Tolkien
May 10, 2019
Dove Approved for Ages 12+
Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school.
All Is True
May 10, 2019
Dove Approved for Ages 12+
The Dove Take:
Bravo to Branagh for humanizing the most iconic figure in English Literature, encouraging modern audiences to use our imaginations, as Shakespeare himself inspired us to do.
All Is True
May 10, 2019
Dove Approved for Ages 12+
The Dove Take:
Bravo to Branagh for humanizing the most iconic figure in English Literature, encouraging modern audiences to use our imaginations, as Shakespeare himself inspired us to do.
Long Shot (2019)
May 3, 2019
The Dove Take:
If it’s a long shot for a woman to be elected president of the United States or a wacky speechwriter to kindle romance with such a candidate, it’s an even longer shot that Dove audiences will find much redeeming about this flick.
Avengers: Endgame
April 26, 2019
The Dove Take:
Bold, splendorous, and willing to take its time, Endgame is a satisfactory end to a longstanding series of constantly inspiring heroism. The levels of language, violence and minor drinking keep the film shy of Dove approval, although there are still many aspects that are commendable in the film.
The Pilgrim’s Progress
April 18, 2019
Dove Approved for All Ages
The Dove Take:
An entertaining exploration of salvation, The Pilgrim’s Progress tackles what it means to find faith and what we must do to overcome the obstacles which would keep us from a life of faith. While the road is mapped out for us, each person’s journey is his or hers alone and one that requires ...
Breakthrough
April 17, 2019
Dove Approved for All Ages
The Dove Take:
A powerful true story about one woman’s bold prayers to bring her son back to life, the film asks questions like why does God save some and not others, and what are we supposed to be praying for anyway? Faith-based audiences will find the resolution affirming the power of God and the beauty ...
Penguins
April 17, 2019
Dove Approved for All Ages
The Dove Take:
Disney delivers sweet storytelling while providing a lively and informative look into the struggles of real-life Adélie penguins.
Mary Magdalene
April 12, 2019
Dove Approved for 18+
The story of Mary Magdalene, the woman out of whom Jesus cast seven devils and the woman to whom He first appeared after His resurrection.
Mia and the White Lion
April 12, 2019
Dove Approved for All Ages
Ten-year-old Mia has her life turned upside down when her family decides to leave London to manage a lion farm in Africa. When a beautiful white lion, Charlie, is born, Mia finds happiness once again and develops a special bond with the growing cub.
When Charlie reaches 3, Mia’s life is rocked once again as she ...
Shazam!
April 5, 2019
The Dove Take:
A movie that references the seven deadly sins, Shazam! admittedly is entertaining and has what many would consider an underlying good message, even portraying a foster home in a positive light. But Dove audiences likely will cite two deal-breaking transgressions: language and scary violence.
The Best of Enemies
April 5, 2019
Dove Approved for 18+
The Dove Take:
This movie is a magnificent portrayal of difficult truth, told through expert performances and directing. Dove encourages this kind of filmmaking wholeheartedly.
Dumbo (2019)
March 29, 2019
Dove Approved for Ages 12+
The Dove Take:
This live-action trip to the big top has got some beauty, banality, and some rough content.
Us
March 22, 2019
The Dove Take:
This violent doppelgänger horror is intriguing, thoughtful, and bloody.
Five Feet Apart
March 15, 2019
The Dove Take:
Although this is a touching film which honors love’s victory over barriers, it also honors homosexuality and general teen sexual relationships. Sentiments aside, it does not honor God, instead looking to secular sources for answers.
Captive State
March 15, 2019
The Dove Take:
Conceptually interesting but altogether underwhelming, Captive State does not deliver the thrills it could have and should have, made. Rich with violent content and language as well, it does not receive Dove approval.
Wonder Park
March 15, 2019
Dove Approved for All Ages
The Dove Take:
Wonder Park challenges audiences to use their imaginations, collaboratively, for the good of the community in life-changing ways.
Captain Marvel
March 8, 2019
Dove Approved for Ages 12+
The Dove Take:
Beware of heavy language, overlook the complex storytelling, and enjoy this origin story as an imaginative epic message to dig deeper. Or not.
Run the Race
February 22, 2019
Dove Approved for Ages 12+
Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views, straining—but ultimately strengthening—the bonds of brotherhood.
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
February 22, 2019
Dove Approved for All Ages
The Dove Take
If this third movie in this series is the final one, it is going out with a bang! Families everywhere will embrace this imaginative and fun-filled film!