Category Archives: Family

Love in Design (2018) Rated TV-G

 Hannah returns home and is forced to work with an old flame. Starring Danica McKellar, Andrew W. Walker, and Alvina August.  This is a Hallmark film of disappointment. I love the actors McKellar and Walker; I had such high hopes … Continue reading

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Romantically Speaking (2015) Rated TV-G

A single radio host falls in love while hosting her show “Romantically Speaking.” Starring Heather Elizabeth Morris, Jonathan Bennett, and Oscar Nuñez. Pixl tends to get Hallmark’s bottom of the barrel films. This is really one of those films that … Continue reading

Posted in 2015, Comedy, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Pixl Films, Rated TV-G, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ice Dreams (2009) Rated TV-PG

Years after a tragic accident, a former figure skater takes on a coaching job that brings on the healing and demons from the past. Starring Jessica Cauffiel, Shelley Long, and Brady Smith. This is one of the worst films from … Continue reading

Posted in 2009, Drama, Family, films, Hallmark Movies, Movie reviews, movies, Rated TV-PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Comes to Willow Creek (1987) Rated NR

 Two truck driver brothers are asked to bring a load of toys to Willow Creek, Alaska, in time for Christmas. The brothers, who don’t get a long, must face their past and the weather to make a Christmas miracle. Starring … Continue reading

Posted in 1987, Christmas Films, Drama, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated NR, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Rated G

A boy hopes to get a golden ticket to visit and tour Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum. This is a classic film that is beautifully … Continue reading

Posted in 1971, Based on a Novel, Family, Fantasy, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated G, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What If… (2010) Rated PG

Ben Walker gets a look at what his life would’ve been like if he’d followed his heart. Starring Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, and John Ratzenberger. This is a twist on It’s a Wonderful Life. The film has a wonderful moral of the story. … Continue reading

Posted in 2010, Christian Films, Drama, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Next Door (2017) Rated TV-G

An author is forced to look after his niece and nephew during the holiday season. His next-door neighbor helps him with his Christmas spirit. Starring Jesse Metcalfe, Fiona Gubelmann, and Brittany Bristow.  This is a typical Hallmark Christmas film. We … Continue reading

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The Slumber Party (2023) Rated PG-13

A teen sleepover party goes awry as the guests become hypnotized and wake up with no memory of what happened the night before. Starring Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, and Alex Cooper Cohen. This film is The Hangover for teens. I … Continue reading

Posted in 2023, Comedy, Disney, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Kicking & Screaming (2005) Rated PG

Phil Weston, who grew up in a competitive home, takes on coaching a kids soccer team. Starring Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, and Mike Ditka. I have never really thought of Will Ferrell as funny. His style has the lacing of … Continue reading

Posted in 2005, Comedy, Family, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mr. Bean (HBO) Rated TV-G

 Mr. Bean is a bumbling, childlike personality that causes him to have trouble doing everyday tasks, but his resourcefulness helps him succeed. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Matilda Ziegler, and Robin Driscoll.  Mr. Bean is a series of short comedy sketches that  … Continue reading

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