At The Movies

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 145 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures / Marvel Studios / Pascal Pictures  Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe / Spider-Man Franchise Franchise Position: Spider-Man (Tom Holland) #4; MCU Spider-Man film #4 Even when the whole world forgets who he is, a true hero never forgets why he fights. Ratings: My Rating: 8.6/10 (average of major critic and audience scores) The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 8.2/10  Rotten Tomatoes: 91% (Critics)  Metacritic: 84/100 (approximate consensus)  TMDb: 8.6/10 (approximate)  Plot Summary: Four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker lives completely alone after Doctor Strange's spell erased him from everyone's memory. With no family, no friends who remember him, and no normal life to return to, Peter devotes himself entirely to protecting New York as Spider-Man. As crime escalates, Peter begins experiencing dangerous physical and emotional c...

Masters of the Universe Age Rating: PG Runtime: 106 minutes Studio: Cannon Films Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Masters of the Universe Franchise Position: 1 A live-action fantasy adventure that brings the battle between He-Man and Skeletor from Eternia to Earth. Ratings: My Rating: 5.8/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 5.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 21% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.7/10 Plot Summary: The evil Skeletor has conquered most of the planet Eternia and captured Castle Grayskull, giving him access to nearly unlimited cosmic power. He-Man, the most powerful warrior in Eternia, joins forces with his allies to stop Skeletor before the villain gains complete control of the universe. During the struggle, a mysterious device called the Cosmic Key accidentally transports He-Man, Skeletor's forces, and several Eternian heroes to modern-day Earth. There they encounter two teenagers, Julie Winston and Kevin Corrigan, who become caught up in the conflict. Together they must recover ...

Andromeda Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 4,950 minutes Studio: Fireworks Entertainment, Tribune Entertainment, Mace Neufeld Productions Country of Origin: Canada A starship captain from a golden age of civilization awakens three centuries after the fall of his government and embarks on a seemingly impossible mission: to restore order, hope, and justice to a fractured galaxy. Ratings: My Rating: 6.7/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 6.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 60% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.1/10 Plot Summary: Captain Dylan Hunt commands the Commonwealth warship Andromeda Ascendant, one of the most advanced vessels in known space. During a devastating surprise attack that triggers the collapse of the Systems Commonwealth, Hunt and his ship become trapped near a black hole. Over 300 years later, Hunt is rescued to find the Commonwealth gone and the galaxy descended into chaos. Former member worlds have splintered into competing factions, piracy is widespread, and countless civilizations strugg...

Greenland Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 119 minutes Studio: STXfilms Franchise: Greenland Franchise Position: 1 A desperate family races through social collapse and cosmic disaster in search of one last shelter from extinction. Ratings: My Rating: 6.9/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 78% Metacritic: 64/100 TMDb: 7.1/10 Plot Summary: Structural engineer John Garrity, his estranged wife Allison, and their young diabetic son Nathan are selected for emergency shelter after fragments of a comet begin striking Earth. What first appears to be a spectacular celestial event becomes an extinction-level crisis. As panic spreads, the family is separated, betrayed, and forced to cross dangerous territory while trying to reach evacuation flights rumored to be headed for bunkers in Greenland. Critics Review: Critics generally found Greenland stronger than the average disaster thriller because it focuses less on spectacle and more on the human scale of catastrophe. Reviews praise...

Greenland 2: Migration Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: Lionsgate Franchise: Greenland Franchise Position: 2 After surviving the end of the world, the Garrity family must leave shelter behind and cross a broken planet in search of a future. Ratings: My Rating: 5.6/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: N/A Rotten Tomatoes: 49% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Five years after the Clarke comet devastated Earth, John, Allison, and Nathan Garrity leave the safety of their Greenland bunker and travel through a shattered world looking for a new home. Their journey takes them across dangerous, unstable territory where survival depends on family unity, courage, and trust. Critics Review: Critics were mixed to negative. Some praised the sequel’s family-centered survival story and Gerard Butler’s grounded performance, while others felt it repeated the structure of the first film with less emotional impact. Reviews commonly noted that the movie leans heavily on post-apocalyptic ac...

