Not, perhaps, since Disney’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” has the humble kitchen mop featured so prominently in a movie as it does in “Joy” (Fox).
At the Movies
‘Concussion’ Has Strong Appeal
“Concussion” presents viewers with the portrait of a generally admirable character shaped, more than anything else, by his devout Catholic faith.
Intergalatic Saga Satisfies Fans, Attracts Next Generation
With “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (Disney), the most popular series in film history resurfaces after a 10-year hiatus. Like its predecessors, it’s essentially a family-friendly piece of entertainment, with only interludes of peril and combat barring endorsement for all.
‘Krampus’ Delivers Scant Rewards
Holiday horror reigns in the movie “Krampus” (Universal), the story of how one suburban family’s strident quarreling not only quashes the true spirit of Christmas, but unleashes Santa’s evil counterpart as well.
Despite Saintly Subject ‘Letters’ Lack Depth
So the filmmakers behind “The Letters” (Freestyle), a biography of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata (1910-1997), have set themselves a daunting task.
Admirable ‘33’ Is Less Than Absorbing
The real-life story behind “The 33” is compelling. But the new film is a mostly admirable but less than absorbing example of Hollywood fictionalization.
Understated ‘Brooklyn’ Offers Woman’s View on Migration
By John P. McCarthy NEW YORK (CNS) — Few immigrants to America can be said to have had it easy. Part and parcel of the immigrant experience, no matter the destination, is relegation to the bottom rungs of the socioeconomic ladder. Ideally, this situation is temporary, as is the sense of dislocation, apprehension and bewilderment […]
‘Spotlight’ Illuminates Dark Chapter in Church
“Spotlight,” which chronicles the Boston Globe’s uncovering of the clergy sex abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston, is a movie no Catholic will want to see. Whether it’s a film many mature Catholics ought to see is a different question entirely.
Capsule Movie Reviews
Catholic News Service offers capsule reviews of two current films: “Burnt” and “Rock the Kasbah.”
‘Jobs’ Not User-Friendly for Youth
As the lively profile of a successful uber-geek, “Steve Jobs” (Universal) is likely to appeal to many youthful tech fans. However, this is a morally complex life story recounted with a vocabulary that’s anything but user-friendly for younger moviegoers.