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The Last Exorcism
Interview-Ashley Bell - Star Of "The Last Exorcism"
Takers

"Assignment Holy-wood"
In this section Jackie interviews persons associated with the making of faith based films.
Alon Kossonogi:The Jesus Boat Revealed

Jackie's Movie Review Archive


Perfect Alibi - by Sheldon Siegel

A Boy (Er Man) And His Dog

Ghost Hunters

“Name Dropping”

Score Definitions
TITLE SCORE(1-10) RATING
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore

5

PG-Mild Violence

Watching the dogs and cats fight crime is fun – for a while, but then it gets repetitive
Charlie St. Cloud

4

PG-13-Profanity & Adult Situations

Most of the plot was shown in the trailer and the movie boils down to a Zac Efron scrapbook
Dinner For Schmucks

3

PG-13-Profanity & Adult Situations

This highly anticipated Carell/Rudd film is too long, too boring and worst of all just not funny
Eat Pray Love

5

PG-13-Strong Profanity & Brief Nudity

Julia plays a woman looking for a word to describe her life, our word is dull
The Expendables

5

R-Profanity & Violence

The movie is full of action but short on storyline and acting
Get Low

8

PG-13-Profanity

A simple but affecting story is enhanced by brilliant acting by Duvall/Murray
How To Train Your Dragon

9

PG-Mild Monster Violence

So heart warming/visually stimulating/solidly plotted it’s an instant classic
Inception

7

PG-13-Profanity & Violence

Complex/challenging plot is a plus, but also a minus as it exasperates viewers
The Last Exorcism

3

PG-13-Mild Profanity & Violence

The acting is okay but the “exorcism” premise sputters to a baffling ending
Nanny McPhee Returns

7

PG-Very Mild Profanity

The Nanny is back and so is her magic and charm
The Other Guys

5

PG-13-Profanity & Violence

Enjoyment ranges from tedious to mild to pretty funny but is never consistent
Predators

3

R-Violence & Profanity

Starts off strong but fizzles out with gaps in the plot and a lousy ending
Ramona And Beezus

6

G

Good cast brings the characters to life but the cuteness is too cute at times
Salt

6

PG-13-Violence & Profanity

Angelina has all the right action moves but the holes in the plot detract
Scott Pilgrim vs The World

6

PG-13-Profanity & Violence

The best Michael Cera film yet – which really isn’t saying a lot
The Sorcerer's Apprentice

6

PG-13-Mild Profanity & Violence

The plot is weak but Cage, and especially Baruchel, make it appealing
Standing Ovation

3

PG-Mild Profanity

Amateur night at the local cinema as want to be actors/singers/dancers perform
Step Up 3D

6

PG-13-Mild Profanity & Violence

A dance movie that doesn’t try to be anything else – and it works!

The Switch

6

PG-13-Profanity & Adult Humor

Aniston is the supporting player while the star focus is on Bateman
Takers

5

PG-13-Profanity & Violence

Good acting & a solid plot should make this a winner but the ending is weak
Vampires Suck

3

PG-13-Profanity, Violence and Brief Nudity

And so does this satire on the “Twilight” series
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