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Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review

March 21, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

I was able to attend an early screening to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the new Disney movie that hit theaters last night – and you can probably guess it’s quite intense! Be ready to Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours – because you’ll be taken for a ride in this amazing film based on an incredible true story!

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

First of all, let me say that this is one of those movies you do NOT want to leave for a bathroom break during pretty much any of it! After a short ‘introduce the story’ bit at the start, your taken through a terrifying adventure with these brave men. In 1952, an oil tanker split in half during a crazy storm – leaving 32 survivors on board miles from any land, in half a ship. They’ll have to work together to buy themselves some time, hoping someone will come to the rescue. Luckily, genius Ray Sybert (Casey Affleck) has some ideas to overcome the impossible.

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

With winds quickly approaching hurricane strength, and 70 ft. high waves getting more fierce by the minute, four members of the coast guard take on what would likely be a suicide mission in the hopes of reaching the ship in time. Led by Bernie Webber (Chris Pine), a by-the-book type of guy who had just gotten engaged to his sweetheart, Miriam (Holliday Grainger) they head out in a small lifeboat in the frigid temperatures.

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

Even though some of the team had their differences in the past, they have to overcome their issues if they stand a chance at survival, much less a rescue.

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

Miriam gets her first glimpse into what life as a coast-guard wife would be as she fears  never seeing Bernie again. She was one of my favorite people, though, with her spit-fire personality and no fear of standing up to the men!

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Guys, I’m afraid of water – so watching the insane storm at sea these men went through – when they had every excuse to turn back – really made me ache. I can’t even imagine! During the long drive home after the movie, Hubby and I talked tons about the different aspects, such as the in-half boat, the methods they used to survive, and how in the heck a small boat could even think of taking on these waves….

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

And when I say the lifeboat was small – it was made to fit TWELVE people, including the 4 coast guard members already on board. There’s 32 survivors on that half-a-ship. I don’t want to ruin the ending – but trust me you’ll be on the edge of your seat for almost the entire movie, and may even shed some tears like I did!

Grip Your Seat for The Finest Hours: Movie Review by BusyMomsHelper.com

If you saw The Finest Hours – let me know what YOU thought!

Here’s more Disney films coming out in 2016…

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Why Zootopia is my new favorite animated film / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Disney's Zootopia is hilarious for parents & kids alike!

Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Movie, Review, Theater

What’s coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016?

March 21, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Guys, I can’t even BEGIN to tell you how excited I am for all the amazing movies that will be hitting theaters this year! For those that are also wondering which 2016 Disney movies to look forward to, here’s the line-up….from hilarious comedies to dramas, superheros and giants!

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Click on each picture to see the trailer (if available yet) for each of these – there’s some FABULOUS ones!

The Finest Hours  (Walt Disney Studios)

January 29, 2016 #TheFinestHours – see my review here

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

 Zootopia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

March 4, 2016 #Zootopia – see my review here

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

The Jungle Book (Walt Disney Studios)

April 15, 2016 #JungleBook

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Captain America: Civil War (Marvel)

May 6, 2016 #CaptainAmericaCivilWar

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Alice Through the Looking Glass (Walt Disney Studios)

May 27, 2016 #DisneyAlice

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Finding Dory (Disney / Pixar)

June 17, 2016 #FindingDory

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

 The BFG (Walt Disney Studios)

July 1, 2016 #TheBFG

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

 Pete’s Dragon (Walt Disney Studios)

August 12, 2016 #PetesDragon (no trailer yet)

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Queen of Katwe (Walt Disney Studios)

Fall 2016 #QueenOfKatwe (no trailer yet)

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Doctor Strange (Marvel)

November 4, 2016 #DoctorStrange (no trailer yet)

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Moana (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

November 23, 2016 #Moana

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Lucasfilm)

December 16, 2016 #RogueOne (no trailer yet)

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

The Light Between Oceans (DreamWorks Pictures)

TBD 2016 #TheLightBetweenOceans (no trailer yet)

What's coming from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2016? Here's the line-up so you can get excited from 2016 Disney movies coming out this year! www.BusyMomsHelper.com

I’ll update with trailers as they become available, so make sure to check back!

