Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Mortal Engines

This dystopian tale could’ve been a little more whimsical and a little less grim—more Wizard of Oz and less Mad …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Overlord

In its graphic depictions of its Nazi horrors (and horrific Nazis), Overlord goes overboard.

Action/Adventure, Drama, War
Indivisible

This poignant war story delivers its message of faith in a natural, organic way. It gently shows rather than tells.

Drama, War
Unbroken: Path to Redemption

God wasn’t far from Louis Zamperini. And just when he thought he’d lost it all, he found hope in the …

Drama, War
God Bless the Broken Road

This Christian film realistically explores the gritty, grief-filled aftermath of a terrible loss.

Drama, War
Operation Finale

This film communicates the horror and aching loss of the Holocaust without actually showing us many gory details.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, War
Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Day of the Soldado is propelled by jarring, violently graphic imagery that seems designed solely to shock.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Avengers: Infinity War

Infinity War will challenge many a moviegoer, especially young ones.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, War
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

This animated film offers young filmgoers an age-appropriate look at one of the worst conflicts in history.

Action/Adventure, Drama, War
7 Days in Entebbe

7 Days in Entebbe is a fascinating and, to my eyes, fair dramatization of that agonizingly long week.

Action/Adventure, Drama, War
Samson

This movie tells us that Samson was “a man whose heart was as vast as his strength.” It seems to …

Action/Adventure, Drama, War
12 Strong

12 Strong is a previously classified true story populated by heroes.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, War
Star Wars: The Last Jedi

The Last Jedi isn’t perfect, morally, spiritually or aesthetically. But I think it’s the best Star Wars film since the …

Drama, War
Darkest Hour

Darkest Hour shines.

Comedy, Drama, War
Last Flag Flying

Last Flag Flying is a powerful, emotive film. That said, it’s also an extremely profane one.