Category Archives: Family

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Posted on November 12, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG Jack Skellington stumble’s upon Christmas Town where he devises a plan to kidnap Santa Claus and delivers Halloween ghoulish toys to the kids. Starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Reubens, Greg Proops I’ve never been able … Continue reading →

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Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Posted on November 1, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG A 19-year-old, Alice travels to Wonderland in this new adaption of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Starring Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas, Michael Sheen, Stephen Fry, Alan Rickman Tim … Continue reading →

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Love Begins (2011)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG The prequel to the Love Series on Hallmark. We watch as Clark Davis falls in love with Ellen Barlow. Starring Wes Brown, Julie Mond, Abigail Mavity, Nancy McKeon Nothing new to the story. We know they will fall … Continue reading →

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Rango (2011)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG An adventurous pet chameleon becomes accidentally stranded in the desert where he learns more about himself. This story was amazing told. The way they created the characters in computer generated was genius. Although, I thought the storyline maybe to deep for some … Continue reading →

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Gnomeo and Juliet (2011)

Posted on August 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated G An animated version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This film surprisingly works. It shows off Shakespeare for the younger generation and pokes fun of it at the same time. The ending is not your typical Shakespearean ending. Not that … Continue reading →

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Kes (1969)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Kes is a story about a boy who was bullied and ousted by everyone around him. He finds an injured Kestrel which the boy nurses back to health. It’s an emotional story of friendship and loyalty. Wow. This story does take … Continue reading →

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Three Weeks, Three Kids (2011)

Posted on June 8, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Three Weeks, Three Kids is a made for TV movie on the Hallmark channel. It’s a typical Hallmark movie sweet and nice. Nothing flashy or surprising. The story is of an aunt that’s called in to babysit her … Continue reading →

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Baby’s Day Out (1994)

Posted on May 11, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG This has to be the worst film by John Hughes. To give him props he didn’t direct it but wrote it, which was worst. I thought the script was the worst thing about the film. Too over the top … Continue reading →

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Chasing the Dream (Miles from Nowhere) (2009)

Posted on May 3, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR You might have problems with finding this film. It seems to be confused with other films by the same title. So, be careful what film you get to watch. In fact, I stumbled upon this film accidentally when I … Continue reading →

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