Critic’s Choice Movie

Join us for our Critic’s Choice Film Series once a month. The FREE movie is presented the second Friday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Community Room.

Snacks are provided.

Plan on calling the Merrill-Go-Round early for a ride to and from the library on the day of the event.

If you have any questions, please call the library at (715) 536-7191.

July 13, 2018 at 1:00PM

A Dog’s Purpose (2016)

If you are a dog lover, be prepared to smile, but bring your tissues to this delightful movie viewed through the eyes of our favorite pet.

Starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid and Peggy Lipton.

Rated: PG
Run time: 1 hr 40 min

August 10, 2018 at 1:00PM

A Monster Calls (2016)

Part drama and part fantasy, this heartwarming film shows us how children could cope with terminal illness of a parent. You will laugh and you will cry, but will you understand?

Starring Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver & Felicity Jones.

Rated: PG-13
Run time: 1 hr 48 min

September 14, 2018 at 1:00PM

The Longest Yard (2005)

As football season gets into full swing, we are introduced to a different set of players on a very challenging playground.

Starring Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds & Chris Rock.

Rated: PG-13
Run time: 1 hr 53 min

October 12, 2018 at 1:00PM

Ghost Town (2008)

How would you deal with your life if you suddenly died, but was revived after several minutes only to discover you can now see and talk to dead people? Winning a Best Comedy Award in 2009, this feature film will help you learn how to make the most of these special talents!

Starring Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear & Téa Leoni.

Rated: PG-13
Run time: 1 hr 42 min

November 9, 2018 at 1:00PM

The Prestige (2006)

Part mystery and filled with many illusions, this film takes us to London in the 19th Century and turns friends into rival magicians following a disastrous stage stunt. Who will be the next to fall or die?

Starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman & Scarlett Johansson.

Rated: PG-13
Run time: 2 hr 10 min

December 14, 2018 at 1:00PM

Last Holiday (2006)

Join us this holiday season as we watch a terminally ill woman suddenly get rid of all her life-long treasures and move from America to Europe. Will she “live it up” during her last hilarious few weeks or learn more about herself and others around her?

Starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J & Timothy Hutton.

Rated: PG-13
Run time: 1 hr 52 min