Category Archives: Rated PG-13

Come Dance with Me (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 5, 2016 by laurarachel4

Jack wants to impress his future in-laws, so in preparation for the proposal, he takes dance lessons. Starring Andrew McCarthy, Michelle Nolden, Stephanie Anne Mills. This wasn’t a bad film; it reminded me of  Shall We Dance?. Only here, we … Continue reading →

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All About Christmas Eve (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 18, 2016 by laurarachel4

Eve is a party planner, and this Christmas she must make the decision to take a high-profile job or go on vacation with her boyfriend. Starring Haylie Duff, Chris Carmack, Connie Sellecca, Patrick Muldoon. Similar to the movie Sliding Doors … Continue reading →

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The Choice (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 17, 2016 by laurarachel4

Next door neighbors meet, and the choices they make define their lives. Based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. Starring Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Tom Wilkinson, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling. This a romance story through and through. Sure, … 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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Roots (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 13, 2016 by laurarachel4

An adaption of Alex Haley’s book, Roots: The Saga of an American Family. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, Babs Olusanmokun, Daphne Videau. Having watched the original Roots miniseries, I came expecting the same intensity and … Continue reading →

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Joy (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on June 6, 2016 by laurarachel4

Joy becomes the founder and matriarch of a family business dynasty. Based on the true story of Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Miracle Mop. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Edgar Ramirez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Susan Lucci, … Continue reading →

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Daddy’s Home (2015) PG-13

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Aimee

A nice-guy stepdad tries to hold on to his family when the children’s father comes back into town.  Starring Will Farrell, Mark Walhlberg, Linda Cardellini. Farrell plays the typical Mr. Nice Guy:  loving husband, devoted stepdad, and hopeful radio executive.  … Continue reading →

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Concussion (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 16, 2016 by laurarachel4

Accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu discovers the truth about brain damage in football players. Starring Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks,  David Morse, Hill Harper, Stephen Moyer, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson, Bitsie Tulloch. This is based on the true story … Continue reading →

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Where Hope Grows (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

A baseball player, whose life is on the outs, meets a young grocery store stocker with Down syndrome and his life is reawaken. Starring Kristoffer Polaha, David DeSanctis, McKaley Miller, Danica McKellar, Brooke Burns, Kerr Smith This film tried to … Continue reading →

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The Last Witch Hunter (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 24, 2016 by laurarachel4

The last witch hunter is there to protect humans from the magic of the witches. Starring Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, Michael Caine. Predictable but charming, this film has some merits but not quite enough to recommend it.  Leslie’s … Continue reading →

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