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Mother’s Day: Moms deserve better than subpar comedy tribute
by Matt Ward
Mother’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually to honor women have born, adopted or raised children with an emphasis on the mother-child relationship. “Mother’s Day” is a newly released movie directed by Garry Marshall that does pretty much none of that. Marshall’s film is a romantic comedy without any romance and lacking in comedy; it’s a family drama that doesn’t have much heart; and … Read More Mother’s Day: Moms deserve better than subpar comedy tribute
Tomorrowland: Up-and-down family film worth taking a chance on
by Matt Ward
Disappointing. Underwhelming. Lackluster. Three words that easily describe how Disney executives this week feel about their latest feature film, the George Clooney-helmed “Tomorrowland.” The film, well on its way to becoming a commercial failure due to its $180 million budget according to Variety, is generally believed to be a mistake, which is the best thing that could possibly happen to this family friendly sci-fi, … Read More Tomorrowland: Up-and-down family film worth taking a chance on
The Longest Ride: Alda shines in middling romance
by Matt Ward
Thank God for Alan Alda. For all the talk about the emergence of Clint Eastwood’s son, Scott, if there’s one thing that should be absolutely clear to moviegoers following a screening of “The Longest Ride,” it’s that Alda is a cinematic treasure we all need to be thankful for. The latest in an increasingly predictable line of films based on Nicholas Sparks novels finds … Read More The Longest Ride: Alda shines in middling romance
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