Christa Banister

Plenty of car chases, moral ambiguity and a serious body count, but this loose adaptation of There Are No Spies falls into no man’s land.

Like Gillian Flynn’s best-selling Gone Girl, Nowhere to Turn is clever and will continue to keep you guessing.

Nowhere near as intriguing as the novel it's based upon. In fact it feels more like "Touched by an Angel: Teen Edition."

Tries to cram four stories into just over 90 minutes. Star-studded and easy on the eyes, but lacks a method to its shock-jock madness.

Superhero movies are usually oh-so-serious, but what makes this one work so well is a funny, fast-and-loose style and clever soundtrack.

It takes a particularly skilled pen not to descend into total cheesiness, and Gabhart clearly understands the tricky balance.

As with the best screwball comedies of the past, the magic here lies in the sharp witty banter between the film’s leads.

Not only do Diaz and Segel lack believability as a couple, they're simply too old to be acting this foolish in this unfunny 'comedy.'

A shallow slog of a movie that never delivers the magic, fun or creativity of all the films (E.T., The Goonies, etc.) it aspires to be.

Amusing, but difficult to endorse. A good message on taking responsibility for a lousy lot in life is lost in a lack of good taste.

Thanks to winning performances, a catchy soundtrack, and storytelling that's sincere, Begin Again has a good thing going.

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

Unlike other dating shows, the new matchmaking game It Takes a Church puts a unique twist on the typical boy meets girl.

For a PG film, it's potentially nightmarish for youngsters. Others will find the acting, themes, and new twist on an old tale enjoyable.

Sandler and Barrymore just pair well. Their third movie is a series of mostly funny fish-out-of-water moments that make a memorable film.

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

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

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