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Summary: Keep the family shows coming.
Review: I am grateful to see that there can be some entertaining and inpiring yet wholesome movies out there. I really liked this movie. I gave it 5 stars because what it may have lacked in acting and expensive special effects it makes up for with the teaching of good principles and PG cleanliness. There are many who bash on this because they have a different idea of Mormonism and think we have some hidden agenda. I can only ask you to step out of your ignorance on the subject and take an open-minded and open-hearted look at "Mormonism". Having served an honorable LDS mission I can empathize with some of the difficulties faced by Elder Groberg. I have read some negative reviews here saying many things portrayed in the film were unbelievable. I'm here to tell you that while serving a mission one will see the most incredible things ranging from absolutely comical to heart-wrenching to nothing short of miraculous. Go walk a mile in a missionaries shoes before you pass judgement. Great film, keep 'em comin'.
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Summary: Self-serving
Review: I am not a "virulent anti-Mormon", but I hated this movie. I would have expected the credits to show that it was a LDS production and not Disney!Truly good drama gives us three-dimensional characters who are flawed, who overcome inner demons to do something magnificent. Films that inspire do not resort to cardboard caricatures. Grober is portrayed as a mix between Mother Teresa and The Wizard of Oz. He heals, he "perseveres", he picks up the language effortlessly. And he never gets sunburned or tanned, the mosquito bites leave no marks on his skin. He eats without fishing or picking berries. He builds without getting calluses on his hands. And the Tongans were just waiting for him to come along and save them from their poor wretched existence. Before Grober, they were worthless worms. That is, Grober did not get sunburned or have to work -- in the movie. The Tongans could not live without him -- in the movie. Nothing that a dose of reality wouldn't have done to improve this movie. As it is, it barely rates one star.
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Summary: A Titleless Review. Oh yeah,this is a title isn't it.
Review: I liked this movie alot. I wish more people would get a change to see it. It is for adults though(some blood and stuff),so I wouldn't recomend(if your an adult)letting your kid see it unless you have already seen it and can convince them to close their eyes during the gross parts. If its even possible not to see this movie because it rocks! I saw it for Family Home Evening (if you are not a Latter Day Saint that is what we do once a week on Mondays or in our case,Sundays when we to church related but fun things)Yestersay and it is my third favorite movie(compared to spirited away and spy kids 3d) it is sad in some parts and scary in lots of parts. Its just one of those movies(Actuallly,the only one I've seen)where what's happening twists and turns and you have absoulutly no idea what will happen next. Plus it has lots of humor and Its really woderful. And if you think your not going to like it,your wrong,because I loved it and I thought it would be boring. As soon as it started,I was hooked. Unlike my second favorite moie spy kids 3D. So umm (insert closey sentence thingy here)!
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Summary: Insightful
Review: So many things in our popular culture deaden our sensitivity. Some become incapable of seeing, hearing or understanding others pain, lack empathy or desire even to empathize. To these, please don't get this film. Having sent a young son and a daughter across the globe to be on their own and struggle with the challenges each faced, I see this as a great adventure film. I think of all the Catholic films that have highlighted aspects of character over the century of film making and think how poor we would all be if we didn't have those examples of integrity. I think of other films like "Its a Wonderful Life", black and white, lacking special effects, but still the favorite of so many. This film is on my list of must see. A line from a popular movie seems appropriate, ....it makes me "want to be a better man".
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Summary: Excellent true story!
Review: My entire family loved this movie, even those family members who wouldn't be caught dead watching a film with a "religious" or "inspiring" theme. Humorous, touching, insightful. A winner!
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Summary: Absolutely great movie
Review: This story is about a mormon missionary who goes to Tonga to serve the people there. It is a story about how he comes to love the Tongan people. I think people both of the LDS faith as well as people of any other faith will enjoy this film. It is a great family oriented film.
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Summary: EXCELLENT FAMILY FILM SEEN BY A NON-MORMON
Review: This is one of the finest films that I have ever seen. I did not pick up that it was Mormon-based in its theology, for I saw in this film the heart of a dedicated man who gave his life to share truth. This, I believe, is the thrust of every true Missionary. I appreciated the way the humbleness and the innerstrength of the man was portrayed as he faced mosquitos, rats, lust, and hurricanes. I would recommend this film to all who want to view some of the situations faced by those who lay down their lives to for others.
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Summary: A wonderful family film
Review: Our whole family found this movie to be an interesting and moving story. This movie is based on the true experiences of a missionary serving in Tonga during the 1950's. This inspiring story was humorous and eventful. Mormon bashers may want to note that it WAS in theaters in Oregon. Our whole family watched this movie together. This is a delightful family film!
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: I must say I am LDS and I did love this movie. Any one that says it's a propaganda movie is full of it. It's a wonderful movie made by Disney with non LDS actors. It tells the story of Elder John Groberg and some of his experinces in the Tonga mission. It doesn't preach LDS ideals. I had a strong southern baptist member tell me the movie made them cry. It was seen in theaters and is a great movie. If you want to see a movie that shows enduring to the end and compassionate love, this is your movie. It's the simple story of a simple man doing what he belives is right and trying to help other people. If only more people in hollywood would make more movies like this. What a better place the world would be.
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Summary: Propaganda
Review: This film hides the fact that it is a Mormon propaganda movie. After seeing it I understand why it never made it to the theaters. Whoever produced this should go back to drama school. There is no plot and the acting is so contrived it make you laugh. Spend your time and money elsewhere.
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