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With Apocalypto, there is no central theological debate as there was with The Passion of the Christ. No ties to European ancestry and national...

Thankfully, a winsome, compelling, well-crafted movie that brings the real story of Christmas to life for the whole family is releasing this week...

After the first few scenes, Revolver’s plot descends into nonsensical logic. Different endings for scenes are shown, and it rewinds much like a...

"Bobby” is less concerned with its title character than it is with teaching 1960s history - presumably to those too young to have considered it...

Much like the more vintage Disney fare (think “Bambi”, “Cinderella” or "The Little Mermaid" ), “Happy Feet” succeeds by creating memorable...

The hare-brained premise in Deck the Halls is neither heartwarming, particularly original, or funny - three essential components for a holiday...

It's not a profound work, but Déjà Vu may be the first film from either director Tony Scott or producer Jerry Bruckheimer to demand a second...

Bond is back. In Casino Royale, the killings are overt, and Bond endures torture on the outside while showing an uncharacteristic vulnerability on...

Like Jim Carrey in “The Truman Show” and Adam Sandler in “Punch-Drunk Love,” funnyman Will Ferrell sets out to prove that he can be serious if the...

With a very humanistic tone, "A Good Year" seems to imply that trading the fast life for a more leisurely pace is the big answer. And yet we know...

Many say kid flicks have gone straight into the toilet. “Flushed Away,” however, is not filled with “potty humor.” While the humor is dry at...

Little Children is the first movie of the fall to lay claim to awards consideration. The acting, is impeccable, and the direction is visually...

The story has nothing to do with the Christ of Christmas, but rather extols an important - but way-secondary - theme of family. If you can look...

Sofia Coppola's films—including Marie Antoinette, now in theaters—aren't just about the existential angst of young women, but that after every joy,...

The lesson children and teens get from "Flicka" may not be the one that parents want for them - and it’s all about rotten attitudes. Because of...