The Amazing Spider-Man 2
More so here than in the first film, our hero is a fellow we can cheer. A guy who’s settled into being … good.
Belle
Belle’s main focus isn’t really romance at all. Instead, Dido and John’s risky commitment to combating slavery makes this story more akin to the 2007 film Amazing Grace.
Spirited Away
Equal parts visual masterpiece, nightmare-inducing fable and slickly packaged animism.
Heaven Is for Real
The result is a faith-oriented and family-friendly film that will both inspire and vex—much like Colton’s stories affect his own father.
God’s Not Dead
There are moments of implausibility that emerge as the list of non-Christians behaving badly lengthens. But God’s Not Dead can always be seen focusing on the simple power of testifying to the Truth.
The Lunchbox
In this Indian film, a mixed-up lunch delivery has curious consequences.
Son of God
The story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection has been told a thousand—no, a million times before. (And in this particular case, in miniseries form not so very long ago.) What makes this film special?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The snow, the lamppost and the Turkish delight. C.S. Lewis’ poignant message shines through this big-budget production.
The Nut Job
It also attempts to transition the action from gritty and “adult” (there’s foul language and gun violence in the short) to silly and kiddie. And I can’t say that the trip was worth it.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has some rough edges. (We’ve felt them here.) It also proves to be positive, optimistic and, yes, surprising.