Zootopia pushes beyond Stereotypes / by BusyMomsHelper.com / more from my interview with directors Rich Moore and Byron Howard

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Filed Under: Disney, Star Wars, Superhero Tagged With: Disney movies, Movies, Theater

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens

January 4, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

Guys, I love Star Wars. My hubby loves Star Wars and my kids are eagerly following suite. We’re fans at the core! As such, here are My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

First of all, let me tell you WHY I have such a love for Star Wars. In a nutshell, it was my childhood! Growing up, Sunday afternoons, when my dad wasn’t at the station, were spent relaxing on our couch watching our favorite shows. Things like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Indiana Jones were frequent repeats, but none more so than Star Wars. So when I say my enjoyment of the whole Star Wars universe, products, shows and stories goes deep, it’s no exaggeration. Needless to say we’ve been counting down to Episode VII hitting theaters since it was announced!

Note: there may be spoilers in here, as I feel there’s been plenty of time for most people to either have seen it, or read about it anyway.

#1: BB-8

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

Guys, I LOVE this droid! I learned from this interview that the first idea of making BB-8 what he is came from JJ Abrams himself! The way he rolls around, the emotion shown from his half-sphere top, and just the spunky personality coming from the little guy really makes you fall in love with him. One of my twins, Iron Man, is head-over-heels with BB-8 and says he’s going to build himself one when he’s older because he’s ‘awesome and orange’!

#2: Strong Female Characters

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

First of all, you’ve got GENERAL Leia Organa (played by Carrie Fisher). I’ve ALWAYS loved her – the character AND the actor! In the originals, she wasn’t some damsel in distress – yes, they rescued her, but who was it that was shooting more of the storm troopers and fighting right along the ‘big boys’ to escape? She was my hero! Now she’s back, and even more graceful and admirable than ever. What a strong woman to go from a princess up to a General – that’s leadership! I also notice that in the control room, there’s not may women besides Leia taking the lead, working right along the guys to save the universe. What a great role model!

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

Now to the newcomer Rey, played by actor Daisy Ridley. If I thought Leia was a great woman for my daughter to look up to, then this feisty, independent girl from the desert MUST be included, as well! Being on her own for however long, surviving in such a harsh world, and braving amazing feats (Would YOU be hanging by a rope super high in the air to grab parts from a crashed Star Destroyer? Me either!) she sure has proven her determination. When Finn runs to rescue her from a fight, only to watch as she kicks butt all by herself, the look on his impressed face is priceless! And goodness, she doesn’t need him holding her hand! LOL

Another thing I absolutely LOVE about Rey is that, despite being independent and strong, plus an excellent fighter, she’s also soft and kind hearted. She rescues BB-8, won’t sell him despite the hunger she must suffer, and yearns for the family that’s still a mystery. I could go on and on about her, but just watch the movie and you’ll see 🙂

#3: The Affects

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

I’ve watched this in 3D and 2D, and I can tell you that the 3D is completely worth it! So natural-looking and beautiful, it really brings you into that world. They did amazing with the visuals – so many scenes that just capture your eyes and soul! I’ve always been a fan of the music, and Episode VII did NOT disappoint! One of my favorites is during the scene above when the weapon is revealed – talk about emotional!

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

The battle and action scenes were MUCH better done than in Episodes 1-3, in my opinion. I think in those it was a bit TOO much, too unreal. These were totally believable and got your heart racing as if you were right there with them.

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

Along with the visuals and music, I was so impressed with how they tied things together – to show you what I mean, let’s look at this example above of Kylo Ren. He’s a hot mess, powerful but not in control of his anger at all! He has a few hissy fits – such as the hilarious part where 2 storm troopers slowly back away as Ren trashes a room with his saber. His LIGHTSABER reflects his lack of control – it’s not completely contained, spatters a bit along the edges like it’s barely holding itself together. Such a perfect combination and reflection of Ren!

