Our Catholic movie reviews are created with the Catholic single in mind. Looking for a good movie to take someone out on a first date? Bringing a first date to a film that is poorly done, boring, or morally offensive makes for an awkward first date.
Our Hollywood insider gets ahead of the movies and offers his reviews. Each movie is declared as either dateworthy or not dateworthy.
Don’t get stuck in a boring or offensive movie again! Be sure to check our Catholic movie reviews before you head to the theater!
Paying a visit to your grandparents when you’re a kid should be one of the best memories of your childhood. But what if you just knew that something was, well, a little bit odd and off-kilter about them – and that that oddness could possibly be hiding something downright sinister? That’s the delicious premise of […]
Beatriz at Dinner is an arthouse film starring Salma Hayek and John Lithgow, in a battle of worldviews between a poor Latina massage therapist and a condescending billionaire and his friends when she unexpectedly has to stay during a dinner party. It claims to be a comedy, but its forced message is heavy-handed, one-sided, largely […]
DATEWORTHY? NO. NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST. If you’re looking for a good movie to see on a date this weekend, “mother!” might seem intriguing, thanks to a cast featuring Oscar-caliber powerhouses Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer. The latest film from writer-director Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan,” “Noah”) is an allegory about Creation, […]
DATEWORTHY? MAYBE. If you’re a fan of the Coen Brothers’ often-demented brand of humor, there’s enough here to make it worthwhile. But the average moviegoer will be more weirded-out than entertained. We go to movies on dates in the hopes of escapism and sharing emotions and thoughts that can set the tone for a fun […]
DATEWORTHY? YES! This funny, touching portrayal of a Catholic schoolgirl living in a small city who’s tested by first love, a sometimes contentious relationship with her mom and the desire to spread her wings in a big-city university is spot-on perfect. A truly beautiful, entertaining film that shows lots of respect for Catholicism. Might be […]
One of the year’s absolute best! DATEWORTHY? YES! This remake of the classic Agatha Christie mystery novel has sumptuous visuals, a magnificent score, a stellar cast and a plot that has a stunning twist ending. What’s not to love? See it in 70mm if you can! A rare treat. On its surface, advance word on […]
DATEWORTHY? NO! Jackie Chan’s first major American movie in a decade is a dark thriller that has way too much talk and not enough action. There are almost no laughs either, making this a movie that almost entirely wastes its star’s unique charms and makes this a movie that’s not worth taking a trip to […]
This true-life story of friendship overcoming racial and class divides transcends the heavy-handed nature of most faith-based movies through some impressively gritty writing and strong performances from its four leads, each of whom are Oscar nominees or winners. […]
Bad Moms Christmas DATEWORTHY? YES! This sequel to the surprise 2016 hit tones down the original movie’s raunch somewhat and plays up some positive family messages, and finds the sweet spot to be the funniest movie by miles this year. Only the most uptight will have a problem with this. Thor: Ragnarok DATEWORTHY? YES! The […]
Tom Clark has learned to overcome tough crowds during a stand-up comedy career that has taken him to stages nationwide, as well as TV shows including “Conan,” “The Late Late Show,” and “Premium Blend” over the past 20 years. While the Milwaukee native always managed to make his classmates laugh while growing up in Catholic […]
