Contributor: Bob Waliszewski

Survivor

This action flick underscores self-sacrifice as it wrestles with how far a person should go to protect others. But low production values, harsh profanities and misogynistic fight scenes mar things.

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The Apostle

The critically acclaimed Apostle follows the faith and failings of Euliss “Sonny” Dewey (Robert Duvall), a charismatic southern preacher.

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The Imposter

Kerry Livgren, Kevin Max and Jeff Deyo make a movie about … musicians. But they end up speaking to much more than just chord changes and the dynamics of a rock ‘n’ roll band.

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Against the Ropes

From secretary to successful boxing promoter, this is Jackie Kallen’s story, inspired by her real life.

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Kumiko the Treasure Hunter

One could argue that this film is a cautionary tale about Kumiko’s lying, stealing and obsessive behaviors. But some viewers could conclude the opposite, depending on how they interpret the ending.

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Friday After Next

At 3:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve, a crack fiend dressed in a Santa suit breaks into Craig and Day-Day’s apartment.

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Ragamuffin

This is the cautionary, complicated tale of Christian singer/songwriter Rich Mullins.

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Summer of Sam

This extremely twisted film focuses on the fears of a New York neighborhood during the summer of 1977 as serial killer David Berkowitz (“Son of Sam”), carries out his grisly murders.

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Shrek

Many of this movie’s chuckles come at the expense of the symbols of childhood innocence. And what about all the little tykes watching?

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Christian Mingle

Finding Mr. Right can entail more than just a great outfit and a well-prepared dating service profile. Sometimes it takes a little faith, too.

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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

This straight-to-DVD sequel from Disney has much of what the first flick featured: talking animals, silly jokes and some furry four-legged adventure.

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Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle

While it’s a noble thing to battle villainous foes, with Angels 2, nobility is a distant second cousin to skin. Think of Full Throttle as a big-screen version of a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Is it really necessary to be half-dressed—or in some …

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Good Boy!

An intergalactic mutt discovers that Earth’s canines have failed their original mission of world domination.

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The Remaining

The end has come and there’s little left to do but dodge the demons and … pray.

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The Perfect Wave

Clint Eastwood’s son Scott is Ian McCormack, an aimless surfer who impulsively decides to travel the world’s most exotic surf locations in this faith-based flick.

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