Nicole, Author at Bragging Mommy

The Giver Film Review~ Now Playing In Theaters

I attended an advanced screening of this movie for my review. All opinions are my own. "The haunting story of THE GIVER centers on Jonas (Brenton Thwaites), a young man who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with The … [Read more...]

The Hundred-Foot Journey Film Review~ See It Now In Theaters!

I attended an advanced screening of this movie for my review. All opinions are my own. "In The Hundred-Foot Journey, Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal) is a culinary ingénue with the gastronomic equivalent of perfect pitch. Displaced from their native India, the Kadam family, led by Papa (Om Puri), … [Read more...]

Into The Storm Film Review~ Now Playing In Theaters

I attended an advanced screening of this movie for my review. All opinions are my own. "In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict … [Read more...]

The Fault In Our Stars Film Review~ See It Now In Theaters!

"Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them - and us - on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. THE FAULT IN OUR … [Read more...]

Edge of Tomorrow Film Review~ Now Playing In Theaters

"The epic action of "Edge of Tomorrow" unfolds in a near future in which an alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage (Tom Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into … [Read more...]

X-Men: Days Of Future Past Film Review~ Now Playing In Theaters!

"The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original "X-Men" film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from the past, "X-Men: First Class," in order to change a major … [Read more...]

Godzilla Film Review~ Now Playing In Theaters!

"In Summer 2014, the world's most revered monster is reborn as Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures unleash the epic action adventure "Godzilla." From visionary new director Gareth Edwards ("Monsters") comes a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic … [Read more...]

Million Dollar Arm Film Review~ See It Now In Theaters!

Based on a true story, Disney's "Million Dollar Arm" follows JB Bernstein, a once-successful sports agent who now finds himself edged out by bigger, slicker competitors. He and his partner Aash (Aasif Mandvi) will have to close their business down for good if JB doesn't come up with something fast. … [Read more...]

Granny’s Candies Educational Game Review and Giveaway

I love getting new educational projects to use in my classroom. I really like games that work on important language skills. I was happy when I received the Granny's Candies Educational Game from Super Duper Publications for review. The first thing that I noticed about this game was how colorful … [Read more...]

Brick Mansions Film Review~ Now Playing In Theaters

"In a dystopian Detroit, abandoned brick mansions left from better times now house only the most dangerous criminals. Unable to control the crime, the police constructed a colossal containment wall around this area to protect the rest of the city. For undercover cop Damien Collier (Paul Walker) … [Read more...]