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!
DATEWORTHY? YES! The latest attempt to revive Spider-Man adds a lot of humor into the mix, making this a fun mix of a superhero film and a “Ferris Bueller” homage. That combination should make this a great date night flick by adding a human appeal that both men and women can enjoy, plus Michael Keaton […]
DATEWORTHY? YES. While it’s an utterly intense depiction of one of WWII’s most devastating losses, filmmaker Christopher Nolan keeps the bloodshed from being graphic and ultimately reveals a stirring tale of heroic self-sacrifice and determination. It’s not a romantic film, but it is an outstanding cinematic spectacle that should be seen on the big screen, […]
DATEWORTHY? MAYBE. While “Blonde” is undeniably fun to watch for its action – although it is highly violent – the movie also features a highly graphic lesbian sex scene and a good deal of foul language throughout that includes a sacreligious joke about the Virgin Mary. So, this might be one that many may want […]
“DETROIT”: NO. This historic film about one of the worst cases of police brutality in US history is undeniably well-made and generating Oscar buzz from critics, but it is an incredibly bleak and difficult film to watch for much of its running time and would be more of a downer than a discussion piece for […]
Is Spike Lee’s explosive come back film “BlacKkKlansman” worth a date night this weekend? Maybe. The movie is a major Oscar contender for sure. But it’s a mix of dark comedy with heavy subject matter involving racism and anti-Semitism. Not exactly what you’d call a romantic mood-setter. Maybe thought-provoking cinema is your type of movie. If […]
DATEWORTHY? YES. This sweeping musical romance tells the story of legendary circus impresario P.T. Barnum and his rise to fame through persistence, ingenuity and most importantly, the love of his family. The charismatic performances, colorful characters, and excellent tunes make this the best date movie in ages. In these blockbuster-focused times— in which movies battle […]
12 STRONG Dateworthy?: YES. This solidly made, well-acted tale of the often-unheralded first group of US special forces in Afghanistan after 9/11 avoids jingoism to convey a story that’s both emotional and exciting, with some truly impressive battle scenes of US troops riding horses to fight Taliban tanks. My mother lost her father shortly after […]
So you want to see a funny movie on your date? It might sound like a no-brainer to go enjoy a remake of the 1983 Chevy Chase comedy classic “National Lampoon’s Vacation,” starring the normally lovable Ed Helms of “The Office” and “Hangover” fame. But sadly, the terribly conceived new reboot (out today) proves to […]
Last summer, a movie called “The Fault in Our Stars” caused quite a sensation, as an adaptation of the biggest-selling novels of the wildly popular genre of books, called Young Adult novels. Both the book and the movie were written by a man named John Green, whose intelligent and strongly emotional tale of a teen […]
It’s been impossible to miss the ads for the movie “Trainwreck” this month, and thanks to its extensive cast of comedy stars and basketball great LeBron James, you couldn’t watch a talk show this week that didn’t have someone from the movie as a guest. Every ad and actor made it seem like it was […]
