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Movie Reviews Zone

We don't claim to be Roger Ebert, but here you'll find various movies reviewed in the context of children's ministry. Is a film appropriate for your kids? Can you turn some of the plotlines into object lessons? Here's where you can find out.

Also, if you'd like to review a film to be included in this section, please submit one using the link below. Your thoughts and contributions on kid-oriented movies are appreciated!

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Guest Movie Review: Bandslam

A review of Bandslam, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

A review of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Coraline

A review of Coraline, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

A review of G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Pink Panther 2

A review of Pink Panther 2, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Around the World in 80 Days Movie Review

Overall, a fun film to watch. Packed with fanciful inventions, multiple cultures, and traditional good guys and bad guys. If you are seeking a modern update on the Jules Verne book, you'll be disappointed. This isn't a "don't see" film, however I'd hesitate to recommend it to families in my church.

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Guest Bionicle: Mask of Light Movie Review

This is a movie review about a recently released video by Legos based on their very popular Bionicle toys.

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Guest Catch That Kid Movie Review

Fun, Light-Hearted, Entertaining Movie with Questionable Antics...

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Guest Cody Banks 2: Destination London Movie Review

Cody Banks 2 proves to be a fun movie that improves on its predecessor.

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Guest Finding Nemo Movie Review

Finding Nemo features several points of application that make for great discussion in your children’s ministry. Take advantage of this film to teach important lessons your kids will never forget. Here are a few I left the movie tonight thinking about:

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Guest Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie Review

The much-anticipated movie adaptation of the thrid volume of the Harry Potter series has hit theaters. Prisoner of Azkaban is definitely darker than its predecessors and it strays from the kind of adherence to the book that we have come to expect from the Harry Potter movies. It was still enjoyable and leaves you hoping for better when the next Harry Potter movie comes around.

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Guest Home on the Range Movie Review

Home on the Range, though entertaining, lacks the quality that is expected from Disney. Nonetheless, children who do see it will enjoy it, and there is enough humor injected into it to catch the attention of attending adults.

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Guest Shark Tale Movie Review

Oscar has aspirations of living big and his schemes usually fall short. However, since claiming to be a "Shark Slayer," Oscar has been living it up! But it's only a matter of time before this scheme comes crashing down!

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Guest Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Movie Review

The adventures of mercenary hero Sky Captain and on-again-off-again girlfriend/reporter Polly as they attempt to discover the person behind mysterious robot attacks.

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Guest The Hulk Movie Review

Well, HULK FEVER is BACK! Once again, it is cool to be GREEN! The HULK is everywhere from Mountain Dew cans to coloring books and toys and video games due to the Hulk Movie that came out in June 2003.

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Guest The Incredibles Movie Review

Dodger Flebert and Alfie Kloeper discuss the latest Pixar film, The Incredibles... hear them for yourself!

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Guest The Passion of the Christ Movie Review

Pastor Karl was privileged to get to see a pre-release screening of Mel Gibson's new movie The Passion of the Christ on Jan. 20th, and responds here to its impact on him, and answers questions about it's appropriateness for children.

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Guest The Polar Express Movie Review

The Polar Express promises to be a true family movie and a Christmastime classic.

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Guest The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Review

This much-anticipated movie starring the world's most favorite yellow sponge was a great disappointment to this SpongeBob fan and proves inappropriate for younger viewers.

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Guest The Three Musketeers Movie Review

Mickey, Donald, and Goofy star in an animated version of The Three Musketeers. Not a cartoon masterpiece, but a film that possesses good teaching points about teamwork and the body of Christ.

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Guest Angel Wars Guardian Force Series

Angel Wars - Guardian Force. This is a fairly new adventure series put out by TeleStory TOONS. I have children between the ages of 6 and 23. Our whole family loves this series.

Review of this animated series
Guest Member Movie Review: Jesus Camp (Review #1)

Jesus Camp movie review by Kidology member Heather Scott

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Guest Member Movie Review: Jesus Camp (Review #2)

Jesus Camp movie review by Kidology member Spencer Click

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Guest Movie Review: Aliens in the Attic

A review of Aliens in the Attic, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: August Rush

A review of August Rush including a description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Bedtime Stories

A review of Bedtime Stories, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Bee Movie

A review of Bee Movie including a description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua

A review of Beverly Hills Chihuahua, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Charlotte's Web

A review of Charlotte's Web including a description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, and discussion questions.

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Guest Movie Review: City of Ember

A review of City of Ember, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Deck the Halls

Probably the worst "Christmas" movie ever aimed at families. Great concept that was never developed and was so crude no parent should take their kids.

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Guest Movie Review: Delgo

A review of Delgo, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Enchanted

A review of Enchanted including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

A review of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer including a description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Fly Me to the Moon

A review of Fly Me to the Moon, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Get Smart

A review of Get Smart, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: G-Force

A review of G-Force, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Happy Feet

Happy Feet is a lighthearted, fun CGI musical that drops a heavy political bomb toward the end, but manages to recover. It isn't free of adult innuendos and even some anti-Christian hints, but overall is an entertaining film.

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Guest Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

A review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

A review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix including a description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Horton Hears a Who

A review of Horton Hears a Who including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Hotel for Dogs

A review of Hotel for Dogs, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

A review of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Igor

A review of Igor including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

A review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Inkheart

A review of Inkheart, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Iron Man

A review of Iron Man including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience

A review of Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

A review of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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Guest Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda

A review of Kung Fu Panda including description of the movie, areas of concern, teachable themes, discussion questions, and scriptures to use.

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