Movie Review - Esther

Film makers seem to have a fascination with the book of Esther and making a film about it. This version is bit more low budget than One Night with the King, but tells the basic story well enough. The bit of spice in this one is the addition of a family friend named Judith and having the bad guy have a daughter in competition with Esther.

Our of five stars, this one is about a three.

Movie Review - Brother White

Brother White is a light hearted comedy about a children's pastor who is keeps making mistakes and is reassigned to a struggling sister church. While he is delighted, not all of his family is due to the questionable location of the building. To make matters worse, a banker is trying to foreclose on the property.

This movie is delightful and full of touching moments. Not to mention an absolutely wonderful concert at the end. This film is upbeat, positive and recommended for family viewing.

Out of five stars, this film rates a three and half.

Movie Review - Space Warriors

Walden Media is back with a new film called Space Warriors. A young teen, whose parents are divorced, has but one dream, to go to space camp and into space. His parents tell him no. He devises a way to go anyway and learns all about himself and working with others. Meanwhile, the ISS has a collision with space debris and is in danger. The six astronauts are in danger and in need in help.

This movie is a great family film. It shows the value of science and how it can be used to help others for each character is a wiz at something ranging from launching rockets to running robots to flying. Each learns about themselves and how to function together as a team to save lives.

Out of five stars, this film rates a four and a half.

Movie Review : The Lost Medallion

Billy and Allie are best friends who set off to find the legendary Medallion. They find it by accident, Billy makes a wish, and they find themselves in the past battling the evil Warlord Cobra. Together with new found friends they battle to save the enslaved islanders and set right what once went wrong.

 The Lost Medallion is a wonderful combination of magic, time travel, action and adventure and even a hint of romance. It teaches a valuable lesson in an entertaining way.  Shot in Thailand the scenery is absolutely breath taking. This is a highly recommended family film which will appeal to children of all ages.

Alex Kendrik, actor and director of Fireproof, Flywheel, Facing the Giants and  Courageous, makes an surprise appearance.

Available at Walmart and local Christian stores.

 Out of five stars, this film is a four and half.

Movie Review - Courage

An interesting film, Courage, begins with the boat wreck of a family and shows their struggle with the father injured and his new wife trying to cope with being a mother to his teen-age daughter and surviving. Mixed in is a wild dangerous bear, those that are hunting it, and her mother trying to convince the authorities that something is wrong.

All in all, a well written movie with beautiful scenery. Most annoying is in the version the blogger has, they bleeped out the swear words to make it family friendly. It's quite disturbing to know something is being said but the censor took the words out. Also, the whole bear as the danger didn't quite work. There was enough going on it would have worked just as well without it.

This can be watched by the entire family who can learn about working together to accomplish a common goal.

Out of five stars, this film only rates three and half.

Movie Review - Me Again

In the tradition of It's a Wonderful Life, Family Man  and What If, a burnt out pastor about to lose his family, is transferred from person to person to learn a lesson about life and what is really important. Starring David A.R. White as Rich Chaplin, the film is humorous and serious, bringing about values and what true happiness really is.

Della Reese, Touched by an Angel, and Bruce McGill, as an angel, make appearances.

A great family film, the goldfish scene was completely unexpected, this film rates four out of five stars. 

Movie Review : Matchmaker Mary

Matchmaker Mary is an adorable, although predictable, family movie. It centers around a young girl who gets a puppy and then plays matchmaker with two single people who take the other two pups. With their help, her aunt, and the man who runs the shelter, she helps her parents rediscover their love for each other.

This is a sweet film and was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Not to mention the puppies were adorable.

*Due to schedule conflicts the blogger was unable to view the last two segments of 'The Bible'. They will be watched over the weekend and then reviewed.

Christmas Movie Review : The Christmas Angel

'The Christmas Angel' is a touching film about a little girl who makes friends with a mysterious lady, played by Della Reese, living in a rundown house next door. Without giving much away, she discovers the woman's many secrets and in the end, the two are bonded.

There is also a love story between her mother (Teri Polo) and a new doctor in town (Kevin Sorbo). The supporting cast is marvelous including one of Disney's former childhood actresses.

I rate this film at about a four. It's a great family film.