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Critics / Michael Elliott
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MICHAEL ELLIOTT

""The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." (The Usual Suspects)"

Agrees with the Tomatometer 70% of the time.

Biography: Since 1998, Michael Elliott has been reviewing films from a unique perspective. Using a combination of spiritual insight and film appreciation, Mr. Elliott's reviews not only critique the artistic elements of a film, they also use that film as an illustration of the eternal truths which God has made known to us through His Word. Graduating from college with a theater arts degree, he has continued to follow the movie industry as this exciting art form progressed from trend to trend. In the early 1990’s, he began what was to evolve into a passion for biblical research. From his steadfast belief that the Bible, as the Will of God in written form, can and should be applied to our daily living, Movie Parables was devised. Mr. Elliott's reviews have been published or quoted by organizations or publications such as The Baptist Messenger, The Minneapolis Christian Chronicle, Crosswalk.com, Christianity Today, and The Canyon News among others. His reviews have also been accepted within the secular film community. He is a member of The Online Film Critics Society and his reviews often appear alongside secular reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes, and The Movie Review Query Engine. Mr. Elliott lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife. You may contact him by writing to the following address: Movie Parables 722 E Amelia St Orlando, FL 32803 or via e-mail:ccritic@bellsouth.net

Publications: Christian Spotlight on the Movies, Movie Parables

Total Reviews: 1143
Total QuickRatings: 21

Location: Orlando, FL

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Fresh
2.5/4

Fresh
91%

There Will Be Blood (2007)

" Without Daniel Day Lewis' brilliant performance the film simply doesn't work." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 25, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
94%

No Country for Old Men (2007)

" Rich in visual imagery, sparse on dialogue (though what there is is choice) and filled with the unique brand of Coen quirkiness audiences have come to recognize." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2008

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
83%

Atonement (2007)

" I found myself waiting for a narrative anchor to drop that would give the story some sense of purpose. It finally does but it takes a long while to arrive." — Movie Parables

Posted Dec 30, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
42%

The Golden Compass (2007)

" Nothing kills a cinematic controversy more than a film that just doesn't quite work." — Movie Parables

Posted Dec 28, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
66%

The Kite Runner (2007)

" It is perhaps likely that you will not remember any of the actors appearing in The Kite Runner. But it is a story that you will never forget." — Movie Parables

Posted Dec 10, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
37%

August Rush (2007)

" Oliver without any Twists." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 20, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
21%

Fred Claus (2007)

" Whoever coined the phrase, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother," never spent much time with Fred Claus." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 8, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
27%

Lions for Lambs (2007)

" More lamb than lion." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 8, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Fresh
79%

American Gangster (2007)

" It is only when [Crowe and Washington] have their one big scene together that we realize what we've been missing all along." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 1, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
30%

Martian Child (2007)

" The humor, pathos, drama, and emotional payoff [of the film] are solely due to the investment [Cusack] makes in his character." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 1, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
71%

Fracture (2007)

" Without the work of Hopkins and Gosling, Fracture probably would have become just another mundane entry in an overpopulated genre." — Movie Parables

Posted Oct 22, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
90%

Michael Clayton (2007)

" The script and direction both demand more than is typically expected from modern audiences." — Movie Parables

Posted Oct 12, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Rotten
23%

Evan Almighty (2007)

" A light and funny comedy for all ages that neither insults the intelligence nor offends the senses." — Movie Parables

Posted Oct 8, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
52%

The Kingdom (2007)

" Never clarifies the confusion or adds insight to the insanity of the Mid-East conflict." — Movie Parables

Posted Oct 2, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
43%

The Brave One (2007)

" Nothing brave about it." — Movie Parables

Posted Sep 13, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
32%

The Ultimate Gift (2007)

" It is a sweet little film that some may find too syrupy or saccharine. But it contains wholesome, family friendly messages that it delivers without preaching or sermonizing." — Movie Parables

Posted Sep 10, 2007

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
88%

3:10 to Yuma (2007)

" Good genres never die. They simply get remade." — Movie Parables

Posted Sep 7, 2007

Fresh
3.5/4

Rotten
59%

Resurrecting the Champ (2007)

" It has the feel of a small film but it's one with a huge heart." — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 27, 2007

Rotten
2.5/4

Rotten
20%

Rush Hour 3 (2007)

" Have you ever noticed that the more rush hour goes on, the slower things get?" — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 9, 2007

Rotten
1.5/4

Rotten
14%

Underdog (2007)

