Bishops' Film Office Lists "Narnia," "Crash" Among Top Films Of 2005; Also Hails Best Family Films

(Hat tip: Catholic World News)

From the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Media Relations:

NEW YORK (January 23, 2006) - The Chronicles of Narnia, based on the C.S. Lewis classic, and Crash, a searing study of racial prejudice, stand among the top 10 films of 2005 hailed by the U.S. Bishops' Office for Film and Broadcasting.

The Office also listed top 10 family films of 2005.

"There were some wonderful movies this year that presented a strong and clear moral vision even as some dealt with adult themes," said Harry Forbes, director of the Film and Broadcasting Office. "While much on theater screens is reprehensible, it is important to acknowledge those outstanding pictures from Hollywood and abroad that not only exhibit high artistic merit, but also reflect gospel values."

Below are the films in alphabetical order with the classification from the Film and Broadcasting Office and their rating from the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America):

[Click here for list of movies]

My Comments:
Missing is "Brokeback Mountain", which had originally received positive reviews from the USCCB before being reclassified as "Morally Offensive" after a wave of protests from family advocacy groups.