When a little girl goes missing, the community is shaken. Her parents are beside themselves as they demand for the police to do something. Many authorities are dismissing the disappearance as a simple accident, but one detective isn’t convinced. He won’t stop until he finds out the truth.
Production Quality (0 points)
With very poor audio quality, inconsistent video, and bad lighting, this production is mostly a disaster. Scenes are too bright in the outdoors and too dark in the indoors. Backgrounds sounds are annoying, as is shaky camera work. Sets, locations, and props are extremely cheap, giving the film the feel of a cheap reality show. Weird flashes and special effects disorient the audience, and editing is extremely random. Needless to say, this production has no potential, which is why no points are awarded here.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
Between very obvious messaging and incredibly unsubstantial dialogue, watching this screenplay is a real drag. There are tons of scenes without conversations and useless montages that waste time. Many side characters do nothing to advance the narrative, and the viewer isn’t drawn into the suspense. Despite the tragic circumstances of the plot, the audience feels nothing due to the totally blank and empty characters. Otherwise good themes are lost in the most boring possible portrayal of a crime drama that’s full of characters staring into space. Then, to top everything off, a wild climax sequence concludes the story by disrupting the overall tone of the movie with an over-the-top ending. Hence, another score of zero is warranted.
Acting Quality (0 points)
Between extremely sappy and unbelievable emotions and overly practiced line delivery, the acting of Into His Arms leaves much to be desired. Many cast members are very over-the-top in their performances, including a lot of fake happiness. Thus, due to lack of potential in this section, no points can be awarded.
Conclusion
In the end, older creations like this film had an uphill battle to fight due to low production potential. There was also a lack of adequate understanding when it came to effective acting. However, this doesn’t diminish the fact that screenplays like Into His Arms are just bad in every way. They have no impact on the audience and only serve as a relic of days that were darker for Christian entertainment. Hopefully, we can move past these times.
There’s a murder mystery among the people of Timbertown, but most are too busy to care. However, when a logger accidentally discovers the body, an ambitious Natural Resources officer takes it upon himself to solve the case. Doing such leads him to unexpected places, and each character must determine how they will find purpose in a life that is sometimes meaningless.
Production Quality (2 points)
Timbertown has an acceptable production as a whole since it lacks glaring errors. Despite some inconsistent camera work, video quality and audio quality are on par with industry standards. The soundtrack is intriguing, and sets, props, and locations are authentic. Lighting is good, but there’s some lagging editing due to the nature of the story. Thus, in the end, an above-average rating is awarded to this section.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1 point)
In the beginning, Timbertown is quite boring and doesn’t accomplish very much, especially since a lot of the complicated dialogue doesn’t effectively build characters. In the first half of the plot, it’s hard to understand the point as it’s based on a vague idea that isn’t fully fleshed out. After wasting some time, the narrative suddenly changes into an anthology as if it’s a series. This element of the film is interesting because it lets the audience see the same scenes from other characters’ perspectives, thus fleshing them out and bringing more clarity to the situations. However, despite this creative aspect, the story is still a partial idea that lacks deep enough characters to carry the plot when the viewer is confused. In the final third of the movie, there’s actually a really good montage that lets the audience know the entire purpose of the screenplay, even if it’s a little too late. Working backwards to get to this point was commendable, but it left the viewer uninterested in the stakes, which begs the need for a better hook. The characters have tons of potential to be gray rather than black-and-white, so they just needed more development to fully achieve the goals that the writers had. Thus, with a good amount of prospect that wasn’t completely fleshed out, this aspect of the film receives one point.
Acting Quality (2 points)
For the most part, the acting in Timbertown is either average or slightly better. Some cast members are better and worse than others. As a while, line delivery and emotions are believable and on-point. The positive aspects, combined with the fact that some elements could be better, leads to a slightly above-average score for this section.
Conclusion
The core concept of this film would have worked much better as a series that involved more content and collaboration. Nonetheless, the creative team behind this movie has massive potential for the future as they could expand the long-neglected genre of suspense mystery in Christian entertainment. We need more faith-based mysterious that are actually engaging and unpredictable. Perhaps these creators can do this in the future.
After months of anticipation, Levi and Natalie have finally been able to get married. He’s a businessman while she’s a news anchor with a passion to end human trafficking. However, on their wedding night, Natalie is tragically kidnapped by human traffickers who want to put a stop to her activism. Thus, Levi begins a frantic search for his wife that leads him down paths he never thought he would travel and gives him a front row seat to the social issue he only ever heard about.
Production Quality (.5 point)
Strong Foundation Films is notorious for having low-quality productions, even in recent years when the field has evolved for the better. Run is no exception to this, as evidenced by over-driven audio, a loudly invasive soundtrack, and stupid sound effects. Though video and camera quality are average, lighting is inconsistent, and there are some weird zooms and camera angles. Sets, locations, and props are okay, but flashbacks are dizzying. The editing is atrocious since it’s very quick and abrupt; one scene after the next whizzes by at breakneck speed. Therefore, with very little positive to note here, this low score is warranted for this section.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
From the beginning, which contains creepy sequences, to the end, which basically resolves everything before cutting off in a wacky way, Run is one of your typically bad narratives. When the plot isn’t heavily relying on coincidences, it’s fully of obvious message-pushing as everything in the storyline is about the central issue rather than actually developing the characters. The dialogue is bland, and the conversations are extremely procedural; there’s also a lot of forced drama and constant suspense. The absurdly strawman villains are unrealistically obsessed with the protagonists and are somehow able to commit human trafficking crimes around literally every corner. This brings up the point that the premise is quite childish and is based on a ridiculous amount of luck and giant leaps in logic. It’s hard to understand why certain things happen except for the fact that the writers need them to occur in order to reach a certain point. Besides all of these problems, there are simply too many characters to keep up with, even if some of them do have flashbacks and though some of the minor characters are actually better than the major ones. Nonetheless, it’s not enough to make up for the sea of issues throughout this movie.
Acting Quality (0 points)
As is typical for Strong Foundation screenplays, Run contains a lot of unsure acting. This includes awkward and muted line delivery, forced juvenile emotions, yelling, and screaming. Josiah David Warren posts a traditionally bad performance due to trying way too hard to be something he’s not. While the supporting cast members are better than the principles, it’s not enough to present this section from earning zero points.
Conclusion
Even after terrible movies like The Takeover, A Golden Mind, and Seventy Times Seven, to name a few, the Strong Foundation team continues to churn out awful creations. Run is no exception to this. Despite the Christian entertainment market moving in a positive direction for the past few years, Josiah David Warren, Sun Hui East, and their team members continue to do the same old thing. With a lot of experience under their belts, they should be trending upward, yet they continue to be mired in the basement of Christian film.
Brian Sanderson is an investigative reports who’s addicted to painkillers and never ceases in his quest to solve the mystery of his son’s untimely death to the same drug he’s hooked on. Even though his obsessions cause him to lose his dream job, Brian will stop at nothing to discover the truth of what really happened while also wrestling the demons inside his head. Ultimately, Brian will have to confront his dark past in order to face the future.
Production Quality (1.5 points)
After an odd opening sequences that seems to suggest Modern Prodigal is part of a crime series, weird gray lighting seems to dominate much of the film. Audio quality is also an issues as there are some obvious background sounds as well as too much dead air, even if the little soundtrack therein has some potential. Sets, locations, and props are are bit cheap-looking, and there are some unnecessarily tight shots and instances stationary camera work. Furthermore, the editing leaves something to be desired with awkward cuts and transitions, but the good news is that the production takes a turn for the better in the film’s second half that amends a lot of the earlier errors. However, this is only enough to raise this section to the halfway mark.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1.5 points)
Surprisingly, the characters are one of the strongest aspects of Modern Prodigal as some of them possess subtle characteristics that make them come off as relatable and human; their dialogue is also not all bad since it establishes them as imperfect people. However, while some conversations are quite good, others are too obvious and over the top. Nonetheless, the narrative makes fairly good use of mystery concepts throughout the plot progression and does a reasonable job at concealing important facts and revealing them bit by bit throughout the film. While there are plenty of positive aspects, there are also nagging concerns with this story, such as the fact that it’s trying to cover too much ground in one screenplay. Much of its content would have been better suited for a series, and a sudden massive time jump at the movie’s conclusion leaves the viewer somewhat confused. Nevertheless, Modern Prodigal offers a lot of hope for this writing team’s future potential.
Acting Quality (1 point)
Unfortunately, the good aspects of this film’s plot are detracted from by a lot of over-acting in many of the screenplay’s important scenes. This includes quite a bit of overdone emotional performances and forced line delivery. While there is some good in this section, such as some good supporting cast members and better acting in the less dramatic scenes, better coaching could have lifted Modern Prodigal to a better level.
Conclusion
This film joins a sizable collection of Christian creations that had a lot going for them but never made the next step in to greatness. Much of this shortfall is due to financial constraints, but a lot of it can be blamed on a lack of collaboration or a tendency to force something to happen before it’s time. Ideas were never meant to be carried out alone, and sometimes, it’s just not the right season for them. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see what this creative team offers next.
Plot summary: A retired priest, Murphy Shepherd lives alone on an island tending the grounds for a church with no parishioners. But when his best friend dies and asks Murphy to scatter his ashes on the other side of the world, he takes off on his boat to carry out his friend’s wishes. Along the way he meets a dance instructor named Summer who is searching for her daughter. She believes she was abducted into the world of trafficking. As they search for Angel, they discover a stowaway. And its not coincidence that he chose Murphy’s boat. There is more than it first seems, but memories have long compelled him to keep the truth hidden.