The Three Musketeers Age Rating: PG Runtime: 105 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Country of Origin: United States A young swordsman joins three legendary musketeers to defend honor, friendship, and the crown against betrayal and corruption. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 31% Metacritic: 52/100 TMDb: 6.4/10 Plot Summary: D’Artagnan, an eager and idealistic young man, travels to Paris to join the King’s Musketeers. Instead, he finds them disbanded due to the schemes of the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu. Along the way, he befriends three former musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis—each with their own personalities and pasts. Together, they uncover a plot to overthrow the king and seize control of France. Facing danger, betrayal, and political intrigue, the four unite under the famous motto “All for one, and one for all,” risking their lives to restore justice and protect the throne. Critics Review: The film received mixed reviews, with ...

Last Action Hero Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 130 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Country of Origin: United States A young movie fan is magically pulled into the world of his favorite action hero—where cinematic fantasy collides with real-world consequences. Ratings: My Rating: 6.4/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 40% Metacritic: 44/100 TMDb: 6.4/10 Plot Summary: Danny Madigan, a teenage movie lover, idolizes action star Jack Slater, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Through a magical movie ticket, Danny is transported into Slater’s latest film, where the exaggerated rules of action movies—invincible heroes, endless ammo, and over-the-top villains—are the norm. As Danny tries to convince Slater that his world isn’t real, a villain escapes into the real world, where the stakes become genuine and deadly. Slater must adapt to reality, where he can be hurt and actions have consequences, while Danny learns the difference between fantasy and truth. Together, the...

The Delta Force 2 Age Rating: R Runtime: 106 minutes Studio: Cannon Group / Golan-Globus Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: The Delta Force Franchise Position: 2nd in series When terrorists hijack a plane carrying U.S. citizens in the Middle East, the Delta Force is deployed to rescue the hostages and stop the extremists before they execute their deadly plan. Ratings: My Rating: IMDb 5.0 / Rotten Tomatoes 9% / Metacritic N/A / TMDb 5.8 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 5.0 Rotten Tomatoes: 9% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.8 Plot Summary: In Delta Force 2, terrorists hijack an airliner filled with American passengers in an attempt to manipulate international politics. The elite Delta Force team, led by Major Scott McCoy, is dispatched to confront the terrorists, save the hostages, and dismantle their network. The mission spans tense action sequences, strategic assaults, and dramatic combat operations, reflecting Cold War–era fears of global terrorism. Critics Review: The fil...

The Delta Force Age Rating: R Runtime: 129 minutes Studio: Golan‑Globus Productions / Cannon Group Country of Origin: United States Franchise: The Delta Force Franchise Position: 1st in series An elite U.S. special operations team races against time to stop terrorists who have hijacked a passenger jet and take innocent lives. Ratings: My Rating: IMDb 5.7 / Rotten Tomatoes 14% / Metacritic 37 / TMDb 6.0 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 5.7 Rotten Tomatoes: 14% Metacritic: 37 TMDb: 6.0 Plot Summary: After a commercial Boeing 707 is hijacked by terrorists, an elite team known as the Delta Force—led by Major Scott McCoy and Colonel Nick Alexander—mobilizes to save the hostages. Facing a tense international crisis, the commandos use specialized skills and tactics to infiltrate, confront the captors, and attempt a daring rescue in Beirut, racing against time as the lives of the innocent hang in the balance. Critics Review: Critics were largely unfavorable toward The Delta Force. Many described...

Steel Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 97 min Studio: Warner Bros. Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A superhero action film starring Shaquille O’Neal as former military scientist John Henry Irons, who designs weapons that are misused by criminals and then builds a powerful steel suit to fight crime and protect his community in Los Angeles. Ratings: My Rating: 4.5/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 3.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 4% Tomatometer, 19% audience Metacritic: 28/100 TMDb: 3.0/10 Plot Summary: John Henry Irons, a weapons designer for the military, becomes disillusioned when his harmless-intended technology is turned into dangerous weapons used by criminals. He quits his job and returns to his Los Angeles neighborhood, where he constructs a high-tech suit of armor to take on crime and bring justice to his community while facing off against a corrupt adversary. Critics Review: Steel was widely criticized upon release for its weak plot, poor pacin...

