Funny, engaging and reminds us Hollywood rarely turns out actors like this anymore. Read more>>

BIG MIRACLE serves as an example of how big government often makes the wrong choices and can make better ones bylistening to the majority. Parents should be cautioned that one of the whales does die from an illness in the film. Still, the movie tells a great story about hope – one highlighting an actual event in history as well as interesting aspects of the Alaskan people. Read more>>

The beginning of the psychological thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene is compelling. Quiet serene scenes of an East Coast woodsy town speak volumes that something is not right in what viewers are about to discover. Any chills on the arms are soon dead on as we’re brought into the world of Martha (Elizabeth Olsen) as she plans a getaway from the cult where she’s been a captive. Elizabeth Olsen gives a wonderful performance here, but I had several probems with this film, especailly the nonending. If the audience isn’t allowed to write the beginning of a movie, why should we have to write the end? Read more>>

The mere idea that the work accredited to William Shakespeare is not really his own writing seems almost scandalous. But could it be true? That’s the premise behind Director Roland Emmerich’s Anonymous, which due to too many flashbacks in John Orloff’s screenplay is confusing. However, the concept is intriguing and the great production value held my interest all the way through. Read more

With In Time, Niccol taps into one of the world’s biggest obsessions – remaining young. Full of action, adventure and the ever popular ticking clock, Niccol provokes an even more intriguing world in the future where no one ages past 25. That would be great if it wasn’t also a world where everything is run by hours and minutes, including how long someone might live. The rich can buy time from the bank, but the poor are left to barter or steal. Justin Timberlake fans will be surprised by his on-target performance here. Read more>>

Writers Steven Zaillian (Schindler’s List) and Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) have elevated this true story adapted from Michael Lewis’ 2003 book, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game to a smart film which should be enjoyed by a wide audience. Read more>>

Terri may be a small movie, but it has a lot to say. You only have to pay attention to feel its message. Read more>>

It took real willpower to sit through this entire mess, and even my granddaughter (age 10) said, “That was a terrible movie, Grandma; I didn’t like it.” Read more>>

Jim Carrey is actually enjoyable to watch in Mr. Popper’s Penguins as he goes through several character arcs. Children will adore this funny film and parents who must tag along will get some laughs out of it as well. Read more>>

What happened to zany, delightful Jim Carrey who enchanted audiences as “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”? He’s paired with penguins now - and they steal the show. Read the rest of this entry »