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4/4
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91%
|
United 93 (2006) |
"
In a way, the film is a memorial. It honors the passengers who fought back by visualizing their experience and imprinting it on our screens for years to come."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Nov 10, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
85%
|
Wendy and Lucy (2008) |
"
You have to admire Wendy's determination to keep forging ahead, little by little, despite the seriously disappointing setbacks that keep coming her way."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Dec 23, 2008
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) |
"
There is something infectious and unique about Poppy's joy, and Leigh seems to have caught the bug. Poppy can't make everyone happy, but for many of us, she'll do all right."
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Christianity Today
Posted Oct 24, 2008
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|
3.5/4
|
100%
|
Unsettled (2008) |
"
Unsettled raises all sorts of messy but important questions%u2014and it does so by immersing the viewer in the personal experiences of others in a most compassionate way."
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Christianity Today
Posted May 9, 2008
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|
3.5/4
|
94%
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Juno (2007) |
"
Juno has an implicit pro-life sensibility: Life is life, and deserves to be nurtured, even -- if not especially -- when everything around it is broken."
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Christianity Today
Posted Dec 5, 2007
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|
3.5/4
|
81%
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Lars and the Real Girl (2007) |
"
The film encourages us to look beyond the surface when we are dealing with people, and it just might be one of the more heart-warming and redemptive movies this year."
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Christianity Today
Posted Oct 26, 2007
|
|
3.5/4
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95%
|
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) |
"
Full of the British wit and kinetic action-movie thrills that have made Nick Park's cartoons so popular."
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Christianity Today
Posted Nov 17, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
Water (2005) |
"
Full of lush, fluid cinematography and evocative music, Water is an important look at a social injustice, and Mehta's most accomplished film yet."
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Christianity Today
Posted Nov 10, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
91%
|
The Ten Commandments (1956) |
"
Still the definitive depiction of the Exodus in the popular imagination."
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Christianity Today
Posted Nov 2, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
93%
|
Super Size Me (2004) |
"
Underscores the need for individuals to take responsibility for their own health, and it does so in a frequently humorous and self-deprecating way. Plenty of food for thought."
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Christianity Today
Posted Oct 11, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
89%
|
Paradise Now (2005) |
"
Abu-Assad does a good job of building tension and showing some of the complexities within Palestinian culture. He has, as they say, put a human face on the Palestinians."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 27, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
84%
|
The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de Motocicleta) (2004) |
"
A thought-provoking film, grounded in breathtaking scenery and engaging performances."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 27, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
81%
|
Dear Frankie (2005) |
"
Thanks to some wonderfully open-ended writing and acting, and Auerbach's fine attention to detail, Dear Frankie is one of those rare films that rewards repeat viewing."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 22, 2006
|
|
3.5/4
|
81%
|
The Bourne Supremacy (2004) |
"
Where it could have descended into a revenge drama, it settles for justice instead -- and not the kind that puts down one's enemies, but the kind that calls for confession, even reconciliation."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 8, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
95%
|
Star Trek (2009) |
"
For those who want a thrilling ride, Star Trek should do the trick. It has just enough old-school stuff to keep longtime fans intrigued, even if a bit disappointed."
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Christianity Today
Posted May 7, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
83%
|
I Love You, Man (2009) |
"
A bit of a mess, but it's funny more often than not, and at times it has real heart. If you can handle the language and gross gags, it could be good for a date or a guys' night out."
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Christianity Today
Posted Mar 23, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
34%
|
Knowing (2009) |
"
The film takes our expectations and rattles them around a bit, and it may be just the sort of thing that can tease us into active thought about what we believe and why."
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Christianity Today
Posted Mar 23, 2009
|
|
3/4
|
61%
|
Valkyrie (2008) |
"
To Singer's credit, the film is remarkably suspenseful, even though we know pretty much how it will end."
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Christianity Today
Posted Dec 25, 2008
|
|
3/4
|
88%
|
Bolt (2008) |
"
Funny, charming, and a feast for the eyes. It is also quite probably the best animated film made by Disney in years."
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Christianity Today
Posted Nov 20, 2008
|
|
3/4
|
40%
|
Fireproof (2008) |
"
After a shaky start and a steady middle, the film ends on a genuinely moving note; the folks at Sherwood Baptist Church have made their most impressive movie yet."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 29, 2008
|
|
3/4
|
71%
|
Wanted (2008) |
"
The plot has its share of holes, but for those who like shutting off their brains but discovering they might be thinking deeply anyway, Wanted is a worthy diversion."
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Christianity Today
Posted Jul 10, 2008
|
|
3/4
|
84%
|
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) |
"
Raunchy humor and genuine emotion typical of Apatow's films, but it lacks the moralizing and social commentary found in 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up"
—
Christianity Today
Posted Apr 18, 2008
|
|
3/4
|
37%
|
Street Kings (2008) |
"
While it is not quite of the same caliber as L. A. Confidential and Dark Blue, it works well enough as a standard meat-and-potatoes example of its genre."
