When Disney produces a documentary about cheetahs and lions in the wilds of Africa, you’d expect a lot of cute “awwww” shots of cubs cuddling and playing. And we get those. But we also get the realism of hunting to eat. And the honesty of the law of the jungle, that only the strong survive.
“Rio” is one of those animated musicals that are so cute and endearing you’ll not only want your children to see them, you’ll also enjoy them yourself.
What we all know about the Middle East situation is that there is more than one point of view. Anybody’s who been living in the United States understands our country’s traditional allegiance to Israel.
The good news is that one of the most extraordinary paleontological finds in history was discovered in 1994. Nestled near the cultivated vineyards of the French countryside, unsettled limestone formations had formed subterranean caves.
“In A Better World” (“Haevnen”) is a Danish film about two families that intersect dramatically through their children, a situation that a lot of people can relate to.
Ever wonder how the Lincoln assassination really happened? “The Conspirator” won’t answer all your questions. But you’ll feel like you know as much as anyone else involved, and even better, you’ll feel like you were there.
You don’t expect “Arthur” to work very well, because it’s a remake, and the original won two Oscars (very rare for a comedy), and who can replace Dudley Moore’s lovable insouciance or Liza Minnelli’s electric vivacity?
“Bridesmaids” is a genre so rare it is practically in a category by itself: female buddy-movie raunch comedy. Those who are aficionados of television’s “Saturday Night Live” will recognize veteran comediennes Kristin Wiig and Maya Rudolph.
The truth is many sincere, devout, well-meaning Christians who think of themselves as post-Enlightenment consider the devil to be a concept in Scripture that needs interpreting in its cultural context.
“Lord of the Dance”: Michael Flatley gives us his triumphal world tour Irish dancing troupe, complete with 3-D renderings of the light and sound extravaganza. But despite the attempt at visual depth, it just falls flat for anyone other than the aficionados of this particular genre of folk dancing.
“Mars Needs Moms” is one of those kid-friendly animated films that adults will purchase for their children and grandchildren to watch, but will find something else to do themselves. There’s nothing really objectionable—the story line is creative, and the screenplay is functional enough—but it just isn’t magical.
“Limitless” is the kind of adult film that gets audiences rooting for a guy who takes drugs. Only this isn’t just your run-of-the-mill narcotic; this is the magic pill that will make you super-alert, super-smart, and well, maybe more than a little hyper.
We seem to never tire of movies about 19th century England. We re-make “Jane Eyre” every decade or so, perhaps because of its purity of romantic longing: no real fulfillment, and no sex, please, we’re British.
Ah, a meaty role for Matthew McConaughey. And he knows what to do with it. He plays Mick Haller, a defense attorney who operates from the back of his Lincoln Town Car, with uniformed chauffeur.
“happythankyoumoreplease” is one of those ensemble pieces, set in New York City, where everyone is single, everyone is looking for romance and nobody can quite figure out what to do with their lives.
It would be tempting, in this visual era where looks are so incredibly important, to get preachy about, say, how un-camera-friendly Abraham Lincoln would be.
Whether you will enjoy this film depends a lot on your personal theology. It helps if you’re intrigued by the question of how human free will intersects and interacts with the divine plan.
