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Critics’ Choice: Top Movies of 2007
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So how do we at Crosswalk pick our favorite movies of the year?
First we ask our editors and contributing entertainment writers to send us a list of their personal favorites for the year. Then, we count up the votes and see which ones our team felt were most worth your time and money. From that list, we wrangle out 10 to 15 films that we think our collective can get behind.
We examine the message of the film and how it supports (even accidentally) the Christian worldview. We consider how a movie handles the underlying moral issues involved. And we certainly don’t forsake the art of filmmaking. Is the film’s tone appropriate? Is the writing sharp? Are the performances compelling?
With that in mind, we present to you our favorite movies of 2007. But keep in mind that not every film is for everyone. We all have different comfort levels with the portrayal of sinfulness and offensive content. Please click on the links provided below for more a detailed evaluation of each film’s potentially objectionable material.
1. RATATOUILLE
Rating: G
Our favorite film of the year comes straight from the kitchen, riding the waves of celebrity chef popularity to critical acclaim. While the thought of a rat in the kitchen, let alone in a fancy French restaurant, might leave one feeling rather squeamish, it doesn’t take long for this one to completely win viewers over. After all, it’s not every day that you encounter a rat that doesn’t like to eat garbage and daydreams of being a chef like the oh-so-charming Remy does in Ratatouille. In addition to a unique premise it’s also noteworthy to find something that can charm both children and adults without resorting to risqué humor or an abundance of poop jokes. Delightful, original, Ratatouille helps continue to cement the solid reputation of Pixar studios.
Click here for a full review.
2. AMAZING GRACE
Rating: PG (for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language)
The story of William Wilberforce and his efforts to abolish slavery in England gets noteworthy treatment in Amazing Grace. Working tirelessly for the abolition cause, Wilberforce suffered through years of setbacks in Parliament until a key legislator joined his side, and time caught up with his favored cause. Amazing Grace is a thoughtful account of one of history’s seminal moments.
Click here for a full review.
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rileysomi
12/30/2008 11:40 PM
To some degree, I depend on your reviews for movies I have not seen yet. Since I am responsible for the church library ministry, music, books, and movie reviews are posted so the church can evaluate if they might like to pursue that media. I just wonder, how your website can suggest "R" or "PG-13" movies that don't have our best thinking (Christ-like) in mind. How is taking the Lord's name in vain ever the good or right thing? How about a film that encourages hope or redemption in every day life for this list. I feel like a gate keeper as to what is appropriate to post or not. It is not for me to judge the "top movies of 2007", merely point out my personal disappointment. Do you have a list of DVD's APPROPRIATE for a newly developing library?
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NYCOPYGUY
1/29/2008 1:16 PM
I'm surprised that "Bella" DIDN'T make your list - you guys were such champions of the film, how could it have NOT made your list?...
sozo52
1/28/2008 4:11 PM
I was surprised to see "Once" on your Top Movies list!! We rented it and turned it off after the first 5 minutes because it was almost all profanity!! And it was all the "F word"!!
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