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Critic’s Choice Movie

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

Snacks are provided.

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

April 23, 2025 at 1:00PM

Instant Family (2018)

This heartwarming family comedy-drama is about a married couple, with no children, and the 3 siblings they decide to foster. The Wagners, played by Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, are thrown into the chaotic life of parenting a rebellious teenager and troubled siblings. And then, when things finally settle down, their mother returns from prison to reunite with her children.

Rated: PG-13

Run Time: 1 hr 57 min

May 28, 2025 at 1:00PM

Darkest Hour (2017)

Gary Oldman won an Academy Award for Best Actor in his portrayal of Winston Churchill in this biographical war drama. This intense film focuses on Churchill’s early days as Prime Minister during WWII. With many skeptics questioning him, and a possible vote of no confidence looming, Churchhill is resolute in his beliefs.

Rated: PG-13

Run time: 2 hrs 5 min

June 25, 2025 at 1:00PM

The Big Year (2011)

This comedy film is based off a book subtitled, A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession, by Mark Obascik. Three birders, played by mega comedy stars, Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson, compete in the yearly competition to see who can spot and identify the most birds. Who will ultimately win in the end, and will it be the competition or something worth much more?

Rated: PG-13

Run time: 1 hr 40 min

July 23, 2025 at 1:00PM

Big Miracle (2012)

Based on a true story set near Point Barrow, Alaska, in 1988, this family friendly drama stars Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski. Three whales are trapped in the ice. An unlikely global alliance forms to attempt a rescue of the whale family.

Rated: PG-13

Run time: 1 hr 47 min

August 27, 2025 at 1:00PM

Champions (2023)

Woody Harrelson stars in this hilarious and heartwarming film as Marcus a former minor-league basketball coach. After being arrested, he has been ordered by a judge to coach a basketball team with intellectual disabilities for his community service.

Rated: PG-13

Run time: 2 hrs 3 min