The 10 Most Redeeming Films of 2005What do exorcists, terrorists, caped crusaders, and a talking lion have in common? They're all characters in some of the year's most redeeming movies, presented here in our second annual list.directed by Ron Howard |
posted 1/31/2006
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Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith
In capturing the downfall of Anakin Skywalker, this film well demonstrates how evil lures and seduces us—it's not a single decision, but a lot of small, seemingly innocuous decisions. Anakin is a strong Jedi, but the weaknesses of his heart lead him astray—helped by the constant nudges of a deceiver, Emperor Palpatine … all masked by seemingly honorable goals such as saving the one you love. Along the way, we see a perfect illustration of both James 1:14-15 and C. S. Lewis' famous quote: "The safest road to hell is a gradual one—the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts." (Our review.)
—Todd Hertz
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride
Burton's latest ghoulish whimsy is a surprisingly mature riff on the nature of marriage, both its objective sacramental quality and its call to commitment. Instead of celebrating romantic rebellion and the pursuit of individual desires, the film nicely illustrates the biblical principle that we should love the one we are married to, rather than—as our culture would often have it—that we should follow our fickle feelings wherever they lead. (Our review.)
—Peter T. Chattaway
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