At The Movies

Woodlawn Age Rating: PG Runtime: 124 minutes Studio: Pure Flix Entertainment Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A powerful true story about faith, forgiveness, racial reconciliation, and how one spiritual awakening helped transform a football team, a school, and a community during a time of deep division in America. Ratings My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Metacritic: 57/100 TMDb: 6.9/10 (approximate average user rating)  Plot Summary Set in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1973, Woodlawn follows the true story of Tony Nathan, a talented African American football player who joins Woodlawn High School during the turbulent period of school desegregation. Racial tensions are high both on and off the football field, and conflict threatens to divide the team and the community. When a visiting sports chaplain shares the Gospel message with the football team, many players commit their lives to Christ. Their newfound faith begins to change their...

Lost World, The Age Rating: G Runtime: 97 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A An expedition into an unexplored South American plateau discovers living dinosaurs, deadly dangers, and a world untouched by modern civilization. Ratings: My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: G (equivalent family suitability) IMDb: 5.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 5.8/10 Plot Summary: Professor George Challenger claims to have discovered living dinosaurs on a remote plateau deep within South America. After facing skepticism from the scientific community, he organizes a second expedition to prove his extraordinary claims. Joining him are journalist Ed Malone, adventurer Lord John Roxton, Professor Summerlee, helicopter pilot Manuel Gomez, and several others. Upon reaching the isolated plateau, the explorers encounter creatures believed extinct for millions of years, including dinosaurs, giant spiders, carnivorous plants...

The Enemy Below Age Rating: Approved Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox A tense World War II naval thriller that transforms a deadly cat-and-mouse battle between an American destroyer captain and a German U-boat commander into a deeply human story about honor, leadership, and respect between enemies. Ratings: My Rating: 7.6/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Set during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II, The Enemy Below follows Captain Murrell, commander of the American destroyer escort USS Haynes, as he detects and pursues a German U-boat commanded by Captain von Stolberg. What begins as a tactical hunt quickly becomes a psychological duel between two experienced naval officers determined to outthink and outmaneuver one another. As the pursuit continues across the ocean, both captains face mounting pressure from exhaustion, damaged equipment, and the responsibility of protecting their crews. Murrel...

Freedom Writers Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 123 minutes Studio: MTV Films, Jersey Films, Double Feature Films, Paramount Pictures A powerful true-story drama about a young teacher who uses compassion, literature, and personal writing to break through racial hatred, gang violence, and hopelessness in an inner-city classroom. Ratings: My Rating: 7.1/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Approved / Mature Teen Audience IMDb: 7.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 69% Metacritic: 64/100 TMDb: 7.4/10 Plot Summary: Set in Long Beach, California during the aftermath of the Los Angeles riots, the film follows Erin Gruwell, a new and idealistic English teacher assigned to a classroom full of students considered “unteachable.” Her students come from different racial gangs and backgrounds, and many have experienced violence, poverty, abuse, and death firsthand. At first, the class rejects her completely. Over time, Erin begins connecting with them through literature such as The Diary of Anne Frank and by encouraging them ...

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 132 minutes Studio: Angel Studios Country of Origin: Belgium, Ireland As Nazi darkness swallowed Europe whole, one pastor faced an impossible choice: remain faithful to peace or risk everything to confront evil before it consumed the world. Ratings: My Rating: 78% The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 6.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 66% Critics / 92% Audience Metacritic: 58/100 TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Set during the rise of Nazi Germany and World War II, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. follows the life of German theologian and pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a deeply committed Christian who becomes increasingly alarmed by Adolf Hitler’s growing power and the corruption of the German church by Nazi ideology. After studying abroad in the United States and experiencing the influence of African American churches in Harlem, Bonhoeffer returns to Germany with a stronger conviction that Christianity must actively resist injustice and racism. ...

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 ...

Radio Age Rating: PG Runtime: 109 minutes Studio: Columbia Pictures Country of Origin: United States An unlikely friendship between a high school football coach and a mentally challenged young man transforms an entire community. Ratings: My Rating: 6.8/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 35% Metacritic: 38/100 TMDb: 7.3/10 Plot Summary: Based on a true story, the film follows James “Radio” Kennedy, a shy young man with an intellectual disability who lives in a small South Carolina town. He is often misunderstood and mistreated until Coach Harold Jones, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., takes him under his wing. Coach Jones invites Radio to assist with the high school football team, gradually integrating him into the school and community. Over time, Radio becomes a beloved figure, and his presence challenges the town to confront its prejudices and learn compassion, patience, and acceptance. Critics Review: “Radio” received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised th...