Joe Bigler wants to shut the world out after his wife died a tragic death. However, his daughter won’t leave him alone, the bank wants him to pay his mortgage, and a big company is threatening to turn his neighborhood into a housing development, which prompts them to constantly offer to buy his house. Nonetheless, when a stray dog takes up residence with Joe, his life begins to take a different trajectory. Will he finally be able to make peace with his past and move on with his life?
Production Quality (2 points)
As is the typical custom of Corbin Bernsen and his team, Life With Dog sports a respectable production, including good video and audio qualities along with professional usage of sets, locations, and props. There are really no concerns to note save for the randomly poor lighting and the inconsistent application of editing. Also, the soundtrack is a bit off since it sometimes doesn’t fit the moods of scenes, but as can be seen in the remainder of the film, much of the oddness seems purposeful.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
Life With Dog is a capstone of Corbin Bernsen’s erratic and unusual Christian entertainment career because it’s the ultimate encapsulation of everything he’s ever done. Not only does this film boast the typically odd elements he inserts into movies, but it carries an inexplicably unusual tone that can’t be easily quantified. Some example of this intangible bizzareness are evidenced by some actually interesting scenes that appear to make fun of cliched film tropes, some subtle asides that range from eyebrow-raising to borderline inappropriate, and a tendency for the dialogue to frustratingly meander among some actually pertinent topics that need to be discussed, some complex philosophical concepts that are difficult to grasp, and a constant itching feeling that the narrative is hiding some deep secret that’s never to be revealed. Besides this, there are logical inconsistencies in the writing, such as the fact that the main character is seemingly able to do whatever he wants with little to no consequences for his sometimes questionable actions and the fact that there are too many coincidences that allow the plot to exist. Though there are many half-hearted attempts (we suppose) to do something meaningful in the story, like provide an accessible character exploration, nothing specifically significant materializes and is instead left as an unfinished, off-the-wall idea. The climax scene is probably the best example of the entire film in a nutshell because it pretends to keep building to something real but never gets there and only leaves the viewer with something that’s both vaguely significant and head-scratchingly odd, as if the storyline was purposely written to dangle hidden things in front of the audience without actually revealing their true natures. In the end, though there is some potential in this chaos, it’s not enough to keep this movie above water.
Acting Quality (2 points)
Much like other Home Theater films, the acting of Life With Dog is fine without many noticeable errors. Though there are some overdone emotions are certain moments, the cast members’ line deliveries are consistently on point. Also, each individual appears to assume their roles well. Thus, this rounds out a slightly below average effort.
Conclusion
Unfortunately, Bernsen’s career is marked with wasted potential (Christian Mingle, In-Lawfully Yours, 25 Hill, to name a few), and it’s unclear whether or not he ever intends to change. It seems like he’s always striving to make the next great iconic Christian film but consistently falls short due to intangible oddness. The worst part is that he clearly has the connections and the resources to do better than he is, yet he usually comes up short as he settles for second best. Perhaps, in future projects, he will finally unleash his full skill set and collaborate with others who can make up for his shortcomings.
Mike Andrews retired from his law career to follow what he thought was God’s call to be a pastor. However, that all changed when Muriel Miller came to his office to ask her to represent her eccentric husband who has gotten himself in trouble with the law due to his self-proclaimed spiritual gift of prophecy wherein he has visions of the future. Through a set of unusual circumstances, Mike agrees to represent Sam Miller pro bono, which sends the lawyer-pastor on a wild ride that he never expected to experience and that will forever change his life.
Production Quality (2.5 points)
Gary Wheeler and his team are well-known for their professional productions, and Mountain Top is no exception. There are virtually no concerns to note in this instance, which entails the use of effective camera work, high video and audio qualities, and well-utilized sets, locations, and props. The only minor nitpicks to note are the somewhat generic soundtrack and the minuscule editing issues that are mostly due to the expansive plot. However, this is an overall nearly perfect effort.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
The Level Path creative team has always had the right idea of adapting Christian novels into films, and Robert Whitlow has wisely sought dramatizations of his books. However, it’s unclear whether or not Mountain Top was the best choice of source material. While the psychological elements that make up the core basis of the plot are interesting, they are also a bit over the top and far-fetched since one of the main characters claims to have many supernatural visions covering a wide range of topics and issues. There’s never been historical precedent for any Christian being able to receive so many special revelations in their lifetime. Besides this, the character receiving the dreams is basically perfect and inaccessible as a person. Additionally, the sheer number of characters in this storyline is overwhelming for the audience and makes for a choppy presentation. They crowd each other out and cause dialogue to be inadequate at developing who they are. The many interlocking subplots are difficult to effectively follow and are better suited for a series if this idea must be portrayed in entertainment. However, there are simply too many convenient turns and coincidences that push the narrative along as the writers seek to cover as much ground as possible while at the same time including wastefully slow sequences. Due to Whitlow’s legal expertise, this aspect of the plot is mostly realistic, and it’s commendable to explore the existence of miracles in the modern world, but Mountain Top treats God’s power like a magic charm, which causes its premise to be simply too unbelievable. There was some potential here, but it was squandered in pursuit of sensationalism.
Acting Quality (2 points)
It seems like Mountain Top endeavored to include nearly every recognizable Christian cast member in one film, and it’s not a bad thing to have experienced cast members. There are actually only a few acting concerns here and there, such as some bland moments, but the sheer number of actors and actresses may mask potential weaknesses. In the end, emotional and line deliveries are at least average, if not better, with only a handful of small issues. In the end, this rounds out a basically average offering.
Conclusion
Wheeler and his team have always been so close to the Hall of Fame, and they do many things the right way. Adapting Christian novels and being committed to professional productions and experienced casts are a winning model on paper. However, many of their films still lack meaningful connections with their audiences and require deeper and more meaningful purposes in order to be truly successful. Perhaps, in the coming days, the Level Path team will finally make a breakthrough.
It’s like When Calls the Heart on an obscure streaming service!
Plot Summary
When Lillian and Grace, two orphan siblings, agreed to travel to a new town to run an orphanage, they had no idea what would be in store for them. Of course, they probably could have made an educated guess since they went from Hope Valley to a basic copy of this fantastical borough. This new town has equally important aspects as Hope Valley, such as the obligatory town doctor, the expected general store, and of course, a predictably hair-gelled Mountie just waiting to get hitched. What else could fans of When Calls the Heart want besides another series on the cable channel rather than on a streaming service nobody uses?
Production Quality (1.5 points) The budget for When Hope Calls (WHC) is clearly lower than When Calls the Heart (WCTH), and this is most strikingly obvious in the poorly constructed town set that looks like a bunch of clapboard buildings plopped in the middle of a mowed-over field. The structures’ false fronts are also too much. This aside, must like WCTH, WHC is limited to just a few select sets, props, and locations, and there are some cheap special effects on top of this. Nonetheless, the production is aided by typically fine video quality, audio quality, and camera work, even if the soundtrack is pedestrian and boring. The editing tends to lag at times, such as leaving scenes running too long, but this production is overall just average.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points) Much like its parent show, not very significant happens throughout the course of the WHC “plot.” The only remotely interesting elements are used up by the third episode as the series devolves into typical small-town romance nonsense. If it’s possible, the characters are much more blank and cardboard in WHC than in WCTH even if they are less sappy in the former. This is created by a lot of stiff and awkward attempts at conversations as some characters seem to be mysteriously concealing things that are never revealed while others seem to wonder why they are even there. The dialogue is very stock and phoned-in, which creates wooden characters, and the so-called comedic elements are beyond cheesy. Any struggles the characters experience can’t be adequately related to because they seem so plastic and forced. Elsewhere, the town setup is shockingly unrealistic on a historical level, and the Christian themes are very shoehorned in. In the end, with no driving purpose or actual point, the first season’s story is basically just a lot of trumped-up drama with nothing substantial to back it up.
Acting Quality (1 point) In keeping with Michael Landon Jr.’s common practices, the cast of WHC appears to be as fake as WCTH’s (except not as over the top). This includes how they interact with each other as well as what they look like. On appearances, none of them look historically accurate except for some slight attempts at realistic costuming. When it comes to acting, line delivery seems laborious for some cast members while others seem bored with their roles. Emotions overall seemed forced and unnatural. Some cast members show potential in different roles but don’t live up to their full potential. In the end, this section’s rating is basically expected.
Continuity Quality (.5 point) As previously mentioned, the best potential for engaging continuity is quickly discarded in the beginning and replaced with drab procedural recurrences. In the middle and at the end of the season, many of the episodes run together and feel like the same thing is happening over and over again. Then, this is culminated with an awkwardly forced climax and alleged cliff-hanger ending in the final episode. Basically, this season doesn’t have much going for it.
Conclusion
What else is there to say? Shows like When Hope Calls have a specific purpose in mind and do whatever it takes to fulfill that purpose. The storylines are predetermined, the production is as cheap as possible, and the cast is as pageantry as expected. All of these criteria are tailor-made for a reason, so we have to commend MLJ and company for at least being consistent in their poor novel adaptations. Why not try to capitalize on the success of a series like When Calls the Heart? However, what is it ultimately accomplishing besides creating more sub-par Christian entertainment?
