Susan Ellingburg

• Battle of the Year Triumphs with Inspirational Story, Physical Feats
  Contains likeable characters pulling off jaw-dropping physical feats while teaching some valuable lessons about teamwork, too.
  Friday, September 20, 2013
• Unoriginal Closed Circuit a Decent Alternative
  Intelligent, but not smart enough; appealing, but nothing really stands out. It's more Masterpiece Theater than major studio release.
  Wednesday, August 28, 2013
• Avoid The World's End if You Take Your Movies Clean with a Message
  Not a film for movie-goers looking for a heart-tugging story or an uplifting theme. But fans of British sci-fi and comedy will love it.
  Friday, August 23, 2013
• If Only Jobs Were as Sleek & Beautiful as an Apple Product
  Sounds like a great American dream, and it is—but the filmmakers show us the downright ugly along with the good in this TV-ish biopic.
  Friday, August 16, 2013
• Preemptive Love Christianity in Action
  Monday, July 22, 2013
• Title Aside, Only God Forgives Isn't Spiritually Edifying
  There is neither grace nor forgiveness here, only revenge. In this story of a fight between man and 'god' it’s not clear who wins.
  Friday, July 19, 2013
• Nothing Grown Up - or Funny - about Grown Ups 2
  What on earth did they do to earn their paychecks, sit around and drink beer all day until they came up with recurring plot points?
  Monday, July 15, 2013
• World War Z Grades Much Higher in the Alphabet
  Plenty of action, a few amusing moments, a lot of zombies, and a whole lot of Brad Pitt. There are certainly worse combinations.
  Friday, June 21, 2013
• Bling Ring a Shiny Package with Nothing of Value Inside
  A painfully slow pace plus amoral, self-obsessed teens behaving like idiots minus a good lesson equals a massive waste of time.
  Friday, June 21, 2013
• Lewd Humor Tarnishes The Internship's Underdog Story
  If you can tear your eyes from the geeked-out Google campus long enough to ponder the plot, you’ll realize you've seen this story before.
  Thursday, June 6, 2013
• Sixth Time Has Charm in Fast & Furious Series
  For those who like to celebrate with a good action film, this is the place to start: humor, tension, non-stop action and more.
  Friday, May 24, 2013
• Sexual Content, Thin Story Mar Otherwise Enjoyable Peeples
  If an abundance of sexual innuendo, sexual situations, and broad slapstick comedy are your idea of a good time, Peeples is for you.
  Friday, May 10, 2013
• G.I. Joe: Retaliation Low on Plot, High on Action
  Lots of fighting and explosions punctuated by moderately clever dialogue. "Pretty much exactly what I want," my male friend told me.
  Thursday, March 28, 2013
• Nothing Too Crude about The Croods
  A funny, family-friendly, family-affirming movie that parents will identify with and kids will love.
  Friday, March 22, 2013
• The Artist’s Daughter Paints a Picture of Grace
  Monday, March 18, 2013
• Snitch is Action Plus Teachable Moments
  Consider it a modern "scared straight" kind of story, one that fathers and sons should consider seeing together.
  Friday, February 22, 2013
• Nothing Redeeming about Beautiful Creatures
  Had I not been required to write this review, I would have walked out an hour before this incoherent Southern Gothic teen romance ended.
  Thursday, February 14, 2013
• Warm Bodies Warms the Heart
  Quirky humor and romantic love are huge parts of this oddly delightful, highly original film’s charm.
  Friday, February 1, 2013