BroadcastChic Excellent, a Must See

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Isbel A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

mydad2 As a pioneer-descended, Utah-raised Mormon bishop, I'm obliged to agree with some of the negative reviews. Perhaps I'm demanding, but when I see a comedy, I expect there to be a laugh or two somewhere in it. The actors are fine - very good, in fact. The film editing is fine. The script and direction are abysmal. Forget the plot holes and loose ends: The gratuitous swipes at other faiths and pro-LDS smugness are unbecoming and embarrassing. And I agree with one reviewer: enough with the paint ball obsession, Halestorm. This film wants to be funny and heart-warming and faith-promoting, but it comes out 0 for 3. The scriptwriters write as though they've no idea how to speak to a non-BYU audience. This film won't appeal to anyone but Mormons, and only the most undemanding at that. More's the pity.

dblou Kudos to this new writer/director! I hope to see many more films come from him. I loved "Suits on the Loose" and thought it was a fun, relaxing, entertaining picture that the whole family can enjoy. The best part is that my non-member friends loved it as well! For all the people that don't see this because they are tired of the quality of the other "Halestorm" pictures, you are missing out! Not only does this film entertain, it has a story. It's a comedy, but it has some serious moments. My favorite scene in the movie was the whole "Journal Scene" - what a crack up!! I thought the actors not only did a great job of getting into their characters, but it was very cleverly written. Thanks again! When can we see another movie by this director?!

Believer06 I don't know. There's not much to say about this film. It's probably one of the better films Halestorm has released (aside from the excellent "Best Two Years") but, let's be honest, that's not really saying much.It's a nice premise that goes astray with one dimensional characters and, again, overplayed jokes taking prominence over story. The soundtrack isn't half-bad but that's not why you go and see a movie.Two questions: 1) What's the deal with the lady in the airplane - she's pointless? 2) How many paint ball battles are we going to have to subjected to in Mormon films? Like "Mobsters", a good concept led astray by poor execution on the script.

dargojunk The best by far of the movies released through Halestorm--possibly because it wasn't written by a Hale. The Hales, of course, do a fine job of catering to their Mormon audience (as is indicated by the success of all of their recent movies, INCLUDING "the hometeachers". If you've seen it, you'll know why it's so surprising that the movie has turned a profit.) This movie, however, addresses its niche market (Mormons) while still telling a STORY! No joke, a real, honest-to-goodness story, with emotional ups and downs, humor, pathos, interest, the works. It's NOT just a vehicle for a bunch of cliché Mormon jokes with a moral duct-taped to the end. (Again, I refer you to "the hometeachers", "the RM", etc. etc.) Although it doesn't quite approach the depth of emotion of some of Dutcher's movies, this is an excellent film. For those of you who want a summary: We start out in the Mojave desert, at what is apparently a camp for juvenile delinquents. Don't lose it here. About fifteen minutes in to the movie I was about to assume this was going to be a horribly dull movie, and I place the responsibility for that primarily on the general, who's not nearly funny and one-dimensional enough. (He's a stock character, find someone who yells...) Two young men escape from the camp, steal a truck and head out, only to have their truck break down. When two missionaries stop at the same rest-stop, the escapees hop into the car and are able to pose as missionaries for the next several days while the real missionaries struggle through the desert. Hilarity, of course, ensues. Some of the acting leaves a bit wanting (the real Elder Johnson and the fake Elder Talbot are both excellent, though) and some of the plot-lines don't seem necessary (why is it so important that Justin, the fake Elder Johnson, is the son of a Senator? Why is there that crazy old woman flying the plane around all the time?)I give it an eight for its great addition to a niche market. (I don't say others can't enjoy it, but I do think the film makers did an excellent job by identifying and targeting their market.)