In the Mexican movie, AMORES PERROS, filmmaking has literally gone to the dogs! Yes, this film has been receiving critically acclaimed reviews, winning awards and prizes and blowing them away on the International film festival circuit. Yes, it is a well made, well told, well directed, and well acted movie. And, yes it does have something to say. What’s important for moviegoers to understand is knowing just what they are going to have to go throu… Continue reading →

The story of a young family man just graduated from film school who rounds up his buddies and, with a mere $7,000, makes a movie that gets rave reviews at film festivals is a wonderful one. Regrettably, that’s not the movie that Joe Carnahan made. Instead, BLOOD, GUTS, BULLETS & OCTANE is a movie about desperation in the sun-scorched town of Needles, Calif., where two used-car salesmen named Sid and Bob, played by Carnahan and produce… Continue reading →

…ection. Like THE DA VINCI CODE, this movie is a work of fiction with a very dangerous message. Unlike THE DA VINCI CODE, however, few people will see this movie due to its very limited distribution and overwhelmingly negative reviews. With a no-name cast and amateurish production values, THE CELESTINE PROPHECY plays like a long Latter Day Saints commercial. MOVIEGUIDE® strongly urges audiences to avoid this harmful, false movie…. Continue reading →

…the children have to be sent back because of headaches. They weep because they have missed their chance to prove they are just as capable as anyone else. The photography and editing of BLINDSIGHT has brought it many positive reviews and awards. It is a very captivating documentary that keeps you on the edge of your seat with jeopardy and danger. One young Tibetan is actually Chinese and has been lying about his identity. When they find his fathe… Continue reading →

…ving up, but it is a far cry from the inspiration and faith of movies like the ROCKY series. There are plenty of movies out there in theatres and on home video that have good laughs and greater heart. For more information and reviews on uplifting movies, please visit www.movieguide.org… Continue reading →

GHOSTS OF THE ABYSS is a captivating documentary, in 3-D of all things. Director James Cameron of TITANIC fame, which got less than stellar reviews from MOVIEGUIDE®, has created a documentary of the exploration of the actual ship, 12,500 feet deep at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. This documentary was much more compelling than another Academy Award winning movie screened the same day. In producing this movie, Cameron had a lot going against h… Continue reading →

…film which people at the screening seemed to get was that the real problem with this ordinary family was the extreme absence of the father. Scottish actress Tilda Swinton is superb as the American mother and has received rave reviews for this movie. She makes you believe some of the improbable moments. In fact, all of the acting is good, which is to the credit of the directors. The cinematography too is to be commended. In all, THE DEEP END is a… Continue reading →