GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —
Stuck at home with nothing to watch? Our Box Office Mom, Jackie Solberg, shares her reviews of two movies currently streaming.
Greater
- Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
- Release Date: December 20, 2016
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Best Age Group: 10+
- Sexual Content: Mild
- Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
- Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
- Will Kids Like It? Yes
Brandon Burlsworth (Chris Severio) is an overweight and awkward 12 year old boy. He loves to sit on the couch with some good snacks and watch TV. Having said that, he has big dreams, a strong faith and dedication to fulfilling his main goal in life...to play football for University of Arkansas! Brandon was raised by a loving single mom, he's estranged from his alcoholic father and very close to his older brother Marty. With his strong work ethic and dedication he fulfills his goal of becoming a Razorback. Based on a true story, Greater is an inspirational sports drama about one of the most successful "walk-on" players in college football history.
This film could spark some great parent/ child conversations regarding faith, courage, and hard work.
Sexual Content: Mild
- A couple of scenes show players in their underwear.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
- Hard hitting during football practice and games.
- Mature subject matter of death.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- We hear "ass," "s--t," and name calling such as: "fatty, "cheesecake," and "fat boy."
Drug and Alcohol Content: Moderate
- Brandon's dad is a chronic alcoholic.
- Characters smoke cigarettes.
- Brandon doesn't drink alcohol due to his father's disease. However, in one scene his teammates trick him into drinking two strawberry daiquiris with alcohol.
Will Kids Like It?
Overall this is a wonderful sports drama, parents need to be aware of the mature subject matter of death.
Good Sam
- Rating: 4.5 out of 5 buckets
- Release Date: March 16, 2019
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Best Age Group: 8+
- Sexual Content: Mild
- Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
- Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- Will Kids Like It? Maybe
What would you do with $100,000? Many New Yorkers in need got to experience that large sum of money. Good Sam is a story about a mysterious man who anonymously leaves packages filled with $100,00 at the doorsteps of random New Yorkers. The recipients have nothing in common except they are all in need. The film follows the life of Kate Bradley (Tiya Sircar), a news reporter, who follows the story and tries to track down the Good Samaritan, while hoping that someone is doing their good deed without arterial motives.
- Good Sam may bore young kids but the film could spark some great parent/child conversations about helping people in need. Do people do good deeds for nothing in return?
- Generosity spreads throughout New York City as the Good Sam inspired others to help people in need.
- Themes of hope and love are woven throughout the film.
Sexual Content: Mild
- A man and woman kiss.
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
- We see a firefighter saving people from a burning building.
- A man who has fallen off a scaffolding was saved by a firefighter.
- We hear about some of Kate's previous news stories such as manhunts, riots,and bomb scares.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- We hear "damn," and "hell."
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- It's mentioned that a large sum of money is related to illegal drug.
Will Kids Like It? Maybe
Overall, this is an inspirational feel good movie appropriate for kids ages 8 and up.
For more of Jackie's reviews, visit www.boxofficemom.com
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