The Powered by Mom Blog Family Loved Let it Shine
Do you have a hard time finding movies for the whole family to watch? You know the kind that you don’t have to worry about censoring.
You usually can’t go wrong with a Disney movie and for us Let it Shine did not disappoint.
“The story is mostly about 16-year-old Cyrus DeBarge, a gifted songwriter and rapper his Father the Minister doesn’t approve of rap and hip hop and Cyrus lacks self confidence. You see Cyrus has never performed on a stage and in fact with the exception of his best friend Kris McDuffy no one has even heard him rapping. Along comes his longtime crush Roxanne Andrews who is now a singing sensation who is herself having some challenges with people seeing the “real”her.
Long story short Cyrus and Kris each enter a songwriting contest hosted by Roxanne. Cyrus’ song is chosen but wait his song is mistakenly attributed to Kris. Cyrus let’s Kris continue to take credit for his song and from there trials, tribulations, some funny twists and turns and of course some singing and dancing are showcased for us all.
We won’t spoil the movie for but Let it Shine was a great family movie for us, keep in mind my daughter is almost 11 and she loves singing and dancing of all kinds so of course she loved Let it Shine. There is absolutely no profanity or questionable scenes etc.. so if you like a heartwarming story set to some fun music, singing and dancing you like Let it Shine.
Here’s a quick preview for you 🙂
Let it Shine gets a two thumbs up or 6 thumbs if you want from Michelle, Paul & Sian for a good clean family fun movie to watch.
Share with us what other family friendly movies have you watched and liked?
Sorry it’s not a giveaway and we’re not trying to sell you anything we just want to share some of our favorite family movies as it’s not always easy to find something the whole family can watch!
Kathy Lane says
This looks like a nice movie that my teen and preteen granddaughters would enjoy watching.I would enjoy watching it with them too.It’s hard to find a movie now a days that has a good moral lesson to it.
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I still haven’t seen this movie and since I love Disney movies and enjoy music I shall have to make time to see it.
Doreen Spitzer-Lemire says
Disney + Music must be a great movie!! A must see!
Lynne Z says
looks like a good one… you can’t go wrong with Disney!
Jennifer Nielsen says
I haven’t heard of this Disney movie yet. My family will have to watch it, we love Disney movies, and this ones looks like a good one!
Lucy Lopez says
Haven’t seen this movie but I am pretty sure my kids would like to watch.
Stephanie Thompson says
I haven’t seen this movie yet, but sounds like it would be really good so we will be sure to get it soon.
Ella Bryant says
Nice review. I haven’t seen this yet. but it looks innteresting.
Carren Larsen says
havent seen this, but looks interesting. My favorite disney movie has to be The Lion King
Carren Larsen says
Havent seen this one, but it looks interesting. My favorite Disney movie is still The Lion King!!
Laurel Longoria says
Haven’t seen it but I happen to LIKE all Disney movies and it sounds promising.
trista doerfer says
I love all of your posts! they are so informative and interesting. thanks for providing the give a ways as well
michelle parker says
i love this movie, my son and i don’t agree on to many movies but this one he will ask me to watch with him. you know how teen boys are.
Michelle says
yep and tween girls my daughter loves it too 🙂
Jamie says
My son is still a little to young to be able to sit through full length movies like this. But I’m putting it on our list to watch when he’s older for sure! He already loves music. =)
stephanie mcglothlin says
awesome
Jo-Ann Brightman says
This sounds like a nice family movie . I am so tired of the violence shown in so many movies
Laura Harper says
Our family movie has always been Harry Potter, but I would love to see this movie.
Christine Herrera says
One of my fave family movies is The Little Princess. Been a favorite since I was young
Eva Biggs says
I really liked the movie 🙂
jen durant says
nice review
sylvia curtis says
my daughter loves that movie
Maxine Rose says
My 9 year old daughter and I watched this movie on one of the Disney channels and we both enjoyed it. It was a cute story with good music.
Kaycee k says
Perfect review!!
Sue Hull says
I’ve been wanting to see this movie. I love Disney movies because I can watch them with my 2 neices ages 4 and 8 yrs old. Thanks for the review! 🙂
Barbara T Dunaway says
thanks for the giveaway
Patricia Williams says
Looks like the movie I need for my daughter sleep over. Its something teens will like, but I won’t have to worry about language and inappropriate behavior. Thanks for the review.
Michelle says
nope you won’t have to worry Patricia
Tenielle S says
Thank you for the great review! I will be sure that we check this movie out! Disney does such a great job with family movies!