Detective Travis always wants to bring the criminals of his small Texas town to justice. However, he’s not always right, and he can’t do it all on his own, despite what he believes about himself. Through every twist and turn of each case, the detective learns something new about himself and about life, but the ultimate challenge of his work and life involves his daughter and her checkered past. Thus, when she comes to stay with him and his wife, he’s sure she’s got something to hide. However, he could have never foreseen the end result of this.
Production Quality (1.5 points) For a relatively low-budget series, Vindication is definitely trying when it comes to production. The video quality is great throughout, and the camera work is respectable. Sets, locations, and props are mostly fine, but the audio is sometimes too quiet. At first, there’s basically no soundtrack, but this tends to improve as the series goes on. While there are some creative story overlays and plot criss-crossing throughout, the editing can be fairly choppy at times. Sometimes, scenes start and stop at awkward places, and some portions seem unnecessary. However, this element also tends to improve with time. In the end, this is an average production that shows commendable effort.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point) What an absolute roller coaster of a storyline. It’s difficult to know where to begin with this; in the first two-thirds of the series, many of the cases are either fairly unrealistic or extremely simplistic. Some contain improbable circumstances just for the sake, it seems, of being unique and tricky. Others contain lots of coincidences and convenient turns; many of them include partially or mostly inappropriate content seemingly just because. While being edgy and realistic is a good quality to have in Christian entertainment (rather than white-washing humanity), there’s a fine line to walk between authentic and trashy. As a side note, some of the ‘crimes’ that are actually ‘twists’ are substantially questionable and borderline ‘vindicate’ the wrong types of behavior. Elsewhere, the suspense elements don’t seem to jive with reality even though there are some interesting psychological elements throughout. Besides the head-scratching partially objectionable content included, the treatment of police ethics and criminal procedure throughout the series would be offensive to many real police officers. Rules are callously broken with no resource, and while it would be one thing to portray a rogue cop in a negative light for the purpose of being realistic, it’s another thing to downright condone unethical practices in the name of doing the right thing, including mixing personal vendettas against certain people and in favor of family members with police work. The detectives’ time is spent on petty misunderstandings that would likely draw the attention of higher authorities due to their frivolous use of resources and questionable methods of arresting people with little reasonable suspicion. These two major problem areas (inappropriate content and offensive portrayal of procedure) are almost enough to totally derail the series from the get-go, especially when these issues are combined with a lot of blank and empty dialogue and cheap Christian messaging throughout the first two-thirds of the season. Odd portrayals of women and minorities throughout the series are also concerns to contend with, but the recurring subplot between the main character and his daughter keep the narrative on life support long enough to get to the final two episodes of the season, which almost save the writers from themselves. It’s clear that the entire series was made for this storyline, and the daughter is the only notably interesting character in the entire creation. The last two episodes are so starkly different from the other ones (except for the disregard for jurisdiction and other questionable practices in the name of being police with agendas) that it seems like an entirely different idea, yet the thinly-developed characters still shine through due to their lack of depth in the first eight episodes. Had they been properly built in the first two-thirds of the season via real cases and authentic circumstances, we would be looking at a totally different concept. As they are, the last two installments include very effective flashbacks that take a good look at hard issues effecting many people. In doing so, the final ‘villain’ is fairly realistic, and the partial conclusion of the subplot between the father and daughter is mostly authentic and believable. Nevertheless, despite the acceptable ending, it doesn’t cover over the multitude of sins committed by the rest of the storyline.
Acting Quality (1.5 points) Acting isn’t a glaring problem throughout the series even if many cast members come off as very robotic and overly practiced. However, this is likely not a talent problem or a coaching issue because the lines they are given are usually uninspiring. This is evident since acting seems to improve as dialogue gets a slight upgrade in the latter third of the season. Although makeup is terrible at first, this seems to get better too. The key standout performance from every episode she’s in comes from Emma Elle Roberts as she sets herself apart as a truly talented actress with potential beyond this series. In the end, this is neither the best nor the worst acting from a Christian season.
Continuity Quality (1.5 points) As previously mentioned, the only significant continuity throughout season one of Vindication involves the storylines of the central character’s family, especially his interactions with his daughter and her checkered past. However, these recurring subplots are fairly good in the midst of a mostly typical recurring crime drama style. Still, it would have been preferable to see some other interwoven subplots that were worthwhile to follow.
Conclusion
The creators of Vindication are trying to do something, but there are too many elements of season one that are way off base. The use of edgy content is commendable for a crime series, but it would be nice to see better standards of propriety when it comes to dealing with sensitive topics. For another, a lot of significant research needs to be conducted before anyone creates a drama centered around criminal procedure and police work because it can be easy to make careless mistakes. Further, there needs to be a better look at mental and behavioral health issues beyond simplifying them and reducing them to trite Christian sayings and prayers. In the end, this concept may work better as a larger-scale federal investigative storyline rather than confining it to a small town with unusual half-mysteries. To summarize, the creators have potential somewhere in here, but there’s too much blocking out the light.
Carrie Saunders just wants to live her normal life as a businesswoman, but her recurring nightmares about a missing girl continue to haunt her night after night. Her visions cloud her judgment and cause her to begin to suspect her husband of wrongdoing. Police refuse to believe her tales, so she decides to investigate the matter on her own. Little does she know that the wild ride she’s about to experience will change her life forever.
Production Quality (2 points)
At first, the production of Dawn begins in a rocky manner as evidenced by inconsistent camera work and lighting and some slight background sounds. However, the video quality is stable throughout, and the sets, locations, and props are mostly fine. The camera work does seem to improve as the film proceeds, and it becomes quite professional in the end. Another inconsistent area is the soundtrack since it’s generic in some parts yet quite good in others. Further, one other drawback is somewhat dizzying and repetitive nature of some of the psychological sequences, but this is also sometimes an asset. In the end, the editing is good, and the production is a mixed bag that’s overall above average.
Plot and Storyline Quality (2 points)
Dawn dares to try something extremely different in Christian film as it takes on a very unique plot that’s often hard to quantify yet intriguing at the same time. The attempts at extreme creativity are well-noted, even if they can get a bit head-scratching at times. Although some may not like it, it’s good that the Christian elements of Dawn aren’t too in-your-face as it tries to primarily rely on good mystery plot content. However, the storyline does have a few flaws in that the characters could be a bit more developed than they are, which means the time could have been better spent on this venture rather than on repetition of key elements the audience is shown over and over again. Still, the characters are fairly good as they are, even if the villain characters are slight strawmen. The psychological elements of the plot are interesting, but they could use a bit more explanation as to why they are occurring. However, the ending isn’t quite expected, and Dawn is an overall very creative attempt at a complex mystery plot culminating with an actually effective climax that’s built throughout the entirety of the film. This is finally a real suspense plot worth watching, but it would be even better as a remake or a similar replication.
Acting Quality (2 points)
On the whole, the acting of Dawn is fine with only a few minor errors to contend with. There were definitely some opportunities for improved emotional delivery and more dynamic line delivery. However, the cast does enough to make this an above average performance, which rounds out an overall above average film that’s worth your time.
Conclusion
The potential that this creative team showed is very encouraging because it could be the start of something great for them. It’s highly possible that streaming series are in their future if they are allowed to collaborate with larger budgets and tighter writing. What we need is more psychological suspense and mystery stories, and seeing these in the context of Christian series would be awesome, so we can’t wait to see what they have planned next.
When Albert and Aimee Anderson move to a small town to pastor the local church, they expect all the typical things of a small town church, but nothing in their lives ever prepared them for what happened soon after they arrived. After discovering the dead bodies of their two newest and closest friends, the Andersons are left reeling in the aftermath as they entire church turns to them for guidance during this dark time. However, answers escape them as the culprit seems elusive and the townspeople grow restless and anxious. Will evil ever be brought to justice? Will they be able to recover a sense of normalcy?
Production Quality (1.5 points)
As a whole, A Murder of Innocence has a mostly fine production, including good video quality and fine sets, locations, and props, even if they are a bit limited in scope. A lot of the time, the audio is extremely quiet and muffled, and the soundtrack is either lacking or overpowering. Also, camera work is inconsistent–sometimes shaky and sometimes fine. Further, the editing is a concern as there are many awkward fadeouts throughout after scenes have gone on too long while some scenes have very quick transitions that cut things off. It seems like there was more content or some that wasn’t usable, so a lot of it appears to relate to post-production issues. Overall, this is just an average production, which isn’t quite up to modern standards.
Plot and Storyline Quality(.5 point)
Although it initially was a good idea to use a true story to try something a bit different, yet much time is wasted on silent montages and clunky dialogue as everything feels very scripted and robotic, especially the ‘perfect’ Christian characters. Instead of actual character development, we’re just left with offensive gender stereotypes that paint women as less intelligent than men. Besides this, the plot is largely based on very shallow concepts and doesn’t appear to comprehend reality very well. Throughout the story, there’s a mysteriously odd tone like it’s concealing some great secret, but it all comes to nothing substantial. If you’re going to write mystery plot, you need to make sure you’ve done your homework to make criminal investigations realistic and believable. It feels like there’s too much going on here that the writers don’t quite understand, which creates the odd mysticism. Besides this, a vast majority of the scenes are slow and dour without much balance or adequate character engagement as the plot drags on and on and chases fruitless rabbit trails. After using up over an hour teasing a possibly forthcoming purpose via dramatic dialogue and randomly extra subplots, there’s little to show for the effort. While it’s commendable to try a suspense plot centered around mental health in rural areas, the very steep character arcs and magical fixes in the final minutes really do the film in, especially since there’s nothing to hold the audience’s interest or make the film worthwhile. Without a central focus, the movie meanders and flounders until a conclusion.
