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Movie review: ‘Sully’

In his film about Captain Chesley Sullenberger’s “miracle on the Hudson,” Director Clint Eastwood manages to make an intimate human story out of events most people only experienced through the media.

Movie review: ‘Ben-Hur’

The new “Ben-Hur” is smaller in scale and scope than its 1959 predecessor, and misses the mark when it comes to a clear presentation of the divinity of Jesus.

Movie review: ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’

What made “Independence Day” special in 1996 makes this sequel just average today, but viewers who liked the first film will likely enjoy this one, too.

Movie review: ‘The Conjuring 2’

In this scare-a-minute sequel to “The Conjuring,” the Gospel message could have been shared easily, but it’s not.

Movie review: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’

It may take some effort for audiences to peel away all the punches and explosions to find the film’s central story: fatherhood and the importance of who that father is.

Movie review: ‘Captain America: Civil War’

It’s a satisfying film, but its action sequences may be too intense for younger viewers.

Movie review: ‘The Jungle Book’

The remake of the 1967 classic Disney cartoon is the kind of high-quality film audiences expect, but it might be too intense for young children.

Movie review: ‘God’s Not Dead 2’

Don’t be guilted into saying this film is good just because its topic — Christian apologetics and civil liberties — is important, writes reviewer Ted Giese.

Movie review: ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’

Christian faith is a significant part of this film, but as in real life, not everyone is happy with God.

Movie review: ‘The Young Messiah’

Viewers looking for a true picture of the young Jesus will best be served by searching Him out in Scripture and avoiding this messy, fictionalized concoction.

Movie review: ‘Risen’

The film is respectful of the Christian faith in its consideration of what a nonbeliever would have to “reconcile” should he come in contact with the risen Christ.

Movie review: ‘The Revenant’

Even though the film captures the beauty of the frontier landscape and its bitter dangers and troubles, it is a poor substitute for the book on which it is based, writes reviewer Ted Giese.

Movie review: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

Set 30 years after the events of 1983’s “Return of the Jedi,” the new “Star Wars” film looks and feels both old and new.

Movie review: ‘Spotlight’

The film — about child abuse in the Roman Catholic Church — is a movie of substance that is worth watching, even if it’s painful.

Movie review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2’

For fans of “The Hunger Games” series, “Mockingjay — Part 2” provides a satisfying conclusion.

Movie review: ‘Spectre’

“Spectre” reveals all the secrets of the first three Daniel Craig 007 films and ties up Bond’s loose ends.