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Movie Reviews
From a biblical perspective
Where the Big Screen meets the Good Book
Catholic visionary Maria Valtorta quoted Jesus as saying, "I am wherever
there is life or a manifestation of life. Wherever a wise man meditates, a
sculptor sculpts, a poet writes, ... I am there together with Him from
Whom I come. ... I am there with the Most High Creator" (333).
John W. Whitehead, on "GOD AND FILM" writes, "In this chaotic age,
people are increasingly seeking something outside themselves to give
order and meaning to their lives. While painting once tackled these
questions, modern film now addresses this search, which inevitably
includes the subject of God. Of all the artistic forms throughout
the ages, film may be the most suitable forum for the discussion of
religion and God" (267).
If Jesus is in all works of art, and especially in film, then movies
should yield that influence through comparison with the Bible. Such I have
tried to do in these my reviews, updated weekly, by including an
Ideology section in each of them. I don't have a particular point to
make other than finding a biblical comparison most apropos to the
material.
I follow standard content ratings for a Christian in line with
(I Cor. 10:27-28) "If any of them that believe not bid you
to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you,
eat, asking no question for conscience sake. But if any man say unto
you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake
that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the
Lord's, and the fulness thereof." The feast for eyes is a movie and
the invite is per age group and/or caution. If you're disposed to see it
and are old enough or receiving guidance, be my guest and just ignore the
objectionable parts. Don't get all worked up over what's best ignored.
Movie genres Action |
Adventure |
Biography |
Comedy |
Crime |
Documentary |
Drama |
Fantasy |
Film Noir |
History |
Horror |
Music/al |
Mystery |
Romance |
Sci-Fi |
Sport |
Thriller |
War |
Western |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Year
Rating Stars Description
Hardwired 2009 R ☆☆☆☆
A future society's all-powerful corporations are
chipping our heads to generate experimental ads. Resistance emerges. Kidnap 2017 R ☆☆☆☆★
A feisty single mom must fight her son's dad for custody
and a kidnap ring for possession of her six-year-old. The Mod Squad 1999 R ☆☆☆
Three young felons are freed to work undercover where the
fuzz cannot go. They get betrayed. Murder At 1600 1997 R ☆☆☆☆
A dead body in the White House is a false flag for sinister
machinations, justice be damned. Pain & Gain 2013 R ☆☆☆☆
Three body builders with third rate minds work
their way to incarceration or worse. One finds Jesus. Silent Night 2023 R ☆☆☆☆☆
Gang violence promotes some gangbangers to the top of
Santa's naughty list, and one royally p.o. dad delivers. Transfusion 2023 R ☆☆☆
A widower cum ex-soldier has his hands full with a
traumatized teen, civilian life and drug culture.
Title
Year Rating
Stars Description The $cheme 2003 R ☆☆☆
Some bad boys & a good girl gone bad are
playing each other.
Title
Year Rating
Stars Description Pain & Gain 2013 R ☆☆☆☆
Three body builders with third rate minds work
their way to incarceration or worse. One finds Jesus.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Anyone But You 2023 R ☆☆☆
After a false start in the U.S., a prospective NE
couple makes time at his friend's/her sister's wedding down under. Bridesmaids 2011 R ☆☆☆☆☆
An eclectic mix of bridesmaids in their 20's–30's
tackles the challenge of orchestrating a proper wedding. Cheech & Chong's 2010 R ☆☆☆☆
Cheech and Chong's live concert taken from their
Light Up America and Canada Tour. The Devil Wears Prada 2006 PG-13 ☆☆☆☆
A shamefaced midwestern sweetheart is challenged
by her new job in an unfamiliar fashion industry. Dream Scenario 2023 R ☆☆☆☆
An unlikely professor appears in random people's dreams
that eventually turn into nightmares. Me, Myself & Irene 2000 R ☆☆☆☆
A cuckolded RI state trooper goes mental as he
unwittingly escorts a ditsy suspect into her ex's trap. The Object of Beauty 1991 R ☆☆☆☆
A couple expatriates short on finances but long on love
reevaluate their priorities. Pain & Gain 2013 R ☆☆☆☆
Three body builders with third rate minds work
their way to incarceration or worse. One finds Jesus. The $cheme 2003 R ☆☆☆
Some bad boys & a good girl gone bad are
playing each other. Sweet Home Alabama 2002 PG-13 ☆☆☆☆
Before her society wedding can take place, an erstwhile
country girl must bury her past.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Copycat 1995 R ☆☆☆☆
A retired shrink w/a traumatic history helps clueless
SFPD catch a serial killer who imitates the world's greatest. Kidnap 2017 R ☆☆☆☆★
A feisty single mom must fight her son's dad for custody
and a kidnap ring for possession of her six-year-old. The Mod Squad 1999 R ☆☆☆
Three young felons are freed to work undercover where the
fuzz cannot go. They get betrayed. Murder At 1600 1997 R ☆☆☆☆
A dead body in the White House is a false flag for sinister
machinations, justice be damned. The Object of Beauty 1991 R ☆☆☆☆
A couple expatriates short on finances but long on love
reevaluate their priorities. Pain & Gain 2013 R ☆☆☆☆
Three body builders with third rate minds work
their way to incarceration or worse. One finds Jesus. Transfusion 2023 R ☆☆☆
A widower cum ex-soldier has his hands full with a
