Film Forum
Jeffrey Overstreet writes CT's "Film Forum" column and "Reel News", posts in-depth reviews of films and music at Looking Closer, and has contributed to Books & Culture, Paste Magazine and Image Journal. Jeffrey works at Seattle Pacific University, and in his spare time he is working on a series of novels.
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A Sugar High for the Eyes
Christian critics sample Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wedding Crashers. Plus, more reviews of War of the Worlds, Fantastic Four and Dark Water.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Are These Four Really Fantastic?
Does Fantastic Four measure up to recent superhero spectacles? Plus: Dark Water, March of the Penguins, Rebound, and more reviews of War of the Worlds, Mad Hot Ballroom, Batman Begins, Howl's Moving Castle, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Alien Invaders, Witches, and Zombies
Religious press reviewers ponder War of the Worlds, Bewitched, Land of the Dead. Plus, more reviews of Herbie: Fully Loaded and Batman Begins.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Batman Begins: The Best Superhero Film Ever?
More Christian critics review Batman Begins. Plus, reviews of Herbie: Fully Loaded, The Perfect Man, and more perspectives on Howl's Moving Castle, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Critics Hailing Batman Begins and Howl's Moving Castle
Film critics are calling Batman Begins "masterful" and Howl's Moving Castle "a joy to behold." But they're not so pleased with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Honeymooners, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D, or High Tension. Plus: 5x2, Heights, and a new review of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Cinderella Man a Hard-Hitting Crowd-pleaser
Christian critics praise Cinderella Man, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Rock School, and Mad Hot Ballroom, but not Lords of Dogtown. Plus: More reviews of Madagascar and Hotel Rwanda
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Madagascar Mediocre, Sandler Stumbles
Christian film critics find Madagascar muddled and say The Longest Yard falls short. But The Ninth Day, about a Catholic priest during the Holocaust, earns enthusiastic raves.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Is Revenge of the Sith "a Masterpiece" or "Inexcusably Bad"?
Christian critics disagree in many ways over Star Wars, Episode Three. Plus, another prequel: Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Star Wars Saga Reaches Its Darth Nadir
Christian film critics attack, defend Star Wars: Episode III—;Revenge of the Sith, and review Kicking and Screaming, Unleashed, Monster-in-Law, Mindhunters. Plus, more reviews of Kingdom of Heaven and Crash
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Prejudice Drives Conflict in Kingdom of Heaven and Crash
Kingdom of Heaven has religious critics fuming about unfairly anti-Christian portrayals. Crash explores racial prejudice. House of Wax is a sticky mess. Plus: Reviews of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Hitchhiker's Guide Gets a Thumbs Up ...Sort Of
Christian critics mixed on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy but slam XXX: State of the Union; plus, more perspectives on Dear Frankie, The Interpreter, and Melinda and Melinda.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Kidman, Kung Fu, Kutcher, Caviezel, and King's Ransom
Critics interpret The Interpreter, say A Lot Like Love is a lot of wasted time, get knocked out by Kung Fu Hustle, argue over Madison, and bury King's Ransom. Plus, a look back at the Vatican Top Ten Films list.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Houses of Horror, of D, and of '60s Idealism
Christian film critics consider The Amityville Horror, The House of D, The Ballad of Jack and Rose, Down and Derby, and offer another review of Sahara.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Winter Solstice Earns Warmer Reception than Sahara or Fever Pitch
Christian press desert Sahara, applaud Fever Pitch, and cheer Winter Solstice. Plus, reviews of Saint Ralph, and more responses to Sin City, Millions, Million Dollar Baby, and The Passion of Joan of Arc.
by Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Fighting Evil with Evil in Sin City
Christian film critics say Sin City's flashy, exhausting, empty; and Beauty Shop's no Barbershop. Plus, more reviews of Millions and Melinda and Melinda.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Guess Who's Botched Another Remake
Kutcher and Mack get flack in Guess Who. Plus, Christian critics examine Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, Melinda and Melinda, The Best of Youth, and turn in more reviews of Millions, The Upside of Anger, Ice Princess, and Bride and Prejudice.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Upside of Anger, Downside of The Ring Two, Inside of Gunner Palace
Christian film critics praise The Upside of Anger, criticize The Ring Two, visit Gunner Palace, cheer for Disney's Ice Princess, and rave about Dear Frankie. Plus, In My Country, Schultze Gets the Blues, and more reviews of Born Into Brothels, Robots, The Passion Recut, Millions, and Million Dollar Baby. Finally, a couple DVDs worth noting: The Dust Factory and Buechner.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Many Reasons for Families to See Millions; Critics Clash Over Robots
Millions earns a million raves. Robots divide critics. Hostage can't be saved. Downfall digs into Nazi defeat. Plus, another review of Be Cool
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Be Cool Isn't; Some Critics Make Peace with Pacifier
Be Cool doesn't measure up to Get Shorty. The Pacifier gets mixed reviews. And The Jacket is an uncomfortable fit. Plus: More reviews of Hitch, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Man of the House, and The Merchant of Venice.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
Film Forum: Reviews Might Make Mad Black Woman Madder
Christian film critics consider Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Cursed, Rory O'Shea Was Here, and Man of the House. Plus: More reviews of Hotel Rwanda, Because of Winn-Dixie, Constantine, and The Merchant of Venice.
By Jeffrey Overstreet | posted 10/29/2009 10:34AM
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