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Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V -6; L -2; S/N -1. Running time: 1 hour 56 min. But he said, ‘O my Lord, please send someone else.’ Exodus 4:13 Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy.’ Jeremiah 1:6 Now the word of the …
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V -3; L -4; S/N -4. Running time: 1 hour 40 min. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. Psalm 23: 4 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out …
Although the film at times seems in danger of sinking to the level of a clone of action thrillers such as Die Hard—lots of blasting, fist fights, and survivals of falls that normally would incapacitate or kill—it is saved by the cast well chosen to portray the younger versions of our beloved Star Trek characters.
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V-6; L-1; S/N-1 . Running time: 2 hours 22 min. You shall not oppress a resident alien; you know the heart of an alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. Exodus 23:9 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. …
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V -1; L -3; S/N -.5 Running time: 1 hour 54 min. Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. Psalm 119.36 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2.3 Director Alex Kurtzman’s film provides a welcome twist …
Rated PG. Our ratings: V -7; L -5 ; S/N -0. Running time: 1 hour 51 min. Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones, and those who have knowledge than those who have strength; for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counsellors there is victory . Proverbs 23:5-6 Two …
Rated PG-13. Running time: 2 hours 22 min. (c) 2012 Marvel/Walt Disney/Studios Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help. Again, if two …
Note: the following contains some plot revelations necessary so if you have not read the novel or seen the film, beware–you might want to wait till you have. Rated PG-13. Our Ratings: V -5; L -2; S/N -1. No shrinking violet, this heroine! © 2012 Lionsgate Films No one has greater love than this, to lay down …
In Thneed-Vill nothing grows because of human greed–all plants are plastic. Although both the book and the film version of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax are intended for children, the city of Thneed-Ville in them is a dystopia almost as grim as those found in adult tales, even though it is a colorful place. However, …
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Rated PG. Our ratings: V -1; L -1; S/N -2. Running time: 1 hour 51 min. Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones, and those who have knowledge than those who have strength; for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counsellors there is victory . Proverbs 23:5-6 Two are …