Category Archives: Movie reviews

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017) Rated PG

A former child star gets community service at a mega-church where he fakes being a Christian to play Jesus in their passion play. Starring Brett Dalton, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, and Neil Flynn. I was hoping this film would be better than … Continue reading

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Angry Angel (2017) Rated TV-14

An angel is trying to get into heaven by doing good deeds. Starring Brenda Song, Andy Favreau, and Andrew Bachelor.  Freeform released this film during their holiday season. While the film takes place during Christmastime, it does not embody the … Continue reading

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Natalee Holloway (2009) Rated PG-13

Based on the true crime of Natalee Holloway’s disappearance in Aruba. Starring Tracy Pollan, Grant Show, and Catherine Dent. Lifetime is known to produce movies based on real-life sagas. I do think the way this case was handled was a … Continue reading

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Little Men (1998) Rated PG

Two homeless boys find their way to Plumfield, the rural boarding school run by Jo March and her husband, Friedrich Bhaer. Based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Starring Kathleen Fee, Michael Caloz, and Mariel Hemingway. The lesser-known sequel … Continue reading

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The Singing Detective (2003) Rated R

A writer who’s suffering from a skin disease experiences hallucinations of storylines while in the hospital. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, and Mel Gibson. This is one of those films that doesn’t make much sense. While the concept is … 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

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Escape from a Nazi Death Camp (2014) Rated NR

On October 14, 1943, the inmates of the Sobibor death camp fought back with the biggest prison breakout of World War II. Starring Eric Meyers, Andreas Beckett, and Georg Nikolloff. PBS interviews the remaining survivors of the Sobibor prison break. … Continue reading

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Wedding Crashers (2005) Rated R

 Two womanizing friends become wedding crashers to find women. Starring Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Christopher Walken.  This film has its funny moments. While the premise is nothing that makes the men likeable, the actors are good and know how … Continue reading

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You Had Me at Aloha (2021) Rated TV-G

 When a producer and potential show host banter on screen, the TV network makes them co-hosts in Hawaii. Starring Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, and Jennifer Aspen. This is a typical Hallmark movie. It helps that Hutton and Smith have had … Continue reading

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Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023) Rated PG-13

When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, pre-teen Margaret struggles with friends, religion, and puberty. Based on the book by Judy Blume. Starring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, and Kathy Bates.  This film and the book present … Continue reading

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