Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
This is a fantasy adventure for middle school children in which Percy Jackson, based on the Greek mythological Perseus joins with his friends in search of the Golden Fleece.
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Rated PG. Our ratings: V-4; L -0; S/N -1. Running time: 1 hour 46 Min. I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.’ Joshua 1.9 Do not seek your own advantage, but that of others. 1 Corinthians 10.24 …
History Channel’s The Bible, First Week
I am beginning these remarks about Week One of the History Channel’s The Bible during a commercial break in The Vikings—strange that the HC should debut both big budget series on the same night! Anyway, now that I have seen the entire first installment, I can go beyond my first bog when I had watched …
Oblivion (2013)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V -3; L -5; S/N -2. Running time: 2 hours 6 min. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27.14 Although this sci-fi thriller takes place 60 years in the future when most of earth’s inhabitants have fled to one of …
Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)
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.
Cloud Atlas (2012)
PG-13. Our ratings: V -2; L -4; S/N -3. Running time: 1 hour 50 min. Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is your brother Abel?’ He said, ‘I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?’ Genesis 4:9 Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the …
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010)
Rated PG. Our ratings: V –1; L-3; S-7;N-1. Running time: 1 hour 31 min. Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served in the region beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but …
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Clash of the Titans (2010)
Rated PG-13. Ratings: V- 1, L- 3, S/N-4. Running time: 1 hour min 58. O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For …
Tron: Legacy (2010)
Rated PG-13. Our ratings: V- 3; L-4; S/N- 1. Running time: 2 hours 7 min. There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death Proverbs 14:12 Sam talks with the father whom he thought was dead. 2010 Walt Disney Studios It has been a long time …
Conviction (2010)
Rated R. Our ratings: V –1; L-3; S-7;N-1. Running time: 1 hour 47 min. (Note, the last sentence of this review contains a spoiler.) God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Give …