Movie Reviews by
the U.S. Bishops'
Office for Film & Broadcasting
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Doctor Doolittle meets James Bond in "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore" (Warner Bros.), a clever and funny 3-D spy adventure for the entire family. This follow-up to the 2001 comedy "Cats & Dogs" seamlessly blends live action, puppetry, and computer animation as -- unbeknownst to their beloved human owners -- the two species of the title must join forces to save the planet from one very bad kitty.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
NEW YORK (CNS) -- By the time viewers sit through the two flashbacks -- one set in the Middle Ages, the other a mere 10 years ago -- that are required to get "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (Disney) rolling, they will likely have a sense that director Jon Turteltaub's generally inoffensive but routine fantasy adventure is on track to do more lumbering than levitating.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
NEW YORK (CNS) -- Though it sticks to a tried-and-true recipe that will undoubtedly delight the legions of enthusiastic followers who have made the franchise it extends a box-office blockbuster, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" (Summit) may strike less-committed viewers as occasionally over-familiar.