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“Kid Critic,” 13-year-old Lights-Camera-Jackson can be seen on YNN every Saturday. Jackson tells kids and parents what movies to see and which ones to skip. He began doing movie reviews on the radio when he was 7 1/2.

View more of Jackson's reviews at Lights-Camera-Jackson.com.


Lights Camera Jackson on “Star Trek into Darkness”

Director J.J. Abrams is back at the helm in the next chapter of the starship enterprise. Here with his take on “Star Trek into Darkness” is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

Lights Camera Jackson on “Star Trek into Darkness”

05/18/2013 12:15 PM

Lights Camera Jackson on Baz Luhrmann's remake of "The Great Gatsby"

Director Baz Luhrmann brings the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic "The Great Gatsby" to the big screen. Here with his take is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

Lights Camera Jackson on Baz Luhrmann's remake of "The Great Gatsby"

05/11/2013 02:09 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Iron Man 3"

Let the summer blockbuster season begin. "Iron Man 3" opens this weekend. Here with a preview is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Iron Man 3"

05/04/2013 12:48 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: “Pain and Gain”

Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson joined forces in "Pain and Gain." The action comedy is inspired by the true story of three down and out body-builders who hatch a plot to kidnap a wealthy businessman to extort money. Here with his take, is YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> “Pain and Gain”

04/27/2013 01:09 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: “Oblivion”

Tom Cruise is back on the big screen in the futuristic thriller "Oblivion." Here with his take, is YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> “Oblivion”

04/20/2013 01:55 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "42"

The story of an American baseball legend hits the big screen this weekend. Jackie Robinson is one of the greatest baseball players in history, who also broke the color barrier that divided Major League Baseball. YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "42"

04/13/2013 02:02 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Jurassic Park 3D," "The Place Beyond the Pines"

Jurassic Park is roaring back into theaters as "Jurassic Park 3D." Also in theaters is “The Place Beyond the Pines." YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Jurassic Park 3D," "The Place Beyond the Pines"

04/06/2013 03:05 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"

"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" is the sequel to 2009's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” and based on the classic Hasbro action figures. "Retaliation" was supposed to come out on June 29, 2012. Then, Paramount decided to delay the film for nine months, even after they had spent millions on marketing, including a Super Bowl advertisement. YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"

03/30/2013 12:34 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Admission," "Croods"

A new comedy starring Tina Fey is at the box office this weekend, along with some family fun from the voices of Nick Cage and Emma Stone. Here with a review of “Admission” and the “Croods,” is YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Admission," "Croods"

03/23/2013 01:34 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone"

Steve Carell is starring in "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone," a new comedy about a pair of magicians trying to keep their careers from disappearing. Here with his take, our own Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone"

03/16/2013 02:06 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Oz: The Great and Powerful"

Adventures in the Emerald City will hit the box office this weekend with a new twist on a classic fantasy. Here, with his take on "Oz: The Great and Powerful," YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Oz: The Great and Powerful"

03/09/2013 01:23 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Jack the Giant Slayer"

We all know the classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk, but you've probably never seen it like this. "Jack the Giant Slayer" takes an action packed twist on the classic tale with a war between good and evil. Here with his take, YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Jack the Giant Slayer"

03/02/2013 12:38 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: Predictions for the Oscars

YNN’s Lights Camera Jackson is in Hollywood with predictions for the Oscars. The ceremony is at 8:30 p.m. Sunday night on ABC, hosted by Seth McFarland.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> Predictions for the Oscars

02/23/2013 02:03 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Escape from Planet Earth" and "A Good Day to Die Hard."

Our Light's Camera Jackson is here with his reviews of "Escape from Planet Earth" and "A Good Day to Die Hard."

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Escape from Planet Earth" and "A Good Day to Die Hard."

02/16/2013 02:50 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Amour"

“Amour” has gotten some Oscar buzz. The movie tells the tale of an elderly couple dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here to give us his take, our own Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Amour"

02/09/2013 11:49 AM

Lights Camera Jackson: "Stand Up Guys"

Here's YNN's Lights Camera Jackson with his review of the new film, “Stand Up Guys.” You can watch Jackson every Saturday and get all of his movie reviews, and news on his website: Lights-Camera-Jackson.com.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson:</em></span> "Stand Up Guys"

02/02/2013 12:07 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: “Broken City”

YNN kid critic Lights Camera Jackson reviews “Broken City.”

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson:</em></span> “Broken City”

01/19/2013 01:46 PM

Lights Camera Jackson: Academy Award nominations

The nominees are set and the red carpet is ready to roll. The 85th Academy Awards is only weeks away, but just days ago, the nominations were released. Here to give us his take on the snubs and surprises is our very own Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span>Academy Award nominations

Updated 01/12/2013 02:03 PM

Lights Camera Jackson weighs in on Critic's Choice Awards

As many of you know, over the next couple of months, movies will be showcased in various awards shows and ceremonies. Tonight starts it all off with the Critic's Choice Awards. YNN's very own kid critic Lights Camera Jackson is in Los Angeles for the big event.

Lights Camera Jackson weighs in on Critic's Choice Awards

01/10/2013 01:45 PM

Lights Camera Jackson

Two movies taken from the headlines. This week, filmmakers take on hydrofracking and the 2004 Asian tsunami. Here with his take on “Promised Land” and "The Impossible" is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson</em></span>

01/05/2013 11:44 AM

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