Acting Quality (1.5 points)
Much like the other elements of the film, the acting is a bit stifled and lifeless as it comes off as over-practiced. In conjunction with the audio problems, the line delivery itself is very soft and almost muted most of the time. However, the acting is at least average in most places without any majorly glaring errors or standout performances. Though there is some unnecessary drama, this section rounds out a basically vanilla effort.
Conclusion
The good thing is that Christian entertainment is becoming broader and braver as time goes on. There was a time when mystery suspense dramas like A Murder of Innocence would have been unthinkable in some Christian circles, but thankfully, there are at least attempts to be more creative and diverse. However, there are still things to work on, most notably plot and character content. This was based on a true story, so it’s not really acceptable to have such poor characters, along with an aimless storyline. Next time, before making a Christian film, it would be better to count the cost and make sure there’s enough creativity and purpose behind it. The only stories that will be transformative are the ones that feel like real life.
Izzy already has a strained relationship with her parents, but when she finds out that they have lied to her all her life about her being adopted, she decides to take a road trip to see her biological mother without them knowing. However, she quickly finds out that her road trip is not what it seems as things go from bad to worse. A nightmare scenario suddenly unfolds as she finds herself a hostage in a desperate situation. Though she has resisted the Christian faith for years now, she begins to change her mind when faced with death.
Production Quality (.5 point)
Sense of Urgency is unfortunately a fairly cheap small time production that had some obvious funding shortfalls. This is evidenced by a weird light filter that plagues the film and gives the video quality a bizarre gray look. The soundtrack is also generic and fairly loud at times. The sets, locations, and props are mostly pedestrian, and audio quality is somewhat inconsistent. While the camera work is fine most of the time, there is some weird lighting in some scenes. There are also cheesy special effects to contend with, and the editing is choppy in some places. Overall, while there was some effort here, this production needs a lot of work.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
The surprising thing about Sense of Urgency is that the core idea of the film is actually slightly interesting. While the beginning of the movie is hard to understand since random things seemingly happen, there is some potential for the development of flawed and accessible characters with slightly complex back stories that cannot be typically found in the inspirational world. However, a lot of this potential never comes to fruition. Nevertheless, this plot idea is interesting enough as a suspense idea and would probably benefit from some sort of remake. Even so, this good effort is unfortunately not enough as some of the characters are too cheesy, such as the villain and the Christian characters, and some dialogue is too forced and expository for the moment. The conversations need to build characters better, and the circumstances need to occur more naturally rather than out of necessity for the plot. Further, the Christian message needs to be less childish, and the ending doesn’t need to try to fix everything. Overall, this was a nice effort, and it offers some slight hope for future projects.
Acting Quality (1 point)
As this cast is mostly composed of inexperienced members, the acting is unfortunately pedestrian and basically below average. This is due to forced emotional performances and line delivery that needs some work. At times, the cast members are not very convincing in their roles, but there are also moments of potential and more natural performances. Perhaps they can continue to improve their craft with better coaching.
Conclusion
Overall, Sense of Urgency does what we ask of struggling film makers: when the budget is low, focus on the plot. While this storyline is not the most creative in the world, it demonstrates potential and is definitely something to build off of. It’s almost always better to depart from the average inspirational fare that crowds the market, so trying a different type of suspense plot can help you stand out. However, what is much better is learning to portray real people in more natural ways without the message pushing. If you get this right, God will send the funding at the right time.
First Church has been robbed by an unknown culprit! $20,000 is missing! However, the pastor wants to keep it all under wraps, so he can control the investigation without going to the police. That’s why he decides to hire a private investigator who’s an atheist to track down the criminal by interviewing everybody in the church. Though this investigator is skeptical of the faith, he decides he needs to make himself the personal bodyguard of the church secretary, who is having her own family struggles. Will everyone be able to learn the lesson of stealing?
Production Quality (1.5 points)
Kevan Otto’s production models are fairly standardized, and Grace of God is another example of this. Video quality and camera work are fine, even if lighting is a bit inconsistent at times. Audio quality is mostly acceptable, even if the soundtrack is sometimes too loud; there are also some unnecessary background\outside noises that come through. Sets, locations, and props are passable, but they are fairly limited. Further, the editing is average at best as many scenes drag on far too long and do not hold the attention well. Overall, this is just another average production with nothing special to write home about.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
In conjunction with In the Name of God, Grace of God was intended to be a part of a series about the Ten Commandments. Undoubtedly, we would have been gifted with awkward iterations and proclamations from John Ratzenberger at the beginning of each film. Grace of God is shockingly about ‘You Shall Not Steal’ (notice the creative original title), and it’s also somehow supposed to be about Easter (there is no way to derive this concept from the plot at all). Regardless, this plot is as awful as can be expected from such a limited idea. Characters are totally blank, and most of the film is filled up with them awkwardly standing around and talking without saying anything substantial. Dialogue is mostly empty and mindless since it is so full of message-pushing and forceful ideas. A lot of the plot points and story arcs really lack basis in reality and feel very manufactured. In the end, the storyline lacks any real impact and falls flat on its face. It’s doubtful that many audiences will make it through the second half of the film–even though that stand-up-in-church scene is pretty hilarious.
Acting Quality (.5 point)
Though there is slight potential in this acting, most of the cast members therein seem lost and struggling without any assistance. Line delivery is choppy, and emotions come off as forced. There is no clear presence of acting coaching, and Erin Bethea actually exhibits some of the best acting skills, if you can believe it. Overall, most acting performances are just too robotic and unnatural to warrant any higher ratings.
Conclusion
Thank heavens there weren’t more of these films made. I can just imagine the halting, sermonizing grunts of John Ratzenberger on keeping the Sabbath day and not coveting. Hardly any Christian film makers make ten films period, so beginning with this sort of plan was certainly ambitious. By now, Kevan Otto has made about ten films, so he could have forced them all to be in this ‘series.’ Online fits perfectly with the adultery commandment. Lukewarm or Decision could be about honoring your parents or something. A Question of Faith could reference…organ donation? Regardless, movies that force messages down your throat in the form of sermons rarely have any real impact, so it’s best that this method is avoided altogether.
Kate Montgomery is a big city art dealer who travels to a quaint small town to purchase some mysterious paints from a mysterious artist whom no one in the art dealing world knows the true identity of. However, she is also on the run from her psychologist and her dark past. While running away, she will have to end up facing everything she’s trying to hide from in the most unlikely ways.
Production Quality (1.5 points)
While there are some positive elements in this production, there are also some negative ones. For instance, video quality and camera work are mostly fine, but there is some poor audio quality throughout. The soundtrack is also a bit generic. Lighting can be a problem at times, and the sets, locations, and props are somewhat limited in some areas. For the most part, editing is fine, even though there are a few too many lagging scenes. Thus, as a whole, this production is basically average and has some room for improvement.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
The Colors of Emily is mostly a departure for the Rossetti group. This story tries to delve into the psychological\suspense\mystery genre, and it contains interesting attempts at psychological elements, but there is too much wasted time before getting to the substantial mystery elements. This wasted time mostly consists of tongue-in-cheek dialogue about predictable fish-out-of-water concepts, as well as a seemingly vague premise and loose grip on reality. At times, the storyline seems very unfinished, and the characters come off as too understated and under-developed. Further, the villain is fairly cheesy, especially in the ‘climax’ scene that’s full of monologuing. In short, while there is some potential in this story idea, its final product is too vague and undeveloped.
Acting Quality (.5 point)
Unfortunately, most of the acting in The Colors of Emily is very awkward and not well-coached. A lot of the cast members come off as too unnatural, although Jenn Gotzon posts a more authentic performance than usual. Moreover, there are some other strange characters in this cast, and there are too many sequences of yelling and screaming, especially in the suspense scenes. Overall, there are too many forced lines and emotions to warrant any more than half of point here.
Conclusion
The Colors of Emily has a good idea behind it, but its effort is basically half-cocked and incomplete. On the whole, the production needs an upgrade, as does the acting. The storyline needs more clarification and deepening, as do the characters and dialogue. This film appears to be an example of the importance of taking time to make quality films rather than just making another movie most people are going to forget about.
Much like other movies that need renovations, Wildflower has a very professional production. As expected, the only issue that needs improvement here is the editing, as it is quite choppy. However, this is related to the plot, so if this had been rectified, the production would have been nearly perfect.
Plot and Storyline Improvements
Wildflower is one of the most frustrating plots to witness. It is billed as a unique psychological thriller, and at first, it seems like it has a lot of potential. However, the more it goes on, the more disappointing it becomes due to narration and overly obvious elements. The mystery factors and intended elements of surprise are crippled by the poor presentation of the story. It tries to become too complicated and involved without properly developing the characters or even what the psychological concept behind this plot is trying to convey or model. For example, the flashbacks\dreams of the protagonist are intriguing, but what about other elements of trauma? In a similar vein, the antagonist of the story is too obvious, and the scope of the psychological elements are too limited. Also, the artistic elements of this film are creative and interesting, but there are times when the plot gets lost in them. This plot could have been greatly improved with a more well-charted psychological journey without narration, in order to preserve the element of surprise in the plot twists. A more pertinent study of the effects of trauma and causes of dissociation would have made this movie a lot more realistic. Of course, allowing the characters to develop naturally through substantial dialogue and flashbacks is always a must in a psychological plot. Finally, the actions and motivations of the characters need to be better explained without so much reliance on coincidences and vague ideas. There was tons of potential here; it just needed to be better developed.
