Matthew A. Ward Movies
Visual effects specialists Greg and Colin Strause both make their feature directorial debut with this no-holds-barred monster mash that attempts to set itself apart from the 2004 Paul W.S. Anderson original by serving as a straight-up sci-fi horror scarefest. The aliens (and a predator) have landed on planet Earth, and small-town America is about to become the scene of an epic interstellar showdown. As these two breeds of cosmic killers clash in the small-town streets Gunnison, CO, the locals are sent running for their lives. From the murky sewers to the rain-soaked streets, Gunnison has become a total bloodbath. Nowhere is safe, especially from the unstoppable new hybrid known as the "predalien." Now, as the once-quiet community of Gunnison is overrun by Aliens, the only hope for humankind is a fierce hunter from the deepest reaches of space. But this predator is far from a benevolent savior of the human race, because he'll kill any man, woman, or child who gets in the way of his mission to destroy every last alien under these stormy Colorado skies. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, (more)
Inspired by the epic Old English poem of the same name, director Robert Zemeckis's digitally rendered film follows the Scandinavian hero Beowulf (Ray Winstone) as he fights to protect the Danes from a ferocious beast named Grendel (Crispin Glover). Though at first Grendel seems invincible, Beowulf eventually manages to defeat him in a desperate battle to the death. Devastated by her son's violent demise at the hands of Beowulf, Grendel's mother (Angelina Jolie) sets out in search of revenge. Later, Beowulf faces the biggest challenge of his life when he attempts to slay a powerful dragon. Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn, Alison Lohman, John Malkovich, and Brendan Gleeson co-star in an epic fantasy adventure penned by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, (more)
Given to Him - one of the first contemporary Christian ambience titles - sets hymns by the most gifted and inspirational CCM artists to breathtaking live footage of skies, seas, mountains, meadows, rivers and fauna - which visually evoke the meaning of the songs by providing glimpses of the wondrous natural world that God has created. Performers in this release include Crystal Lewis singing "The Lion and the Lamb"; Andrew Smith and his wife, Saskia Smith, covering "His Name His Name," "I Must Decrease," "King of My Life," and "I Will Bless the Lord Always"; "Give Me Jesus" and "The Disciples' Prayer" by Stephanie LaBarge; and "To the King" (studio version), "To the King" (live version) and "I Will Worship You", all by Matthew Ward. The program fills viewers with the spirit of worship while imparting the spirit of peace and relaxation. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
