Movie Reviews

Movie review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’

Building on the original film’s story of complementary parts making a whole, and how a change of perspective can help, the sequel again focuses on themes of friendship, loyalty and acceptance.

Movie review: ‘Maleficent’

Christian viewers may want to ask, “Are personal evil deeds permissible providing something evil is being avenged?” writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

Movie review: ‘Godzilla’

In “Godzilla,” “viewers of every stripe will have an opportunity to ask where they place their trust — in God, in man or in nature?” writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

Movie review: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’

The new film is a great analogy of David and Goliath, minus one key element, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

Movie review: ‘Heaven is for Real’

The new movie is ‘heartwarming’ but lacks ‘a heavenly roadmap,’ writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.