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André Studio: The Kushner-Locke Company Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A Run Time: 95 minutes Tagline: The true story of how a seal named Andre befriended a little girl named Toni and her family in 1962. Ratings: My Rating: 6.7/10 Dove Foundation: 5/5 IMDb: 7.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 43% Metacritic: 57 Plot Summary: Set in a coastal Maine town in 1962, André tells the true story of how a seal named Andre befriended a little girl named Toni Whitney (Tina Majorino) and her family. The Whitneys, led by harbor master Harry Whitney (Keith Carradine), nurse the ailing seal back to health. As Andre grows, he becomes a beloved member of the community, but his playful antics begin to irritate the local fishermen, leading to challenges for the Whitney family. Despite the opposition, Toni and her family stand by their friend, showcasing themes of friendship, loyalty, and the bond between humans and animals. Critics Review: Critics have had mixed reactions to André. Some appreciate its h...

All the President’s Men Release Year: 1976 Runtime: 138 minutes Age Rating: PG Studio: Wildwood Enterprises / Warner Bros. Pictures Franchise: Standalone s Franchise Position: Original, first cinematic entry Tagline: The most devastating detective story of this century. Trailer link :  Cast link:  Ratings My Rating: 8.5/10 Dove Foundation Rating: All Ages — encourages integrity and courage amid some language, smoking, and tension.  IMDb Rating : 7.8/10  Rotten Tomatoes: 94%  Metacritic: 84/100  Plot Summary Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), journalists at The Washington Post, investigate a seemingly minor burglary at the Democratic National Committee. Their relentless pursuit uncovers a network of corruption reaching the highest levels of government. Guided by the secretive informant Deep Throat (Hal Holbrook), they unravel the Watergate scandal that ultimately leads to President Nixon’s resignation.  Critics Reviews...

Title: 42 Runtime: 128 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Franchise Name: None Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: The story of a true American hero. Trailer Cast List Ratings My Rating: 7.5/10 The Dove Foundation : Not Rated  IMDb : 7.5/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 81%  Metacritic : 62/100 Plot Summary 42 tells the inspiring true story of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. The film explores the challenges he faced breaking the color barrier and his impact on the sport and society. Critics Review Critics praised Chadwick Boseman’s powerful performance as Jackie Robinson and the film’s heartfelt portrayal of his struggle and triumph. Some noted the film’s conventional storytelling but overall found it moving and significant. Christian Perspective The film reflects themes of courage, justice, perseverance, and dignity, which align well with Christian values of equality, standing up for righteousness, and o...

Title: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi Runtime: 144 minutes Age Rating: R Studio: Paramount Pictures Franchise Name: None Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: Six men. Two days. One mission. Trailer :  Cast List:   Ratings My Rating: 7.5/10 The Dove Foundation : Not Rated  IMDb : 7.3/10   Rotten Tomatoes : 51%  Metacritic : 52/100  Plot Summary Based on the true story, this film depicts the six-man security team who defended the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, during a fierce terrorist attack in 2012. Critics Review The movie is praised for its intense action and realistic battle scenes but criticized for a lack of character depth and political controversy around its portrayal. Christian Perspective Themes of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice align with Christian virtues of courage and selflessness, though the film’s war context calls for thoughtful reflection on violence. Family Friendliness Rated R for intense violence and langua...

Title: 12 Strong Runtime: 128 minutes Age Rating: R Studio: Lionsgate Franchise Name: None Franchise Position: N/A Tagline: When everything changed, they were the first in. Trailer :  Cast List   Ratings My Rating: 6.5/10 The Dove Foundation: Not Rated IMDb : 6.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 50%  Metacritic : 53/100  Plot Summary Based on a true story, 12 Strong follows a U.S. Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan immediately after 9/11. They work with local Northern Alliance fighters to overthrow the Taliban regime in the early days of the war. Critics Review The film received mixed reviews, praised for its intense action and performances but criticized for underdeveloped characters and some historical inaccuracies. Christian Perspective Themes of courage, sacrifice, and fighting for justice resonate with Christian values, although the film also raises questions about the morality of war and violence. Family Friendliness Rated R for war violence and language, it is re...

Unplanned (2019), R, 1 hr 46 min Studio: Soli Deo Gloria / Pure Flix Entertainment Franchise: Standalone (Franchise #1 of 1) Tagline: One decision changed everything. Trailer Link --- 🎬 Main Cast Ashley Bratcher – Abby Johnson Brooks Ryan – Doug Johnson (Abby’s husband) Robia Scott – Cheryl (Planned Parenthood director) Jared Lotz – Shawn Carney (Coalition for Life leader) Emma Elle Roberts – Marilisa Robin DeMarco – Kathleen Robert Thomason – Mike Tina Toner – Renee Maura Corsini – Megan Lezl Gonzales – Taylor Kaiser Johnson – Jeff Stacey Bradshaw – Karen Daryl C. Lefever – Troy Chuck Konzelman – Pastor Cary Solomon – Pastor --- ⭐ Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 8/10 The Dove Foundation : Approved for 18+ IMDb : 6.0/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 42% critics, 91% audience Metacritic : 13/100 --- 📖 Plot Summary Unplanned is based on the true story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic director who experiences a dramatic transformation after witnessing an abortion via ultr...