The Sign of Zorro Age Rating: G Runtime: 91 min Studio: Walt Disney Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Zorro Franchise Position: Standalone A classic swashbuckling adventure edited from episodes of Disney’s hit 1950s TV series, Zorro. Don Diego returns home to find his town oppressed by the cruel Captain Monastario. By day he plays the effete nobleman; by night he dons the mask of Zorro, the masked hero fighting tyranny with his sword and wits, aided by his loyal mute servant Bernardo, to free the pueblo from oppression. Ratings: My Rating: 7.1/10 The Dove Foundation: G IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: — Metacritic: — TMDb: 7.3/10 Plot Summary: Don Diego de la Vega returns to his hometown under Spanish rule to find a corrupt commandant terrorizing the citizens. To combat injustice, he assumes the secret identity of Zorro, a masked vigilante who uses swordsmanship and cunning to challenge Monastario’s tyranny. With help from his mute servant, Bernardo, Zorro engages in...

Walking Tall: Lone Justice  Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 87 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Walking Tall Franchise Position: 5 Chris Vaughn continues his fight against crime and corruption, determined to protect his hometown and uphold justice after returning as a civilian hero. Ratings:  My Rating: 5.6/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 5.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.6/10 Plot Summary: Following the events of The Payback, Chris Vaughn faces new criminal threats in his hometown. He uses his experience, courage, and determination to confront local crime and protect the community, dealing with escalating dangers while upholding his personal sense of justice. Critics Review: The film, another direct-to-video sequel, received largely negative reviews. Critics noted weak storytelling, lack of originality, and formulaic action. While fans of the franchise appreciated the continuation of Chris Vaughn’s v...

Walking Tall: The Payback  Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 86 minutes Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Walking Tall Franchise Position: 4 A former soldier takes on organized crime and corruption in his small hometown after returning to protect his community and loved ones. Ratings:  My Rating: 5.5/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 5.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.5/10 Plot Summary: Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown to find crime and corruption still rampant. Using his skills and determination, he takes the law into his own hands to protect the town and his family. The story follows his confrontation with criminal elements while navigating personal risks and the responsibilities of leadership. Critics Review: The film, a direct-to-video sequel, received mixed to negative reviews. Critics noted that it lacked the energy and star power of the 2004 theatrical release, and the plot was formulaic and predictable....

Walking Tall: Final Chapter  Age Rating: R Runtime: 95 minutes Studio: American International Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Walking Tall Franchise Position: 3 After surviving numerous battles against corruption, Sheriff Buford Pusser faces new threats and personal tragedy, pushing him to confront crime in McNairy County one final time. Ratings:  My Rating: 6.4/10 The Dove Foundation: Not typically rated (R for violence/language) IMDb: 6.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6/10 Plot Summary: Buford Pusser continues his relentless fight against crime in McNairy County, dealing with the fallout of previous conflicts and new criminal elements trying to take over the town. Pusser must navigate personal danger, family concerns, and the increasing intensity of violent confrontations. His determination to uphold justice culminates in dramatic confrontations and difficult choices for the sheriff. Critics Review: Critics noted that the third film maint...

Walking Tall Part 2  Age Rating: R Runtime: 95 minutes Studio: American International Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Walking Tall Franchise Position: 2 Sheriff Buford Pusser continues his fight against crime and corruption in McNairy County, Tennessee, facing new challenges from organized crime and personal threats to his family and community. Ratings:  My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: Not typically rated (R for violence/language) IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6/10 Plot Summary: Buford Pusser returns to McNairy County as sheriff, determined to continue cleaning up corruption left over from the events of the first film. He faces retaliation from local criminal organizations, attempts on his life, and challenges balancing his duty with his family responsibilities. Using courage, determination, and his signature club, Pusser confronts new threats to justice in his town. Critics Review: The sequel was seen as a continuation of ...

