Okay, so I wanted to check out what the US Catholic Bishops had to say about some movies. I’d heard they had their own review system, and I was curious. It’s kinda like, you know, getting a different perspective, especially if you’re into films and also care about, well, a Catholic viewpoint.
Finding the Reviews
First, I hit up Google. Just typed in “us catholic bishops movie reviews.” The top result looked promising, so I clicked on it.
It took me to a page, I had to browse around a bit. The layout wasn’t super intuitive, I’ll admit, but it wasn’t terrible either. I was expecting something…I don’t know…more old-fashioned? But it was a pretty normal-looking website.
Browsing the movie reviews
I started poking around. It took me to lists of different movies.
I picked a movie I’d seen recently, just to see what they’d say. They give it a classification, like “A-I,” “A-II,” “A-III,” “O,” and stuff like that. Here’s how I understand these ratings. I saw a brief explanation:
- A-I: General patronage.
- A-II: Adults and adolescents.
- A-III: Adults.
- O: Morally offensive.
The reviews themselves? Pretty short and to the point. They talk about the plot, sure, but they focus more on, like, the moral implications. Is there violence? Questionable content? Stuff like that. It’s not really about whether the acting is good or the cinematography is amazing. It’s more about, “Is this movie going to mess with your soul?” – that kind of vibe.
My Thoughts
Honestly, it was interesting! Even if you’re not Catholic, it’s kind of a unique way to look at movies. It made me think about some things I hadn’t really considered before. It’s definitely not your typical Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb review, which is kind of refreshing.
I wouldn’t say I’ll use it for every movie I watch, but it’s a cool resource to have. It’s like getting a heads-up from a trusted, if slightly strict, friend. I might check it out again, especially if I’m watching something with my younger cousins or something.