Acting Improvements
For the most part, this cast was very professional, even with a fairly difficult script to work with. Much like the plot affecting the editing, improving some of the dialogue would have likely improved some of the lines that the cast members didn’t have much to work with. However, there were some underwhelming moments that could have been improved, as well as some overly dramatic sequences.
Conclusion
We absolutely need more psychological thrillers in Christian film, but they need to be well-constructed, well-thought-out, and well-researched. Trauma and dissociation are great topics to explore, but they need to be grounded in reality and not vaguely presented. Also, narration rarely helps a movie, and the motivations of characters need to be demonstrated through deep dialogue and engaging flashbacks. Moreover, we believe that Nicholas DiBella has tons of potential as a film maker and will continue to improve in his career.
Jesse Tate feels like an outcast teenager at her school since her father is in jail as the scapegoat of his workplace’s crimes. It seems like everybody hates her, and she is ashamed to admit she is a Christian because of what has gone on. Though people who used to be called her friends have shunned her, Jesse finds a new purpose in helping the prisoners her father knows, and this helps her grow close to God. However, a mysterious individual keeps instant messaging her information about her dad’s trial, and Jesse fears that her father’s lawyer does not have his best interests at heart. Will the truth come out before it’s too late?
Production Quality (2 points)
Much like Set Apart, Becoming Jesse Tate has a fine production. This includes good video quality, camera work, and audio quality. The soundtrack is a bit generic, however, and sets and locations tend to be limited to a few areas. However, props are well-utilized. There are a few small editing issues to contend with as well, but on the whole, this is a respectable, standard production that makes the later production of Angels Love Donuts even more perplexing.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
Unfortunately, there is very little potential in this plot as the premise is fairly silly and is based on unrealistic circumstances. The ideas therein are very trite, and the dialogue suffers for lack of substance. Thus, the characters are flimsy and plastic, not to mention how dumb the ‘villain’ characters are. Because the characters are one-dimensional, it is difficult to relate to their struggles. This idea as a whole is very short and limited—it needs a lot more development to be more than the cheesy mystery that it is. This is not to mention the plot holes and lapses in logic that keep this story moving along to the desired conclusion. The Christian message is also very sappy and cringeworthy as problems are fixed in ridiculously easy ways. Basically, the existence of this story is barely justified.
Acting Quality (1.5 points)
These cast members are fine and seem to care about what they are doing. However, there are some moments of forceful line delivery and emotions, especially from the ‘villains.’ Some of the teenage actors and actresses are awkward at times and need further refining. However, there are enough good moments to keep this section average.
Conclusion
It is difficult to measure what is gained from cute little Christian films like this one. It’s all fine and good, but is a difference really being made? The creator may mean well, but we need dynamic films that will make a difference, not more movies like this one. A story like this needs deep characters to carry it along, because without them, as we saw here, it just becomes trite and unimportant, even if it was meant to be serious.
Former pastor James Moore, who is running from his faith and his career, returns to his hometown to discover it the grounds of a dark mystery and closely held secrets that has put one crazy man in prison for arson. With nothing left to lose and nothing else to do, Moore decides to take it upon himself to solve the mysterious case that was too open and shut. As he looks at all the angles of the fire and the events of that night, Moore finds himself turning to God again as he rediscovers the faith he left behind.
Production Quality (2 points)
Corbin Bernsen and his teams have always been committed to high production quality. Rust is the earliest example of this commitment, as it sports great video quality, audio quality, and camera work. The soundtrack is also intriguing. Sets, locations, and props, for the most part, are professional. The only issues to point out here pertain to some choppy editing and some slightly poor lighting in some parts. But otherwise, this is a professional and model production.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1 point)
From the beginning of his foray into Christian film, which was this film, until now, Corbin Bernsen’s creative motivation has always been an enigma. What is he ever going for? Rust adopts the mysterious and semi-dark approach that was seen later in Beyond the Heavens. Neither film truly makes much sense or has any driving purpose behind it. Yet the mystery portion of Rust is intriguing and somewhat engaging. The characters, while a bit eccentric, are also interesting in their own way, sometimes due to unique and cryptic dialogue. Movies like this one always seem to be hiding something, like a private joke or secret, but they never let us in on the puzzle. At least the ending is slightly unexpected, even though it takes a somewhat predictable path to get there. If there were some more clarity in this plot, it could have been interesting and more highly rated, because there was a lot of potential here.
Acting Quality (2 points)
Much like the production of this film, the acting quality is professional and above average. For the most part, actors and actresses are cast appropriately, and their line delivery is on point. Sometimes emotions tend to be a bit forced, but they are good as a whole. There are also some other moments of underwhelming performances, but they are not enough to keep this section from being highly rated.
Conclusion
Corbin Bernsen always has a lot of potential in his films. He usually maintains high production and acting quality. However, he is also committed to plots that are seemingly purposely unusual. Rust is no exception to this trend, especially since it is his first Christian film. One can understand why ‘secular’ film makers want to dip into the Christian market, but we have never understood Bernsen’s odd approach to movie making, despite his quality productions. Yet perhaps we will never understand.
Robert Whitmore III was just awarded a prestigious police award and promoted to lead detective, a role that used to be held by his famous grandfather, Robert Whitmore Sr. However, Bob III’s world is rocked when he discovers that his new partner is none other than his grandfather, who has been pressed back into service by the force for retiring too early to collect his pension. Together, they will have to get along to catch a notorious criminal who has come back to town with the goal of stealing the coveted Bronze Basin of Bitterness.
Production Quality (2 points)
Surprisingly, the production of this film is not as bad as the rest of it. All the usual elements, including video quality, camera work, and audio quality, are fine and professional. There are really no glaring errors here. The soundtrack is a bit silly, which is to be somewhat expected for a comedy like this. Sets, locations, and props are average and passable, except for the fact that some unusual props are constantly emphasized. Also, as usual for this sort of film, the editing is somewhat poor and disorienting. In the end, this production is the best component of this film.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
My Grandpa Detective is one of the most nonsensical ‘comedy’ plots since The Takeover. Besides having absolutely no purpose and being completely aimless, this film has an extremely absurd feel to it that includes a lot of head-scratching and deadpan-inducing moments and sequences. There is no way to understand what is trying to be communicated in this film as a collection of very eccentric and bizarre characters fumble around, looking for a reason to keep this film going. The premise is very trumped up and the Christian message is very forced and awkward. Nearly every line of dialogue is stupidity, thus making the storyline impossible to take seriously. There are also a lot of cliqued mystery tropes and a predictable ending to top things off. Essentially, the creators of this film were either confused, delusional, or purposely satirical.
Acting Quality (0 points)
Besides the fact that several cast members are made to look much older than they are, nearly all of the acting in this cast is as absurd as the plot. Everyone seems intent on making a fool of themselves with childish emotions and outbursts, as well as poor line delivery. In the end, most elements in this film are completely ridiculous.
Conclusion
Why are Christian films like this still being made in 2016? What does this sort of movie accomplish, outside of making a further mockery of Christian movies? True comedy takes well-developed characters and realistic, witty dialogue, not all of the raving nonsense you find in My Grandpa Detective. Alas, this is another embarrassment and one that should be forgotten, unless you need to know how not to make a movie.
When Faith gets too close to a ‘boy’ she met online but never met in real life, she never imagined the trouble it would cause her. In one fateful moment, the stalker behind the fake profile kidnaps her as Faith’s hometown descends into panic over the incident. The local sheriff has a bone to pick with online stalkers, so he immerses himself into the case unlike any other. What they find is a vast human trafficking scheme bigger than their small town. Will they be able to find Faith before it’s too late?
Production Quality (1 point)
As an early production for Liberty University and team, the quality of Finding Faith isn’t really what it should be. Video quality is okay, but camera work is randomly shaky. Audio quality is also poor, even though the soundtrack is trying to be suspenseful. Sets are okay, but locations and props are somewhat limited. Editing is mostly average and still leaves something to be desired. Overall, with many other people involved in this film, Liberty University took a step back with this production, and it’s hard to see how it was justified.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
Full of heavy-handed narration from Erik Estrada, the messaging of this story is certainly not subtle. Yet at the same time, it’s also full of dead air and wasted sequences. It’s a shame too, because this is an interesting and different idea with a meaningful message that needs to be shared. However, the characters are so empty due to bland and vanilla dialogue that it’s hard to relate to them as real people, only as cutouts playing a part. There was so much that could have been done with this story—with better characters of course—but the writers only barely scratch the surface. It’s unfortunate to see ideas like this one fall so short of the mark.
Acting Quality (1 point)
Though this is a relatively large cast, they lack adequate coaching. The cast members post very stiff and blank performances, but then again, they didn’t have many lines to actually work with. They also have their good moments, and it’s not all bad, but any cast that includes Erik Estrada is always dominated by his odd demeanors and personas. In the end, this film as a whole is mostly a disappointment.
Conclusion
The Liberty University team and the JC Films team always had big ideas and ambitions that rarely follow through and meet the expectations that are set for them. They have plenty of resources and connections, but little to no creative screenwriting. It seems to be consistently difficult for them to portray real people on the big screen, so it might be time for them to invest in some better writing. Only then will they make the difference they want to make.
