UMC.org Movie Reviews: Star Trek
In one sweeping move, the venerable Star Trek franchise has boldly gone where it has never gone before—back to square one.
UMC.org Movie Reviews: Monsters vs. Aliens
Dreamworks new animated comedy, Monsters vs. Aliens, serves as the perfect reminder of why we go to the movies in the first place—they’re fun! This tale of lovable, earthbound monsters battling pompous, invading aliens is escapist entertainment in the best sense—a movie that helps you take a break from the cares of everyday reality and simply be entertained.
UMC.org Movie Reviews: Sunshine Cleaning
Sunshine Cleaning is a winning film, which balances humor with drama. It shows both the ugliness of death as well as the humanity of it. The story reinforces the value of life and the need to deal compassionately and sensitively with life’s end. The film also provides an ultimately uplifting look at the power of family and the resilience of the human spirit.
UMC.org Movie Reviews: Phoebe in Wonderland
Have you ever lost yourself in a daydream or escaped to a pleasant fantasy when life got a little stressful or dull? Phoebe in Wonderland is an inventive and insightful family drama about a young girl with a vivid imagination and dreams of a special world free from problems.