Sergeant York (1941)

Directed by Howard Hawks

This was a wonderful tale of Christianity, faith, and saving lives. This is a story about York, a man who ekes a living on a rocky farm in the mountains of Tennessee. When he is drafted for World War I, he tries to be exempted using his faith because he believes that God doesn't want him to kill. However, he goes to camp and immediately astounds with his sharpshooting accuracy. A superior officer explains how he can reconcile his faith and war, resulting in him becoming a celebrated war hero. And he gets a bonus: his girl is still waiting for him at home.

This is a black and white film, but the acting is good and the story is entertaining. It is a good Christian testimony, as well as being a historical account. There really was a Sergeant York, who wrote a book about his life and this movie is an adaption of that book. It shows how York's life went from being a drunken man to a devout war hero, who was still satisfied with simple life in the mountains.

One conversation in particular stood out to me near the end of this film. York explains that he won't do any of the promotional offers (cereal boxes, commercials, endorsements) because he didn't consider it right to be paid for doing his duty and for doing what any man in his situation would have done. Instead he goes home, which I think is an amazing testimony to York's character.

I recommend this movie, but it is violent (it's about WWI...).

Review by Beckyelsie

Red Tails(2012)

Directed by Anthony Hemingway

This movie was released just yesterday. I went with my youth group because this is my youth leader's movie. David Oyelowo in my opinion was the best character in the movie. He had the most parts, and the best action sequences. But the to better know actors get there name on the poster. Hopefully this movie will pushed David up in the star meter.

The story is set in Italy, 1944, WWII is in full swing. The Tuskegee airmen though, have yet to be sent to the front lines. At this point in time people were extremely racist. The White would say that they are stupid.  But the Tuskegee airmen are out to prove the whites wrong.

David plays the character who cannot not listen to the rules. But most of the time he succeeds in either taking down a German fighter, or a German Destroyer, or the like.

This movie made me cry, a lot. But that might be because its an emotional movie and my youth leader is in it.

This movie for me was absolutely spectacular. Some of the acting was a little bland, But David's(this isn't just my view) was amazing.
This movie does have frightening moments. There is a lot of blood and explosions, and a couple of deaths. But for Teens and Adults it is an amazing movie.

Review by Sweetie Pie

P.S. My youth leader is the one with the sunglasses. His name is also squished near the bottom.

Inherit the Wind(1960)

Directed by Stanley Kramer

This movie was taken from the Scopes Monkey Trials in 1925.

The movie begins with a young teacher teaching on the evolution of man from a lower being. Which was outlawed. Bert Cates is arrested and awaited his trial.
Two very influential lawyers are put of the case. Henry Drummond, an atheist, and Matthew Harrison Brady, a God-fearing man.

Drummond is the defender, DBrady is the prosecutor.

This movie is NOT an accurate depiction of the actual scopes trial.
It is sad to see how Hollywood twists the truth to the way the want it.
After I watched this, I read a booklet from Answers in Genesis about it.
It was depressing to see the change.
Even without reading the booklet, I was sadden at the way Christians were portrayed in the movie. It made us seem like stupid, ignorant, naive children, who don't do anything but hate other people who do not have the same beliefs. That is not what most Christians are like.

I encourage you to watch this movie because it is what most people say happened during the scopes trials, but research after you watch it.


Reviewed by Sweetie Pie

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

Directed by Tim Story

This is the sequel to Fantastic Four, which is based off of a Marvel comic.

This was a good movie, especially seeing how it is a sequel. The characters continued to grow and new enemies were introduced. For a while, the silver surfer is a bad guy, but that later gets called into question. What exactly are his motives? And will Reed's passion for science conflict with his love for Susan? Jonny matures even more during this movie, even offering some deep thoughts on how he would like to "have someone" (instead of flirting with endless girls) the way that Ben has Alicia.

This movie was a good family movie, offering plenty of relationship complications, action, and special effects. As a warning, there is a scene where Susan ends up on the floor naked (though nothing super inappropriate is seen) as well as Jonny implying something inappropriate. However, the movie quality, plot, and acting are all phenomenal. In other words, I love this movie, and everyone should see it.

Review by Beckyelsie

Fantastic Four (2005)

Directed by Tim Story

Fantastic Four is my favorite superhero movie because it has a good story, well-developed characters, and is well-made. The quality of the movie is good, besides having a good plot and good characters. The movie stars four unintentional superheroes and one super-villain. There are sibling relationships, love relationships, friendship relationships, rivalry relationships, and they all work together to form a good team who learn to stick together through adverse circumstances. The characters are well-developed and are fun to watch through the movie, because they all grow and become better (or as in the villain's case, worse). The plot keeps you entertained, but is not too difficult to pick up on. There are emotional aspects, action-related aspects, and take-over-the-world aspects that every superhero movie has.

Overall, I love this movie and there is an inappropriate part where Susan is in her underwear and then is "naked" (but she's invisible so her body isn't actually seen). Other than that, it is a wonderful movie to watch.

Review by Beckyelsie

Sense and Sensebility(1995)

Directed by Ang Lee

My cousin (Christie) has always said I am like Marianne and she is like Elinor. And it is so true. Elinor's sense is so much my cousin's, and Marianne's willingness to express her feelings is much like my own way that in many things I would be like.(In love I am a little more cautious than Marianne).

I watched this movie when my moms friend came over for a girls night with her daughter. Whitney and I went down stairs to watch this and I was happy we chose this to watch.

If I am not wrong this is also my  aunt's favorite chick flick. And I can see why.

The story of two sisters who are very close, and how they cope with disappointment in men. Eventually Elinor and Marianne found their happily ever after, after much tears.

I loved this movie. It is a classic. I didn't want to stop watching it for one second. I love this movie. Everyone should see it.

Review By Sweetie Pie

Pride and Prejudice(2005)

Directed by Joe Wright

Well, I am not a classics kind of girl. Give me a fantasy book or an action movie and I'll be content.
I actually watched this movie to make it easier to read the book(which I never finished). I do enjoy some Jane Austen books and movies(one of my favorite movies is Emma) but I am not a fan of Pride and Prejudice. Nor am I a fan of Keira Knightley. Don't get me wrong she is a good actress but I don't enjoy her work, the only films I really enjoy that have her in them are the Pirate films.

Well anyway, despite those facts, I believe this was a good movie. I know a lot of people who love this movie, and it is a good movie. Whether or not it is a good representation of the book, I cannot say. But I thought movie was good despite my dislike for Keira Knightley.
Don't take my word for it, check this movie out.

Review By Sweetie Pie