actor: Regina King

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

June 21, 2005

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
One of my favorite actresses is Sandra Bullock so I am pleased when Dove can award the Dove Seal to any movie in which she stars. Dove couldn't approve the original "Miss Congeniality" because of some profanities. But in this sequel, Producer Sandra Bullock has toned down the language enough for us [...]
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Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous – Filtered

June 21, 2005

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

Fbi Agent Gracie Hart becomes famous. She soon finds out that her friend and pageant winner and emcee are missing. She has a job to do-try and find them before it's too late.This movie keeps your attention. It is funny and doesn't have any slow parts in it. There is always something going on. It is [...]
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Ray

Ray
Jamie Foxx does an amazing job playing Ray Charles Robinson in this movie about one of the most beloved entertainers in American history. He has captured the essence of Charles in this dramatic and emotional portrayal. This biography takes place in the early part of Ray's life when he began his [...]
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A Cinderella Story

July 16, 2004

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

A Cinderella Story
As in all fairy tales, good wins over evil in stark black and white. Sam is so good while Fiona and her daughters are so bad that it’s hard to connect with any of them. Sam makes straight As, works long hours at the diner, does all of the cooking and cleaning at home, and still looks beautiful. [...]
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Damaged Care

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

Damaged Care
This a really powerful story, made even more meaningful because it is based on a true story. Dr. Peeno's willingness to pursue her beliefs in what is right for the people who seek help from their HMOs and Managed Care Facilities is really amazing. Despite the difficulties and pressures in her life [...]
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Down To Earth

Down To Earth
THE GOOD:...Honestly, the soundtrack is the best part of this movie. There are a few funny jokes and one liners from Rock, along with a couple of awkward scenes of him trying to be romantic. But they are so few, bad and far between, it ends up being anything BUT as funny and entertaining as [...]
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Mighty Joe Young

March 23, 1999

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

Mighty Joe Young
This is a nice remake of a classic film and Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton are excellent in their roles in the film as Theron plays Jill, a girl who cares for the giant ape Joe, and Paxton plays Dr. O'Hara, a zoologist who supports Jill in her efforts. The special effects are great and Joe moves [...]
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If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk
The Synopsis A woman in Harlem embraces her pregnancy while she and her family struggle to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime. The Review: If Beale Street Could Talk...what would it say? What would it have seen? Barry Jenkins' (Moonlight) latest film has far less to do with the actual street, [...]
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