" During the film, a five year old kept pleading with her mother, "I wanna go home." I hear you, kid." — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 6, 2007

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
93%

The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

" An action-packed, adrenalin rush from beginning to end" — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 2, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Fresh
90%

The Simpsons Movie (2007)

" There's really nothing here that we haven't seen before (unless you want to count Bart's genitalia)." — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 2, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
91%

Hairspray (2007)

" It may not aspire to be of ground shaking proportions but it sure is an enjoyable summer diversion." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 29, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
39%

No Reservations (2007)

" Who knows? Maybe one day The Food Network will take over the entertainment world." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 26, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
81%

Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard (2007)

" With the appearance of Live Free or Die Hard, we now come to the realization of how much we've missed the old guy." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 22, 2007

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
96%

Ratatouille (2007)

" Pixar's track record and Bird's vision and tone makes this a match as perfectly delectable as some of Remy's kitchen creations." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 22, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
57%

Transformers (2007)

" Loud, explosive, fast-moving, mindless entertainment aimed at the mentality of an allowance-receiving age group." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 22, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
77%

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

" This time, Harry's biggest fight lies within." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 22, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
9%

Facing the Giants (2006)

" It is entertaining, emotionally moving, and spiritually edifying. And I wish I could say that about every film I see." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 4, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
47%

Shooter (2007)

" Not as much a misfire as a little off the mark." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 4, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
66%

Miss Potter (2006)

" Sometimes, sweet and simple is enough to tell a tale that will captivate audiences." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 2, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
95%

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

" The film is not dependent upon [CGI effects]. There is more than enough human drama taking place to hold our attention." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 2, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
36%

The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

" This franchise will never become fantastic until the special effects begin serving the story instead of just taking our minds off it." — Movie Parables

Posted Jun 21, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
88%

Waitress (2007)

" As frothy as one of Jenna's meringues." — Movie Parables

Posted Jun 17, 2007

Fresh
3.5/4

Fresh
69%

Freedom Writers (2007)

" What lifts the film above its formulaic structure is the genuine emotion that LaGravenese pulls from his cast." — Movie Parables

Posted Jun 11, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
45%

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)

" The swagger is beginning to turn into a stumble." — Movie Parables

Posted Jun 3, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
56%

The Good Shepherd (2006)

" The CIA won't be using this as a recruiting film." — Movie Parables

Posted May 21, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
62%

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

" Sometimes the greatest battles are the ones we wage with ourselves." — Movie Parables

Posted May 17, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Fresh
63%

Reign Over Me (2007)

" This is not the vehicle in which [Sandler will] get the Oscar nod but he didn't embarrass himself and shows more depth than he did in Billy Madison or The Waterboy." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 29, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
63%

Blood Diamond (2006)

" Disturbing isn't a strong enough word to describe this film and what it depicts." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 25, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
94%

Casino Royale (2006)

" This blonde Bond breathes new life into a franchise we would be well within our rights to think had breathed its last." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 20, 2007

Fresh
3.5/4

Rotten
38%

The Nativity Story (2006)

" A lot of Christian-themed films of late have been more well-intentioned than well-done so it becomes a rare pleasure when a movie like The Nativity Story comes along." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 19, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Rotten
8%

Premonition (2007)

" There's not much of a future for this time-bouncing drama." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 14, 2007

Rotten
2/4

Fresh
60%

300 (2007)

" It's been a long time since Steve Reeves donned a toga but he would have felt at home among the 300." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 8, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Fresh
84%

Breach (2007)

" A slow-moving but intelligent and tense drama that is solidly anchored by a brilliant performance." — Movie Parables

Posted Feb 27, 2007

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
70%

Amazing Grace (2007)

" Not only is it an engaging drama, it is a much needed look at an historical event that may have been forgotten by many." — Movie Parables

Posted Feb 20, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
76%

Joyeux Noël (2006)

" The phrase "insanity of war" has never been clearer than in Christian Carion's Academy Award nominated film." — Movie Parables

Posted Feb 19, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
85%

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

" Don't believe the ads... but don't stay away from this realistic coming-of-age tale." — Movie Parables

Posted Feb 15, 2007

Fresh
3/4

Fresh
63%

Music and Lyrics (2007)

" Director Lawrence... avoid[s] turning Music & Lyrics into an over-the-top spoof of an easily spoofed era." — Movie Parables

Posted Feb 12, 2007

Fresh
2.5/4

Rotten
53%

Flicka (2006)

" The formula does work although Flicka doesn't always mix the ingredients as well as it might." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 21, 2007
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