Walking Tall  Rating: R Runtime: 125 minutes Studio: Bing Crosby Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Walking Tall Franchise Position: 1 A former professional wrestler becomes sheriff and wages a one‑man campaign to clean up crime and corruption in his small Tennessee community. Ratings:  My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Not typically rated (R for violence/language) IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 77% Metacritic: 60/100 TMDb: 7/10 Plot Summary: Based loosely on the true story of Buford Pusser, Walking Tall follows a tough, incorruptible man who returns to McNairy County, Tennessee, only to find rampant gambling, prostitution, and corruption. After an assault leaves him badly wounded, he runs for sheriff and uses his authority and a four‑foot hickory club to confront entrenched crime‑rings. Personal tragedy strikes when his wife is killed in an ambush tied to the corruption he fights. Undeterred, he continues to battle wrongdoing in his town, inspiring bo...

Walking Tall, Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 86 minutes Studio: Mandeville Films / Hyde Park Entertainment / RAI Fiction / MGM Distribution Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Walking Tall Franchise Position: 6 A decorated soldier returns home to take a stand against corruption when the community he loves is overtaken by crime. Ratings: My Rating: 5.7/10 The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 6.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 27% Metacritic: 44/100 TMDb: 6/10 Plot Summary: When decorated U.S. Army soldier Chris Vaughn returns to his hometown, he finds the local economy collapsed, the lumber mill shut down, and a casino run by his old schoolmate dominating the town. Crime, drugs, and corruption have taken over, and even the local law enforcement is ineffective. After a violent confrontation leaves him beaten, he runs for sheriff and, armed with a two-by-four, sets out to restore justice and order to his community. Critics Review: Critics found the film predictable and formulaic. Dwayne Johnson’s ch...

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 96 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Franchise: Ghost Rider Franchise Position: 2 The Rider returns—more violent, more unhinged, and fighting to save a boy whose fate could unleash hell on Earth. Ratings: My Rating: 3.2/10 The Dove Foundation: Not approved IMDb: 4.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 18% Metacritic: 34 TMDb: 5.0/10 Plot Summary: Years after the events of the first film, Johnny Blaze is hiding in Eastern Europe, trying to suppress the Ghost Rider curse. A secretive monk order seeks him out, asking for protection for a young boy targeted by the demon Roarke — the same demonic figure who once bargained for Johnny’s soul. Blaze reluctantly agrees and must confront not only Roarke’s forces but the increasing instability of the Rider’s violent nature. As the boy’s fate threatens to give the demon unstoppable power, Johnny battles for redemption and a chance to reclaim his humanity. Critics Review: Critics largely panned the film, ...

Ghost Rider Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 110 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Franchise: Ghost Rider Franchise Position: 1 A stuntman who once sold his soul must now face the darkness within him to stop a demonic uprising. Ratings: My Rating: 3.8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not approved IMDb: 5.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 27% Metacritic: 35 TMDb: 5.6/10 Plot Summary: Johnny Blaze is a motorcycle stunt performer who, as a teenager, made a desperate deal with a demonic entity to save his father. Years later, the deal comes due. Johnny becomes the Ghost Rider, a flaming skeletal enforcer bound to punish evil. When the demon Blackheart seeks an ancient contract that would unleash a thousand corrupted souls, Johnny must decide whether to reject the curse or wield its dark power to protect the innocent. Critics Review: Critics widely criticized the film’s uneven tone, shallow script, and over-the-top performances. The fiery Ghost Rider visuals earned praise, but reviewers agreed that the narrative lack...

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Age Rating: R Runtime: 118 min Studio: Netflix Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Beverly Hills Cop Franchise Position: 4 Tagline: Axel Foley returns — older, wiser, and ready for one last ride. Ratings: My Rating: 56% The Dove Foundation: Not listed IMDb: 6.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 64% Metacritic: 53/100 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Detective Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills decades later when his daughter Jane finds herself in danger. He teams up with a new partner, Detective Bobby Abbott, as well as old friends Billy Rosewood and John Taggart, to uncover a conspiracy within the city’s corrupt crime and law enforcement structures. Critics Review: Critics gave Axel F mixed but generally average reviews. Praise often goes to Eddie Murphy's charismatic return and the nostalgic tone, while criticism focuses on the formulaic plot and reliance on callback humor rather than new ideas. Christian Perspective: This installment emphasizes themes of redemption, ...