Category Archives: Family

The Book of Life (2014) Rated PG

A young man is torn between what his family expects of him and where his heart is leading  him. Starring Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube, Hector Elizondo This children’s film is based on … Continue reading

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The Boxtrolls (2014) Rated PG

An orphaned boy is raised by a group of underground trolls who rummage for trash. Based on the children’s book, Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow. Starring Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Tracy Morgan This is your typical kid’s movie. … Continue reading

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Seven Alone (1974) Rated G

A frontier family heads West to start a new life.  On the way, both the mother and the father die, leaving their seven children to travel on alone. Based on the true story of the Sager Children. Starring Dewey Martin, … Continue reading

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Time of the Wolf (2002) Rated G

A boy befriends a wolf after the loss of his parents. Starring Burt Reynolds, Marthe Keller, Devin Douglas Drewitz, Jason Priestley This film is reminiscent of other wolf-related films like The Journey of Natty Gann, A Cry of the Wild, … Continue reading

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Rated PG

Continuing story of Hiccup and Toothless as they try to go ahead with keeping peace in Berk. Starring Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig, Djimon Hounsou, Kit Harington Another great … Continue reading

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Bridal Wave (2015) Rated TV-G

A woman goes to a resort to get married but before her fiancé shows up she meets another man. Starring Arielle Kebbel, Andrew W. Walker, David Haydn-Jones, Jaclyn Smith I know, I say this at every hallmark movie but they … Continue reading

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Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (2013) Rated PG

Dorothy returns to the tornado ridden farm to only be whisked back to Oz to help the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man. Based on the book, Dorothy of Oz by Roger Stanton Baum. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Kelsey Grammer, … Continue reading

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I Do, I Do, I Do (2015) Rated TV-G

A woman keeps reliving her wedding day, until she figures out what she really wants. Starring Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo, Shawn Roberts It’s Groundhog day except it’s your wedding day. This was a cute, typical hallmark film. I must say … Continue reading

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Muppets Most Wanted (2014) Rated PG

The Muppets go on a world tour, unbeknownst to them they have a European jewel-heist thief in their mist. Starring Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey I think this film was a quintessential Muppet movie. They provide smart jokes, songs, … Continue reading

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Surprised By Love (2015) Rated G

A business woman tries to convince her parents to approve of her current boyfriend by bring home her ex. Starring Hilarie Burton, Paul Campbell, Aaron Craven I rather enjoyed this Hallmark romance and that’s all do with Paul Campbell. Loved him. … Continue reading

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