Our pick of the films of 2008

staff of MercatorNet | 31 December 2008 | comment 12

One of the most perilous assignments of editors is compiling lists of the year’s best films. But we’re tough and prepared to take risks. Comments, please!

A crypto culture of life director?

Matthew Mehan | 17 October 2008 | comment 43

M. Night Shyamalan’s film The Happening was panned by critics who failed to grasp his insightful critique of the culture of death.

Ghost Town

William Park | 07 October 2008 | comment 1

A comedy which explores the meaning of life without being didactic or preachy.

Religulous superstitions

Barbara Kay | 07 October 2008 | comment 20

Belief in God is a prophylactic against tarot cards and pseudoscience.

The Dark Knight

David Demers | 05 August 2008 | comment 3

Surprisingly, the latest Batman instalment presents complex moral scenarios. 

Summer family movies - and some are not

Leticia Velasquez | 11 July 2008 | comment 3

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, and Wall-E get the thumbs up from our reviewer but Get Smart is not recommended for family viewing.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Matthew Mehan | 01 June 2008 | comment 13

Spielberg's latest film is glorious, glittering, golden popcorn. You've gotta see it.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Leticia Velasquez | 19 May 2008 | comment 2

The second of the new big screen Narnia films finds the once glorious kingdom under the rule of a dark empire.

Expelled: conspiracy or claptrap?

Sonsoles de Lacalle | 18 April 2008 | comment 37

Ben Stein's documentary on Darwinism opens this weekend in the US. It does no credit to the cause of religion or even of intelligent design, says an American scientist.

The Kite Runner

Leticia Velasquez | 08 February 2008 | comment 4

In this Academy Award nominated film the friendship of two boys is set in pre-war Afghanistan, in a wrenching but highly memorable drama.

Atonement

Leticia Velasquez | 01 February 2008 | comment 4

A powerful film about lost love, a deliberate lie and its shattering consequences, but with an aftertaste of injustice.

The Great Debaters

David Demers | 14 January 2008 | comment 4

Cliches notwithstanding, this is a stirring film about racial equality.

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

Leticia Velasquez | 08 January 2008 | comment 7

A sweet, sentimental holiday film for the kids. 

Our pick of the films of 2007

Staff of MercatorNet | 04 January 2008 | comment 22

We've put our heads together and come up with a list of the most worthwhile films of the past year. Comments, please!

Juno

David Demers | 02 January 2008 | comment 9

A witty film about teen pregnancy with a life-affirming message.

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