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Mary Poppins Returns-Kids Movie Review
She flies through the air on a kite, has a talking umbrella, and is the best nanny around. Her name is Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt). Set in the 1930’s, Mary Poppins returns to Cherry Tree Lane, however this time she comes to take care of Michael Banks’ (now an adult) three children. Michael (Ben Whishaw) is going through a hard time as his wife had recently passed away and now his house is getting repossessed. Mary Poppins comes back to save the day and add a little fun and adventure for the beloved Banks’ family. Mary Poppins Returns is a sequel to the 1964 classic Mary Poppins.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: March 19 , 2019
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 7+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Mild
- Flirting between two characters.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
- The children’s mother died a year before the movie starts.
- A scary scene where a child is taken captive by some animated animals.
- There is a tense carriage chase through dark and creepy woods.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- Name calling such as; “fool,” and “buffoon.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall, this is a fun and entertaining film for the whole family!
The Upside-Kids’ Movie Review
Life is tough for Dell Scott (Kevin Hart). He is on parole, he’s struggling to find a job, and he wants to reconnect with his tween son and ex-girlfriend. Life is also tough for Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston). Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic whose wife has recently passed away. When Phillip hires Dell to be his caretaker in his New York penthouse a unique and unlikely friendship develops. Both men help each other to improve their lives and live life to the fullest. The Upside is a heartwarming dramedy, based on a true story.
Rating: 3. 5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: January 11, 2019
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 14+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Moderate
- There are several comments revolving around Dell learning how to insert a catheter. There are anatomical descriptions and a lot of jokes in this scene. Dell says, “Worst porno ever.”
- Dell brings two women up to his room, one gives Dell a massage and the other straddles Phillip while suggestively massaging his ears.
- We see flashbacks of Phillip and his wife in a sexual encounter. The scene is blurry, though we see some explicit movements.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
- Phillip and Dell get angry and Dell throws some valuable items and smashes them on the floor.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- We hear “s–t,” “bulls–t,” “damn,” “hell,” “goddamn,” and “ass.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
- Character’s smoke marijuana and it’s demonstrated as a way to feel better and have fun.
- Adult characters drink wine and smoke cigarettes.
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this is a heartwarming and entertaining film. Parents need to know that this is a dramedy and has a mature subject matter. Depending on the child I recommended this for kids ages 14 and up.
Instant Family-Kids’ Movie Review
Pete and Ellie (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) have a very comfortable, good life. They’re in their forty’s, happily married, making a good living flipping housing. However, their life dramatically changes the day they decide to fill their five bedroom home with children. They come across a foster care center and initially plan to foster one young child. Instead they end up with three siblings, including a rebellious 15-year-old girl. Though Pete and Ellie have tremendous guidance from their case workers (Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro), nevertheless, their nice and simple life turns into complete chaos. Inspired by screenwriter and director Sean Anders and his wife who have fostered, then adopted, three children of their own.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: March 5, 2019
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 13+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Moderate
- A teenage girl is caught trying to take a nude selfie to send to an older boy. We don’t see anything.
- It’s mentioned numerous times how a boy sends “dick pics” to a girl he likes.
- There are references made about in vitro fertilization and fertility.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
- One of the kids continually gets hit in the face with a ball which causes a bloody nose.
- A kid drops a nail gun on his foot and the nail goes through his foot.
- Parents beat up a young adult who’s been sending nude photos to their daughter.
- It’s mentioned that foster children suffer physical and mental abuse.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- We hear “f–k,” “bitch,” “h–l, “d–k, “goddamn,” “s–t,” “jackass,” and “a–hole.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- In once scene a frustrated mom drinks liquor.
- References are made regarding a birth mother’s drug problem, and a foster child’s addiction.
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this is a wonderful heartfelt movie. Parents need to be aware of the profane language and mature subject matter parenting.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch-Kids’ Movie Review
It’s Christmas time and all is good in the town of Whoville. The lights are twinkling bright, the decorations are abundant, and the townsfolk are cheerfully singing their Christmas carols. It’s such a big year that the mayor proclaims Christmas to be three times bigger than previous years. However, there is one problem…the Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch). The Grinch is disgusted with all the happy people and wants to put an end to their Christmas joy. So he pretends to be Santa and steals the town’s presents and decorations. Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: February 5, 2019
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
- The film highlights the true meaning of Christmas…love, family and friendship.
- {Spoiler Alert} In the end the Grinch realizes that it wasn’t Christmas he hated, it was being alone.
Sexual Content: Mild
- We see the Grinch in his underwear.
- We see a naked Who, though a cookie covers his privates.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
- There is some slapstick silly violence throughout the film. We see Cindy Lou on a sled speeding through the air and crashing down on the Grinch.
- The Grinch decapitates a snow man, throws snowballs at kids and pushes them down in the snow.
- In one scene the Grinch is in danger and it seems as though he will fall off a mountain.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- Name calling such as “dumb,” and “stupid.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
- The film is bright and colorful which will appeal to young kids.
Overall this is a fun and entertaining movie for the whole family. Appropriate for kids ages 5 and up.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween-Kids’ Movie Review
Halloween has come to life!!! Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is the story about best friends Sam Quinn (Caleel Harris) and Sonny Carter (Jeremy Ray Taylor). These two boys do everything together from studying to playing video games; they’re even bullied when they’re together. The boys unfortunately face many challenges as their lives dramatically change the day they encounter Slappy. Slappy is a ventriloquist dummy who comes to life. He has special evil powers as he magically makes Halloween decorations come to life. Mayhem ensues as the town is being destroyed by Slappy’s powers. It’s up to Sam, Sonny, and Sonny’s older sister, Sarah (Madison Iseman), to stop the creepy ventriloquist and the monsters he’s created. Based on R. L. Stine’s popular children’s book series…Goosebumps.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: October 12, 2018
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 8+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drug and Alcohol Content:None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Mild
- A teen couple kiss.
- A character cheats on his girlfriend.
- An adult couple flirt with one another.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Excessive
- A ventriloquist dummy named Slappy is the villain. He is very creepy as he has special powers.
- Halloween items come to life such as; ghosts, witches, pumpkins, jack-o’-lanterns, and monsters. Mayhem ensues causing much damage to the neighborhoods.
- A gigantic spider made of balloons grabs people.
- Gummy bears attack humans.
- Three high school boys bully and threaten to beat up some of their peers.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
- We hear “h–l,” “d–n,” “jerk,” “scumbag,” “losers,” and “idiot.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: None
Will Kids Like It? Yes
Overall this is a fun and entertaining film for kids ages 8 and up. Parents need to be aware of the excessive violence and moderate profane language.