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Instructions Not Included is a Spanish film that was originally released under the title No se aceptan devoluciones. It’s an updated version of Kramer vs. Kramer, but played for laughs and with one of the main characters having a terminal illness. What is surprising is that, even with this plot, Instructions Not Included works out to be an entertaining, at times laugh out loud movie.
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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.
Continue reading The Nut Job review: above average animal nuttiness kids will enjoy
When they dropped off the 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition for me to test drive I was immediately taken back by how big and red it was. Granted the red will vary, especially if yours is a different color. The size, however, will remain the same and it’s a big full size truck. “Wow, it’s like a TARDIS”, I said to the person dropping off the truck.
Pointing Fingers is a group question and answer game from Hasbro. It takes at least three people and can accommodate as many as six players at a time. The game can provide big laughs once it gets going and definitely works better the more people that play it.
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I grew up in the 70’s. I’ll save the What’s Happening jokes and Evel Knievel references for another post and keep this solely about the mystery and romance of radio. During that time radio and basement listening, just like in That’ 70’s Show was the only way to get music. Music didn’t get any better for the rock set than Led Zeppelin. The other day I was driving, rocking out with the kids when I realized that Bon Jovi will be my son’s Led Zeppelin.
We cut cable in 2012. Because of that there are dozens, if not hundreds of shows I had no idea that exist. Witness Chuck & Friends, we have the toy and it’s awesome. But wait they have a TV show too? We were sent The Adventures of Chuck & Friends: Trucks Versus Wild on DVD for a test drive and our kids loved it and I found it quite cute too.
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At its root, Finding Gossamyr is the story of a brother/sister relationship. Jenna, the older sister is caring for Denny who is about 8 years younger than her. When Finding Gossamyr starts we see Jenna about to sign Denny over to some sort of institution that will take care of him forever. At the same time Denny is taking a math quiz where we learn that he’s a math wizard who can solve problems with ease.
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I used to love choose your own adventure books. I read a lot and books where you seemed to be in charge of your own destiny were an escape. The Can You Survive? book series takes the concept of choosing your own adventure and adds a much more modern feel. We received the Treasure Island book as well as Greek Mythology’s Twelve Labors of Hercules.
Continue reading The Can You Survive? books capture young people’s curiosity
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