John Luther is a highly successful ministry leader sometime in the near future, and he is being pressured by politicians to support a bill that would allow the government to regulate religion to ‘keep it fair’. However, John refuses to comply, and thus finds himself under intense attack from faceless enemies who seem bent on destroying him and his reputation. Injured and on the run, John will have to decide what he really believes and how he is going to defend himself.
Production Quality (2.5 points)
The main redeeming elements of this film pertain to the professional production job. It’s difficult to successfully execute a suspense production, but this team does very well. Camera work is great, especially in the action scenes, and video quality is what it should be. Audio quality is also good and the suspense soundtrack is a nice touch. Sets, locations, and props are appropriate and adequate. The only nitpick to raise here is some editing issues pertaining to the choppy presentation of this story. But in the end, this is a respectable production that should be the norm.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
Though this suspense story has a lot of interesting ideas in it, it is too all over the place to make any sense. It’s great to have a different genre for once, but this isn’t really the way. Though the persecution premise is somewhat well-explained, it needs to be explained better so it comes off as more realistic. The protagonist is seemingly too perfect and one-dimensional, although other characters are interesting. However, several of the villains are fairly cheesy. We would have like to get to know some of these characters better; as it is, the dialogue is all over the place and does not help develop the protagonist. There are also a lot of convenient suspense turns as things happens because they need to. Too much is fixed at the end, even as the ending will leave you scratching your head. In the end, this plot needs a serious rework.
Acting Quality (1.5 points)
Though this cast is at least somewhat professional, a lot of the performances are overly dramatic. The lead actor does not do a very good job carrying his role, and a lot of the villain cast members are over the top. Emotions are slightly believable, but line delivery is sometimes unsure. In short, this is an average performance.
Conclusion
Persecuted fills a genre gap in Christian film, but that’s about the only reason why it stands out, besides professional production. Persecution premises set in modern America are always going to need a lot of explanation and justification, and this film does not necessarily succeed on that front. No matter the suspense film, this genre tends to suffer from lack of character development, which Persecuted also demonstrates. In the end, while there is potential here, it needed a lot more development in order to be better.
When a tight-knit group of high school basketball players and fans is directly affected by a seemingly random drive-by shooting, they band together to discover the truth behind the evil deed. However, unbeknownst to the others, one of them is holding a terrible secret that would affect his very life if he disclosed it. But as the trail grows cold, will be speak the truth and risk it all to save his friends?
Production Quality (1.5 points)
The Frontier Boys starts off as a very raw and rough production, which is not characteristic of Echolight Studios. Camera work is quite shaky at first and video quality is inconsistent. However, audio quality is always good and the soundtrack is creative. Sometimes lighting is randomly poor, but this and other productions elements at least improve as the movie goes on. Sets, locations, and props are stable throughout the film, but for some reason it takes until the middle of video quality, camera work, and lighting to improve. However, the editing is bit odd as it leaves too many lagging scenes and unexplained sequences. Overall, this production is a roller coaster and probably should have been redone.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1.5 points)
The Frontier Boys is a rare circumstance in which the creative plot saves the film from total mediocrity. Though it begins in a confusing fashion, the story becomes more interesting as it goes, even though it does take a while to get to the point. Regardless, the characters are surprisingly well-developed through unique dialogue and realistic circumstances. However, there are some typical sports and mystery story elements and sometimes it seems like the creativity of this suspense idea is not reaching its fullest potential. It feels like this film was just a beta test because a lot of factors are too downplayed and not taken seriously enough. Had they been taken more serious, this would be a whole different ballgame. But in the end, though things tend to be fixed too easily in this plot, it is still a commendable effort and one that demonstrates story-writing talent, which is hard to come by in the Christian movie field. Perhaps this talent will be utilized further in the future.
Acting Quality (2 points)
Though this cast is some off-putting and unusual at first, they work well together and assume their roles very well. Line delivery is on-point and emotions are believable. This is a professional casting job and one that should be replicated in the future.
Conclusion
There’s really not a movie out there that’s like The Frontier Boys. It actually follows a non-typical plot structure and dabbles into an untapped genre. If the production were upgraded and the plot even slightly improved, this would have been a Hall of Fame film. Perhaps with the backing of Echolight, this creative team has a chance to really make a difference in the field, if they put their mind to it.
When Jordan, a drug runner, decides to try to change his ways, he finds that it is neither easy nor safe to do so. As the drug supplies try to get him back, they go after his girlfriend and everything he holds dear. Meanwhile, the two detectives tasked with catching the drug supplier have their own demons to wrestle with. Will they be able to come to grips with who they are in order to make the difference they need to make?
Production Quality (.5 point)
For some reason, in their earlier days, PureFlix was committed to distributing and promoting all sorts of very low quality films (see Saving Winston, As I Stand, and Running Inside Out for other examples). The only good production element of Hollow is video quality. Otherwise, camera work is very shaky and many scenes are filmed from behind and through objects. No audio quality is recorded on set except for loud outside sounds and train noises—all of the dialogue is overdubbed. The soundtrack is also nearly nonexistent. Sets, locations, and props are very cheap and most of the scenes are poorly lit. There are far too many montages that waste time, as well as lagging scenes that drag out the runtime. Basically, this production needed a complete redo before it was ready.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
Somewhere in this story are some really interesting ideas and realistic issues that need to be dealt with in Christian films, but this is not the way to present them. Hollow overall lacks real purpose and struggles to gold the attention. There are too many confusing and loosely related subplots that rely on coincidences and unrealistic occurrences. Gritty subjects are portrayed very flippantly and the dialogue is very unusual, thus crafting odd characters. There is hardly enough content to sustain a full length film, as previously mentioned, so time-wasting tactics such as montages and empty sequences are employed. The bottom line is that though there are some really interesting ideas in here somewhere, they are covered up by wasted time and amateur presentations.
Acting Quality (.5 point)
Like the production and the plot, there is a small amount of good in the acting, but the cast members largely lack coaching and are thus extremely robotic and measured in their line delivery. Hardly any emotion is shown among them. This is another disappointing effort.
Conclusion
When films like this one are made, it is clear that someone is pushing just to make a Christian movie about blank. PureFlix needed a film that fulfilled a certain genre or mold they are trying to copy, so they dialed up a desperate independent film making team to spit out something in a short amount of time. This is how films like Hollow came to mass distribution. Quality was thrown out the window in the pursuit of flooding the market. This is how we have the mess we have today. But hopefully new film makers are picking up the pieces and reforming the field, however slow it may be.
Melinda was always told that she was an illegitimate child. Her mother is superstitious and has a secret she is trying to hide as she is under the thumb of the ruthless Maddox, Melinda’s stepfather. When Maddox sends Melinda away to Melinda’s grandmother, Melinda sees a whole new outlook on life, including insights into who her father really is. She discovers that everyone in the small western town of Boonville is hiding a secret, and only courage and faith will help them to disclose what they need to disclose.
Production Quality (2 point)
Since there is a lot of mainstream experience on the production team, the production of Boonville Redemption is understandably professional. Video quality, camera work, and audio quality are all what they should be. The soundtrack is pedestrian, but the sets and locations are historically realistic. The biggest errors to highlight here pertain to editing, as there are a lot of abrupt transitions and choppy sequences. There is too much content that has been crammed into the 100-minute runtime of this film. Basically, this film is professional on the surface, yet it lacks the necessary substance to be any better than it is.
Plot and Storyline Quality (0 points)
Though Boonville Redemption attempts to explore a unique plot style and genre, it does so in all the wrong ways. Constant narration from the unnecessarily omniscient Pat Boone doesn’t leave anything to chance and makes sure the ending is obvious in the beginning. Pretty much every character is a cheesy stereotype, especially the ridiculously monologuing villain. The characters that have potential to be good are barely given any screen time, probably due to the large number of characters in general. Though there is a lot of content, as previously mentioned, time is frivolously wasted on very unnecessary sequences. Any good parts are very rushed and are drowned out by too many quirky elements. Everything culminates in a gag-inducing “it’s my diary” climax sequence that really just puts the icing on this rotten cake. Unfortunately, while this could have been a creative and interesting story, it falls very much short of expectations.
Acting Quality (2 points)
The good news is historical costuming is realistic, although there are some minor shades of Michael Landon Jr. frontier makeovers present. The acting is mostly professional with only some minor errors, such as some overly dramatic moments. If Edward Asner, Richard Tyson, and Pat Boone were removed from this cast, it would have been perfect. But at least this casting job is somewhat palatable.
Conclusion
Boonville Redemption demonstrates mainstream professionalism in the production and acting departments, but the plot severely suffers from lack of creativity and forceful delivery. Throwing a bunch of big name cast members into a well-funded production does not equal a good movie. The story seems like it had too many writers in the story room, but that isn’t really the case. Essentially, writers need to trust their audiences to figure things out rather than have Pat Boone tell them what to think about stuff. Also, the last thing we needed was the Pat Boone credits number, but who really cares at this point?
Ace Wonder, aka Gator Moore, always loves a good mystery and seeks to solve whichever ones come in front of him so that justice may be served. While traveling with his family on vacation, when their camper breaks down in a small Tennessee town, Gator accidentally stumbles upon a family with a mystery that needs solving. Derek Morton’s grandfather died unexpectedly and left behind a cryptic message that cause many to suspect he was crazy. However, Gator believes there is something bigger afoot and enlists his siblings to assist him in solving the case.
