An Eddie Murphy movie for kids other than Daddy Day Care! Yep, and this one has depth. Eddie Murphy starred in a little gem of a movie that came out in 2016 about a man with a past that helps a family through difficult times. The message in this movie and simple and powerful. I also think in today's fast paced world, we need to remind our children of life's simplest message, and that message is kindness. This movie drives the message home with subtle tones and themes. I almost found myself doubting the movie at times. I was thinking I was going to be disappointed.
The movie is PG-13 for some mature themes. However, I found it to be on the milder side of PG 13. I think children 12 and over are fine to watch it with an adult. As all movies recommended in Cerebral Cinema, the movie has many layers for discussion. For this reason, I highly recommend Mr. Church.
