Michael Elliott

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:
1330
Total QuickRatings:
1309
Location:
Orlando, FL

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Rating T-Meter Title | Year Add Date
93% In the Heat of the Night (1967) " To judge someone merely by the color of his skin is an act of ignorance, arrogance, and laziness." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
93% In the Bedroom (2001) " It floors us through its simple honesty, intimately showing us a set of characters who are living through a time of emotional devastation." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
2% The In Crowd (2000) " The script is beyond weak, the acting mediocre, and the direction near laughable." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
89% In America (2003) " Death stings." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
62% Identity (2003) " With a good cast and a psychological twist on a classic premise, Identity has the goods which will please fans of the genre." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
86% An Ideal Husband (1999) " In An Ideal Husband, a man's word was not only his bond, it was his most valuable possession." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
44% Ice Castles (1978) " It takes the forceful support of her father and her boyfriend to get her to see that she doesn't have to let her blindness stop her dreams." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
77% Ice Age (2002) " Bringing the expressive cartoon characters to life are some equally expressive vocal talents." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
15% I Spy (2002) " I Spy has the feel of a summer popcorn movie. Nothing too deep or substantial." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
9% I Dreamed of Africa (2000) " some breathtaking scenery with a few actors possibly standing in the foreground." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
34% I Am Sam (2001) " I Am Sam works largely because the loving relationship between Sam and his daughter Lucy is so heartwarmingly real." — Movie Parables
Posted Oct 5, 2009
83% The Hurricane (1999) " Denzel Washington gives the performance of his career as Rubin "Hurricane" Carter." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
30% The Hunted (2003) " The Hunted should have spent a bit more time hunting for a decent screenplay." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
96% The Hunt for Red October (1990) " It reminds us of the biblical story of Saul who was recognized as being a persecutor of Christ's followers." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
100% The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1997) " In times of trouble... in times of distress... we must remember that we have a sanctuary to which we may turn." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
42% The Human Stain (2003) " In this film containing so many secrets and lies, the one glaring truth which should be obvious to all is that Anthony Hopkins has been badly miscast." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
62% Hulk (2003) " Lee seems to be reaching for a profundity that neither the film nor its actors can support." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
42% How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) " The charismatic stars are just likable enough to overcome most of the script's flaws." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
53% How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) " In this version, Whoville has so commercialized Christmas that we'd be excused if we agreed with the Grinch that canceling the holiday might be a good idea." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
48% How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) " But really, who cares?" — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
89% How Green Was My Valley (1941) " a timeless story of love and family told with the awareness that God is tied to both." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
81% The Hours (2002) " individual performances alone, no matter how brilliantly executed, do not always make for a satisfying experience." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
73% The Horse Whisperer (1998) " Bravo to Mr. Redford and company for riding this horse all the way to the finish line." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
25% Hope Springs (2003) " there's no hope springing to the aid of this film." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
24% Hope Floats (1998) " a feel-good, family-oriented, spiritually enriched movie-going experience" — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
88% Hoosiers (1989) " Above everything else, this film is about second chances." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
31% Hook (1991) " re-imagined Peter Pan tale." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
20% Honey (2003) " The messages at the heart of Honey are as sweet as its title." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
54% Home Alone (1990) " Kevin's inventiveness and zeal to protect his house from invasion is admirable" — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
12% Holy Man (1998) " don't let the bad reviews you've read be the thing that keeps you from renting Holy Man." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
30% Hollywood Homicide (2003) " As it is, Hollywood Homicide is not quite DOA, but its vital signs are awfully weak." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
47% Hollywood Ending (2002) " Much of the dialogue is witty and the mood of the film is extremely light, almost a throwback to the comedies of a simpler age." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
100% Holiday Inn (1942) " Every day is a "holiday"" — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
77% Holes (2003) " imaginative tale of friendship and redemption" — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
97% His Girl Friday (1940) " With a political scandal brewing, an execution to stop, and an escaped murderer on the loose, he needs his best newshound pounding out the stories. Besides which... he loves her." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
96% High Noon (1952) " a timeless morality tale which remains as poignant today as it was when first seen in 1952." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
92% High Fidelity (2000) " "Do I listen to pop music because I am miserable or am I miserable because I listen to pop music?" is about as deep as Rob's introspective analysis goes." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
31% High Crimes (2002) " reminds me of a car I once briefly owned: sleek and fast moving, it was really fun to drive until it got a few miles from its destination at which point it would suddenly break down and leave me by the side of the road" — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
46% Hidalgo (2004) " In addition to being an exciting adventure, Hidalgo is also about a man accepting who he is and, in doing so, finding the strength to achieve victory." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 21, 2009
94% Hell House (2002) " It could have been called "Scared Straight... to Heaven."" — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
65% Heist (2001) " an intelligent and well-crafted crime drama." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
87% Heaven Can Wait (1978) " entertaining and funny" — Christian Spotlight on the Movies
Posted Sep 18, 2009
50% Hearts in Atlantis (2001) " Hearts in Atlantis is a simple coming-of-age story which should tweak the hearts of anyone given to reminiscing upon their own spent youth." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
53% Heartbreakers (2001) " the film is heavily laden with sexual dialogue and situations which should give parents pause despite the PG-13 rating." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
10% Head Over Heels (2001) " Head Over Heels doesn't just insult our intelligence... it assumes we haven't any." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
31% Head of State (2003) " Chris Rock's Head of State takes a lazy man's way out by settling for a shotgun approach to humor when a more focused or targeted aim is needed." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
13% The Haunted Mansion (2003) " The only thing giving up assures us of is failure." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
83% Harvey (1951) " Dowd certainly stands apart from the rest of the characters in the movie, but he's decidedly not crazy. On the contrary, he may be the sanest and most sound-minded character in the film." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
60% Hart's War (2002) " The almost chess-like interplay between McNamara and Visser, the German camp commandant played by Marcel Iures, is both intriguing and interesting to watch." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
83% Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) " a bit darker, moves a bit slower, but is just as faithful to its source novel as the original movie." — Movie Parables
Posted Sep 18, 2009
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