Category Archives: Rated PG

We are Marshall (2006) Rated PG

Posted on March 19, 2016 by laurarachel4

When a plane crash takes the lives of most of the Marshall football players, coaches, and fans, Marshall makes a comeback with a new coach and the remaining players. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Anthony Mackie, David Strathairn, Ian McShane, … Continue reading →

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The Shootist (1976) Rated PG

Posted on March 11, 2016 by laurarachel4

A dying gunfighter wants to spend his last days with as little pain as possible and to die with dignity. Based on the novel by  Glendon Swarthout. Starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, John Carradine. This was … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Legacy (2015) Rated PG

Posted on March 9, 2016 by laurarachel4

A privileged young man must change his ways to receive his inheritance. Starring  Raquel Welch, Doug Jones, Brian Dennehy, Logan Bartholomew, Myko Olivier, Katie McClellan. This was the worst of the three films in this Hallmark series. A bad case of … Continue reading →

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Growing the Big One (2010) Rated PG

Posted on February 27, 2016 by laurarachel4

A radio talk show host inherits a pumpkin farm. Starring Shannen Doherty, Kavan Smith, Aaron Pearl. Ah, another sweet Hallmark romance.  This one is a bit lackluster, though.  Doherty just doesn’t pull off the damsel in distress very well.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Rated PG

Posted on February 23, 2016 by laurarachel4

The Kramers are getting a divorce.  What ensues is an ugly custody battle between them. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander. The only thing I kept thinking throughout this film was, why would we reward a woman for making the … Continue reading →

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We Bought A Zoo (2011) Rated PG

Posted on February 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

A family struggling after the loss of their wife and mother moves to Southern California to buy a zoo. Based on the memoir by Benjamin Mee. Starring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, Thomas Haden Church, Elle Fanning. This great, feel-good film … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Christmas (2015) Rated PG

Posted on December 25, 2015 by laurarachel4

A guardian angel must help a spoiled, rich teenager to learn the value of people. Starring Ravin Spangler, Donna Spangler, Brandon Tyler Russell, Dean Cain. Ugh, another failed attempt to convert a good story into a worthwhile film.  These Up … Continue reading →

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The Muppets (2011) PG

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Aimee

A life-long Muppets fan and his brother must get the old Muppets gang back together for one last show to save their dilapidated studio from a nasty oil tycoon.  Starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones. Our family … Continue reading →

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Fred Claus (2007) Rated PG

Posted on October 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

Santa’s brother has to move to the North Pole. Starring Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Ludacris, Elizabeth Banks This film began well enough; I love the idea of sibling rivalry between Santa and his brother.  However, as the film went … Continue reading →

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Clash of the Titans (1981) Rated PG

Posted on September 20, 2015 by laurarachel4

The mythical Perseus goes on a quest, battling Medusa and the Kraken monster, to rescue Princess Andromeda. Starring Laurence Olivier, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith Period special effects and makeup and mediocre acting are all part of this film’s charm.  You … Continue reading →

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