Michelle says
Yes they do TEnielle 🙂
Heather says
Thanks! We will check it out 🙂
Rita Spratlen says
Yes, I agree with you about Disney. They are great for family movies. Thanks for sharing and I will have to look into this movie. I am usually behind on what is going on in this area.
Amanda says
We haven’t seen it yet, but it looks good.
Cindi Starr says
Sounds like a cute movie.
Nan Bixby says
Looks like a good family movie
Lisa Lowe says
Looks like a great movie!
angela shoaf says
I saw this movie and enjoyed it. There a lesson to be learn for some in this movie.
Melissa P. says
Sounds like a great movie! I’ll keep it in mind the next time I’m renting a family movie! 🙂
Marti Parks says
Sounds like a really great family movie. Thank you.
Ellen T says
My kids love the movies that they put on the Disney channel.
regina says
Thanks for the giveaways!
Ricci says
I love musicals and movies, I’ll have to check this out.
Jeannie says
Looks like a fun movie to watch. Going to have to go see it!
krystal rivera says
I saw this movie two weeks ago with my husband and I absolutely loved it. Loved everything about it.
Amy Truluck says
This sounds like a perfect family movie. Our favorite family movie to watch together is Madagascar – it holds lots of special memories for us! Lots of laughs too!
Kathy Stuit says
This looks like the perfect family movie to watch with my daughter. Thanks!
Laurie B says
Looks like a good movie
Jennifer Mae Hiles says
I believe that is Tyler James Williams from Everybody Hates Chris, that is a really cute show played early in the AM maybe on Nickelodeon? My family really likes to watch the Princess Bride.
Michelle says
Jennifer that’s who I think he is too 🙂 Oh Princess Bride I remember that one good one thanks for reminding me I don’t think my daughter has watched it yet.
Marcia says
Looks like a good movie 🙂
chantal ronchetto says
thanks for the awesome giveaways
Helen says
this look hysterical
Marianne Reeher says
Looks like a really fun movie for the whole family.I will have to rent it now.
Chelsea says
My girls and I loved “let it shine”… It’s a great movie (and it teaches kids about morals while they’re having fun watching it!)
Michelle says
Exactly Chelsea! It is a great movie with some wonderful lessons learned 🙂
Jennifer (Jen) Boehme says
I am going to have to see this for sure. I wasn’t sure about this movie, so thanks for the review, it helps!
CHRISTIE ROBINSON says
THANK YOU FOR THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!!
What a wonderful gift of a voice he has!!! I wouldn’t mind seeing this film. I may just have to rent it:))
Michelle says
It’s worth renting Christie for sure!
andrew adamson says
Awesome
Kathleen Quinlan says
I LOVE MOVIES WITH MUSIC, THIS ONE IS DEFINITELY GOING TO BE A GOOD ONE:)
Andrea Byrne says
I’m amazed with his voice!
Andrea Hadfield says
my kids, ages 9 & 3, LOVE signing and dancing movies. I have to admit I do too!!
Lanie K. says
Thanks for sharing this. It is not really my kind of movie but I will give anything a chance.
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Carol says
Sounds like a movie I could purchase for my grandchildren
Jodi Bradshaw says
we have this coming on netflix!
Diane Sallans says
I love movies with a lot of music in them!
Rust says
Great review! We love the family movies.
Lori Thomas says
Sounds like something we`d enjoy. Family movies are great.
rebecca day says
Love family movies, and will definitely add to my list!!
Kisha Cotton says
good family movie
wendy g says
its hard find good movies, shows or music that is safe for the kids. thanks
pammy says
wow great blog 🙂
tami husak says
sounds like something id like to see
Kris Roup says
Love family movies, and will definitely add to my list!!
Leslie Harris says
great for the kids
Sandra Hurt says
Love watching family movies!
denise smith says
i love the family movies that you see on abc family or hallmark channel expecially around christmas time
Julie THompson says
I loved the movie I loved the moral of the movie and how it taught the kids it is best to be honest and true with who you really are and to others or you will not only hurt yourself but your will hurt others in the process.
Michelle says
we loved it so much you’re right great morals to this story thanks for sharing Julie 🙂
Katherine G says
I saw this movie two weeks ago and I absolutely loved it. Loved everything about it.
Michelle says
thanks for sharing Katherine I appreciate it! We too loved it as you can see so it’s so wonderful to hear that others did too 🙂