Genre Archives: Action

Warcraft (2016)

June 10, 2016
Warcraft (2016)
Watching "Warcraft" is like watching a video game come to life. However, along with the action and the ability to showcase amazing creatures, the film has a downside, in which some scenes look too much like the CGI images they are. For example, a few of the various characters ride strange creatures [...]
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X-Men: Apocalypse

May 27, 2016
X-Men: Apocalypse
"X-Men: Apocalypse" is an explosive, action-packed adventure, the latest addition to the "X-Men" series of films. It features a powerful villain, En Sabah Nur (Oscar Isaac), and he is the mutants' greatest challenge. Due to a tragic event, Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) and the other mutants must [...]
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Captain America: Civil War

May 6, 2016
Captain America: Civil War
“Captain America: Civil War” is an action-packed thriller with the good guys fighting the bad guys and -- oh, by the way, the Avengers fight among themselves, too! Therefore, the title "Civil War" is quite appropriate. William Hurt plays Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross and, following some [...]
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Criminal (2016)

April 15, 2016
Criminal (2016)
Effective January 1st, 2009, The Dove Foundation Review Team has ceased reviewing all NC-17 rated movies and certain extraordinarily explicit R, PG-13 and PG-13 Horror rated films. This decision was reached due to the fact that Dove reviewers are parents or grandparents with conservative [...]
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London Has Fallen

March 4, 2016
London Has Fallen
Effective January 1st, 2009, The Dove Foundation Review Team has ceased reviewing all NC-17 rated movies and certain extraordinarily explicit R, PG-13 and PG-13 Horror rated films. This decision was reached due to the fact that Dove reviewers are parents or grandparents with conservative [...]
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Deadpool

February 12, 2016
Deadpool
The Dove Foundation Review Team has ceased reviewing all NC-17 rated movies and certain extraordinarily explicit R, PG-13 and PG-13 Horror rated films. Our report is therefore limited to the business information (title, rating, distributor, producer, director, actors, etc.), synopsis, and the [...]
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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

January 15, 2016
13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
"13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" is based on the true story that occurred in 2012 when C.I.A. agents were attacked in Benghazi. The film features various soldiers we get to know as civilians; for example, one soldier is married with a few daughters and then learns his wife is pregnant [...]
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Point Break (2015)

December 25, 2015
Point Break (2015)
Johnny lost his best friend while motorcrossing on the top of some high mountians and his friend fell over the cliff. He blamed himself for the accident for years and then decided to join the FBI. While in the FBI there is a diamond heist that everyone though would be impossible to accomplish. [...]
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

November 20, 2015
Dove "Family-Approved" For Ages 12 and Over
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" embodies the themes of friendship, loyalty, dedication, and, ultimately, sacrifice. Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) has returned from the Capitol and from the clutches of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). The effects of having been tortured and brainwashed with [...]
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Spectre

November 6, 2015
Spectre
"Spectre" is a fast-paced ride for much of the movie. You want action? Granted! You have action. The problem is that several scenes are contrived. They seem to be placed in the film not because they add to the story, but because they are fun to watch. There are some exceptions to the rule. A [...]
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