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All is Lost is Man vs. Nature Done Spectacularly

Easily the sparsest film of the one-man survival genre, this virtually wordless film pairs intriguingly with current release Gravity.

All is Lost is Man vs. Nature Done Spectacularly

Promising Parables Found in Switchfoot's Fading West

Christian rock-umentary serves as a touching lesson on the natures of faith, family, and life in the midst of change.

Promising Parables Found in Switchfoot's Fading West

Controversy is Surprisingly Boring in The Fifth Estate

Who knew that such a gripping, ripped-from-the-pages plotline could be reduced to something hardly worthy of the big screen?

Controversy is Surprisingly Boring in The Fifth Estate

12 Years a Slave the Definitive Slavery Film

We’ve seen slavery depicted on film before, but not like this, comparable to the depths Spielberg plunged us to in Schindler’s List.

12 Years a Slave the Definitive Slavery Film

Powerful Testimony Delivers Church Girl

Suffers from a few trademark flaws that mar faith-based films, but succeeds in telling a story that will resonate with most audiences.

Powerful Testimony Delivers Church Girl

Carrie Could Make You See Red

This remake lacks nuance, is spiritually arid and, for most of its running time, visually dull, no matter how much blood is spilled.

Carrie Could Make You See Red

A Brainy Stallone Aids Escape Plan

Despite the grim setting and violence, it's a fun film for those who fondly recall the heyday of Stallone and Schwarzenegger.

A Brainy Stallone Aids Escape Plan

Hanks & Greengrass Bring Captain Phillips' True Story to Life

Tom Hanks carries the weight of this observational piracy story with a control that is all at once intellectual, primal, and brittle.

Hanks & Greengrass Bring Captain Phillips' True Story to Life

Romantic Spark Missing from Otherwise Handsome Romeo and Juliet

Doesn't redefine Shakespeare's tragic love story for a new generation, but it should find a receptive audience among younger viewers.

Romantic Spark Missing from Otherwise Handsome Romeo and Juliet

Faith and Perseverance Frame Linsanity

What really sets Linsanity apart from other documentaries is the presence of faith basketball star Jeremy Lin gives to his interviews.

Faith and Perseverance Frame Linsanity

Grace Unplugged Hits a Few of the Right Notes

A heartwarming message and strong production values are bogged down by an unnecessary dichotomy between faith and using our talents.

Grace Unplugged Hits a Few of the Right Notes

Simple Story, Visual Mastery Mark Mesmerizing Gravity

Your response to this movie will depend on which element of filmmaking—originality, characters, or performances—means the most to you.

Simple Story, Visual Mastery Mark Mesmerizing Gravity

Enough Said a Moving Showcase for Two of TV's Finest

The appeal goes well beyond a "will they or won't they" formula, showing how our instincts to prevent a wounded heart can hurt others.

Enough Said a Moving Showcase for Two of TV's Finest

Formulaic Runner Runner Isn’t Worth Betting On

A year out from Argo, a Ben Affleck film is coasting by with sloppy editing, poor cinematography and basic disregard for good dialogue.

Formulaic Runner Runner Isn’t Worth Betting On

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 is a Feast for the Eyes

Probably won't be considered an animated classic, but it’s sure a lot of fun as it embraces the spirit of Judi Barrett’s original work.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 is a Feast for the Eyes

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