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Christianity Today
Posted Apr 11, 2008
|
|
3/4
|
83%
|
Atonement (2007) |
"
It taises important questions about the relationship between honesty and kindness, and ends on a powerful note that asks whether there can ever be true mercy without, well, truth."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Dec 7, 2007
|
|
3/4
|
94%
|
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) |
"
That rare threequel that stands up quite well to the movies that came before it, and it is easily one of the most satisfying action movies of the summer."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Aug 4, 2007
|
|
3/4
|
79%
|
A Mighty Heart (2007) |
"
Winterbottom's films are often shot in a gritty, realistic fashion, and A Mighty Heart, much of which was shot on location in Pakistan, is no exception."
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Christianity Today
Posted Jun 22, 2007
|
|
3/4
|
77%
|
Surf's Up (2007) |
"
Penguin lovers, rejoice. Your favorite flightless fowl have returned in what just might be one of the more innovative animated films to grace the multiplex in recent years."
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Christianity Today
Posted Jun 20, 2007
|
|
3/4
|
84%
|
Beyond the Gates (2005) |
"
One of the most remarkable things about Beyond the Gates is its refreshingly positive view of the role that faith can play even in the darkest of times."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Mar 16, 2007
|
|
3/4
|
84%
|
Bridge to Terabithia (2007) |
"
A decent adaptation of Paterson's novel, and at times it is quite moving."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Feb 16, 2007
|
|
3/4
|
69%
|
Freedom Writers (2007) |
"
At first glance, it looks like it might be just another one of those films in which a white idealist liberates her non-white pupils, but thankfully, it's better than that."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Jan 5, 2007
|
|
3/4
|
76%
|
Rocky Balboa (2006) |
"
The purpose is to show us that Stallone and his creation have both still got it. All they ask is that we give them a chance. Thankfully, the new film rewards our indulgence."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Dec 20, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
38%
|
The Nativity Story (2006) |
"
A family-friendly Christmas pageant, a Christmas crèche brought to theatrical life."
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Christianity Today
Posted Dec 1, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
46%
|
Bobby (2006) |
"
Bobby may not make the case for its messiah as much as it would like to, but on its own terms, it is a reasonably moving portrayal of a society in need of salvation."
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Christianity Today
Posted Nov 23, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
74%
|
War of the Worlds (2005) |
"
Like disasters in real life, the film hits you in the gut with a vision of catastrophe, and leaves you to sort out what it all means."
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Christianity Today
Posted Nov 17, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
72%
|
Flushed Away (2006) |
"
The film throws just enough lunacy at us to keep things entertaining even when we're not really sure where it's going."
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Christianity Today
Posted Nov 3, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
40%
|
The Second Chance (2006) |
"
This may be a church movie, but it's one of the better ones."
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Christianity Today
Posted Oct 11, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
87%
|
The Last King of Scotland (2006) |
"
The performances are universally strong -- though the documentary-like realism is hampered by the fact that the story revolves around a fictitious character like Garrigan."
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Christianity Today
Posted Oct 6, 2006
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|
3/4
|
88%
|
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) |
"
This new story starts off as just another adventure, more or less, but by the end, the situation faced by its protagonists has become much darker, and much more dire."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Sep 28, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
63%
|
Proof (2005) |
"
As a story about personal and family dysfunction, and about coming to terms with life's uncertainties, Proof isn't bad."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Sep 27, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
78%
|
Munich (2005) |
"
While we may or may not agree with Spielberg's take, to his credit he has asked us to address our current concerns by taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Sep 27, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
90%
|
Kinsey (2004) |
"
Kinsey is a hagiographic tribute to the man who helped make possible the emerging do-whatever-you-want orthodoxy of our own times."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Sep 25, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
39%
|
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) |
"
Kingdom inevitably invites comparisons to Gladiator, Scott's last major epic. But it is a better film, partly because it does less violence to the history."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 25, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
91%
|
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) |
"
Cuarón has produced the most terrifying and darkly humorous movie adaptation of Rowling's stories to date, giving it a visual flair sorely missing in the previous installments."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 25, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
71%
|
Friends With Money (2006) |
"
These characters are worth a visit, but don't be surprised if they don't stay with you for very long once you've gone home."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 22, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
91%
|
Downfall (Der Untergang) (2004) |
"
Downfall is an admirably matter-of-fact history lesson of a movie, but next to real footage of real people with real memories of those days, it pales by comparison."
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Christianity Today
Posted Sep 22, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
83%
|
The Constant Gardener (2005) |
"
Fiennes does a brilliant job of communicating his character's inner turmoil through subtle facial expressions and inflections of his voice."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Sep 11, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
53%
|
Because of Winn-Dixie (2005) |
"
A sweet film, laced with magic realism, and it tackles some rather dark themes in a way that is perfectly appropriate for young children."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Sep 8, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
55%
|
16 Blocks (2006) |
"
The story has been cobbled together from familiar elements; however, it arranges these elements in ways that are occasionally surprising, and in ways that accord nicely with Christian ideas about sin, repentance and redemption."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Sep 1, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
63%
|
The Ant Bully (2006) |
"
The film acknowledges that faith is an important part of our social fabric, and if the film has any moral lessons to pass on, it implicitly roots them in a spiritual foundation."
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Christianity Today
Posted Aug 31, 2006
|
|
3/4
|
69%
|
World Trade Center (2006) |
"
Whatever hints Stone might be dropping, he has at least done a superb job of capturing on film what that awful day was like. There are missteps along the way, but for the most part, it works."
—
Christianity Today
Posted Aug 25, 2006
|
63%
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