Production Quality (1.5 points)
After The Widow’s Might, it was difficult to see what the future of HeuMoore Productions was. However, with Ace Wonder: Message from a Dead Man, the HeuMoore team has demonstrated adequate improvement. Video quality is professional, and camera work is fine except for some weird camera angles that attempt to be suspenseful. Audio quality is great and the original soundtrack is creative without SINGING. Sets, locations, and props are good but somewhat limited. There are some cheesy special effects utilized, but animation is actually used effectively and enhances the film. Finally, editing is quite good, thus rounding out an overall average production. This is definitely a great effort for an underfunded project, and it is great to see this team continually improving.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
Though there is some potential to this Ace Wonder plot, it is still a mostly formulaic suspense\mystery storyline. The story is based on too many coincidences, mystery clichés, and clues being found at opportune times. Though there is way too much narration, the dialogue and characters are actually good, which shows that this team is trying to make a good film. This story would be way better with a little more creativity and real plot twists, as well as a less fundamentalist portrayal of women. Mysteries are certainly a hard genre to write, since it’s easy to fall into cheesy coincidences, so they might consider trying a different genre next time. Overall, it is great to have a different genre in Christian film for once, and this team certainly has the potential and wherewithal to go further in their careers to do something great.
Acting Quality (2.5 points)
Though Ace Wonder uses a lot of the same cast members from The Widow’s Might, there are others that make for a greatly improved acting experience. It seems like all of the cast members from the previous film have honed their skills better. This category is actually the most improved as there are really no glaring errors except for a few minor missteps. Once again, this gives great hope for the future.
Conclusion
Coming back from the horrific Widow’s Might couldn’t have been easy for HeuMoore Productions, but on the whole, despite their unusual worldview that needs broadening, the Moore team really seems like they are trying this time. They definitely put forth more effort in the production and acting departments and it is encouraging that they are showing improvements, especially since they are committed to breaching different genres in Christian film. The biggest blessing of Ace Wonder was the lack of cast members singing. Now if they can continue to hone their plot creativity and shed some of the odd components of their worldview, they will really be on the track to greatness. After The Widow’s Might, I never thought I would be saying this, but the HeuMoore team has great potential for the future.
The Veritas Project consists of the Springfield family—their job is to work with local law enforcement undercover in order to discover the origins of unusual happenings in small towns. Their next job is to go undercover at a high school that seems to be haunted by the curse of a teen who hung himself inside the school one night. Seemingly random deaths keep happening that are tied back to the hanging and to dark happenings at the school. Will they be able to get to the bottom of it before it’s too late?
Production Quality (1 point)
Like many early 2000s productions distributed by Fox Faith, Hangman’s Curse has its high points and its issues that keep it from being all it could be. For example, the video quality is unnecessarily grainy and there is poor lighting throughout. However, the sets, locations, and props are realistic and appropriate. Audio quality is fine except for the cheesy soundtrack and the cheap sound effects that are dubbed on top of the normal audio. There are also a lot of very juvenile horror-related special effects that are actually quite annoying. Finally, the editing is fairly choppy as scenes end abruptly, off-screen content is referred to often, and transitions do not flow well. In the end, it’s possible that this production team’s budget was not ready to handle a sci-fi\horror film, so they might should have rethought this effort.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
Though Frank Peretti knows how to craft an interesting enough Christian horror\sci-fi plot, Hangman’s Curse crams too much content into a short amount of time. This stunts character develop and forces dialogue to be rushed and packed with information. Sometimes the premise of this ‘horror’ concept is hard to believe and is even a little silly at times. We are supposed to treat the issue as serious, but it is difficult to do so because it all seems too shallow. There are too many very cheesy half-attempts at horror that are more annoying than effective. Like too many sci-fi plots, this one relies too heavily on the ‘twist’ and the concept revealed near the end rather than actual character development. It’s hard to care about what’s going on when it all rushes by so fast all in the name of solving the mystery in under two hours. In the end, some will find this story interesting, but it does not appeal to every audience.
Acting Quality (2 points)
The casting and acting of this film are definitely its strong suit. Though there is nothing truly dynamic about the cast members’ performances, they are also not detracting or negative. Their emotions are mostly believable and their line delivery is professional. This should be the baseline for acting in Christian film.
Conclusion
Frank Peretti has always been a genre pioneer in Christian entertainment. He went where other Christians were afraid to go and opened up a whole new world for both writing and movies. While there is nothing inherently wrong with his work, this particular film does not capture it well, and this could be due to the early days of Christian productions. Perhaps if this film were made today, it would be better.
According to local authorities and media figures, a mysterious man who has become known as The Reconciler has been mysteriously choosing random people to force to stay together in an enclosed area until they reconcile the differences they have with one another. No one knows how or why he does what he does, or why he chooses the people he does, but multiple people have been positively affected by The Reconciler’s work. Will his identity ever be discovered or will it always he shrouded in mystery?
Production Quality (1.5 points)
With a somewhat limited budget, it’s clear that this production team did the best they could do with what they had. Camera work is fine, as it video quality. Audio quality is mostly on par, but there are some lapses. The soundtrack also needs a boost. Sets, locations, and props are presented fairly well, even if they are slightly limited. The biggest issue to point out here is the extremely choppy editing that creates a lot of confusion for the audience. This is likely due to the large amount of content that is forced into this runtime. Overall, the production of The Reconciler is average, and it’s likely it could have been better with more substantial funding.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1 point)
The idea behind The Reconciler is very interesting and creative, but it also leaves the audience somewhat scratching their heads. As previously mentioned, there is a lot of information crammed into less than two hours, and thus, the use of information dump dialogue is employed to fill in the viewer. There are also a lot of interesting flashbacks that would be better if the characters therein were developed better. However, due to the sheer amount of content here, there simply is not enough time, especially when some sequences are just wasted. There are so many subplots that need further exploring here that The Reconciler would have been far better served as a miniseries. The series format would have allowed the characters to develop better, would have given more credence to the idea behind this story, and would have allowed for more complexity and creativity. But as it is, The Reconciler makes the mistake of biting off more than it can chew—by including everything, it spreads it all too thin. For this reason, it’s difficult to appreciate what’s going on here. In the end, though there is a huge amount of potential here, and the creativity of the writers should definitely be commended, this is unfortunately not the way to present this type of idea.
Acting Quality (1 point)
As a little-known cast, these cast members show amateurishness too much. Some lines are forced and half-yelled, while others are perfectly normal. Emotions are all over the place and are too often overplayed. This cast would have definitely benefitted from better coaching.
Conclusion
This film receives half of an x-factor point for creativity. We absolutely need different and unique films like The Reconciler, but they need to be well-developed. Creative and complex plots are awesome when they are executed properly. The Reconciler would have made an amazing series if done properly. But once again, creativity is limited by funding. We long for the day when useless movies are no longer wasting funding opportunities and damaging the reputation of Christian film so that creativity seen in movies like The Reconciler can fully thrive and flourish to be all that they need to be. Christian film makers have the potential to change the world, but will they be given the opportunity?
After Simone Burner is attacked by the grandson of a powerful man, she is arrested for the grandson’s murder and mostly everybody in the city turns against her for no particular reason. Therefore, she has to seek out the help of an estranged attorney who doesn’t really like her as her last resort. Meanwhile, there are tons of others subplots are all going on at the same time as other random characters are briefly introduced who have very loose connections to the original point. With so much going on, the question is not what will happen, but will anyone understand what is happening?
Production Quality (2 points)
Virtuous has a professional and adequate production, as evidenced by clear video quality, good camera work, acceptable audio quality, and an intriguing soundtrack. Sets, locations, and props are professionally chosen and presented. On the surface, it seems like Virtuous checked all the necessary boxes to receive a passing score. However, the major detractor here is the horrific editing. Somewhere in post-production, someone needed to sit down and have a serious talk with the JC Films team about whether or not it’s justified to have a 150 minute film that has next to no continuity. This was the editor’s job; however, this was not done, and thus, it leaves a gaping hole in this film.
Plot and Storyline Quality (.5 point)
As previously mentioned, this perhaps the most convoluted and non-continuous plot in all of our viewing days. With hundreds of subplots that have very little connection to one another, there is no way to make sense of what is going on as the story hops from one random thing to the next. There’s all kinds of intrigue with this local judicial and law enforcement system and how corrupt businessmen are trying to control stuff, plus some stereotypical down-on-his-luck who takes on a seemingly impossible case that has some ties to a non-profit involving Erin Bethea, and this doesn’t even cover the random guy in the hospital and the nurse who takes care of him who also has a questionable position on the jury of the original trial. This previous run-on sentence doesn’t even cover all the points Virtuous tries to expand on. It’s like twelve different people all had ideas and decided to shove them all together into one bloated film. With so much going on, there is no hope for character development as dialogue is stunted and all over the place. The only characters that stand out are strawmen villains, unfortunately. Yet despite all of this massive blending of concepts, there is a really interesting idea somewhere lost in the fray that would be better served in a miniseries format. It’s disappointing to see good ideas go to such waste, especially when it’s like this.
Acting Quality (1.5 points)
With so many cast members, it’s really hard to keep up. This is an unusually large cast for a Christian film, thus making the performances inconsistent and random. Sometimes line delivery and emotional delivery are good, while other times they are not. Overall, it comes out as fairly average.
