What critics are saying about the exhilarating and inspiring America's Heart and Soul, the murky The Clearing, and the dissatisfying De-Lovely. Plus: More reviews of Spider-man 2 and Fahrenheit 9/11, and a new look at The Decalogue.
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is a royal disappointment, and Alien vs. Predator takes two franchises to a new low, while Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie baits youngsters to waste money. Plus, more reviews of Napoleon Dynamite, Collateral, Little Black Book, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, A Home at the End of the World, and Intimate Strangers.
Hero's a hit with audiences and critics. Religious press critics review Vanity Fair, Suspect Zero, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, and Super Babies: Baby Geniuses 2, plus more reviews of Open Water, Exorcist: The Beginning, She Hate Me, Without a Paddle, The Story of the Weeping Camel, The Corporation, De-Lovely, and Garden State.
Born into Brothels finds joy and hope in one of the world's darkest places. Goodbye, Dragon Inn wins praise from patient viewers. Plus, Christian press critics endure The Wedding Date, survive Boogeyman, and offer more views on Million Dollar Baby, Coach Carter, and The Aviator.
Constantine—;a convoluted mess of Christian terminology, or a worthwhile discussion starter? Plus: Critics respond to Because of Winn-Dixie, Son of the Mask, and Assisted Living
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.
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.
The Gospel pleases Christian film critics, but anyone else? Plus, Christian film critics review Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, In Her Shoes, Two for the Money, Waiting...;, and Dear Wendy, and offer more opinions on Serenity, A History of Violence, and Oliver Twist.
Christian critics OK with Left Behind: World at War, cheer for Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story and North Country, fire on Doom, puzzle over Stay, and turn in more reviews of Elizabethtown, Good Night, and Good Luck, and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
Yours, Mine & Ours, Rent, The Ice Harvest, Just Friends, In the Mix—;Christian film critics aren't happy with any of them. They're still more interested in Walk the Line, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Pride & Prejudice and Shopgirl.
The Narnia reviews are in, and many Christian critics press find it good but not great, expressing differing degrees of dissatisfaction. Plus, religious press reviews of Syriana, and another look at Pride & Prejudice.
Christian critics agree: Cars is great, but disagree as to how great. Plus, mixed reviews for A Prairie Home Companion, and more reviews of The Omen, The Break-Up, and X-Men: The Last Stand.
Talladega Nights shifts into lowbrow. Barnyard moo-ves audiences. The Night Listener is spooky and baffling. The Descent falls into formula. Plus, more reviews of Scoop and Miami Vice.
Does Snakes on a Plane live up to the hype? Is The Illusionist "cinematic storytelling at its best"? Christian critics review these, and Accepted, Material Girls, and Factotum. Plus, more reviews of Little Miss Sunshine.
The Last Sin Eater gets some thumbs up, some down; Norbit's naughty; and Hannibal Rising falls flat on its own masked face. Plus, Factory Girl and Breaking and Entering.
In Film Forum's final week at CT Movies, Jeffrey Overstreet reflects on the column's seven-year run. Plus: Wilberforce's testimony dazzles us in Amazing Grace, but The Astronaut Farmer, The Number 23, and Reno 911: Miami are disappointing.
