Risen
I intend to watch this this week and give it some attention, then I'll have something to say about it.
I just read several good reviews but I want to see it for myself to check out closely it portrays the Biblical story.
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First Man
I haven't seen this one but have read that a lot of the dramatic details are true, except for his daughters bracelet.
WARNING: This is a PG-13 movie as the fire scene is true and sad.
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A Dog's Purpose
It's an odd premise to believe in. It's the reincarnation of a dogs spirit through different dogs, but wraps up comfortably back with a human he loves.
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Glory Road
I'll have a hot-dog-o.
Zoo
Several Zoo movies came out at the same time and I think people overlooked this movie. It's one about a Zoo in Belfast during WWII and considers the plight of what to do with dangerous animals in the middle of a war zone. It's also a nice…
The Greatest Showman
This movie is just that, a great show. But the message behind it is really an encouragement for the nuclear family. "Everything you ever want, is here right in front of you. This is where you want to be." After chasing fortune and fame P.T.…
The Miracle Season
Although this may be a bit predictable, it is an amazing story to see and realize.
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Crazy Rich Asians
I thought this would be a mindless movie about silly things. It turns out it is well written and enjoyable. I would recommend it for an evening of fun. It's not really for pre-teen kids but more enjoyable for late-teens and young adults.
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SGT Stubby
This is a great way to introduce a study of World War I to elementary school children. They have done a great job in keeping the set and costumes authentic to the period as well as the overall events. (Yes, Stubby was taught to salute in real…
Star
Our kids absolutely love watching this movie even when it's not Christmas time. It brings a sense of reality of the events around Christ's birth.
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Simon Birch
It's a comical tragedy.
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Dead Poets Society
I like the motivation the teacher brings to the classroom and his encouragement to learn. The huge dichotomy between the father figures of the boys is just too much for one and [spoiler alert] he takes his own life. That can be a very…
The Firm
I put a warning on this because of the violence although there isn't much to see.
When it came out in 1994 it was ground breaking in its twists and turns and outcome.
(You have to watch it at least once as the British monarchy…
The Tourist
Another root for the bad guy movie, with a couple of twists. 1. Who is the bad guy, 2. Who is the bad guy.
I promise when you watch the movie a second time it's a totally different movie.
(The ratings on this movie might be a little…
The Italian Job
In the same vein as the Oceans 11 movies, where you root for the thief, but instead of just rooting for the bad guys there is a twist and then you're asked what is good and what is bad. Warning as there is some violent action.
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The Next Karate Kid
Trying to recapture the hart gripping action of the original and they didn't quite succeed.
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The Karate Kid, Part II
Not much of a comedy, not much of a drama. Plot seems like it needed help so they threw a storm into the mix.
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The Karate Kid: Part II
The Karate Kid
This movie lets you root for the underdog. It has bullying, racism, poor vs good training, a love story that crosses economic boundaries, and a lot more stuff.
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The Karate Kid