#4: The Mysteries

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

I’ve heard many people complaining that too much was left unanswered – well, there’s 2 more movies coming out, so of course they need to leave you wondering! As much as I’m dying to know about some things, I’m eager to see how it all gets shown in the coming movies. Is Rey the daughter of Luke, or perhaps she’s Kylo Ren’s sister? Who was the old man at the beginning of the movie giving Po the map, saying he needs to make up for the past? These and more have kept my Hubby and I up late discussing the possibilities, and curious for the answers. So to me, I love the mystery….even though I look forward to the answer, too!

#5: Harrison Ford AKA: Han Solo

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

Confession Time: I have a crush on Harrison Ford – always have, since his films were such a big part of my childhood! He’s such a gifted actor, as well as an all-around good human being. When he walked into the scene for the first time in this movie, I couldn’t help but squeal (yes, I’m sure I got many weird looks from other theater guests, but I really don’t care)! The humor Han Solo brings, without necessarily trying, just adds a whole other dimension to the films. This movie brought all sorts of new emotional turmoil into his life, trying to save his son, which was a new side to the Solo I remember – but I love him even more because of it!

If you haven’t seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens yet, you’ve GOT to go. Now – like RIGHT NOW! In 3D, because remember – it’s so worth it!

Enjoy, and May the Force Be With You!

Filed Under: Disney, Star Wars Tagged With: Movies, Review, Theater

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar

December 31, 2015 by Kelly Dedeaux

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

I was able to attend an early showing for The Good Dinosaur to facilitate this post. All opinions are mine alone.

My girl was so excited that I was taking her with me to an early showing the The Good Dinosaur, and we had a wonderful girl’s night at the movies! Now we brought the fun home for my boys, too, with this Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar, plus other free printable activity sets! I can’t wait to bring the whole family to see the movie and discuss facing our fears, just like Arlo!

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

I admit it, I actually like crying at movies – and I do so very easily! Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge lover of happy endings, but if there’s some emotional moments along the way that bring tears, then to me that means the movie touched me – which is a win! The Good Dinosaur was no exception – and there were a couple parts that had me crying!

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

It’d be totally wrong for me not to mention the humor, as well, because this film is filled with it! This little boy, named Spot by his Dino Arlo, is like a little puppy – growling, tracking by scent, and being completely loyal. He’s adorable! He keeps Arlo, who became lost far from his family and is very frightful, safe during their journey.

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

There’s a few minor jumpy parts that startled my girl, but nothing I’d be hesitant to take my little 4 year old to.

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

The large message of the story is not only friendship and truly getting to know someone – the whole ‘don’t judge a book by it’s cover’ thing – but also about fear. Now, I’ll freely admit that I’m a fearful person, whether it’s by real dangers or my imagination getting away with me at night. The message this amazing story conveys, as put perfectly by Arlo’s Poppa, is “Sometimes you gotta get through your fears to see the beauty on the other side.” As Arlo and Spot learn, there’s so much beauty, and adventure, if you will face your fears.

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

Meeting unlikely friends along the way, like these crazy siblings…

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….Arlo has many obstacles in his way in order for him to earn his ‘mark’ alongside the other members of his family. Will him and Spot find their way back to Arlo’s family? Or is there another path one of them must take?

The Good Dinosaur Advent Calendar and other Activities / review by BusyMomsHelper.com / Face Your Fears like in Good Dinosaur

Go see The Good Dinosaur, in theaters now, to find out – and face YOUR fear to see the ‘beauty on the other side’!

The Good Dinosaur Free Printable Activity Pages

Advent Calendar

Origami Arlo

Butch’s Maze

Adventure Game

Coloring Page

Connect the Dots

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