Conclusion
When you’re in the process of making a film that is over two and a half hours and you actually have the budget to make a film this long, perhaps you need to stop and consider: with so much content, I should make this a series! People love series: just look at the unexplainable success of When Calls the Heart. Why not, instead of making a cumbersome film like this one, try something different and create an interesting genre-busting Christian series. It would be a huge hit. Yet once again, we are left wondering what could have been.
Chloe has a dark secret that haunts her, but she doesn’t quite know what it is. She is plagued by nightmares and flashbacks of something that lurks below her consciousness, but she cannot quantify it. She also does not want to talk to anyone about it except her trusted friend Rebecca. Chloe has pushed everyone away, including her mother. But when she is faced with something she cannot reconcile, she will have to reach out to someone before it’s too late.
Production Quality (2.5 points)
The Faith Street Films team has consistently shown a commitment to quality productions—this is evident again in Wildflower. Camera work is professional, as is video quality. Audio quality is error-free and the soundtrack is superb and enhances the experience. Sets and locations are good as well. The only problem to point out here is editing. Some scenes are unnecessarily long while others are cut too short. As will be discussed next, too much of the same thing happens. But overall, this is a great production that shows great promise.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1 point)
Wildflower is a much-needed Christian psychological thriller, but it’s extremely frustrating to watch, knowing all that could have been. For starters, the heavy-handed narration throughout doesn’t allow the plot to develop naturally. Great issues are raised here, but the characters are stunted by too much narration and not enough dialogue. Though there are excellent psychological elements and flashbacks, the plot is based too much on coincidences. Overall, we know that the creators mean well and is was great to try something different, but without deeper development, the storyline and its characters are left only halfway finished. We would love to see this concept remade in some way.
Acting Quality (2 points)
Though this cast is relatively small, they do a fairly good job pulling this off. They are mostly believable, but there are some underwhelming performances that seem to hold this film back from being all that it could be. Emotions are mostly realistic, but there are some overdone elements that distract from the story. In short, this is an above-average effort that had the ability to be better.
Conclusion
It is always disappointing to see a downgrade from Hall of Fame, especially since King’s Faith was enjoyable. We love psychological thrillers, but Wildflower left us wanting for more. The issues portrayed in this film are important and need to be discussed, we fear the way they are packaged in this film will turn people off. We sincerely wish this plot could be reworked so that it could reach its full greatness. Nonetheless, Nicholas DiBella and his team are certainly talented and we can’t wait to see what they have planned next.
Final Rating: 5.5 out of 10 points
Full disclosure: We were provided by the creator with a copy of this film in exchange for a fair and honest review
After Kent “Mac” McClain’s wife and sons are tragically killed in a car accident, he just wants to end it all. However, he is interrupted by a phone call and is given a new purpose by the person on the other end: to revive his law practice by taking on a special capital punishment case. So he assembles a team and begins investigating, but the deeper he digs, the more fishy and complicated things become. Mac soon finds himself not only fighting for the life of his defendant, but for his very own.
Production Quality (2 points)
The good thing is that Robert Whitlow does not settle for low to average quality productions when it comes to bringing his books to the big screen. Video quality and camera work are very professional. Sets and locations are realistic. Audio quality is good, although the soundtrack is pedestrian. Finally, the editing is sometimes effective in being suspenseful, but other times it is too choppy and exposes some missing time. It seems like there is content missing that was cut from the original take due to length. However, this is not done very well, as will be highlighted next. But in the end, Whitlow, Gary Wheeler, and crew know how to put together a respectable production.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1.5 points)
Whitlow clearly knows legal procedure and is the right person to be writing legal suspense. The premise of this plot is therefore realistic and is filled with fairly believable, down-to-earth characters and pretty good dialogue. However, as previously mentioned, there needs to be more useful content included and few melancholy scenes. Also, Whitlow has a tendency towards overdone drama, which is also present in The Trial. Finally, there are a few too many coincidences in this plot and a rushed cheesy end that happens because it needed to. The cheesy villain is given too much time to monologue about their evil plan, although it’s unclear why they did what they did. All in all, this is once again a respectable effort, but perhaps not the best Whitlow book to choose for a movie.
Acting Quality (2.5 points)
Acting is this film’s strongest suit as each cast member fits his or her character perfectly. There is also a presence of clear acting coaching, which is likely the influence of Gary Wheeler, a student of the Kendrick brothers. Although there are some minor errors that keep this section from being perfect, this casting job shows how it’s done.
Conclusion
The saddest part about this film is that, based on the market availability of Christian movies, films like The Trial seem really good. In reality, this should be the baseline of quality, not the improvement. While it is not good enough to be Hall of Fame, The Trial is good enough to be interesting, although it may not capture the attention of many audiences. Gary Wheeler has a lot of potential as a creator and needs to keep trying until he makes that breakthrough to greatness. He has great hope for the future.
While Shawn and Carrie Everett are trying to reconnect as a couple on a camping trip, they are suddenly approached by a mysterious man who talks cryptically to them before pulling out a gun and threatening them to take him where he wants to go. As Shawn and Carrie agree to help him and as the man continues to babble on about various topics, they begin to get a picture of what this man is all about. They eventually see him as a desperate man, not a criminal, and concoct a plan to try to intervene in his path of destruction.
Production Quality (2 points)
How is it possible that certain PureFlix movies have better production than others? In Taken by Grace, there are few production problems to mention. The camera work is good, and the video quality is clear. Audio quality passes the test of authenticity. The suspenseful musical score is highly effective. Even though there are few sets, they are used well. The only major production issue is, of course, editing. Too many scenes feel cut short and unfinished. Overall, while this film would have greatly improved with better editing, it’s still a production effort to be proud of.
Plot and Storyline Quality (2 points)
In this highly dialogue-driven psychological mystery, Bradley Dorsey does not disappoint when it comes to creativity. Most creators could not handle writing long dialogue scenes for just a handful of characters sitting around in vehicles talking, but the philosophical and psychological elements win out. While the characters could have been developed better, they are adequate enough. Unfortunately, there are some typical mystery pitfalls, such as easy coincidences and ‘leads’ that are stumbled upon. Another major problem is that there is too much wasted time and jumping back and forth. The minor subplots are underdeveloped and almost seem forced. Even though the creative concept behind this plot is great, it’s not enough by itself; there needs to be something added to it. Basically, though it has many great strengths, Taken by Grace is an incomplete idea that needs a remake.
Acting Quality (2 points)
Mental health problems are actually portrayed very well through some of the acting in this film, and are not completely overdone like you would expect from a PureFlix film. However, sometimes emotions are forced and unbelievable. We have to question whether or not Bradley Dorsey should star in all of his films, as he seems to always underperform his potential. But overall, this cast isn’t half bad.
Conclusion
In typical Bradley Dorsey fashion, Taken by Grace walks the line between brilliant creativity and amateurish mistakes. All the films he’s involved are rooted in a deep and profound concept that challenges Christian movie conventions and genres. He always employs psychological elements that should be found in many more Christian films. But little mistakes always hold back his ideas from being all that they could be. As is the case with Meant to Be, Taken by Grace could have been an awesome Hall of Fame film with just a few things changed and with a deeper storyline. We hope in the future that Bradley Dorsey and company will take that next step to greatness, because Christian film desperately needs it.
Rachel Troyler loves being a police officer in the small town of Sugarcreek, Ohio, but she still carries emotional baggage from past hurts. That’s why she suspicious of a stranger who comes to town with a broken down truck and a sick son. She becomes protective of her Amish aunts when they decide to take the man and his son in at no charge except for repairs to their dilapidated inn. Rachel senses that there is something more to the stranger than meets the eye, and she is right. Little does she know that she is caught in the middle of a high-stakes mystery involving top sports figures. Yet despite her suspicions and self-protection, she finds herself falling for the mysterious runaway.
Production Quality (2 points)
One consolation to this film is that the production is not terrible. It is actually quite decent—the editing is professional and the camera work shows skill. There are no glaring errors related to sound and video quality. The main caveats to point out here are the cheap and limited sets, so it seems like the crew did the best they could with what they had. Overall, the production is above average, but not perfect.
Plot and Storyline Quality (1.5 points)
Does this really have to be a romance? The plot seems to work well as an average mystery. Just because a fleeing athlete comes to town doesn’t mean that a local female police officer has to fall in love with him. One breath of fresh air that this movie brings to the scene is a plot that includes Amish characters that don’t shun anyone or get shunned. Surprisingly, most of the characters have some depth to them when it comes to their motivations and behaviors—many of them are authentic. But unfortunately, the dialogue is just regular and the villain is very cheesy. As previously mentioned, the mystery is just average but it seems like the most of made of it. There are no real twists and turns—those looking for a straightforward Christian movie will find it here. Overall, there are not overly negative elements in Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, but there are neither enough elements to make it truly creative.
Acting Quality (1.5 points)
Amish acting often comes off as stereotypical, but Sugarcreek tends to avoid these issues. Overall, the cast is professional and seems to be semi-coached. But at the same time, the lines and emotional delivery are a tad dry. It’s already been said in this review, but the theme must be continued—the acting in this film is just average.
Conclusion
It is fitting that Sugarcreek receives a final score of five out of ten, a clean average score. Box Office Revolution anticipated a much worse rating from any film associated with the stodgy yet empty novel saga Love Inspired. The best was done with what was offered in this film, and it can stand as an example of how to make the best possible ‘Love Finds You’ movie. But at the same time, we must still request that more diverse movies be contributed to the Christian movie scene.
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