Tag: Rated PG

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE LITTLE MERMAID review

About the film (courtesy of Disney): The beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Do any of you remember the live-action movie, Super Mario Bros. (1993) that starred Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo? If you’ve never seen it, consider yourself lucky. But if you did …

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Time for a Reel DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS review

About the film (courtesy of Warner Bros.): Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle …

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Time for a Reel MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): This summer, from the biggest animated franchise in history and global cultural phenomenon, comes the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain. In the heart of the 1970’s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared Jeans, Gru (Steve Carell) is growing up …

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Time for a Reel LIGHTYEAR review

About the film (courtesy of Disney • PIXAR): The sci-fi action-adventure presents the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy—introducing the legendary Space Ranger who would win generations of fans. Lightyear is a spin-off of the VERY successful and well-received Toy Story franchise that also serves as an origin story for …

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Time for a Reel THE BAD GUYS review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys – Dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), short-fused “muscle” Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos), and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina), aka “Webs.” But when, …

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Time for a Reel SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 review

About the film (courtesy of Paramount Pictures): After settling in Green Hills, Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), in search for an …

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Time for a Reel AMERICAN UNDERDOG review

About the film (courtesy of Lionsgate): American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could …

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Time for a Reel SING 2 review

About the film (courtesy of Illumination): This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic koala, Buster Moon, and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet …all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON review

About the film (courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures): Raya and the Last Dragon takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, …