Movie Reviews

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

CNS / November 5, 2018

"Though suitable for most, their visually rich but dramatically impoverished fantasy film will likely satisfy few."

CNS / June 19, 2018

"Use[s] religious imagery and wording in a tasteless way."

CNS / April 25, 2018

Strong pro-life values are embedded in the towering, richly complex Marvel Comics-based adventure.

CNS / April 19, 2018

Whacks to the noggin make such convenient plot devices.

CNS / March 30, 2018

Forgiveness and reconciliation are the foremost themes.

CNS / March 16, 2018

Dennis Quaid brings his formidable talent to bear in the faith-driven drama "I Can Only Imagine" (Lionsgate).

CNS / March 8, 2018

Director Ava DuVernay's youth-oriented fantasy film "A Wrinkle in Time" (Disney) wants to blow your mind.

CNS / February 5, 2018

Yet such is the painful truth about "Winchester" (CBS Films), a dud if ever there was one.

CNS / January 25, 2018

"Phantom Thread" (Focus) is a bumpy trip through high fashion and passive-aggressive sniping in 1950s London.

CNS / January 16, 2018

By turns violent and sentimental, the tall tale that centers on her unlikely persona is consistently unconvincing.