At The Movies

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, ...

Beverly Hills Cop III Age Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 103 min Studio: Paramount Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Beverly Hills Cop Franchise Position: 3 Tagline: Axel Foley returns for one last ride — the laughs are back, but the danger is bigger than ever. Ratings: My Rating: 63% The Dove Foundation: PG-13 IMDb: 5.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 38% Metacritic: 41/100 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Axel Foley travels to Beverly Hills once again, this time investigating a series of thefts at a local amusement park tied to a corrupt businessman. Reuniting with old friends Billy Rosewood and Sgt. John Taggart, Foley navigates traps, chases, and comedic mishaps as he uncovers the criminal mastermind behind the park’s operations, combining his trademark street smarts with daring action. Critics Review: The third installment was widely regarded as the weakest in the franchise. Critics cited a weaker script, less inventive action sequences, and a lack of the original’s freshness. Eddie Murphy’...

Beverly Hills Cop II Age Rating: R Runtime: 104 min Studio: Paramount Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Beverly Hills Cop Franchise Position: 2 Tagline: Axel Foley is back — and this time, the stakes are higher and the laughs are louder. Ratings: My Rating: 70% The Dove Foundation: Not listed IMDb: 6.6/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 57% Metacritic: 46/100 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills when a string of high-profile robberies and the murder of a fellow officer threatens the city. Reuniting with detectives Billy Rosewood and Sgt. John Taggart, Foley uses his street smarts and unorthodox methods to track down the ruthless criminals behind the crime spree, all while navigating the challenges of law enforcement bureaucracy and comedic misadventures. Critics Review: The sequel received mixed reviews. Critics praised Eddie Murphy’s performance and comedic timing but noted that the film relied heavily on action-comedy tropes from the original without offeri...

Beverly Hills Cop Age Rating: R Runtime: 105 min Studio: Paramount Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Beverly Hills Cop Franchise Position: 1 Tagline: A streetwise Detroit cop in Beverly Hills — Axel Foley doesn’t just break rules, he blows them up. Ratings: My Rating: 77.6% The Dove Foundation: Not listed IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 82% Metacritic: 66/100 TMDb: N/A Plot Summary: Axel Foley, a sharp-witted Detroit cop, travels to Beverly Hills when his childhood friend is murdered. Posing as a journalist, he infiltrates the world of upscale crime and art, suspecting that his friend’s employer, art dealer Victor Maitland, might be involved in something shady. Foley teams up with two skeptical Beverly Hills detectives, Billy Rosewood and Sgt. John Taggart, to unravel the conspiracy — but his unorthodox methods and refusal to play by the rules make him both a liability and an asset. Critics Review: The film was praised for its energetic direction, sharp humor, and Eddi...

Ike: Countdown to D-Day Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 89 minutes Studio: A&E Television Networks Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A commander weighed down by history’s greatest gamble must inspire divided allies to unity — and lead the greatest invasion in human history before time runs out. Ratings: My Rating: 8.0/10 The Dove Foundation: N/A IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 83% (audience) Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 6.7/10 Plot Summary: Ike: Countdown to D-Day dramatizes the crucial ninety days leading up to Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Tom Selleck stars as General Dwight D. Eisenhower, depicting his struggles to coordinate British, American, and Canadian leaders while preparing for one of the most complex military operations ever undertaken. The film focuses on the human side of command — the diplomatic balancing act between figures such as Churchill, Montgomery, and Patton, and the emotional weight Eisenhower...