Category: Daddy Mojo at the Movies

Going out to the movies is a rare act for moms and dads. In this series we’ll go to the movies, so you can judge for yourself if it’s a good investment.

Godzilla is entertaining fun that leaves you wanting more

You say monsters and some people, a large, vocal portion of them will scream Godzilla.  Having lived in Japan for a couple years I saw some of the old school movies and enjoyed them, but never really understood the cult appeal that the character has.  Hollywood as never really done a good Godzilla movie, until now.  The latest take on Godzilla is the closest to being great yet.  It is a very good, fun summer popcorn movie that audiences 8 and up will enjoy.

A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' sci-fi action adventure movie "GODZILLA," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. _Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ sci-fi action adventure movie “GODZILLA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. _Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

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The Art of the Steal is a clever film that’s a fun rental

Kurt Russell is a man’s man.  The goodwill that he’s built up since starring in Disney teen films to his hallmark films of Escape From New York and Big Trouble in Little China have always made him worth watching.  The Art of the Steal is an ensemble crime movie that is better than you think it might be.  It has shades of The Usual Suspects with Ocean’s 11, a bit of double cross and a deep cast that add up to a fun movie that’ll keep you entertained for most of its running time.

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The Raid 2 is a brutal, intense film that action/karate fans will enjoy

The Raid is one of the best action films ever.  It’s intense, brutal and has some of the best hand to hand fighting that I’ve ever seen on film.  The Raid 2: Berandal is 50 minutes longer, even more violent and has some really spectacular action sequences.  Put against its older sister it’s not as good, however, put alongside most any other action movie it’s far superior.  The Raid 2 is in no way appropriate for children; it’s dark, intense, bloody, realistic violence that is potentially disturbing.


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The Pirate Fairy is solid, staple entertainment from Disney

The Pirate Fairy is a movie that children, especially girls 3-10 will thoroughly enjoy.  That is not to say that boys won’t like it, but they may start watching the movie thinking that it’s mainly a pirate movie.  The pirates enter The Pirate Fairy 34 minutes into it and are there for the rest of it.  However, make no mistake about it, this is a fairy movie akin to Secret of the Wings.

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Muppets Most Wanted-awesome fun for all ages

Really, I couldn’t write a better headline than that?  Muppets Most Wanted-fun for all ages sounds so generic to the smiles, joy and laughter that I had when watching it.  After sitting at the keyboard for a while, I keep coming back to that.  It’s a great movie that children will enjoy and adults, especially those that liked The Muppets before, will genuinely laugh at.

Muppets Most Wanted poster

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Divergent might satisfy fans of the book but that’s it

Divergent is the worldwide mega book best seller with a strong female lead.  I didn’t read the book-and I’m over 30-and I’m not a girl.  Having said that, you don’t have to be a girl to like this movie, but it would certainly help if you were under the age of 20.

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The Nut Job review: above average animal nuttiness kids will enjoy

The Nut Job is an animated movie about a squirrel that needs to steal some nuts so that he and his friends can eat for the winter.  There are some plot curve balls, but at its core, that’s what the movie is about.  It’s better than the preview, features the always likable Will Arnet and Liam Neeson among others, and is worth seeing for a couple of reasons.

The Nut Job

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Dad spends a night in the mancave, Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear review

Nothing says mancave happiness like a good ninja movie.  Ninja II: Shadow of a Tear is a ninja movie with an old school heart and in some cases that’s not a good thing.  However, this is a ninja movie and people who will watch this grade ninjas on a curve, lest they come through the screen and kick our butt. I was joking with my wife that I was going to watch Ninja II:  Electric Boogalooo.**  Thankfully Shadow of a Tear wasn’t like that, but it wasn’t a ninja classic either.

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