This movie, *'The War with Grandpa'*, just doesn’t work for me; something about it feels wrong. The beginning especially drags—the first quarter hour or so is incredibly slow and tedious. It does pick up a little once the central idea starts happening, but even then, it fails to leave any lasting impression. Even those scenes that seem like they could be interesting fall flat. The performances aren't great; I’d ca…

It’s a good idea to settle in, turn on the movie, and allow yourself an escape. This is a really great group of performers clearly enjoying themselves with a story that feels somewhat unique. Considering how many truly awful movies have been released recently, 'The War with Grandpa' isn't a bad choice at all. It’s the sort of film you will probably watch together as a family and then promptly forget about. Neverthele…

I didn't have much hope going into this movie – it’s a film that sat around for three years without being released, with some well-known actors (Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken) and adapted from a very popular children’s book. However, I found myself laughing throughout, charmed by the film's rhythm and its attempts to make sure each scene had at least one genuine laugh. Aimed at families, *My War …