This week, we feature an uplifting tale about a girl who befriends a wild horse and a spunky family comedy about a talking bear.
New Release
‘Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse’
After 16-year-old Samantha Nichols (Chevel Shepherd) loses her parents in an auto accident, she moves from Texas to Oklahoma to live with her grandmother and recover from grief. There, she encounters a wild horse and forms a bond with the spirited animal that leads to unexpected hope.
Filmed on location in Cherokee Nation country, this inspiring film features a unique narrative with both Native American and Christian influences. It also marks an enjoyable last film performance by Anne Heche.
Family
Release Date: Jan. 26, 2024 (Limited)
Director: Eric Parkinson
Starring: Chevel Shepherd, Cara Jade Myers, Mo Brings Plenty
Running Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Where to Watch: Theaters
Rated: 4 stars out of 5
Family Pick
‘Paddington’
When a young bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) travels from Peru to London, he is taken in by the kindhearted Brown family, who name him “Paddington” after the train station where they found him. What follows is a series of madcap adventures as Paddington adjusts to his new life, while avoiding a cruel, exotic animal collector.
This family-friendly animated film succeeds on its own terms, without pandering to any modern pop-culture references. It’s a charming, feel-good affair, with wholesome messages and many laugh-out-loud bits.
Adventure | Comedy | Family
Release Date: Jan. 16, 2015
Director: Paul King
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters
Running Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu, Hulu
Rated: 3.5 stars out of 5
Love and Cuisine: a Nourishing Dish
‘Always Amore’
When Elizabeth (Autumn Reeser) hires consultant Ben (Tyler Hynes) to save her late husband’s restaurant from closing, their relationship evolves into something beyond discussing excellent cuisine.
This charming romantic tale features a well-written story and engaging characters with realistic personalities and motivations. Its further accentuated by solid acting performances and believable chemistry between its leads.
Drama | Romance
Release Date: April 3, 2022
Director: Kevin Fair
Starring:Autumn Reeser, Tyler Hynes, Matthew Del Bel Belluz
Running Time: 1 hour, 24 minutes
MPAA Rating: TV-G
Where to Watch: Amazon, Vudu, Apple TV
Rated: 3.5 stars out of 5
A Famous Historical Journey Reimagined
‘The Far Horizons’
In 1803, Capt. Meriwether Lewis (Fred MacMurray) and Lt. William Clark (Charlton Heston) are commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to discover a waterway route, but they face many challenges along the way.
Despite some historical inaccuracies, the fine acting performances by its main cast carry this classic adventure through to its satisfying climax.
Drama | History | Romance
Release Date: July 4, 1955
Director:Rudolph Maté
Starring:Fred MacMurray, Charlton Heston, Donna Reed
Running Time: 1 hour, 48 minutes
Not Rated
Where to Watch: Hoopla, Vudu, Amazon
Rated: 3 stars out of 5
