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"Left Behind's" Gross Miscalculation: Too Little Eschatology, Too Much Disaster

Rather than a timely, relevant story, this poorer Left Behind plays like a throwback to the 70s, when disaster movies were all the rage.

Inspired by The Song of Solomon, but Feels More Like Ecclesiastes

The Song may not make it to the top of the charts but it is (loosely) inspired by Scripture and might be excellent for date night.

Filmmakers Seeking Child Audience Should Think Outside "The Boxtrolls"

The directors dedicated so much energy to making it surreal and quirky that they forgot who, namely the younger set, will be watching.

"Maze Runner" Not the Most Novel Dystopian Tale

Levels of intensity and violence push the PG-13 boundaries, but the film is competent considering it's another teen dystopian adaptation.

"Dolphin Tale 2" Just Treads Water

The pacing is sluggish, the storytelling predictable. Compared to the original, it's pretty inferior in the inspiration department, too.

"The Identical" Surprisingly Un-Identical to Blander Inspirationals

Rather than follow a predictable trajectory of rebellion during the dawn of rock, it takes a refreshing track of spiritual exploration.

As with the Rapture, so Too "The Remaining": The Best Stuff's Gone from the Get-Go

Most of the movie feels un-scary, unsure of its theology, inconsistent in its methods, but there are a few nuggets of subtle quality.

Sneak Peek: "Left Behind" Movie

Get a look at the upcoming apocalyptic Action-Thriller movie starring Nicolas Cage, based on the New York Times bestselling novel that brings biblical prophecy to life in modern times..

Left Behind - In theaters on October 3, 2014.

Teen Romance on Life Support in Weepy "If I Stay"

Compared to, say, Twilight, If I Stay is a giant leap forward for young female protagonists.

"When The Game Stands Tall" Towers

Under the disciplined leadership of coach Bob Ladouceur, the De La Salle High School football team in Concordia, Ca. won 151 straight games. So what happens when a streak like that … ends?

We get this movie review from Focus on the Family's Plugged In

"The Giver" a Fair if Basic Treatise on Societal Control

A parent-friendly thriller that allows a young audience to think about complex ideas and core human values for the first time.

"What If" This Film Had Snappier Dialogue?

On the rom-com scale, scores fair on chemistry between leads, poor on script. Too bad in a sex-free film where marriage is a noble goal.

Andrea Logan White Found God at Low-Point in Career

Actress Andrea Logan White, who starred in the hit movie, Mom's Night Out, retells a gripping faith testimony - and how radio was the tool used to bring her to God.

Lara Scott's Movie Review: "God's Not Dead"

If you have (and I think pretty much all of us have) wrestled with questions like how God can exist while horrific suffering is happening here on earth, why your prayers seem to go unanswered, or why bad things happen to good people, you must see this film.

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is an Empty Shell

Those sword-swinging, ninja star-slinging mutant turtles are back for another rough-and-tumble rumble. (Not a creative enough teaser for you? Well, consider the source material we had to work with.)

Is the movie worth the price of admission?  Check out our review from Focus on the Family's Plugged In!

Sneak Peek: "When The Game Stands Tall" Featurette - Behind the Huddle

Go behind the scenes and watch what the cast of When The Game Stands Tall has to say about the journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel), who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.

"Get On Up" Isn't Pretty, but Captures the Essence of James Brown

Not your typical birth-to-grave biography. It's a little spastic and occasionally confusing but certainly keeps the intensity set high.

Beautiful "Calvary" about the Struggle to be Both Righteous, Human

When a religiously-themed film has no agenda towards evangelism or secularism, it’s amazing how legitimately thought-provoking it can be.

"Guardians of the Galaxy" - High Valor, Low Value

This exuberant, rollicking roller coaster of a movie has more problems than your typical superhero flick. Can it still find a heroic heart?  And should your family see it?

"Hercules" Flexes Some Muscle

This new Hercules is a completely different animal (and I’m not just talking about the lion our hero so famously slew with his bare hands...
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