Faith and Film Critics Circle: Best Film for the Whole Family

Winner: WALL-E
While the film’s themes of consumerism and environmental carelessness are unmistakable, unduly political spin on the film is probably more related to election-year hypersensitivity than the film itself. WALL‑E is not about left or right, liberal or conservative. Rather, it is about living thoughtfully, about what traditional Christian language calls good stewardship of resources and the environment. (Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films)

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Runner-up:
More Than a Game

Also nominated:
City of Ember
Horton Hears a Who
Kung Fu Panda
The Spiderwick Chronicles
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