Stephen Humphries
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Rule Breakers (2025)
84%
3/5
“It is a feel-good movie poignantly set against the heartbreaking current reality of Afghan women. The movie more than fulfills Angel Studios’ mission to “amplify light.”” –
Christian Science Monitor
Mar 6, 2025
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
100%
4/5
“Vengeance Most Fowl encapsulates everything that makes Wallace & Gromit movies such a joy for children and adults. Its humor is unabashedly silly, yet slyly clever. ” –
Christian Science Monitor
Dec 20, 2024
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That Christmas (2024)
67%
3.5/5
“The storyline has lots of episodic high jinks, but it’s the quieter moments of character growth that resonate.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Dec 2, 2024
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
92%
4/5
“The film is directed by Dallas Jenkins, the creator of “The Chosen,” a long-running 온라인카지노추천 series about Jesus’ life. His tonally perfect adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s book boasts a gentle wit. He deftly conveys the movie’s message without a heavy hand. ” –
Christian Science Monitor
Dec 2, 2024
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Devotion (2022)
81%
4/5
“An homage to friendship that shows many sides of heroism.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Dec 1, 2022
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National Champions (2021)
65%
3.5/5
“It's not so much a sports movie as it is a morality play. National Champions poses the question: How far would you go to stand up for a principle?” –
Christian Science Monitor
Dec 10, 2021
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Encanto (2021)
92%
3/5
“The melodies aren't initially memorable, but the energy of the music complements the movie's dynamic direction.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Nov 29, 2021
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Jungle Cruise (2021)
62%
3.5/5
“Acting in franchise blockbusters often amounts to get-the-job-done professionalism. In Jungle Cruise, however, the actors approach the material as if they're enjoying a day out at Disneyland.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Jul 30, 2021
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Luca (2021)
91%
3/5
“A summer vacation in one's living room, it will leave you smiling from gill to gill.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Jun 21, 2021
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In the Heights (2021)
94%
5/5
“After a pandemic in which viewers have become so accustomed to the small screen, Chu's inventive, energetic, and joyous motion picture is a timely reminder of what "cinematic" truly means.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Jun 11, 2021
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)
86%
A-
“Ejiofor leavens the scenes of conflict between father and son, family and neighbors, voters and politicians with plentiful moments of gentle humor and grace.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Apr 29, 2019
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Reign of Fire (2002)
41%
2/4
“McConaughey's soldier chews more scenery than even the toothiest of the dragons.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Mar 31, 2019
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Pearl Harbor (2001)
24%
1/4
“Even the much-vaunted depiction of the Japanese attack, while often visually arresting, still suffers from over-frenetic editing and more emphasis on adventure thrills than befits the tragedy of Pearl Harbor.” –
Christian Science Monitor
May 27, 2014
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Insomnia (2002)
92%
“A startlingly good thriller wrapped around a morality tale.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Aug 5, 2013
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Battlefield Earth (2000)
3%
1/4
“The film starts well with interesting comic book-style camera angles, but it never generates enough tension due to preposterous plot holes and liberal borrowings from other movies.” –
Christian Science Monitor
May 28, 2013
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Eye of the Dolphin (2006)
31%
C
“This indie, a Flipper for tweens, boasts winning roles by Bogie and Bacall, a pair of dolphins. The human actors don't fare as well.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Aug 23, 2007
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Click (2006)
34%
B+
“Click ventures into unexpectedly pensive territory and even becomes emotional. (That word has never before been used in conjunction with an Adam Sandler comedy.) Sandler, usually a callow actor, has never been less remote.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Jun 23, 2006
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Underworld: Evolution (2006)
17%
C-
“For all the scenes of gory mayhem, you'll find more suspense watching the Winter Olympics curling event.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Jan 26, 2006
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End of the Spear (2006)
42%
B+
“Though the final steps in Mincayani's awakening are crudely sketched, the film's conclusion will stir even the nondevout.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Jan 19, 2006
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Sahara (2005)
37%
3/4
“The secret ingredient that makes this handsome thriller so enjoyable is the chemistry between Alpha-male McConaughey and zany Zahn.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Apr 7, 2005
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Fever Pitch (2005)
66%
3/4
“The film centers on someone obsessed with a sports team, but the story's universality lies in the way that it can act as a metaphor of a variety of stumbling blocks in a relationship.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Apr 7, 2005
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Cellular (2004)
56%
2/4
“Dilutes any suspense by cramming its plot with contrivances.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Sep 9, 2004
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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
26%
2/4
“Lazily plotted Bachelorette for tweens.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Aug 12, 2004
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Raising Helen (2004)
25%
1/4
“Great premise, but the ensuing trials and tribulations -- not to mention hapless attempts at comedy -- are ... off-key.” –
Christian Science Monitor
May 27, 2004
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Connie and Carla (2004)
44%
0/4
“The screenplay feels as padded as a drag queen's dress.” –
Christian Science Monitor
Apr 15, 2004
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