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"Courageous" and "Fireproof" Creators Wrap Fifth Film

Alex and Stephen Kendrick—creators of hit faith films FIREPROOF and COURAGEOUS—have just wrapped principal photography on their anticipated fifth movie—a family drama with humor and heart focused on the power of prayer and its primary role in the Christian life.

"And So It Goes" Should Go Away

But where does it go? And how? Rob Reiner's rom-com never quite turns the corner toward true beauty as it crawls around with the caterpillars for just a tad too long.

"Planes: Fire & Rescue" Flies Higher Than Original

This time the cute factor doesn’t get in the way of meaningful characters and it’s a much better picture as a result.

"Persecuted" Puts the First Amendment to the Test

In the not-so-distant future, a powerful U.S. senator pushes for a bill that forces religious leaders to give equal time to other faiths. Just one preacher stands in its way.
Is it for your family? We give you this review from Plugged In!

Intelligent "Apes", Mindless Entertainment

Every cliché is covered, and there are plot holes big enough to drive a tank through, but it's all about the spectacle and effects.

"Earth to Echo" is Indifferent, Not Interstellar Entertainment

Landing somewhere between E.T. and Super 8, this light-hearted lightweight of a feature never takes off.  Is it worth taking your family to see?  We have a review from Focus on the Family's Plugged In!

Mindless Action Lives on in "Transformers: Age of Extinction"

Transformers: Age of Extinction is a reboot of sorts. Mark Wahlberg plays a Texas widower raising a 17-year-old daughter.

"Alone Yet Not Alone" Only Works for Those Tired of Everything Else

Plays like a companion piece to Little House on the Prairie, but without engendering the same affection and falling dramatically flat.

Family Themes Breathe Fire into "Dragon" Sequel

How to Train Your Dragon 2 doesn't offer the same measure of surprise as the original but has different strengths of its own, including how regret and apology heal.

"The Fault in Our Stars" is No Garden-Variety Tearjerker

As sad and heartbreaking as it all is, this unordinary romance explores love, mortality and the meaning of life in such a memorable way.

"Edge of Tomorrow" Belongs on the Must-See List

Visceral and intelligent high-concept thrill-ride rigorously earns the accolade: "If you see only one movie this summer, see this."

"Maleficent" - Magnificent Effects, Menacing Storyline

Disney's most memorable villain (from Sleeping Beauty fame) returns to the screen, bent on all manner of wickedness. What can possibly stop this "mistress of all evil"? What might even have the power to redeem her? Could it be ... love?

"X-Men Days of Future Past" Has Action Present

Past, present and future are all up for grabs when Wolverine rips his way back to 1973 hoping to make a few X-traordinary changes.

"Godzilla" - Loud, Grim, and Doubly Dim

Thematically and visually dark and characterized by joylessness, this reboot manages to take the popcorn out of summer blockbusters.

"Million Dollar Arm" is Major League

A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball.

Laughs and Truth Awkwardly Co-Mingle in Mom's Night Out

Directors Jon and Andrew Erwin give faith-based humor with social and spiritual relevance their best shot and get two out of three right.

Legends of Oz: Dorothy Shoulda Stayed in Kansas

Begins with some of the most charming opening credits you've ever seen... and it's pretty much all downhill from there.

"Mom's Night Out" Perfect For...a Mom's Night Out

The beauty of Moms' Night Out is that it captures the heart—and humor—of everyday life. While it is a fictitious story, the characters are real, the laughter is contagious, and the scenes speak to us all!

"Ragamuffin" Introduces Us to the Real Rich Mullins, and to God's Love

Short on budget and famous actors, but undeniable authenticity in the storytelling helps set it apart from many other faith-based films.

Andrew Garfield is Electric in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"

Light years ahead of its predecessor, boasting spectacular special effects (every scene gets more eye-popping) and quality storytelling.

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