What to Watch at Home

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  Love Theme Emerges Clear as Mud Director Jeff Nichols effectively blends genres, numerous subplots and character dynamics – and does so with emotional weight and power. Jeffrey Huston Aug 12, 2013
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  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. Susan Ellingburg Aug 05, 2013
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  Home Run Advances Christian Filmmaking a Base or Two Pretty much a two-hour commercial for Celebrate Recovery, but as promotional videos go it’s a surprisingly good and realistic one. Susan Ellingburg Jul 29, 2013
• By-the-Numbers 42 Still Hits for the Cycle Like The Blind Side, faith is integral and is presented unapologetically. And like The Blind Side, 42 isn't appropriate for all ages. Christian Hamaker Jul 22, 2013
• Fascinating Admission Makes the Grade While most of the marketing suggests that it’s a charming romantic comedy with two likeable leads, that’s really only half of the story. Christa Banister Jul 15, 2013
• Into the White a Stark Tale of Enemy-Friendship Does nothing original while exploring an age-old question about what makes humans enemies, but manages to hold our interest anyway. Shawn McEvoy Jul 08, 2013
• Phantom Torpedoes Itself Somehow, Hollywood has made a submarine thriller that tests our patience and fails to engage the imagination, not an easy thing to do. Christian Hamaker Jul 01, 2013
• The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is Short on Magic A few genuine laughs along the way as Carell's Burt tries to forge a path forward, but this film’s third act is truly a head-scratcher. Christa Banister Jul 01, 2013
• The Call Hits Most of the Right Numbers Proving that sometimes the best ideas are, indeed, the simplest ones, this nervy new thriller dials up a promising first two acts. Christa Banister Jul 01, 2013
• Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, Jack the Giant Slayer's Fun Old-fashioned storytelling and cleverly staged action sequences remind you of old favorites like The Princess Bride and Indiana Jones. Christa Banister Jun 24, 2013
• The Confession is Beautiful But Bewildering Amish romance is a niche market, and it is unlikely The Confession will attract many viewers from outside that crowd. Ryan Duncan Jun 17, 2013
• Warm Bodies Warms the Heart Quirky humor and romantic love are huge parts of this oddly delightful, highly original film’s charm. Susan Ellingburg Jun 10, 2013