Movie Wise…APRIL 10, 2014

[notice]A weekly column in which Pieter Pohl, founder and managing director of Innovation Films, sheds some light on the latest movies. Check in each week for reviews and previews of mainstream and Christian movies at the cinema, on TV or on DVD.[/notice]

NOW SHOWING IN CINEMAS:

NOAH

WARNING: Moderate Violence & Intense Scenes
NOT SUITABLE FOR FAMILY VIEWING

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.noahmovie.co.uk
IN CINEMAS: 04 APRIL 2014
MOVIE TRAILER:  http://youtu.be/6qmj5mhDwJQ

NOAH – Hear What Christian Leaders Have To Say
Is “NOAH” respectful to the Christian community? The movie starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, and Anthony Hopkins opened in theaters on Friday, April 4. There have been plenty of comments and speculation out there regarding the movie. The Christian leaders in this video including Jim Daly from Focus on the Family and Rev Samuel Rodriguez from NHCLC have screened the movie and are offering their insight.

‘Finger of God’ Filmmaker to ‘Noah’ Director: “You Misrepresented God”
This is a very difficult movie, partly because of director Darren Aronofsky’s bold vision and gutsy style. I definitely give the guy credit—he created a film that is wholly his own, wholly his vision. But therein lies the problem.
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SUNDAY BLOCKBUSTER

(Sun 13 April ’14: MNet 20:05 & MNet Movies Premiere 20:30)

SNITCH
WARNING: Moderate Language & Violence, Light Nudity
NOT SUITABLE FOR FAMILY VIEWING

MovieGuide:
SNITCH stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as John Matthews, a truck-driving construction company owner. John’s teenage son, Jason, is arrested for accepting a package of illegal Ecstasy pills. The police accuse him of being a drug distributor. Jason insists he only knows one other dealer who’s already imprisoned. He refuses to set up other friends. This puts him at risk of spending 10 to 30 years in prison due to mandatory sentencing. His father offers to bring down a drug cartel for a US attorney, in exchange for Jason’s immediate release. What follows is a rich, thoughtful, smart thriller.

SNITCH relies more on psychological, emotional fears than loud action and bloody mayhem. John consistently tries to take the smarter, less violent way out of dangerous situations. This minimises the violence while keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Every aspect of SNITCH is top-notch, from Dwayne Johnson’s ever-growing acting abilities to the excellent supporting cast. SNITCH is a gritty movie that’s still tastefully done, inspiring, and wildly entertaining. Extreme caution is advised for significant foul language and the drug references and violence. 

MovieGuide Full Review:
http://www.movieguide.org/reviews/snitch.html

Movie Trailer:
http://youtu.be/rieI5g9fgRc

CHRISTIAN MOVIE

REDEMPTION RIDE

DOVE Review:
This is a dramatic and emotional film from beginning to end. It is never easy when a family member becomes ill but when your only son is dying and has little chance of surviving, do you also lose hope? This moving story of forgiveness, love and second chances will bring you to tears of sadness and joy as a man learns to trust in his Heavenly Father – again.

“Redemption Ride” is a winner! Dove is pleased to award this stirring movie our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for all ages.

For more info or to purchase the DVD: http://www.brettian.com/titles/redemption-ride

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