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...

Lt. Robin Crusoe Age Rating: G Runtime: 110 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Productions Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A lighthearted Disney adventure that reimagines the classic castaway tale with a naval twist and tropical charm. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved (Family-Friendly) IMDb: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 44% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6.0/10 Plot Summary: Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N. stars Dick Van Dyke as Lt. Robin Crusoe, a resourceful but somewhat overconfident naval pilot who is stranded on a deserted island after ejecting from his jet. Determined to maintain order and efficiency even in isolation, Crusoe approaches survival with engineering precision, constructing elaborate shelter systems and mechanical conveniences. His solitude ends when he discovers a chimpanzee he names Floyd and later encounters a mysterious woman, Wednesday (played by Nancy Kwan), who has also been stranded. Cultural misunderstandings and comedic mishaps follow as Crusoe att...

Hiding Place, The Age Rating: PG Runtime: 150 minutes Studio: World Wide Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A true story of quiet heroism in which faith and courage collide with the evil of Nazi tyranny. Ratings: My Rating: 7.4/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Holland, the film follows Corrie ten Boom and her devout Christian family, who secretly hide Jewish refugees in their home to protect them from persecution. Their underground work is eventually discovered, leading to arrest and imprisonment. Corrie and her sister Betsie are sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, where they endure severe hardship. Through suffering, loss, and injustice, their faith sustains them and becomes a source of hope for others, even in the darkest conditions. Critics Review: Critics generally praise The Hiding Place for its sincerity, emotion...

The Pack Age Rating: PG Runtime: 98 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. / Sequoia Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A Abandoned pets forge a savage new order on an island resort, turning from companions into ruthless predators after being left behind by their owners. Ratings: My Rating: 5.5/10 The Dove Foundation: Not listed IMDb: 5.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: After a busy tourist season ends, vacationers leave their pets behind on a remote island. Hungry, frightened, and leaderless, the abandoned dogs form a predatory pack. Former Marine Jerry and his family have recently moved to the island, unaware of the danger growing in the woods. As the dogs turn from scavengers to killers, Jerry and a small group of residents must fight for survival, barricading themselves in their homes while the pack attacks relentlessly. The film builds toward a tense standoff between man and nature, exploring both the cruelty...

Grizzly Age Rating: PG Runtime: 89 minutes Studio: Film Ventures International Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A monstrous 18-foot grizzly terrorizes a national park, forcing a ranger, a naturalist, and a helicopter pilot into a deadly hunt for survival. Ratings: My Rating: 4.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Not listed IMDb: 5.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 45% Metacritic: 25 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: When hikers are found mauled in a Georgia national park, Chief Ranger Mike Kelly must confront the horrifying truth: an enormous grizzly bear is hunting people. Despite bureaucratic pushback from park officials who want to keep the park open for tourism, Kelly and his small team — a naturalist and a helicopter pilot — set out to track down the creature before more lives are lost. The hunt escalates into a bloody battle between man and nature, as the grizzly proves shockingly intelligent and relentless. Critics Review: Critics largely dismissed Grizzly as a bla...

Christmas in Connecticut Age Rating: Not Rated Runtime: 101 minutes Studio: Warner Bros. Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A city columnist famous for her homemaking advice must fake the perfect country Christmas when her boss invites a war hero to spend the holidays at her “farm.” Ratings: My Rating: 8.2/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 85% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Elizabeth Lane is a popular food writer who delights readers with tales of her idyllic life on a Connecticut farm with her husband and baby. In truth, she’s a single New Yorker who can’t cook. When her magazine’s publisher arranges for a war hero to join her family for Christmas at her farm, Elizabeth and her friends must scramble to maintain the illusion. With borrowed homes, hastily cooked meals, and comedic misadventures, the truth threatens to unravel her carefully constructed persona. Critics Review: Critics and audiences alike have long cherished Christmas in Conn...