Big Miracle
Rating: 5 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: February 3, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 8+
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
"A highly improbable or extraordinary event," that's the definition of a miracle, and that's what this movie is about. In a small Alaskan town, a news reporter (John Krasinski) spots 3 California gray whales trapped in a small circle of unfrozen water. Initially, the reporter is excited about his big news story, then gradually he starts to truly care for the whales survival. The White House, The National Guard, Eskimos, Greenpeace and other influential groups; even the Russians, get involved to help save the whales. Big Miracle is based on a true story, that captured the hearts of millions of people all over the world.
This movie had an amazing cast; to name a few; John Krasinski, Drew Barrymore and Kristen Bell.
This was an educational movie that will spark some great parent/ child conversations. It shows many cultural and historical references throughout the film...ending with clip of a surprise shot of a former newscaster.
Not only was the movie interesting, it was exciting; wondering if the whales will be rescued.
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Mild
• We see gouges and scrapes on the whales; from using their snouts to break the ice.
Crude or Profane Language: Moderate
• We hear "b-tard," "a--," "jack a--," "holy crap," and d--n."
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
• We see characters drink alcohol in a couple of scenes. It's obvious that one character is drunk.
Overall this is a wonderful, educational movie for the whole family. Having said that parents need to be aware of the moderate profanity throughout the film. I recommend this for kids ages 8 and up.
The Woman in Black
Rating: 1 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: February 3, 2012
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 15+
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Excessive
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild
Horror movies always scare me so I decided to bring my mom. Daniel Radcliffe plays a young British lawyer named Arthur Kipps. His wife had passed away in childbirth, which was extremely difficult for Arthur. Before he could completely focus on his son, and get his life back in order, Arthur had a simple work project to finish; he had to take care of a deceased client's legal papers. However, this client's papers were crumpled up and hidden all over a creepy old mansion, on an island in the middle of nowhere. The locals warned Arthur of the strange happenings in this house, and advised him not to go there, but Arthur wanted to take of care business, and that's what Arthur did, and that's where he met the women in black. The Women in Black, is a mystery/suspense horror film, one that I don't recommend for children.
Many kids want to see this movie because of Daniel Radcliffe, after all he's Harry Potter. However, this was a creepy, scary movie one that I don't recommend for kids. There were many disturbing scenes, as we saw dead children, and very strange, spooky characters throughout the film.
The only positive comment I have to make; Daniel Radcliffe did an amazing job of acting. However, I wish he would have picked another film, especially after playing Harry Potter for so many years.
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Excessive
• A ghost appears and silently tells children to kill themselves.
• We see a girl set herself of fire.
• A young boy walks towards an oncoming train.
• We see a girl spitting up blood.
• Arthur placed a crucifix on a child's corpse.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
• "H--l," is said once
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
• Characters drink wine and brandy.
I'm not a big fan of horror films, and I really didn't like this one for children. In addition to the scary, dark parts, I thought the film was long and boring. Depending on the kid; teenagers that like horror films may find this appealing, though, I doubt it.
Courtesy: Take Five Box Office Mom Jackie Solberg, www.boxofficemom.com