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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 73% 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: 1351
Total QuickRatings: 21

Location: Orlando, FL

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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
4/4

Fresh
71%

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
4/4

Fresh
70%

World Trade Center (2006)

" Revisit(s) the hope and the humanity of a people pulling together in the face of unspeakable evil. " — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 7, 2006

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
82%

Walk the Line (2005)

" Fitting tribute to a man, his music, and the love of his life." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 17, 2005

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
85%

Pride and Prejudice (2005)

" I again realize why [Austin's] stories have been adapted so often. It's because they work." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 10, 2005

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
80%

Cinderella Man (2005)

" As good as Crowe is as Braddock the fighter, he really delivers the goods as Braddock the man." — Movie Parables

Posted May 31, 2005

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
82%

Finding Neverland (2004)

" Somehow, we just know that Barrie would approve." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 9, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Rotten
56%

The Polar Express (2004)

" Both the story and the telling of it have a timeless feel that will... delight generations of families in the many years to come." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 9, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
95%

Hero (2004)

" Magnificently choreographed... filled with grace and beauty." — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 23, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
92%

Riding Giants (2004)

" The names and places rush past us like a tsunami so we're to be forgiven if by film's end we have forgotten who did what where." — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 12, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
82%

The Manchurian Candidate (2004)

" Remaking a classic is always a risk but this is one that paid off handsomely." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 29, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Rotten
49%

America's Heart and Soul (2004)

" A wonderful, life-affirming film that serves to remind us where the greatness of [America] can best be found." — Movie Parables

Posted Jun 4, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
89%

Shrek 2 (2004)

" This fairy tale could start "Twice upon a time..." It is every bit as good as the original even though it delivers the same message." — Movie Parables

Posted May 19, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Rotten
50%

The Passion of the Christ (2004)

" It is, in a word, powerful." — Movie Parables

Posted Feb 23, 2004

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
94%

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

" Peter Jackson may very well have just completed the best movie trilogy ever made. " — Movie Parables

Posted Dec 10, 2003

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
91%

Shattered Glass (2003)

" A movie about journalistic integrity may not have universal appeal... but it should." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 11, 2003

Fresh
4/4

Rotten
56%

Looney Tunes - Back in Action (2003)

" Kudos go to director Joe Dante and screenwriter Larry Doyle for recapturing the magic in the bottle that was Looney Tunes." — Movie Parables

Posted Nov 10, 2003

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
72%

Piglet's Big Movie (2003)

" The entire film resonates with heart-warming emotion and serves as a reminder that wholesome family entertainment, when done well, is enjoyable for all ages." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 18, 2003

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
95%

The Pianist (2002)

" The Pianist is the movie masterpiece for which [Polanski] will be long remembered." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2003

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
96%

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

" A perfect compliment to The Fellowship of the Ring, a fact which only serves to whet our appetite for the third and final film which will complete the story." — Movie Parables

Posted Dec 18, 2002

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
65%

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)

" The quality of the art combined with the humor and intelligence of the script allow the filmmakers to present the biblical message of forgiveness without it ever becoming preachy or syrupy." — Movie Parables

Posted Sep 30, 2002

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
83%

Stuart Little 2 (2002)

" Just as warm, fuzzy, funny, and family-oriented as its minuscule CGI star." — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 16, 2002

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
92%

Minority Report (2002)

" Minority Report, while being a thoroughly entertaining thrill ride of a movie, also provides much food for thought." — Movie Parables

Posted Jun 19, 2002

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
88%

The Road Home (2001)

" The simplest stories can oftentimes be the ones that have the greatest impact." — Movie Parables

Posted Jun 11, 2001

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
93%

Spy Kids (2001)

" Spy Kids is a true family-oriented film. It is one which children will want to see more than once and parents might not even mind if they do." — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 24, 2001

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
78%

Shanghai Noon (2000)

" Jackie Chan does not disappoint his many fans." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Rotten
49%

Disney's The Kid (2000)

" Kids will enjoy the humor ... while adults cannot help but be affected by the poignancy of the story." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
93%

October Sky (1999)

" May do for science 'geeks' what Top Gun did for Navy pilots." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
86%

The Matrix (1999)

" Imagine if the only world you knew was a lie and truth remained devilishly hidden and shielded from view." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
97%

The Winslow Boy (1999)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Rotten
27%

Instinct (1999)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
100%

Toy Story 2 (1999)

" Toy Story 2 is not only every bit as good as the original, it is, in many ways, better." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
95%

The Insider (1999)

" An intelligent look at a ponderous and worthwhile subject." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Rotten
30%

The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 31, 2001

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
67%

Analyze This (1998)

" Hysterically funny" — Movie Parables

Posted Mar 21, 2001

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
66%

The Wedding Singer (1998)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
79%

The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
85%

The Mask of Zorro (1998)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
95%

The Truman Show (1998)

" As the beret-wearing, dictatorial Christof, Mr. Harris is riveting." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
86%

Pleasantville (1998)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
90%

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

" The horrors of war have never before been so vividly and graphically depicted as they are in Saving Private Ryan." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
93%

Shakespeare in Love (1998)

" Words are the real stars of this movie... wonderful, poetic, inspiring words." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
71%

The Red Violin (1998)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
78%

Life Is Beautiful (1998)

" The world may be ugly at times, but the love that we hold in our hearts can overcome the world. Thank you Mr. Benigni, for giving us a warm and tender example of such a vitally important spiritual truth." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
83%

Titanic (1997)

" Sure, the boat sinks. But what a grand telling of the sinking." — Movie Parables

Posted Jan 1, 2000

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
100%

The Decalogue Box Set (1988)

" A master work from a master filmmaker" — Movie Parables

Posted Aug 10, 2003

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
83%

The Natural (1984)

" In The Natural, a home run is a thing of beauty, a combination of power and grace which manages to lift our hearts and cause our spirits to soar." — Movie Parables

Posted Oct 19, 2002

Fresh
4/4

Fresh
100%

Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Click here to read article — Movie Parables

Posted Jul 3, 2002

Fresh
4/4

N/A

Martin Luther (1953)

" A fascinating treatment of a man whose life has touched us all." — Movie Parables

Posted May 31, 2003
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