traumatized teen, civilian life and drug culture.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Cheech & Chong's 2010 R ☆☆☆☆
Cheech and Chong's live concert taken from their
Light Up America and Canada Tour. Pain & Gain 2013 R ☆☆☆☆
Three body builders with third rate minds work
their way to incarceration or worse. One finds Jesus.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Copycat 1995 R ☆☆☆☆
A retired shrink w/a traumatic history helps clueless
SFPD catch a serial killer who imitates the world's greatest. The Devil Wears Prada 2006 PG-13 ☆☆☆☆
A shamefaced midwestern sweetheart is challenged
by her new job in an unfamiliar fashion industry. A Few Good Men 1992 R ☆☆☆☆☆
Inexperienced lawyers mount a shaky defense for
some wrongly accused soldiers. The Good Life 2007 R ☆☆☆
A young man in the doldrums meets his soul mate and moves
on with his life. Murder At 1600 1997 R ☆☆☆☆
A dead body in the White House is a false flag for sinister
machinations, justice be damned. The Object of Beauty 1991 R ☆☆☆☆
A couple expatriates short on finances but long on love
reevaluate their priorities. Pain & Gain 2013 R ☆☆☆☆
Three body builders with third rate minds work
their way to incarceration or worse. One finds Jesus. Rendition 2007 R ☆☆☆★
Two hapless pawns in the war against terror are due
for rude awakenings. Transfusion 2023 R ☆☆☆
A widower cum ex-soldier has his hands full with a
traumatized teen, civilian life and drug culture.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description
Title Year
Rating Stars Description The Good Life 2007 R ☆☆☆
A young man in the doldrums meets his soul mate and moves
on with his life.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Dream Scenario 2023 R ☆☆☆☆
An unlikely professor appears in random people's dreams
that eventually turn into nightmares. Don't Hang Up 2016 R ☆☆☆☆★
Graduating seniors face consequences from an ill-advised
prank. What goes around comes around.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description The Good Life 2007 R ☆☆☆
A young man in the doldrums meets his soul mate and moves
on with his life.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Murder At 1600 1997 R ☆☆☆☆
A dead body in the White House is a false flag for sinister
machinations, justice be damned.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Anyone But You 2023 R ☆☆☆
After a false start in the U.S., a prospective NE
couple makes time at his friend's/her sister's wedding down under. Bridesmaids 2011 R ☆☆☆☆☆
An eclectic mix of bridesmaids in their 20's–30's
tackles the challenge of orchestrating a proper wedding. The Good Life 2007 R ☆☆☆
A young man in the doldrums meets his soul mate and moves
on with his life. The $cheme 2003 R ☆☆☆
Some bad boys & a good girl gone bad are
playing each other. Sweet Home Alabama 2002 PG-13 ☆☆☆☆
Before her society wedding can take place, an erstwhile
country girl must bury her past.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Dream Scenario 2023 R ☆☆☆☆
An unlikely professor appears in random people's dreams
that eventually turn into nightmares. Hardwired 2009 R ☆☆☆☆
A future society's all-powerful corporations are
chipping our heads to generate experimental ads. Resistance emerges.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description A Few Good Men 1992 R ☆☆☆☆☆
Inexperienced lawyers mount a shaky defense for
some wrongly accused soldiers. The Good Life 2007 R ☆☆☆
A young man in the doldrums meets his soul mate and moves
on with his life. Pain & Gain 2013 R ☆☆☆☆
Three body builders with third rate minds work
their way to incarceration or worse. One finds Jesus.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Copycat 1995 R ☆☆☆☆
A retired shrink w/a traumatic history helps clueless
SFPD catch a serial killer who imitates the world's greatest. A Few Good Men 1992 R ☆☆☆☆☆
Inexperienced lawyers mount a shaky defense for
some wrongly accused soldiers. Kidnap 2017 R ☆☆☆☆★
A feisty single mom must fight her son's dad for custody
and a kidnap ring for possession of her six-year-old. The Mod Squad 1999 R ☆☆☆
Three young felons are freed to work undercover where the
fuzz cannot go. They get betrayed. Murder At 1600 1997 R ☆☆☆☆
A dead body in the White House is a false flag for sinister
machinations, justice be damned. Rendition 2007 R ☆☆☆★
Two hapless pawns in the war against terror are due
for rude awakenings. Transfusion 2023 R ☆☆☆
A widower cum ex-soldier has his hands full with a
traumatized teen, civilian life and drug culture.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description Murder At 1600 1997 R ☆☆☆☆
A dead body in the White House is a false flag for sinister
machinations, justice be damned. Transfusion 2023 R ☆☆☆
A widower cum ex-soldier has his hands full with a
traumatized teen, civilian life and drug culture. Sweet Home Alabama 2002 PG-13 ☆☆☆☆
Before her society wedding can take place, an erstwhile
country girl must bury her past.
Title Year
Rating Stars Description The Good Life 2007 R ☆☆☆
A young man in the doldrums meets his soul mate and moves
on with his life.
Works Cited
Valtorta, Maria. The
Gospel as Revealed to Me Vol. 2. Translated from Italian by Nicandro
Picozzi, M.A., D.D. Revised by Patrick McLaughlin, M.A. This
2nd English Edition has now replaced the
First English Edition, The Poem of the Man-God . WEB.
Whitehead, John W. Grasping
for the Wind the search for meaning in the 20th century.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 2001. Print.
Earl Gosnell
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