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Reviews of One Hour Photo have been running in this column for a while. This week, Roger Thomas (Ethics Daily) turns in a review that offers a new perspective on the film's moral implications. "The film seems to ask, 'If we truly value the 'ideal family,' how far should we go to guarantee it exists?' If what Sy does is too far—comparable to acts such as bombing abortion clinics—what of covenant marriage laws requiring counseling before couples can leave a bad relationship? Society's desire for strong families will never come through force—only through free choice, commitment and love."

Out on video this week, a film that had Christian critics buzzing earlier this year—Changing Lanes. The movie stars Ben Affleck and Samuel Jackson as two men who meet in rush-hour traffic, and the resulting road rage leads to a vengeful struggle between them. The script is full of soul-searching, and what begins as a petty debate ultimately raises important spiritual questions. It remains one of the year's must-see films and comes highly recommended for movie discussion groups. (The film is rated R for language.)

Next week: Igby Goes Down , Sweet Home Alabama, The Tuxedo, 8 Women, and the first installment of a new guest-critic series.

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September (Web-only) 2002, Vol. 46