, while the world tries to figure out what kind of hero it needs. Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly … Continue reading →

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Rated PG

Posted on July 23, 2016 by laurarachel4

One year later, Kevin finds himself in New York alone with the same burglars not far behind. Starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara, John Heard. I’m not usually a fan of sequels; they never quite measure up … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) Rated PG

Posted on July 19, 2016 by laurarachel4

The continuing story of Po the Panda as he faces two threats: one supernatural, the other closer to home. Starring  Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Kate Hudson. … Continue reading →

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Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 16, 2016 by laurarachel4

A couple of kids run away, forcing a search party to look for them. Starring Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Jason Schwartzman. This is a gem of a film. In his … Continue reading →

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Deadpool (2016) Rated R

Posted on May 22, 2016 by laurarachel4

A mercenary discovers he has cancer; to cure it he undergoes a rogue experiment. Starring Ryan Reynolds,  Karan Soni, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Morena Baccarin. Do not be mistaken, this is not a superhero film for children. Deadpool is the … Continue reading →

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Arthur Christmas (2011) Rated PG

Posted on May 21, 2016 by laurarachel4

Santa’s son is on a mission to find and replace a gift that was mistakenly given to the wrong girl. Starring James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy,  Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria, Robbie Coltrane, Joan Cusack, Andy … Continue reading →

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